It was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. Tennessee earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812, when many Tennesseans helped with the war effort, …

The online edition of the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture is a joint project of the Tennessee Historical Society and the University of Tennessee Press. This fully searchable version …

Aug 26, 2024 · From its early Native American roots and European exploration to its roles in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and civil rights movement, it also boasts cultural contributions, …

Feb 11, 2026 · However, when the American Civil War finally broke out in 1861, Tennessee, like other states in the upper South, voted for secession and joined the new Confederate States of America …

Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Tennessee. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.

Apr 15, 2025 · Explore the rich history of Tennessee, from its indigenous heritage to its pivotal role in the Civil War and modern-day contributions to music and culture.

In this section, you will find information highlighting Tennessee’s beginnings to statehood and the formation of government, as well as state symbols and the State Constitution. For more about …

The rapid settlement of West Tennessee ended the frontier phase of Tennessee’s history. Thereafter, the state served more as a seedbed for migration to other states than as a destination for emigrants.

Of the ten southern secessionist states, Tennessee was the last to withdraw from the Union. 11 States formed the Confederate States of America: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, …

Welcome to version 3.0 of the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Explore hundreds of Entries, Images and Photo Galleries that cover the history and culture of the great Volunteer State!