1. In 1893, the cornerstone was laid for the state capitol building in Nashville. This building served as the seat of government for Tennessee until 1959 when a new capitol building was constructed.

2. In 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The TVA was created to provide electricity, control flooding, and improve navigation on the Tennessee River and its tributaries. Today, the TVA remains one of the largest public power providers in the country.

3. In 1960, Nashville native Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympiad, and her victories helped to break down racial barriers in sports.

4. In 1982, the World's Fair opened in Knoxville. The fair, which was themed "Energy Turns the World," attracted over 11 million visitors during its six-month run. Many of the fair's buildings and exhibits were later converted for use by the University of Tennessee.

5. In 2018, a shooting occurred at a Waffle House in Antioch, Tennessee. Four people were killed and several others were injured in the attack. The shooter was eventually apprehended and is awaiting trial. The incident sparked renewed discussions about gun violence and mental health in the United States.