Loudon County High Schools Earn Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Awards
Wed, May 11 2022
Greenback Public School earned 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 and Loudon High School earned the Silver Level Award by registering 85% of eligible students to vote.
Shelby County High Schools Earn Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Awards
Tue, May 10 2022
Two Shelby County high schools, Middle College High School at Christian Brothers University and Tipton-Rosemark Academy, earned the Secretary of State's Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award by registering 100% of the eligible students to vote.
Hamilton County High Schools Earn Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Awards
Mon, May 9 2022
Two Hamilton County high schools, Ivy Academy and Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences earned 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. Lookout Valley Middle/High earned the Anne
Two Wilson County High Schools Earn Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
Fri, May 6 2022
Two Wilson County high schools, Friendship Christian School and Mt Juliet Christian Academy earned 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.
Contact the Tennessee Division of Elections with the Official Election Hotline or Text to Report Voter Fraud System
Mon, May 2 2022
Ahead of tomorrow’s May 3 State and County Primary, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces his office’s new Text to Report Voter Fraud system.
Lake County High School Earns Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award
Fri, Apr 29 2022
Lake County High School earned 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.
Tennessee’s Role in the Fight to Win Women’s Right to Vote Examined at the Library & Archives’ Final TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series Event
Tue, Apr 26 2022
During the Tennessee State Library & Archives' final free TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event on Friday, May 6, from noon to 1 p.m. CT, renowned journalist, author and speaker Elaine Weiss will explore the pivotal role Tennessee played in the women's suffrage movement.
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Mon, Apr 25 2022
Middleton High School earned 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.
Explore the History Behind Nashville’s Iconic Buildings at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Free Lunchtime Speaker Event
Mon, Apr 11 2022
From frontier outpost to cosmopolitan city, explore the stories behind Nashville’s most iconic buildings at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free speaker event with special guest speaker Jim Hoobler on Friday, April 22, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
Tennessee Secretary of State and Nashville Predators Host Voter Registration Event in Ongoing Effort to Increase Voter Engagement
Wed, Mar 30 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Nashville Predators organization hosted a voter registration event at Bridgestone Arena during the game against the Ottawa Senators on March 29, 2022.
Archivists Recognized as 2022 Tennessee Archives Institute Graduates
Mon, Mar 28 2022
The Tennessee State Library & Archives and Secretary of State Tre Hargett proudly recognize six archivists who earned their Archives Management Certification at the 2022 Tennessee Archives Institute.
Campbell, Gibson, Jackson and Sevier County Election Administrators Earn State Certification
Tue, Mar 15 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On March 11, 2022, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins recognized Campbell, Gibson, Jackson and Sevier County administrators of elections for passing the Tennessee State Election Commission’s Certification Exam
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Fri, Mar 11 2022
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to host a full-day summer camp, Historians in Training: Junior Archivist, for rising 4th to 8th-grade students on June 13 - 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tennessee Marks 10 Years of New Business Growth
Thu, Feb 17 2022
Tennesseans achieved a remarkable milestone in the fourth quarter of 2021, 10 years of uninterrupted year-over-year growth in quarterly new business filings.
Local Legislators and Secretary of State Tre Hargett Present Grant to Rhea County Archives
Fri, Feb 11 2022
Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Ken Yager, Representative Ron Travis and Secretary Hargett awarded an archival grant to the Rhea County Archives on Friday, Feb. 10, 2022.
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Tue, Feb 8 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a new scam targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company called Business Document Center incorrectly implying that businesses need a Certificate of Good Standing.
Tennessee State Library & Archives’ TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series Explores How Tennessee’s Land Influenced Settlement
Wed, Feb 2 2022
Before becoming a state 225 years ago, Tennessee was America’s frontier. Come learn how Tennessee’s land influenced where pioneers settled at the next Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event on Friday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT with
Tennessee State Library & Archives to Host Meharry Medical College Exhibit for Black History Month
Tue, Feb 1 2022
During Black History Month, Meharry Medical College, one of the nation’s oldest and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities dedicated to educating physicians, dentists, researchers and health policy experts, will display artifacts from its rich and storied history at
“Certificate of Existence” Scam
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company that goes by two names: Tennessee Certificate Service and TN Certificate of Existence Filing Company.
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Wed, Jan 26 2022
The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that it reached a record-breaking five million digital ebook, audiobook, magazine and video checkouts in 2021.
