1. Statehood Day: December 14 is celebrated as Statehood Day in Tennessee, as it was on this date in 1796 that Tennessee officially became the 16th state of the United States of America.

2. Civil War: On December 14, 1863, the Battle of Bean's Station was fought near Bean's Station, Tennessee, as part of the Knoxville Campaign during the American Civil War.

3. Famous Birthdays: Tennessee has produced several famous people born on December 14, including country music star Charlie Rich (1932), NFL quarterback Heath Shuler (1971), and singer-songwriter Brenda Lee (1944).

4. Prohibition: In 1918, Tennessee became the first state in the United States to officially ratify the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol.

5. Tragedy at McGavock Confederate Cemetery: On December 14, 2019, a tornado touched down in Nashville, Tennessee, causing significant damage and claiming the lives of at least two people. One of the most notable locations affected by the storm was the McGavock Confederate Cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee, where dozens of headstones were toppled and damaged.