1. In 1913, the famous silent film actor Lillian Gish was born in Springfield, Tennessee. Gish appeared in over 100 films throughout her career and is considered one of the pioneering actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age.

2. On October 14, 1937, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially dedicated. Located in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina, the park features stunning mountain vistas, rushing streams, and abundant wildlife.

3. In 1982, the Tennessee Titans (formerly known as the Houston Oilers) won their first game in the state of Tennessee. The Titans defeated the San Diego Chargers 27-20 at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.

4. In 2013, country music legend George Jones' funeral was held in Nashville. Jones, who passed away earlier that year, was known for hits such as "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and "The Grand Tour."

5. On October 14, 2020, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Tennessee death row inmate Byron Black. Black was convicted of the 1988 murder of his girlfriend, Angela Clay, and had argued that his attorney provided ineffective assistance during his trial.