1. In 1861, Tennessee Governor Isham G. Harris declared the state's secession from the United States, becoming the last state to join the Confederacy. This decision led to Tennessee being heavily involved in the Civil War, with battles fought all across the state.

2. On March 4, 1925, the first of many "Grand Ole Opry" radio broadcasts aired from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, featuring performances by musicians such as Uncle Dave Macon and Dr. Humphrey Bate. The "Grand Ole Opry" went on to become one of the most popular and longest-running live radio shows in the world, eventually transitioning to TV and continuing to this day.

3. March 4, 1933 marked the day Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States. His presidency would have a significant impact on Tennessee, as he implemented programs such as the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that provided jobs and infrastructure improvements throughout the state during the Great Depression.

4. In 1972, country singer and songwriter Tammy Wynette released her hit single "Stand by Your Man," which became one of the most enduring songs of the era. Wynette, who was born and raised in Mississippi, moved to Nashville in the 1960s and became one of the city's biggest stars, recording over 20 number one hits during her career.

5. On March 4, 2000, the Tennessee Titans came up just short of winning the Super Bowl, losing a heartbreaker to the St. Louis Rams in the last seconds of the game. The Titans had a remarkable run that season, making it all the way to the championship game for the first time in the franchise's history. Despite the loss, the team and their fans were proud of their accomplishments and the excitement they had brought to the state.