Tennessee, celebrated as the birthplace of country music through pivotal events like the 1927 Bristol recording sessions, has been instrumental in shaping rock and roll, blues, soul, and gospel genres. Memphis's iconic Beale Street stands as the epicenter of blues music, where pioneers such as W.C. Handy began performing in clubs as early as 1909, solidifying its status as a cultural landmark in the early 20th century. The state acquired its enduring nickname, "The Volunteer State," during the War of 1812, when Tennessee volunteers demonstrated exceptional courage in the Battle of New Orleans, a tradition further reinforced in later conflicts like the Mexican-American War. Joining the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state, Tennessee today supports a thriving entrepreneurial landscape with 741,196 small businesses, representing 99.5% of all businesses in the state and employing 1.2 million people as of 2022.
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