1. In 1865, just a few weeks after the end of the Civil War, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union General William T. Sherman in Durham, North Carolina. This surrender effectively ended the war in Tennessee, which had been a key battleground throughout the conflict.

2. On March 27, 1899, the Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company (TCI) was incorporated. TCI was a major player in the coal and steel industries in the Southern United States and played a significant role in the economic development of Tennessee.

3. In 1926, the Shelby County Courthouse in Memphis was officially dedicated. The courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features a unique combination of Neo-Classical and Art Deco architectural styles.

4. March 27, 1954, marked the opening of the Lovell Field Airport in Chattanooga. The airport was renamed the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in 2001 and has since undergone major renovations and expansions to accommodate the growing number of travelers passing through each year.

5. Finally, on March 27, 1973, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the death of Martin Luther King Jr., who had been assassinated in Memphis five years earlier, as a national tragedy. King's legacy has had a lasting impact on Tennessee and the world, and his message of nonviolent social change continues to inspire people today.