February 6, 1862
On February 6, 1862, Union forces led by Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote captured Fort Henry from Confederate forces in a decisive 75-minute naval bombardment. This victory secured Union control of the Tennessee River and marked a crucial turning point in the Civil War's Western Theater.
February 11, 1862
A decisive Union victory in the American Civil War where General Ulysses S. Grant captured the Confederate stronghold Fort Donelson, leading to the surrender of approximately 12,000 Confederate soldiers and securing Union control of Kentucky and Tennessee.
April 6, 1862
A pivotal two-day battle of the American Civil War fought on April 6-7, 1862, near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, resulting in a crucial Union victory and over 23,000 casualties.
April 12, 1864
Confederate forces under Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Fort Pillow in Tennessee, killing hundreds of surrendering Union soldiers, predominantly African American troops. This event became one of the most controversial atrocities of the American Civil War.
December 15, 1864
The Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864) was a decisive Union victory during the American Civil War. Union forces under Major General George H. Thomas defeated Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood, effectively destroying the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
December 24, 1865
The original Ku Klux Klan was founded in Pulaski, Tennessee, by six Confederate veterans. Initially established as a social club, it rapidly transformed into a violent white supremacist organization that terrorized African Americans during the Reconstruction era.
August 18, 1920
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the constitutional right to vote after a 72-year struggle. This historic moment marked a fundamental change in American democracy, adding 26.8 million women to the electorate.
