1. In 1797, Tennessee became the 16th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. This momentous occasion solidified Tennessee's place in the United States and allowed its citizens to participate in the country's democratic process.

2. On July 26, 1864, the Battle of Murfreesboro took place in Rutherford County. Confederate forces attempted to take control of the city, but Union troops were able to hold them off and secure the area.

3. In 1996, the Olympic Torch relay passed through Tennessee as part of its journey to Atlanta, Georgia for the Summer Olympics. It made stops in several cities, including Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, and was greeted by thousands of cheering spectators along the way.

4. On July 26, 1902, the state's first juvenile court was established in Shelby County. The court was designed to provide a separate legal system for young offenders to ensure they received appropriate treatment and rehabilitation rather than being subjected to harsh punishment.

5. Tennessee's first recorded earthquake occurred on July 26, 1865, when a 4.4 magnitude quake struck near Knoxville. Though the earthquake did not cause significant damage, it was a harbinger of future seismic activity in the state, which has experienced several notable earthquakes since.