1. On November 27, 1925, Grand Ole Opry country music radio show debuted on WSM in Nashville, Tennessee. The show became one of the longest continuously running radio programs in history and helped to popularize country music in the United States.

2. On November 27, 1863, Confederate General James Longstreet and his troops attempted to attack the Union Army at Knoxville, Tennessee, but were repulsed. The battle became known as the Battle of Fort Sanders and resulted in an estimated 813 Confederate casualties, compared to only 13 Union soldiers.

3. On November 27, 1897, the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition opened in Nashville. The exposition, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of Tennessee's statehood, showcased the state's cultural, economic, and industrial achievements and attracted over one million visitors.

4. On November 27, 1947, the Tennessee Valley Authority completed the construction of Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River. The dam provided hydroelectric power and flood control for the region, and created Fontana Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.

5. On November 27, 1985, the first Tennessee Waltz was held at the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville. The event, which featured more than 20,000 dancers, was an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest waltz. Though the record was not broken, the Tennessee Waltz became an annual event and a symbol of Tennessee's rich musical heritage.