Tennessee State Seal

The Great Seal of the State of Tennessee, the official insignia of the state, has its origins dating back to the state's constitution in 1796, but its design was finalized in 1801. The seal carries significant symbolism, featuring Roman numerals XVI at the top, signifying Tennessee as the 16th state in the United States. The central imagery consists of a plow, a bundle of wheat, a cotton plant, and the word "Agriculture," reflecting the importance of these cash crops in the state. Originally, the lower half displayed a boat symbolizing commerce along the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Mississippi Rivers. In 1987, a standardized version of the seal was adopted, with the original date simplified. The seal is used on official state documents, and it has also inspired logos for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League.