Why is Tennessee the Volunteer State? Here's how the nickname came about
The nickname gained even more prominence during the War of 1812 and the major role Tennesseans and Tennessee militia members ...
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The Militia in East Tennessee--Official Investigation--The Riot at Franklin.
Col. HUFF, of Major-Gen. THOMAS' staff, is in the city for the purpose of investigating the conduct of BAOWNLOW'S milltia In East Tennessee. He is taking evidence from prominent men of both parties.
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What is a Volunteer? The story behind University of Tennessee's nickname
Tennessee became known as the "Volunteer State" during the War of 1812 ... response to the key role volunteers played in Tennessee's militia. The name derives from the 1,500 Tennessee troops ...
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TENNESSEE.; Martial Law Declared by the Legislature--Gov. Brownlow Requested to Call Out the Militia--The Agricultural College Fund.
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