1. Tennessee became the 16th state on March 14, 1796. After a territorial period under North Carolina's jurisdiction and then the Southwest Territory, Tennessee was admitted as a state. It was the first state created from territory under federal jurisdiction.

2. On March 14, 1903, the first little league baseball game was played in Gallatin, Tennessee. The game was played on a small, grassy field that is still used for little league games today. The first Little League World Series was held in 1947.

3. On March 14, 1968, Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington signed a bill to create the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The commission was formed to supervise the state's public colleges and universities and help coordinate higher education policy.

4. Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium held its grand opening on March 14, 1892. Originally built as a tabernacle for Rev. Sam Jones' revivals, the Ryman became famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. It is still a popular venue for concerts and events.

5. On March 14, 1920, Governor Albert H. Roberts signed legislation that granted Tennessee women the right to vote. Tennessee was one of the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote nationwide.