Tennessee's Role in the War

From the Jan. 8, 2015, Crossville (Tn) Chronicle "New TSLA exhibit explores Tennessee's role in the War of 1812."

The War of 1812 was a "pivotal period" in Tennessee's history.  Congressional leaders like Felix Grundy made the nation more aware of "western" interests and concerns.

Andrew Jackson won overwhelming victories during the Creek Wars and the Battle of New Orleans which propelled him to national attention and eventually the White House.

Nearly one third of Tennessee counties are named for men connected to the war.

The name "Volunteer State" has its roots in the thousands of Tennesseeans who fought.

Military campaigns ceded Indian lands in Western Tennessee which caused an influx of settlers.

"The war catapulted Tennessee and its lands to a position of unprecedented influence on the national stage."

There is a new free exhibit "Answering the Call: Tennesseeans in the War of 1812 which opened Jan. 5th at the Tennessee State Library and Archives consisting of sixteen panels loaded with information.  It will be open until mid-April at 403 7th Avenue, west of the State Capitol building in Nashville.

--Brock-Perry