1. On March 3, 1849, the first train arrived in Nashville, marking the completion of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. The railroad proved instrumental in Tennessee's economic growth and provided a faster, more efficient mode of transportation for goods and people.

2. March 3, 1895, is a significant date in Tennessee history as it marks the day that the state ratified the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

3. On March 3, 1923, the Tennessee State Legislature approved a bill to establish Tennessee's first state park, created as a part of the nationwide state park system. The park, known as Bledsoe Creek State Park, is located in Sumner County and still welcomes visitors today.

4. Tennessee's first automobile accident occurred on March 3, 1902, when a car owned by Dr. J.W. Crane of Chattanooga collided with a horse-drawn cart in downtown Chattanooga. While no one was seriously injured, the accident highlighted the dangers of the new mode of transportation and the need for safety regulations.

5. In 1997, March 3 was officially designated as "Earl Scruggs Day" in Tennessee, in honor of the bluegrass music legend and Nashville native. Scruggs revolutionized the banjo, popularizing the three-finger picking style that is now synonymous with bluegrass music.