1. On September 22, 1862, the Battle of Emancipation Proclamation occurred near Nashville, Tennessee. This battle was fought in the Civil War and was won by the Union Army led by General William Rosecrans. The victory at this battle helped President Abraham Lincoln announce the Emancipation Proclamation.

2. The singer-songwriter, Jason Aldean, was born on September 22, 1977, in Macon, Georgia. Aldean has won several awards, including four Vocalist of the Year awards from the Academy of Country Music.

3. On September 22, 1904, the Tennessee State Fair opened in Nashville. This fair features livestock competitions, amusement rides, and various forms of entertainment for the visitors.

4. The 1982 World's Fair opened in Knoxville on September 22, 1982. Over 11 million people visited the fair, which featured an iconic structure called the Sunsphere.

5. The Jack Daniel Distillery, located in Lynchburg, Tennessee, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1972. This distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is still in operation. Jack Daniel's whiskey is known worldwide and is a significant part of Tennessee's history.