Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin have made a friendly wager on the outcome of this weekend’s matchup of the University of Tennessee Volunteers against the Louisiana State University Tigers in the Super Regional round of the
Thu, Jun 10 2021
Thu, Jun 3 2021
Three county administrators of elections are being recognized for passing the state certification exam.
Thu, May 27 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett will be delivering a historic copy of Washington County’s first property records to Jonesborough on June 1, 2021, a date which also marks the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood.
Fri, May 21 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a warning statement to business owners across Tennessee, advising them of a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a fake mailer from a company that goes by two names: “Tennessee Certificate Service” and “TN
Fri, May 21 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett will be delivering a historic copy of Washington County’s first property records to Jonesborough on June 1, 2021, a date which also marks the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood.
Wed, May 19 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives is celebrating 225 years of statehood on June 1, 2021, with a one-day-only public display of Tennessee’s three original constitutions.
Fri, May 7 2021
In an effort to ensure charitable donations can better support Tennessee’s charitable organizations, Secretary of State Tre Hargett worked with State Senator Ken Yager and State Representative John Holsclaw to reduce all fees charged pursuant to the Charitable Solicitations and
Wed, May 5 2021
The Secretary of State’s Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program has been expanded as a result of SB0885/HB1128, sponsored by State Senator John Stevens and State Representative Andrew Farmer. The bill was signed and enacted into law on April 13th. The amended law expands
Wed, Apr 28 2021
Jimmy Eldridge, a former State Representative from legislative district 73 has been appointed to the Tennessee State Election Commission to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Jimmy Wallace.
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Sixty-two students who placed first or second in their categories at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest will represent Tennessee at National History Day this summer.
Mon, Apr 19 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives is now open to the public in their new building at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. in Nashville.
Tue, Apr 13 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony with dignitaries, elected officials and Library and Archives staff on Monday, April 12, to celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art building.
Wed, Apr 7 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives is hosting an open house on Tuesday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT in their new building on Bicentennial Mall at the intersection of Rep. John Lewis Way N. and Jefferson St. in Nashville.
State Library and Archives Moving More Than A Half Million Pieces of Tennessee's History to New Home
Mon, Apr 5 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives staff are actively transferring more than 26 miles of content to their new building before it opens to the public on April 13, 2021.
Thu, Apr 1 2021
At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for victims of sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domestic abuse.
Wed, Mar 24 2021
The new facility will provide more Tennesseans the opportunity to access and experience our state’s history like never before.
Wed, Mar 10 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett has been named to serve on the Republican State Leadership Committee’s (RSLC) Commission on Election Integrity, a national commission comprised of state election leaders committed to restoring trust in the election process.
Mon, Mar 1 2021
Today the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), with support from the THP Honor Guard, transported Tennessee’s three constitutions from their current building to their new, soon to open home on Bicentennial Mall
Thu, Feb 25 2021
The Tennessee State Library and Archives, TSLA, is scheduled to open to the public on April 13, 2021, in its new location on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Mall at the intersection of Rep. John Lewis Way N. and Jefferson St.
Mon, Feb 8 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Cumberland County High School student Abbigail Miller with an award today for her second-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the presidential election.
Wed, Feb 3 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Pope John Paul II High School student Matthew Shipley with an award today for his first-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the presidential election.
Tue, Feb 2 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Warren County High School student Bailey Glenn with an award today for her second-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the presidential election.
Tue, Feb 2 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Scott High School student Callie Carson with an award today for her first-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the presidential election.
Mon, Feb 1 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Bolivar Central High School student Sydni Aylor with an award today for her second-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the Presidential election.
Mon, Feb 1 2021
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Millington Central High School student Gena Ann Parker with an award today for her first-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the presidential election.
Tue, Jan 12 2021
The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that they achieved a record-breaking 4,957,038 digital e-book, audiobook, magazine and video checkouts in 2020.
Fri, Jan 8 2021
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is proud to announce the 2020 Civics Essay Contest winners for students who served as poll officials during the Nov. 3 election.
Mon, Jan 4 2021
In time for National Stalking Awareness Month and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which are recognized each January, the Secretary of State’s office launched the Protect Your Address. Protect Yourself. campaign promoting their Safe at Home address
Tue, Dec 29 2020
The Secretary of State’s downtown Nashville offices will remain closed on Tuesday due to several state building closures in Davidson County from technology outages.
Mon, Dec 28 2020
The Secretary of State’s downtown Nashville offices will remain closed on Tuesday due to several state building closures in Davidson County from technology outages.
Tue, Dec 22 2020
Secretary of State Tre Hargett recognized three county administrators of elections for passing the state certification exam.
Mon, Dec 14 2020
Tennessee’s presidential electors met at the State Capitol today to cast their ballots for Donald J. Trump for President of the United States.
Tue, Dec 8 2020
Secretary of State Tre Hargett asks Tennesseans to report solicitations to register to vote or cast an absentee ballot in another state in which they do not reside to the Division of Elections’ toll-free fraud hotline at 1-877-850-4959.
Wed, Dec 2 2020
This holiday season, give the history lover or proud Tennessean on your list the Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure, a new coffee-table style book created by the Tennessee State Library and Archives and published by the Secretary of State.
Tue, Nov 24 2020
Even though economic activity is still below pre-pandemic peak levels, a report from Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office shows signs of economic recovery.
Wed, Nov 4 2020
A record-breaking 3,045,401 Tennesseans, or over 68 percent of active and inactive registered voters, cast ballots in-person during early voting and on Election Day or absentee by-mail in the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Mon, Nov 2 2020
To report possible voter fraud or misinformation or get answers to Election Day questions, Tennessee voters are encouraged to call the Division of Elections’ toll-free Election Day hotline at 1-877-850-4959
Sat, Oct 31 2020
Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3., the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants voters to have the information they need to cast their ballot in a safe, clean and secure fashion.
Fri, Oct 30 2020
By the end of Tennessee’s 14-day early voting period on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2,280,767 or 51 percent of all register voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Fri, Oct 30 2020
This year 37,014 students representing 262 schools cast their votes for President and U.S. Senate in the 2020 Student Mock Election.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
By the close of polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 13th day of early voting for the Nov. 3 presidential election, 2,109,156 voters cast their ballot early or absentee by-mail.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
Time is running out for Tennesseans planning to vote early in the Nov. 3 presidential election. Early voting ends today, Thursday, Oct. 29.
Tue, Oct 27 2020
As of the close of polls on Oct. 26, the 11th day of early voting in Tennessee, a record-breaking 1,808,546 voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Mon, Oct 26 2020
Tennesseans planning to vote early for the Presidential election have until this Thursday, Oct. 29 to cast their ballots. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Fri, Oct 23 2020
This Saturday, Oct. 24, is the last weekend day for Tennesseans planning to vote early in the Nov. 3 State and Federal General election. The last day of early voting is Thursday, Oct. 29, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Wed, Oct 21 2020
Through the sixth day of early voting in Tennessee, 1,085,384 voters have cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Mon, Oct 19 2020
In recognition of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help people avoid scams.
Fri, Oct 16 2020
As of the close of polls on Oct. 15, the second day of early voting in Tennessee, 453,858 voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 State and Federal General election.
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Through Wednesday, Oct. 14, a record-breaking 273,325 people cast their ballot by voting early or absentee by-mail. This is a 91% increase from the first day of early voting in 2016 and a 120% increase over 2012.
Wed, Oct 14 2020
Early voting for the Nov. 3 State and Federal Primary and County General election starts tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14. Early voting runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Oct. 29.