NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Speaker Pro Tem Pat Marsh and Secretary of State Tre Hargett awarded an archival grant to the Bedford County Archives on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. "I appreciate this important investment in our community and local archives,” said …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Learn how to uncover your family stories from expert researchers at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free Family History Day on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, starting at 9:30 a.m. with research assistance available …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State Library & Archives’ second free TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event, with Dr. Timothy Johnson discussing how Tennessee earned the Volunteer State nickname, is tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. “ …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State Library & Archives is inviting guests to learn how Tennessee became known as the Volunteer State at their Lunchtime Speaker Series event with special guest speaker Dr. Timothy Johnson on Friday, Nov. 5, from noon …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – October 18 to 22 is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams. “Tennesseans are incredibly generous and want to support each other …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to join the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Parks' Tennessee Timeline Festival this Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the lawn of the new Library & Archives facing …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Don’t miss this year’s last Second Saturday tours of the beautiful new state-of-the-art Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville this Saturday, Oct. 9. "Through our Second Saturday tours, we have been able to share what …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, stalking, …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins recognize Administrators of Elections from Clay, Union and Washington counties for recently passing the state Certification Exam for Administrators of …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 28, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote, check their voter registration status and show friends, coworkers and neighbors how to register …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee corporations about a potentially misleading solicitation sent from an organization called the “Tennessee Council for Corporations.” The council, which is not affiliated in any way with the Secretary of …
As Tennesseans head to the polls Tuesday, they should be aware that the state Division of Elections staff is available to answer questions or listen to any concerns about the voting process. People can call the division's toll free hotline, 1-877-850- …
Scott Moore understands the military. As the son of an active duty soldier, the high school student from Clarksville has seen his father deploy six times. Now this spring and summer, he’ll get an opportunity to study one of the most intense military …
"I need to look at a map to understand it." How many times have you said that? Tennessee's largest collection of historical maps is ready to be explored at the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA). Maps are invaluable components of …
Thirty-three students from across the state won special awards during the recent district competitions for Tennessee History Day, which will be held in Nashville next month. National History Day (NHD) is an annual event in which middle and high school …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett would like to congratulate four Administrators of Elections who passed the certification exam on Friday, March 27, 2015. Lori Lott, Crockett County Administrator of Elections Roxanna Hagewood, Dickson County Administrator of …
Governor John Sevier’s 1799 address to the state legislature discussing boundary issues, the influx of settlers to the state and commerce issues related to French control of the Mississippi River. A hand-colored map drawn by then General Andrew Jackson of …
One young man from McMinn County forever altered the course of American history when he decided to listen to his mother. On an August day in 1920, Harry Burn - the Tennessee General Assembly's youngest member - cast a vote in favor of the 19th …
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives will be in Knoxville on April 30 and May 1 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for the online exhibit “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee,” which …
The State Election Commission held its first meeting in Nashville Monday for the four-year term that began on May 1, 2015. The members of the commission are: Donna Barrett of Murfreesboro, a member since May 2014 Judy Blackburn of Morristown, a member …
