How many United States presidents were born in Tennessee before the 21st century?
Tennessee Fun 0. None of the pre-21st century presidents were born in Tennessee. However, Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk both had political bases in Tennessee. In what year did the Tennessee Volunteers sport their now-famous orange jerseys?Tennessee Fun 1922. The University of Tennessee game played while sporting the new orange jerseys, was a win against Emory & Henry, 50-0. The color orange was chosen for the color of the common American Daisy that grew profusely on The Hill.