Tennessee State Flags

Tennessee Flag Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Material for the Volunteer State

Hoisting the "Tristar" banner requires a material that can handle Tennessee's diverse terrain—from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Gulf Coastal Plain. Match your region to our American-made fabrics:

• For Mountain Peaks & High-Wind Basins: We recommend our 2-Ply Tough-Ply Polyester Tennessee Flags. This is our "Appalachian-Grade" fabric, designed specifically for Gatlinburg, Johnson City, and Cleveland. The 2-ply construction is vital for Tennessee's higher elevations, as it resists the high-friction abrasion caused by constant mountain gusts.

• For Brilliant Color & Quick-Drying: Our Heavy-Duty Nylon Tennessee Flags are the #1 choice for homes in Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville. These flags are vapor-jetted with specialized UV-inhibitors to protect the deep "Crimson" field from sun-bleaching, ensuring the white "indissoluble trinity" of stars stays crisp and bright.

• The Tidmore Standard: Every Tennessee flag we sell is 100% Made in the USA, FMAA-certified, and strictly follows Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-1-301. We ensure the star alignment is legally perfect (see our orientation guide below).

If you’re not sure whether nylon or polyester is right for your display, check out our guide to the best flag materials for Tennessee weather to match your material to your wind, sun, and weather conditions.

What size Tennessee State Flag should I buy?

Warning: Is your flag upside down? Per Tennessee Law, the three stars must be arranged so that no two stars are in a line parallel to the side or end of the flag. The highest star must be the one nearest the upper confined corner (the hoist). At Tidmore Flags, we imprint a "Top" indicator on our headers to ensure your flag is never flown in a way that signals distress. Before you order, see our Tennessee State Flag Size Guide to verify your mounting.

The Meaning of the Tennessee Flag: The Indissoluble Trinity

Designed by Captain LeRoy Reeves of the Third Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, and adopted in 1905, the Tennessee flag is a symbol of regional unity. At Tidmore Flags, we honor the "Volunteer State" by adhering to these official symbolic requirements:

• The Three Stars: These represent the Three Grand Divisions of the state: East (Mountains), Middle (Highlands/Central Basin), and West (Plains/River Valley).

• The Endless Circle: The blue circle binding the stars symbolizes the "indissoluble trinity" of the state—three regions bound together as one.

• The Vertical Blue Bar: Located at the fly end, this bar was designed by Reeves to "relieve the sameness of the crimson field" and prevent the flag from appearing purely red when hanging limp in the Tennessee humidity.

• The Crimson Field: Symbolizing the valor and sacrifice of Tennessee's "Volunteers" throughout American history.

• Technical Accuracy: We use the official "Old Glory Crimson" and "National Blue" color codes, ensuring your flag matches the standards maintained by the Tennessee Secretary of State.

Learn the History of the Tennessee State Flag