Secretary Hargett Launches 2022 Statewide Poll Worker Recruitment Campaign
Tue, Jan 25 2022
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett launched a new statewide campaign, Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker., to encourage Tennesseans to serve their community as poll workers for the 2022 election cycle.
  2021-2022 Tennessee Blue Book Available Now
Thu, Jan 13 2022
The 2021-2022 Tennessee Blue Book, the definitive manual on Tennessee State Government, is now available for Tennessee residents.
Safe at Home
Mon, Jan 10 2022
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging anyone who has ever been a victim of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense
Gallatin Legislators and Secretary of State Tre Hargett Present Grant to Sumner County Archives
Mon, Dec 13 2021
Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, Majority Leader William Lamberth, Majority Whip Johnny Garrett, Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver and Secretary Hargett awarded an archival grant to the Sumner County Archives on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.
Secretary of State Encourages Wise End of Year and  Holiday Giving
Wed, Dec 8 2021
As Tennesseans prepare to make end of year and holiday season charitable contributions, Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions donors to be wary of scams.
Madison County Grant
Wed, Nov 24 2021
Sen. Ed Jackson, Rep. Chris Todd, Rep. Johnny Shaw and Secretary of State Tre Hargett awarded an archival grant to the Madison County Archives on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.
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Fri, Nov 19 2021
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.
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Tue, Nov 16 2021
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 all day.
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Thu, Nov 4 2021
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.
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Thu, Oct 28 2021
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 to 1 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 18 2021
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.
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Thu, Oct 14 2021
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.
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Wed, Oct 6 2021
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.
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Thu, Sep 30 2021
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, human trafficking or any sexual offense.
Clay, Union and Washington County Election Administrators Earn State Certification
Wed, Sep 29 2021
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 Elections.
Voter Registration Month 2021
Tue, Sep 28 2021
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 online in minutes.
Second Saturdays at the Library & Archives
Wed, Sep 8 2021
The popular Second Saturday tours of the new Tennessee State Library & Archives on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are back this Saturday, Sept. 11.
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Tue, Sep 7 2021
The first Tennessee State Library & Archives Lunchtime Speaker Series event, a look back at Tennessee’s Centennial Celebration led by the preeminent expert on the subject, Historian David E. Ewing, will be Friday, Sept. 10, from noon to 1 p.m.
Your Vote Matters
Wed, Sep 1 2021
In celebration of National Voter Registration Month in September, the Secretary of State’s office is leading voter registration efforts in Tennessee with college voter registration tailgates, the launch of the Ann Dallas Dudley Award for high schools and by working with
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Fri, Aug 27 2021
Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to announce a new lecture series revealing the stories behind significant events in Tennessee’s rich 225-year history.
Tennessee History Passport
Thu, Aug 26 2021
The Tennessee State Library & Archives, Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Tennessee State Capitol invite you to make a history day of it with the launch of the Passport to Tennessee History.
Tennessee Continues Record-Shattering Rise in New Business Filings as Economy Recovers
Wed, Aug 25 2021
New business filings in the second quarter of 2021 grew a remarkable 61.6 percent from second quarter filings in 2020.
Mon, Aug 23 2021
After the devastating flooding in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations to relief efforts.
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Mon, Aug 23 2021
As Tennessee’s nine Division I Public Universities gear up for football season, they are also working with the Secretary of State’s office to hold a voter registration drive during the tailgate before a home game at each school.
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Thu, Aug 12 2021
The Secretary of State’s office is launching an award for Tennessee high schools which meet student voter registration thresholds, named after renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley.
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Wed, Aug 11 2021
Second Saturday tours of the beautiful new state-of-the-art Tennessee State Library & Archives on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are back this Saturday, Aug. 14.
U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis Met with Election Officials to Discuss Tennessee’s Election Administration Successes
Wed, Aug 4 2021
On Tuesday, Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) attended a roundtable discussion about Tennessee’s safe, fair and secure elections with Secretary of State Tre Hargett and election officials from across the state.
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Thu, Jul 8 2021
Beginning this Saturday, July 10, the Tennessee State Library & Archives is hosting Second Saturday tours of their new facility at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. on the northeast corner of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville.
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Wed, Jun 30 2021
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is excited to welcome guests to explore their new facility with the launch of Second Saturday Tours beginning Saturday, July 10.
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Thu, Jun 24 2021
Eighteen students representing Tennessee were recognized at the 2021 National History Day competition, earning three medals and a special award. In total, 59 middle and high school students from Tennessee participated in the competition, allowing students to showcase their