Glenda,
The East Tennessee Historical Society is sponsoring a "First Families of Tennessee" project to certify any settler or descendants of settlers who were in the Tennessee area by 1796 when the State was first formed. Here's a link for more information:
http://www.east-tennessee-history.org/fft.htmThere is a published book out already that will be revised and updated as needed. Good Luck!
Terry