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Tennessee
The blue bar on the right side is so that the flag remains recognizable even when the wind is not blowing and the white edging helps the various features stand out.
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Flag Adoption:
April 17, 1905
Symbols & Colors
- 3 Stars: The 3 divisions of the state
- Circle: The indissoluble trinity
Other Facts
The concept of the "indissoluble trinity" comes from the flags designer, LeRoy Reeves, a member the Tennessee Infantry Third Regiment. They represent the legally distinct Grand Divisions of Tennessee: East, Middle, and West.