Tennessee History

history-and-civil-war

Tennessee was legally a Union state and not a Confederate state, though it contributed significant manpower and commanders to the Confederacy and saw extensive Confederate milit...

politics-government

This article provides a durable reference to the former governors of Tennessee, including service dates, political affiliation, and notable context for each leader. Tennessee ha...

history

Tennessee seceded from the United States on June 8, 1861, when voters ratified an Ordinance of Secession by a narrow margin. This followed the state’s earlier rejection of sec...

history-legacy

Tennessee maintains a lasting connection to the RMS Titanic through museum collections, memorials, and the stories of people with roots in the state. This guide explains how Ten...

reference

Tennessee is a U.S. state known for its music legacy, varied geography, and mix of urban centers and rural communities. Located in the Southeastern United States, it borders eig...