Tennessee celebrates 226 years as a state
On June 1, 1796, President George Washington made Tennessee the 16th state to join the United States of America.
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On June 1, 1796, President George Washington made Tennessee the 16th state to join the United States of America.
In honor of National Tennessee Day, we’re talking about state history. Read on to find out the meaning of the tri-star, TN's nickname + more.
State Rep. Mike Sparks of Rutherford County is proposing a State and Symbols bill that would add Dolly Partonâs recorded version of âAmazing Graceâ to the list of state songs. The bill has yet to be introduced in the state capitol due to recent weather-related office closures. It will eventually be carried to the Senate floor by State Sen. Raumesh Akbari of Memphis. Sparks says he believes the hymn carries historical significance within the country and the state. It was sung by marginalized groups, such as the Indigenous peoples on the Trail of Tears and African Americans durin...