1. In 1914, the Tennessee State Capitol building was completed after 15 years of construction. It stands as the home of the state legislature, governor's office, and several state agencies.

2. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established on January 5, 1934, making it the most visited national park in the United States. It spans across Tennessee and North Carolina and encompasses over 500,000 acres of land.

3. On January 5, 1983, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) completed the construction of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. Located in Rhea County, it is one of two nuclear power plants in Tennessee and has a generating capacity of 1,170 megawatts.

4. In 1997, the Tennessee Titans (formerly the Houston Oilers) played their first NFL playoff game in Nashville at Adelphia Coliseum (now Nissan Stadium). The Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling 22-16 victory, which has become known as the "Music City Miracle."

5. The iconic country music television program, "Hee Haw," premiered on January 5, 1969, and was produced in Nashville for over two decades. The show featured performances from top country artists, comedy skits, and memorable characters such as Junior Samples and Minnie Pearl.