1. In 1783, the Great Chickamauga Cherokee Treaty was signed, which recognized the Cherokee's claim to land in what is now Tennessee.

2. In 1807, Andrew Jackson, who would later become the 7th President of the United States, was elected to Congress from Tennessee's 5th District.

3. In 1863, Union forces seized control of Chattanooga during the Civil War after a week-long battle known as the Chickamauga Campaign.

4. In 1938, the Tennessee Valley Authority completed construction of the Norris Dam, which created Norris Lake and provided electricity to the region.

5. In 1997, Opryland USA, a popular theme park in Nashville, closed its doors after 25 years of operation. The park was a major tourist attraction in Tennessee and featured rides, shows, and concerts.