1. On June 8, 1861, the state of Tennessee officially seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

2. Tennessee native, Davy Crockett, was born on June 8, 1786. Crockett was known for his frontier skills and his time as a U.S. Congressman from Tennessee before his death at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.

3. The iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, first opened its doors on June 8, 1892. Originally built as a church, the Ryman has since become one of the most famous music venues in the world, hosting concerts and events by countless legendary performers.

4. On June 8, 1917, Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage, was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the United States government. The Hermitage is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to the seventh U.S. President.

5. Legendary country music singer and songwriter, Loretta Lynn, was born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky on June 8, 1932. Lynn's career spanned over six decades, producing hits such as "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)." She is known as the "Queen of Country Music."