1. In 1793, Knoxville, Tennessee, was established as the capital of the Southwest Territory. The city served as the capital until 1812, when it was replaced by Nashville.

2. On July 13, 1861, the Battle of Fort Donelson began. The Confederate stronghold was located on the Cumberland River in Stewart County, Tennessee. The Union victory was a major turning point in the Civil War.

3. In 1928, The Great Flood of 1928 hit middle and west Tennessee. Heavy rains caused the rivers to overflow, resulting in loss of life and property damage throughout the region.

4. On July 13, 1955, Elvis Presley made his first public performance in Memphis, Tennessee. He performed at the Overton Park Shell, a local outdoor venue. The concert helped launch his career and he became one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century.

5. On July 13, 2017, record-breaking heat swept across Tennessee. The temperature in Nashville reached 105 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the previous record of 104 degrees set in 1952. The heat wave lasted several days and resulted in high electricity usage and heat-related illnesses.