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Happy Statehood Day, Tennessee. Since 1796, the Volunteer State has been a beacon for opportunity, security & freedom, & we remained focused on strengthening our state for future generations of Tennesseans.

Happy #TNStatehoodDay! Come see our state’s 3 original constitutions and a new exhibit with rarely seen historical documents from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at the #TNLibraryArchives. Thanks to the @TNHighwayPatrol for protecting these priceless documents. sos.tn.gov/tsla/statehood…

Over the past year, @MariaLeeTN & I have traveled to meet with extraordinary Tennesseans who shared untold stories of the people, places & moments that have shaped our state’s history.

Happy Birthday to the greatest state in the Union! 226 looks good on you, Tennessee. 🎂 ✪✪✪

Come celebrate #TNStatehoodDay tomorrow at the #TNLibraryArchives! You can see priceless historical documents including Tennessee’s 3 original constitutions, tour our state-of-the-art facility on @BiMallTNSP and more. Get the details at sos.tn.gov/tsla/statehood….

Today is a powerful reminder that freedom is not free, but paid for with courage, valor & sacrifice. We are eternally grateful for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 📷: Memorial Day parade outside the TN State Capitol, 1946 #TN225

Members of the @TennesseeGuard fire a three-volley salute during a Memorial Day ceremony outside the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, May 30, 1951 #TN225

You’re invited to celebrate Tennessee’s 226th birthday at the #TNLibraryArchives’ #TNStatehoodDay events on Wednesday, June 1 & Saturday, June 4. Guests will see priceless historical documents including TN’s 3 original constitutions. Learn more at sos.tn.gov/tsla/statehood….

The #TNLibraryArchives is celebrating Tennessee’s 226th birthday with free #StatehoodDay events on Wednesday, June 1 & Saturday, June 4. Guests will see TN’s 3 original constitutions and exhibits featuring rarely seen historical documents. Learn more at sos.tn.gov/tsla/statehood….

Nashville's Grand Tradition since 1941 🏇🏇🏇 📷s: 27th Annual @TNSteeplechase, 1968 #TN225

#ICYMI the #TNLibraryArchives' #TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series events, Tennessee's Centennial Celebration, Why Tennessee is the Volunteer State, Tennessee Frontier & the Fight to Win Women's Right to Vote, are all available to watch online at sos.tn.gov/tsla/services/….

Thank goodness for mamas! Wishing all mothers across TN a Happy Mother's Day. #TN225 📷: Lynn Timberlake with her son, Justin

The livestream for the final #TNLibraryArchives #TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event Tennessee and the Fight to Win Women’s Right to Vote with journalist and author @efweiss5 starts in one hour on Facebook bit.ly/TN225WSFB and YouTube bit.ly/TN225WSYT.

Don’t miss your chance to attend Friday's FREE #TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event with @efweiss5 exploring the Fight to Win Women’s Right to Vote at the #TNLibraryArchives in person. This event will also be livestreamed. Learn more at bit.ly/TN225WS.

A favorite Untold #TN225 story ✨ #Maythe4th In the 1970s, @tennesseetech mechanical engineering professor Cemil Bagci worked as a consultant on the mechanics of R2-D2 for George Lucas. His work is commemorated by a reference to a language called "batchi" in 1977's #StarWars

The #TNLibraryArchives is excited to welcome journalist and author @efweiss5 as the special guest speaker for the last FREE #TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event this Friday, May 6. Reserve your spot to attend in person at bit.ly/TN225WS.

The 69th World’s Biggest Fish Fry just wrapped in Paris. Here’s a look back at the event in 1956. #TN225 😺🐟

FACT: No one can host an NFL Draft like Tennessee. 📷: A sea of fans flood Broadway in Nashville on night one of the NFL Draft, April 25, 2019 #TN225

Tennessee was the 36th and final state needed to ratify the #19thAmendment. Learn more about the fight to win women’s right to vote at the #TNLibraryArchives’ FREE #TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event on Friday, May 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Register now at bit.ly/TN225WS.

Today, the Tennessee Aquarium has spurred additional riverfront attractions, restaurants, hotels & residential developments & pumped nearly $4.9 billion into Chattanooga’s economy since 1992. #TN225

This weekend the @TNAquarium celebrates 30 years 🎉🦈🐟 The world's largest freshwater aquarium opened its doors on May 1st, 1992, in an area of downtown Chattanooga that was in decline & quickly became the region's largest tourism destination. #TN225