Tennessee Flag

Whether you are a lifelong resident of Tennessee, a traveler who wants a keepsake for past visits, or a business owner looking for a high-quality flag, our Tennessee flags come in many options to suit your needs. 

Outdoor Tennessee Flag

Made from quick-drying, lightweight nylon, our flags are designed to withstand rain and fly majestically even in light wind. The heat-resistant digital print creates a vibrant design that can be used under heavy sun.

Available in many sizes, but our best-selling one is the 3’ x 5’ Tennesse flag. Fly your state flag of Tennessee proudly with a sturdy canvas header with brass grommets securely attaching your flag to an outdoor flagpole, such as our tangle-free flagpole.

Highlights

• Made in America
• Authentic 1905 design
• 100% nylon
• Strong canvas header
• Brass grommets
• Long-lasting digital print

Indoor Tennessee Flag

We also offer Tennessee flags with gold fringe around three borders for formal indoor use, such as in ceremonies, government buildings, and courtrooms. The indoor flags come with a pole sleeve for easy attachment to any of our indoor flagpole sets.

Highlights

• Made in America
• Authentic 1905 design
• Gold fringe
• Pole sleeve
• Leather tab

What is the Correct Way to Hang the Tennessee Flag?

Since the stars are arranged asymmetrically on the state flag, it’s easy to accidentally hang the flag upside down. To get the proper orientation, it should look as though two of the stars are above the third from the observer’s perspective. Please view our image of the Tennessee flag as a reference.

As with any other state flag, the correct way to display a Tennessee state flag with an American flag is to fly the American flag above. The American flag should also be a larger size than the Tennessee flag.

What Do the Three Stars on the Tennessee Flag Represent?

The current tri-star flag was designed by Colonel LeRoy Reeves, a Johnson City attorney who was serving in the Tennessee National Guard at the time. The pointed stars in Col. Reeves’ design highlight Tennessee's three distinct regions, or “Grand Divisions,” of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. The circled blue background of the stars represents the unity of each of those divisions.

Tennessee State Flag History

Many parts of the current state of Tennessee were originally part of North Carolina. When North Carolina ratified the US Constitution in 1789, it ceded its western counties to the federal government. These counties would be admitted to the Union as the state of Tennessee, the 16th state, in 1796.

State flag designs were proposed in 1861 and 1897, featuring blue, red, and white tricolors. The current design was first adopted in 1905 after being designed by Col. Reeves. The tri-star design has since been popularized in Tennessee culture and used as a key part of logos for Tennessee-based businesses and sports teams, such as the Tennessee Titans.