Secretary of State Tre Hargett Certifies Presidential Candidates for 2024 Super Tuesday Ballot
Tue, Dec 5 2023
Today, Secretary of State Tre Hargett certified the names of nine Republicans and one Democratic presidential candidate for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election. On Super Tuesday, 15 other states will join Tennessee in
  Secretary of State Tre Hargett Presents Middle Tennessee State University with Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award
Wed, Nov 29 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Middle Tennessee State University with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the four-year public school category.
Tennessee New Business Filings Set Third Consecutive Quarterly Record
Tue, Nov 28 2023
New business filings in the third quarter of 2023 were the highest for a third quarter in the 25-year history of the data being collected, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Reminds Tennesseans State and Local Election Officials are Tennessee’s Trusted Sources for Election Information
Tue, Nov 28 2023
Ahead of the 2024 elections, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans that state and county election officials are the trusted sources of accurate election information.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Reminds Tennesseans to Give Wisely to Avoid Scams When Donating 
Mon, Nov 27 2023
In recognition of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of available resources from his office to help avoid scams when donating.
 Secretary Hargett Presents Archival Grant to Wilson County Archives
Mon, Nov 13 2023
Senator Mark Pody, Representative Clark Boyd, Representative Susan Lynn, Representative Michael Hale and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Wilson County Archives with a $5,000 archival grant for new roller shelves.
 Secretary of State Tre Hargett Presents Cumberland University with Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award
Mon, Nov 13 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Cumberland University with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the Private University category.
 Secretary Hargett Presents Technology Grant to Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library
Mon, Nov 13 2023
Senator Mark Pody, Representative Clark Boyd, Representative Susan Lynn, Representative Michael Hale and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library with a $5,571 Technology Grant for new desktops.
 Secretary of State Tre Hargett Presents Pellissippi State Community College with Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award
Wed, Nov 8 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Pellissippi State Community College with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the Two-Year Community College category.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Presents Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pulaski with Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award
Wed, Nov 8 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pulaski with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology category.
 Giles County Archives Receives Archival Grant
Tue, Nov 7 2023
Senator Joey Hensley, Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Giles County Archives with a $3,673 archival grant administered through the Tennessee State Library & Archives for historical records shelving on Nov. 7, 2023.
Giles County Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Tue, Nov 7 2023
Senator Joey Hensley, Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Giles County Public Library with a $1,672 Technology Grant for new desktops, software and monitor extenders on Nov. 7, 2023.
Coffee County Historical Society Receives Preservation Grant
Fri, Nov 3 2023
Senator Janice Bowling, Representative Rush Bricken and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Coffee County Historical Society with a $1,950 access and preservation grant administered through the Tennessee State Library & Archives for digital scanning equipment.
Coffee County Public Libraries Receive Technology Grants
Fri, Nov 3 2023
Senator Janice Bowling, Representative Rush Bricken and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Coffee County Public Libraries with Technology Grants.
Chester County Library Receives Technology Grants
Wed, Oct 25 2023
Senator Page Walley, Representative Kirk Haston and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Chester County Library with a $4,174 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide digital literacy training and broadband services for its patrons and a $1,714
Tennessee State Library & Archives Debuts New Exhibit Exploring the History of Tennessee’s Centennial Exposition
Wed, Oct 25 2023
The Tennessee State Library & Archives’ new exhibit, A Grand Show: The 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, is now open for Tennesseans to explore the history of the state’s 100-year statehood celebration.
Tennessee State Library & Archives Hosts Family History Day This Saturday
Mon, Oct 23 2023
Discover untold family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. with research assistance available all day.
Millard Oakley Public Library Receives Technology Grants
Thu, Oct 19 2023
Senator Ken Yager, Representative Ed Butler and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Millard Oakley Public Library with a $4,880 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide digital literacy training and broadband services for their patrons and a $1,650
 Clay County Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 19 2023
Senator Ken Yager, Representative Kelly Keisling and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Clay County Public Library with a $413 Technology Grant for new networking equipment and a barcode scanner.
Macon County Public Library System Receives Technology Grants
Thu, Oct 19 2023
Senator Ken Yager, Representative Kelly Keisling and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Macon County Public Library System with a $3,241 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide digital literacy training and broadband services for their patrons and a
Learn How to Retrace Your Family’s Pathways at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Family History Day
Fri, Oct 6 2023
Learn how to retrace your family’s pathways at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. with research assistance available all day.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2023 College Voter Registration Competition Winners
Thu, Oct 5 2023
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is proud to announce that Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pulaski, Pellissippi State Community College, Cumberland University and Middle Tennessee State University are the winners of this year’s Tennessee College Voter Registration
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Domestic Violence Victims to Protect Themselves with the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
Fri, Sep 29 2023
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
Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Civics Essay Contest
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.”
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Celebrates National Voter Registration Month
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
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2023 College Voter Registration Competition
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Serve Their Community and Become a Poll Worker
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Annual Anne Dallas Dudley High School Voter Registration Award
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.
 Tennessee New Business Filings Set Second Quarter Record
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Christian Cervantes as New Policy Assistant
Mon, Aug 14 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Maury County resident Christian Cervantes has joined the department as a Policy Assistant.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Names Christina Temple as New Chief of Staff
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.
 Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints 14 Educators to the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Recognizes Rhea County Election Administrator for Earning State Certification
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Reminds Tennesseans Impacted by Severe Spring Storms and Tornadoes of Federal Tax Return July 31 Deadline
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.
Explore Untold Stories of Tennessee History at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Author Talks Event
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
 Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Department of Health and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Announce Partnership to Distribute Free Car Hangtags to Help Prevent Heat-Related Child Deaths
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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints Paige Burcham Dennis to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board
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).
Secretary of State Celebrates Tennessee High Schools Earning Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.
Tennessee State Library & Archives Hosts Family-Friendly Statehood Day Celebration This Saturday
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.
Tennessee State Library & Archives Celebrates Statehood Day with Two Free Events
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.
Archivists Recognized as 2023 Tennessee Archives Institute Graduates
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.
 Tennessee Sets New Records for Business Formation and Renewals
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.
 Library Managers Recognized as 2023 Public Library Management Institute Graduates
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.
 Warren County High School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.
Sevier County High School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.
 Celebrate Statehood Day at the Tennessee State Library & Archives
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.
Greenback Public School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.
  Clinch School Receives Secretary of State’s Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
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.