1. On September 27, 1922, the State Capitol Building in Nashville was dedicated. Designed by prominent architect William Strickland, it took 14 years to complete and cost around $1 million. The building is a prominent landmark in Nashville and serves as the seat of government for the Tennessee General Assembly and the governor's office.

2. In 1937, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) began operating their hydroelectric dam on the Tennessee River known as the Norris Dam. The dam was built during the Great Depression as part of the New Deal program, aimed at stimulating economic growth and providing jobs. The Norris Dam is still in operation today, generating electricity for the region.

3. In 1962, the rock and roll legend Elvis Presley performed at the Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. The concert was part of his "Girls! Girls! Girls!" tour and drew a crowd of over 8,000 fans. Elvis's legacy still lives on in Tennessee, with his former home Graceland being a popular tourist attraction.

4. On September 27, 1997, the Tennessee Titans played their first home game in Nashville after relocating from Houston, Texas. The team, formerly known as the Houston Oilers, began playing in Nashville's Adelphia Coliseum, which has since been renamed Nissan Stadium. The Titans have had notable success in Nashville, including a Super Bowl appearance in 1999.

5. In 2002, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis reopened after extensive renovations. The museum is located at the site of the Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. The museum features exhibits and educational programs that explore the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in America.