1. On June 25, 1862, during the Civil War, General Nathan Bedford Forrest led Confederate forces to victory at the Battle of Sainte Genevieve in Tennessee. This battle prevented Union troops from advancing deeper into the state.

2. On June 25, 1925, the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" began in Dayton, Tennessee. High school teacher John T. Scopes was tried for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution, which was illegal at that time in Tennessee. The trial garnered national attention and remains a significant moment in the history of science and religion in America.

3. On June 25, 1938, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park covers over 500,000 acres and is the most visited national park in the country.

4. On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began. Tennessee played a significant role in this conflict, as the Volunteer State was home to the 101st Airborne Division, which played a crucial role in the war's early battles.

5. On June 25, 1973, musician Sam Phillips, who founded Sun Records and discovered icons such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, was inducted into the Tennessee Hall of Fame. Phillips is a significant figure in the history of American music, and his influence can still be felt today.