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 is pleased to announce 14 educators from 9 counties as members of the 2023-2024 Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee.

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 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.

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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, 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 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.

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, 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, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Priest Lake Christian Academy student Kelvin Stephens with an award for his second-place finish in the PreK-2nd grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett awarded Liberty Bell Middle School student Allie O’Neil first place and Trail Middle School student Ela Bradshaw second place in the 6-8th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Crockett Elementary School student William (Liam) Douthit with an award for his first-place finish in the PreK-2nd grade category and Trinity Elementary School student Lisa Tateuchi with an award for her first-place finish in the 3-5th

Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to announce a new lunchtime speaker series as part of The Legacy of Tennessee State Parks exhibit, exploring the history behind one of the best park systems in the country.

Tennessee State Library & Archives will bring history alive for 8 to 12-year-olds during Historians in Training: Junior Archivist Summer Camp on June 12 - 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Middle Tennessee State University with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the 4-year public school category.

Considered one of the best park systems in the country, Tennessee has 57 state parks. A new exhibit at the Tennessee State Library & Archives, The Legacy of State Parks, honors the impact of state parks in Tennessee.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Senator Rusty Crowe and Representative Rebecca Alexander applaud East Tennessee State University for earning the Best Social Media Campaign award in Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with an award for earning the Most Creative Voter Registration Campaign in the Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition.