On September 24th, Tennessee has experienced many notable events throughout its history. Here are 5 interesting facts about September 24 in Tennessee history:

1. On September 24, 1864, the Battle of Athens took place in McMinn County. It was a Civil War battle in which a group of Union supporters fought against a corrupt local government that was accused of election fraud. The Union supporters successfully overthrew the government and restored democratic elections.

2. On September 24, 1957, the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students, entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, after being blocked from entering by the Arkansas National Guard. The following day, on September 25th, Tennessee Governor Frank Clement ordered the Tennessee National Guard to be on standby to aid in preventing any similar incidents in Tennessee.

3. On September 24, 1960, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he declared his support for protecting civil rights and battling racial discrimination in America.

4. On September 24, 1988, the Head of the Lakes Fair opened in Superior, Wisconsin, featuring a musical performance by the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band. The band, which hails from Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is known for its unique blend of old-time bluegrass and unconventional humor.

5. On September 24, 2005, the world's largest moon pie was created in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, weighing in at 1,223 pounds. The event was part of the town's annual RC-MoonPie Festival, which celebrates two of the town's most famous exports: RC Cola and MoonPies.