1. Tennessee Flag Day: On June 14, 1897, the Tennessee state legislature adopted a new state flag design, featuring three stars on a blue field. Since then, June 14 has been recognized as Flag Day in Tennessee.

2. Birth of the Grand Ole Opry: On June 14, 1925, the first broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry took place in Nashville. Originally called the WSM Barn Dance, the radio show became a platform for country music stars and helped popularize the genre.

3. The Scopes Monkey Trial: On June 14, 1925, the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial began in Dayton, Tennessee. High school teacher John Scopes was charged with violating a state law that prohibited the teaching of evolution. The trial drew national attention and became a symbol of the cultural clash between science and religion.

4. Elvis Presley's First Recording: On June 14, 1954, a young Elvis Presley recorded his first commercial single, "That's All Right," at Sun Studio in Memphis. The song helped launch his career and introduced the world to his unique blend of country, blues, and rock and roll.

5. Establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park: On June 14, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park, which straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border, covers over 500,000 acres and is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life.