12 Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of Tennessee
Tennessee is a wildly varied state, one that ranges from the very beginnings of our great country and gives our history a depth unlike any other. We found some quirky facts from our illustrious past, but the real question is – what do YOU know? Any tidbits you have to share? Take a look, and let us know.
It is recorded that Jack Daniel (as in the whiskey) died due to a blood infection contracted after he kicked a safe in anger. The resulting injury ended up being his downfall.
Knoxville is said to be the birthplace of Mountain Dew, created as a whiskey mixer back during the Depression Era.
Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark fame, was found dead on the Natchez Trace. The question as to whether his grisly death was a murder or suicide has plagued historians for years.
If you love Kit-Kat bars, Snickers or any other combination candy bar, you better thank the very first that was created in 1912. The absolutely decadent GooGoo Cluster!
Why, you ask? It's still written into state law that you can be hung for your crimes.
It's in Shady Valley, and is known as Backbone Rock. The tunnel is cut out of 75-feet of hard stone and is only a few feet long.
Known as the Transylvania Purchase, this neat historical tidbit will get your financial mind spinning.
Tennessee may not have been the first place to bottle the popular soft drink, but they WERE the first to purchase the rights - in Chattanooga for a solid $1.
President Johnson has held every single elective office at local, state and federal levels. That? Is insane.
Did you know you can see it from space? Because you totally can.
That is something us ladies need to be proud of, don't you think?
Capital for a day, Kingston had a sparkling day of fame on September 21, 1807. Rock on, East Tennessee! We see you.
Okay, folks. Tell us your favorite Tennessee history thoughts below, and maybe even tag a friend. We want to hear all about this gorgeous state!
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