1. In 1956, a fire destroyed the city of Clinton's armory, which was later rebuilt with the help of the National Guard.
2. On July 10, 1862, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest captured the town of Murfreesboro during the Civil War.
3. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was dedicated on July 10, 1940. Today it remains one of the most popular national parks in the United States.
4. On July 10, 1965, country music singer Emmylou Harris made her debut at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
5. In 2012, the Tennessee Titans retired quarterback Steve McNair's number 9 jersey during a halftime ceremony at LP Field in Nashville. McNair is considered one of the greatest players in Titans history.
5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Tennessee History
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