Join us in celebrating the rich histories and milestones of these incredible states. This June, we're honoring their legacies with some fun facts and special birthday wishes!

• Joined the Union: 1796
• Nickname: The Volunteer State
• Fun Fact: Tennessee is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States.

• Joined the Union: 1792
• Nickname: The Bluegrass State
• Fun Fact: Kentucky is famous for its bourbon, horse racing, and the Kentucky Derby, the longest-running horse race in the country.

• Joined the Union: 1836
• Nickname: The Natural State
• Fun Fact: Arkansas is known for its beautiful hot springs, with Hot Springs National Park being a major attraction.

• Joined the Union: 1863
• Nickname: The Mountain State
• Fun Fact: West Virginia was formed during the Civil War when it separated from Virginia, making it the only state to secede from a Confederate state.

• Joined the Union: 1788
• Nickname: The Granite State
• Fun Fact: New Hampshire's Mount Washington holds the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth at 231 miles per hour.

• Joined the Union: 1788
• Nickname: The Old Dominion
• Fun Fact: Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there.

Let's take a moment to appreciate the history and contributions of these states. Happy birthday Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Virginia!