1) On July 6, 1946, a historic flood occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The Cumberland River crested at 56 feet, nearly 20 feet above flood stage, and the flood remains one of the city's most significant natural disasters.

2) On July 6, 1957, Elvis Presley performed at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. This concert, which was a benefit for a local charity, marked Elvis's first live performance in Memphis in over a year and attracted over 14,000 fans.

3) July 6 is also the birthday of Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman and politician who represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and died defending the Alamo in 1836. Crockett was born in Greene County, Tennessee in 1786.

4) On July 6, 1854, the Tennessee State Capitol building, located in Nashville, was dedicated. The building, which was designed in the Greek Revival style, still serves as the home of Tennessee's state government and is open for public tours.

5) In 1998, the sixth World's Longest Yard Sale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale, began on July 6. The sale, which stretches across six states and thousands of miles, is held annually and attracts bargain hunters and antique enthusiasts from around the world.