1. Tennessee became the 16th state in the United States of America on June 7, 1796. After being part of the North Carolina territory, the state of Tennessee was established due to its growing population and western expansion.

2. On June 7, 1862, the Battle of Memphis took place in Tennessee during the American Civil War. Union forces, led by David Glasgow Farragut, defeated the Confederate naval forces of James E. Montgomery, leading to the occupation of Memphis by Union forces.

3. In 1899, the Dixie Highway Association was formed on June 7 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This was the first interstate highway project in the United States, aimed at improving travel and transportation across the southern states.

4. The legendary Grand Ole Opry radio show debuted in Nashville, Tennessee on June 7, 1927. The show featured country music stars such as Roy Acuff, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton, and has become a Nashville institution.

5. June 7, 2013 marked the reopening of the newly renovated Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. The museum, which first opened in 1937, now features interactive exhibits, activities, and artifacts highlighting the rich history of Tennessee.