Red field with blue circle containing three white stars; narrow vertical blue bar at fly end bordered in white.
Ratio: 2:3
A crimson field with a blue vertical bar at the fly. Centred is a blue circle edged in white, containing three white stars, representing East, Middle and West Tennessee, bound in unity. Compact, geometric, and memorably distinct.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
three stars
Symbolize East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
blue circle
Unity of the three divisions.
vertical blue bar
Balances the design near the fly end.
Historical Timeline
Admitted as the 16th state.
Current flag adopted, designed by a Tennessee National Guardsman.
Fascinating Facts
One of the most recognizable and well-rated U.S. state flags.
The three-star motif appears widely in Tennessee branding.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-12)
Explain the meaning of the three stars and circle.
Discuss how simple geometry improves flag design.
State Information
- Population
- 6,910,840
- Area
- 42,144
- Founded
- 1796-06-01
- Region
- Southeast