1. Veterans Day: November 11 is celebrated as Veterans Day every year in Tennessee, and across the United States. Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was established in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. In 1954, it was renamed Veterans Day in honor of all U.S. veterans.

2. Battle of Franklin: On November 30, 1864, the Battle of Franklin was fought near Nashville during the Civil War. The battle was one of the deadliest of the war, with over 6,000 total casualties. The Confederate Army suffered a devastating defeat, which marked a turning point in the war.

3. Tennessee Statehood: November 16, 1796, marks the day that Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state to the Union. The state played a significant role in U.S. history during the Civil War and the civil rights movement.

4. First radio broadcast: In 1920, the first radio broadcast in Tennessee occurred on November 11. The radio station, WSB, was located in Atlanta, Georgia, and its broadcast could be heard throughout the Southeast.

5. Jack Daniel's Distillery: On November 19, 1864, Jack Daniel's Distillery was officially registered, making it the oldest registered distillery in the United States. Located in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the distillery produces the famous Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, which is sold worldwide.