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 …

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 …

3 days ago · The name Tennessee derives from that of the Cherokee village Tanasi. The Cherokee developed warm relations with English traders from Virginia and South Carolina and …

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, …

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 …

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.

Explore the evolution of Tennessee civilization and analyze the impact of contemporary Tennessee on the world.

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 …

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

Tennessee (/ ˌtɛnɪˈsiː / ⓘ, locally / ˈtɛnɪsi /), [10][11][12] officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the …