Tennessee State Flag
History of the Tennessee State Flag: From 1897-1905, Tennessee's state flag consisted of three slanted bands of red, white, and blue. Each band represented a a geographical section of the state--East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee. The blue band held the state motto, "The Volunteer State." The white band held "16," to represent Tennessee becoming the 16th state in 1796. In 1905, Tennessee adopted a new flag, designed by Colonel LeRoy Reeves of the Tennessee National Guard. This is Tennessee's current flag.
Description of the Tennessee State Flag: Tennessee's state flag features a field of crimson with a blue circle in the center and a stripe of blue on the fly. The blue circle in the center represents the unity of the state and holds three white stars to represent the three geographical sections of the state--East, Middle, and West Tennessee. When explaining the placement of the stars, Colonel Reeves stated that "the highest star shall by the one nearest the upper corner of the flag." This explanation is somewhat ambiguous and, unfortunately, the flag is often printed upside down.
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TN State Flag
The Tennessee state flag offered by Flagnations is just one of our many state flags. All Flagnations flags are made in the U.S.A. and guaranteed to be the highest quality flags. Every unique state flag is made with SolarMax 200 denier outdoor nylon and finished with a white header and eye-catching brass grommets to ensure durability. This Tennessee State Flag is dyed in brilliant colors to make your heart soar with patriotism for the United States and pride for Tennessee. The Tennessee flag comes in a variety of sizes that can be hung on a flagpole or on a wall. Order yours from Flagnations today!
Flagnations Trivia for Tennessee: To celebrate the United States Bicentennial in 1976, the USPS issued a sheet of stamps featuring each state flag. Tennessee's flag was printed upside down and the error wasn't even discovered until 2008. The stamps were re-issued in 2010, with Tennessee's flag correctly printed.
Learn more about the Tennessee state flag and other fun facts by visiting the State of Tennessee website!
Flag Material Options:
- Nylon: Heavy-duty nylon; versatile for outdoor or indoor use
- Polyester: 2 ply; ideal for extreme weather conditions
| Fabric | Nylon, Polyester |
|---|---|
| Flag Size | 2' X 3', 3' X 5', 4' X 6', 5' X 8' |
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