1. In 1862, Nashville was occupied by Union forces during the Civil War. This marked a significant moment in the Union's control over Tennessee and would ultimately lead to the state being officially readmitted to the Union in 1866.

2. On February 25, 1925, the Scopes Trial began in Dayton, Tennessee. The trial revolved around the teaching of evolution in public schools and brought national attention to the state. The trial was eventually dubbed the "Monkey Trial" and would become a symbol of the ongoing cultural and religious debates in the United States.

3. Memphis native Al Green was born on February 25, 1946. The singer, songwriter, and record producer would go on to become one of the most influential soul performers of his generation, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

4. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 25, 1933. The TVA was created with the goals of improving the economic conditions of the region, managing natural resources, and providing flood control and electricity to the area.

5. The Ku Klux Klan began a march through Knoxville, Tennessee on February 25, 1978, resulting in violent clashes with counter-protesters. The rally drew national attention and raised concerns about the emergence of right-wing extremist groups in the United States.