1. On September 7, 1940, Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, and actor, Little Jimmy Dickens made his broadcasting debut on the Grand Ole Opry. He went on to become one of the most successful country music artists of his time, producing hits like "Take an Old Cold 'Tater (And Wait)", "Country Boy", and "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose".

2. In 1912, the Tennessee State Board of Education adopted a resolution requiring that all textbooks used in the state's public schools be submitted for approval. This was done to ensure that the texts were "compliant with the laws of Tennessee and the United States, and that they were free from any teachings or insidious doctrines that might undermine the principles of good citizenship."

3. On September 7, 1922, the Tennessee Equal Suffrage Association held its annual convention in Nashville. The organization had been founded in 1911 to push for women's right to vote, and by 1920, Tennessee had become the 36th state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote across the country.

4. September 7, 1982, marked the opening of the Knoxville Convention Center, a multipurpose venue that hosts a range of events throughout the year, from weddings and banquets to concerts and trade shows. The center has 120,000 square feet of exhibit space, and it boasts a variety of amenities, including a full-service kitchen, a business center, and a parking garage.

5. On September 7, 1864, Union forces made a raid on the town of Jonesborough, Tennessee, during the American Civil War. The town, which was a key transportation hub and the site of a vital railroad junction, was occupied by Confederate forces. The raid successfully disrupted Confederate supply lines and helped pave the way for Union General William T. Sherman's successful march through Georgia later that year.