1. In 1862, Union troops under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. This victory was a crucial first step in the Union campaign to take control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two.

2. On February 6, 1836, Davy Crockett, a famous frontiersman and former congressman, arrived in Tennessee to begin his campaign for reelection to Congress. Although he lost the election, Crockett remained popular with the people of Tennessee and became a legend of American folklore.

3. In 1911, Knoxville hosted the Appalachian Exposition, a celebration of Appalachian culture and industry. The exposition attracted over 1 million visitors and showcased the region's music, crafts, and natural resources.

4. Country music superstar Dolly Parton was born on February 6, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Parton has had a long and successful career in music and entertainment, and is known for hits like "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "9 to 5."

5. On February 6, 1974, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Tennessee Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, and sex in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The act was a significant victory for civil rights activists in the state.