1. In 1789, the first session of the Tennessee General Assembly was held on April 30. This marked an important moment in Tennessee's history as it established the state's government.

2. On April 30, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, which formally acquired the Louisiana Territory from France. This event had significant implications for Tennessee as it opened up new opportunities for westward expansion and trade.

3. In 1812, the first steamboat arrived in Nashville on April 30. This marked a major milestone in transportation for the state and helped to facilitate commerce and travel along the Tennessee River.

4. On April 30, 1862, the Battle of Pocahontas took place in Hardeman County during the Civil War. Confederate forces were able to repel Union troops and push them back towards Corinth, Mississippi.

5. In 1960, the first African American was admitted to the University of Tennessee on April 30. Joseph L. Johnson, Jr. broke the color barrier at the school and helped to advance the cause of civil rights in the state.