Description
Fly your Tennessee flag with pride and show the world what it means to be a true Tennessean.
Our state flag of Tennessee is manufactured in the United States from durable nylon for outdoor flying and versatility. The lightweight nylon fabric ensures the flag flies gracefully, even in gentle winds, while offering mildew resistance. This flag features Tennessee's classic tricolor emblem, digitally printed with UV-resistant inks for vibrant colors and to help prevent fading from sun exposure.
TN state flags, sized 6’ by 10’, and under, come equipped with a sturdy canvas header and brass grommets. Sizes 8’ by 12’ and up come with a rope and galvanized thimbles, making mounting on an outdoor flagpole secure and straightforward. Refer to our table of standard flagpole heights and their corresponding recommended flag sizes to determine the best size for your setup.
Tennessee Flag Features
- Made in the USA
- Authentic 1905 Tristar design
- 100% high-quality nylon
- Durable white canvas header
- Brass grommets for reliable attachment
8’ x 12’ and Up Sized Tennessee Flags
- Nylon rope instead of grommets
- Galvanized thimbles
- Extra stitching on fly-end corners
Are you interested in a more formal version for ceremonies and indoor displays? Check out our indoor TN state flag, finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
What is the Correct Way to Hang the Tennessee Flag?
Since the stars are arranged asymmetrically on the state flag, it’s easy to hang the state flag of Tennessee upside down accidentally. To get the proper orientation, it should look as though two of the stars are above the third from the observer’s perspective. Please refer to our image of the Tennessee flag for reference.
As with any other state flag, the correct way to display a Tennessee state flag with an American flag is to fly it above the Tennessee flag. The American flag should also be larger than the Tennessee flag.
What Do the Three Stars on the Tennessee Flag Represent?
Colonel LeRoy Reeves, a Johnson City attorney serving in the Tennessee National Guard, designed the current Tennessee Tristar flag. 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 the divisions.
Tennessee Flag Meaning & 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 featuring blue, red, and white tricolors were proposed in 1861 and 1897. 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.
Why are Flags at Half-Mast Today in Tennessee?
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