1. In 1893, the state of Tennessee passed the Private Acts, which established the City of Alcoa. Alcoa is named after the Aluminum Company of America, which built an aluminum smelting plant in the area, attracting workers and families to the city.

2. On May 16, 1918, the Great Train Wreck of 1918 occurred in Nashville, Tennessee. Two trains collided head-on, resulting in the deaths of 101 people and injuring of more than 170 others. The cause of the crash was due to a miscommunication between the two train dispatchers.

3. In 1931, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established as a federal agency to provide economic development and flood control in the Tennessee Valley. The TVA also worked to improve social and environmental conditions in the area by building dams, improving navigation, and promoting resource conservation.

4. On May 16, 1966, the Grand Ole Opry held its last show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville before moving to its current location at the Grand Ole Opry House. The Ryman Auditorium was home to the Opry for over 30 years and is still used for various concerts and events today.

5. In 2005, the state of Tennessee passed a law designating the tomato as the official state fruit. This decision was controversial and led to debate about whether a tomato should be classified as a fruit or a vegetable. Ultimately, the tomato was chosen because of its economic importance to the state's agriculture industry.