1. Tennessee became the 16th state of the United States on this day in 1796. The state was originally part of North Carolina and was known as the Southwest Territory until it became a state.

2. On February 13, 1862, the Battle of Fort Donelson began during the Civil War. The battle was fought between Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, and Confederate forces, led by General Simon B. Buckner. The Union was victorious, marking a significant turning point in the war.

3. In 1913, Tennessee became the final state needed to ratify the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which allowed for a federal income tax. The amendment was ratified by the required three-fourths of states and became law later that year.

4. The World's Largest Cedar Bucket was completed on February 13, 1981, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The bucket stands 12 feet tall and can hold up to 2,000 gallons of water.

5. On February 13, 2015, a winter storm hit Tennessee, causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The storm brought heavy snow and ice, and many schools and businesses were closed. Tennessee officials declared a state of emergency due to the storm.