In recognition of the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking or any sexual offense to protect their address and protect themselves with the free Safe at Home
Fri, Sep 29 2023
Tue, Sep 19 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote or ensure their address on file is up to date on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, National Voter Registration Day.
Thu, Sep 14 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces the theme for the 2023 Civics Essay Contest for Tennessee students from pre-K to 12th-grade is “Why Civility Matters.”
Fri, Sep 1 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett celebrates National Voter Registration Month by continuing to lead voter registration efforts in Tennessee through the College Voter Registration Competition, the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for high schools and working with businesses and
Wed, Aug 30 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett invites colleges and universities across Tennessee to participate in the Secretary of State’s 2023 College Voter Registration Competition during National Voter Registration Month in September.
Wed, Aug 23 2023
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to serve their community by signing up to be poll workers.
Fri, Aug 18 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is excited to announce the Secretary of State’s annual Anne Dallas Dudley Award for Tennessee high schools, which meet student voter registration thresholds, for the 2023-2024 school year.
Thu, Aug 17 2023
Tennessee experienced the highest number of business filings for a second quarter in the 25-year history of data, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office.
Mon, Aug 14 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Maury County resident Christian Cervantes has joined the department as a Policy Assistant.
Mon, Aug 14 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Bledsoe County native and current Chattanoogan Christina Temple has joined the department as its new Chief of Staff.
Tue, Aug 8 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce 14 educators from 9 counties as members of the 2023-2024 Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee.
Wed, Aug 2 2023
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins recognize Administrator of Elections from Rhea County, Felicia Goodman, for recently passing the Tennessee State Election Commission’s Certification Exam.
Wed, Jul 26 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds victims of severe storms and tornadoes from March 31 to April 1, 2023, that their federal income tax returns and tax payments are due Monday, July 31, 2023.
Fri, Jul 21 2023
From Tennessee’s first steamboats to the glory and tragedy of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, explore previously untold stories of the Volunteer State at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free Author Talks event with special guest Bill Carey on Friday, August 11
Fri, Jun 30 2023
Today Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Department of Health and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced a statewide partnership to distribute free Baby in the Back hangtags to help prevent heat-related child deaths in cars.
Wed, Jun 28 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett appointed Paige Burcham Dennis to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Standards Board in compliance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA).
Fri, Jun 2 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is proud to celebrate the 22 high schools in 18 counties across Tennessee that earned Anne Dallas Dudley Awards by meeting the student voter registration thresholds.
Fri, Jun 2 2023
Tennesseans of all ages are invited to attend the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ family-friendly Statehood Day Celebration Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thu, May 25 2023
To celebrate Tennessee’s Statehood, the Tennessee State Library & Archives is hosting free events on Thursday, June 1, and a family-friendly celebration event on Saturday, June 3.
Wed, May 24 2023
The Tennessee State Library & Archives and Secretary of State Tre Hargett proudly recognized seven archivists who earned their Archives Management Certification at the 2023 Tennessee Archives Institute.
Tue, May 23 2023
Tennessee set new records in the first quarter of 2023 for business formations and renewals in the state, according to the recent Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s Office.
Mon, May 22 2023
The Tennessee State Library & Archives and Secretary of State Tre Hargett proudly recognized 21 local library directors for graduating from the Public Library Management Institute.
Tue, May 16 2023
Warren County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award by registering at least 85% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Mon, May 15 2023
Tipton-Rosemark Academy, for the second year, received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Fri, May 12 2023
Sevier County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Wed, May 10 2023
The Tennessee State Library & Archives will celebrate 227 years of statehood by hosting free events on Statehood Day, Thursday, June 1, and a family-friendly celebration event on Saturday, June 3.
Wed, May 10 2023
Greenback Public School, for the second year, received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Wed, May 10 2023
Clinch School, for the second year, received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Tue, May 9 2023
Livingston Academy received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Mon, May 8 2023
Moore County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award by registering at least 85% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Bledsoe County High School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
Mon, May 8 2023
Bledsoe County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Thu, May 4 2023
Friendship Christian School, for the second year, received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Frank Hughes School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Hardin County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Chester County High School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Chester County High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award by registering 85% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Middleton High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Wed, Apr 26 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Mon, Apr 17 2023
Pigeon Forge High School received the Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award by registering 85% of the eligible students who are 18 or older to vote.
Mon, Apr 10 2023
After months of research and success in local and regional competitions, over 200 students from across Tennessee will compete for honors at the annual Tennessee History Day (THD) competition in Nashville on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Tue, Apr 4 2023
On Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages any Tennessean who has experienced sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domestic abuse to protect their address and protect themselves with the Safe at Home address
Tue, Mar 28 2023
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to welcome the final two speakers for the Legacy of Tennessee State Parks Lunchtime Speaker Series with Park Manager Bob Fulcher on April 1 and Archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf on April 14, with each talk from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
Mon, Mar 27 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Southwest Tennessee Community College with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the 2-year community college category.
Mon, Mar 20 2023
Senator Mark Pody, Representative Clark Boyd and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Home Life Academy of Wilson County student Naomi Todd with an award for her second-place finish in the 9-12th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Wed, Mar 15 2023
Tennessee has a record number of companies registered in the state, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s Office.
Tue, Mar 14 2023
Representative Debra Moody and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Tipton-Rosemark Academy student Delia Sigler with an award for her third-place finish in the 6-8th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Fri, Mar 10 2023
Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Chestnut Ridge Academy student Elina Williamson with an award for her third-place finish in the 3-5th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Fri, Mar 10 2023
Representative Kelly Keisling and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Clay County High School student Bridget Cherry with an award for her first-place finish in the 9-12th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Thu, Mar 9 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Luttrell Elementary School student Logan Jessee with an award for his third-place finish in the PreK-2nd grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Thu, Mar 9 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented South Haven Christian School student Danny Ray with an award for his third-place finish in the 9-12th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Wed, Mar 8 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Philadelphia Elementary School student Charlotte Hunt with an award for her second-place finish in the 3-5th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.