1. In 1952, General Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Memphis, Tennessee as part of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. This event was notable because it marked one of the first times a presidential candidate had actively campaigned in Memphis, which was traditionally considered a Democratic stronghold.

2. On May 12, 1960, the Nashville sit-ins reached a turning point when the sit-in participants were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. This event sparked a wave of protest throughout the country and played a significant role in the civil rights movement.

3. In 1977, Elvis Presley's former home, Graceland, was opened to the public as a museum. Since its opening, Graceland has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tennessee, attracting over 600,000 visitors annually.

4. On May 12, 1992, the first professional baseball game was played at the brand-new Nashville Sounds Stadium. The game, which was played between the Nashville Sounds and the New Orleans Zephyrs, was a historic moment for baseball fans in Tennessee.

5. In 2010, a devastating flood swept through Tennessee, causing widespread damage and claiming the lives of 26 people. The flood, which was the result of record-breaking rainfall, had a lasting impact on the state and prompted widespread relief efforts from both government and non-government organizations.