try entry #2 with a little faded blue somewhere with the red stars and move the stars to how they are just like on the flag and then just put tristar boys on it. Keep it up! like what I'm seeing.
#13 has the changes you asked for. I checked the star orientation with the Tennessee state flag and my stars are the same orientation. Nevertheless, if you would like to see anything else from me just let me know and I will make it happen. Thank you for the feedback. Steve
Try taking the ripples on the edge away and making the design in more natural colors with less emphasis on the words. Focus on the stars and rings a little more. Just trying to see some different variations.