With the recent fall of New England, all eyes in the Confederacy seemingly turned toward the portion of land on their eastern borders that was East Tennessee. Long had it evaded the Confederate government due to various nations having had claimed it either as a part of their actual nation or merely as protectorates. With no nation claiming the small territory, the nation was now particularly interested in the territory. With it being too small and insignificant, the Confederacy realized the time was nigh for the unification of Tennessee.
And so, approximately 5,000 Army troops were mobilized in bases located in central Tennessee before being sent east, across the border into East Tennessee. They marched into the territory and moved further eastward, going through numerous towns in the process, before at last stopping short of the border that separated the territory with sovereign nations. Soon, the Confederate flag was seen flying over Knoxville as President Enfield gave a brief televised speech:
"Citizens of the Confederacy, this marks a historic day, as all of Tennessee is united again under one banner. Earlier today, Confederate troops marched into East Tennessee, claiming it for Dixie. Now we can rest easy knowing that all of Tennessee now is under Confederate jurisdiction. Now, I thank you all, God bless the Confederacy."