Cumberland University Receives Secretary of State’s Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award
Mon, Jan 23 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Senator Mark Pody and Representative Clark Boyd applaud Cumberland University for earning the Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition award in the private university category.
Secretary of State Announces Winners of the 2022 Civics Essay Contest
Wed, Jan 11 2023
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is proud to announce the 12 Tennessee students who placed in the 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Victims of Human Trafficking Can Protect Their Address with the Secretary of State’s Safe at Home Program
Tue, Jan 10 2023
For National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging Tennesseans who have been a victim of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense to
Benton and Maury County Election Administrators Earn State Certification
Fri, Dec 16 2022
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins recognize Administrators of Elections from Benton and Maury counties for recently passing the Tennessee State Election Commission’s Certification Exam.
Portrait Photography Exhibit at the Tennessee State Library & Archives is Open for the Holidays
Tue, Dec 6 2022
This holiday season, the Tennessee State Library & Archives invites visitors to explore their Tennesseans Through the Lens: Portrait Photography in Tennessee exhibit, open now through the end of the year.
 Lauderdale County Library Receives Technology Grants
Fri, Dec 2 2022
Representative Chris Hurt, Senator Paul Rose and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Lauderdale County Library with a $6,574 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide computer literacy instructors and hotspots for their patrons and a $3,695 Technology
 Jackson-Madison County Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Senator Ed Jackson, Representative Chris Todd, Representative Johnny Shaw and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Sevier County Public Library System with a $15,735 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy wi-fi hotspots, solar charging stations and other
Chester County Library Receives Technology Grants
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Representative Kirk Haston, Senator Page Walley and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Chester County Library with a $4,324 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide computer literacy instructors and hotspots for their patrons and a $1,847 Technology
Dyer County Public Libraries Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Senator Ed Jackson, Representative Rusty Grills and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Newbern City Library and McIver’s Grant Public Library with Technology Grants.
Obion County Public Library Receives Technology Grants
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Senator John Stevens, Representative Rusty Grills, Representative Chris Hurt and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Obion County Public Library with a $14,505 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide solar charging stations for their patrons and a $3
 Weakley County Public Libraries Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Senator John Stevens, Representative Tandy Darby and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Martin Public Library and Ned R. McWherter Weakley County Library with Technology Grants.
 Benton County Public Library System Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Dec 1 2022
Senator John Stevens, Representative Jay Reedy and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Benton County Public Library System with a $11,700 Technology Grant to purchase new computers, printers, smartboards and projectors.
 Tennessee New Business Filings Highest Ever for a 3rd Quarter
Wed, Nov 30 2022
New business filings in the third quarter of 2022 were the highest for a third quarter in the 24-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 Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Give Wisely During the Holiday Season
Tue, Nov 29 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams as they prepare to make end-of-the-year and holiday-season charitable contributions.
TSLA Photography Exhibit
Thu, Nov 17 2022
The Tennesseans Through the Lens: Portrait Photography in Tennessee exhibit is open now through the end of the year at the Tennessee State Library & Archives.
 Local Legislators and Secretary Hargett Present Grant to Lawrence County Archives
Tue, Nov 15 2022
Senator Page Walley, Representative Clay Doggett, Representative Kip Capley and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Lawrence County Archives with a $1,579 Archives Development Program Direct Grant to purchase new archival boxes.
Ardmore Public Library Receives Technology Grants
Tue, Nov 15 2022
Senator Joey Hensley, Senator Janice Bowling, Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Ardmore Public Library with a $9,933 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide computer literacy instructors, hotspots and solar charging
Contact the Tennessee Division of Elections with the Official Election Hotline or Text to Report Voter Fraud System
Tue, Nov 8 2022
Tennessee voters have two convenient and secure ways to contact the Secretary of State's Division of Elections, the Text to Report Voter Fraud system and the toll-free Official Election Hotline.
Important Information for Davidson County Voters
Fri, Nov 4 2022
The following procedures will be in place in Davidson County on Election Day to ensure voters receive the correct ballot choices.
More Counties than Ever Before Participate in the 2022 Tennessee Student Mock Election
Fri, Nov 4 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced today that students from 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties selected Governor Bill Lee as the winner of the 2022 Tennessee Student Mock Election.
The Last Day of Early Voting is Thursday, Nov. 3
Thu, Nov 3 2022
Today, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, is the last day for Tennesseans to cast their ballot early in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
The Last Day of Early Voting is Thursday, Nov. 3
Wed, Nov 2 2022
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, is the last day for Tennesseans of early voting for the Nov. 8 State and Federal General election.
College Voter Registration Winners
Tue, Nov 1 2022
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced today that Middle Tennessee State University, Cumberland University and Southwest Tennessee Community College are the winners of this year’s Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition.
Last Saturday of Early Voting
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, is the last weekend day for Tennesseans to cast their ballot early for the Nov. 8 State and Federal General election.
 Bristol Public Library System Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Representative John Crawford, Senator Jon Lundberg and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Bristol Public Library System with a $17,574 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy Wi-Fi hotspots and pay for instructors to provide training for patrons.
Unicoi County Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Senator Steve Southerland, Representative John Holsclaw, Senator Rusty Crowe and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Unicoi County Public Library with a $4,898 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy solar charging stations, Wi-Fi hotspots and to pay for
Contact the Tennessee Division of Elections with the Official Election Hotline or Text to Report Voter Fraud System
Thu, Oct 27 2022
During early voting and on Election Day, Tennessee voters can utilize the Secretary of State’s convenient and secure toll-free Official Election Hotline and Text to Report Voter Fraud system.
Family History Day
Tue, Oct 25 2022
Learn how to uncover your family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at 9:30 a.m., with expert research assistance available all day.
 Tellico Plains Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 20 2022
Senator Art Swann, Representative Mark Cochran, Representative Lowell Russell, Senator David Crews and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Tellico Plains Public Library with a $6,832 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy solar charging stations and to
 E. G. Fisher Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 20 2022
Representative Mark Cochran, Senator David Crews and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the E. G. Fisher Public Library with a $12,150 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy wi-fi hotspots and solar charging stations and to provide computer training for
Sevier County Public Library System Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 20 2022
Senator Art Swann, Representative Dale Carr, Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Andrew Farmer and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Sevier County Public Library System with a $18,527 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy wi-fi hotspots and solar
Early Voting for the Nov. 8 Election Starts Tomorrow
Wed, Oct 19 2022
Starting today, Tennessee voters can cast their ballot early for the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election.
 La Vergne Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Tue, Oct 18 2022
Sen. Dawn White, Sen. Shane Reeves, Rep. Mike Sparks and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the La Vergne Public Library with a $15,174 Technology Grant to purchase new desktop computers and monitors.
Early Voting for the Nov. 8 Election Starts Tomorrow
Tue, Oct 18 2022
Early voting for the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election starts tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, and runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.
Secretary of State Reminds Tennesseans of Ways to Avoid Scams During Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Mon, Oct 17 2022
This week, Oct. 17 to 21, is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams.
Family History Day
Thu, Oct 13 2022
From beginners to seasoned genealogists, anyone can learn how to discover their family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at 9:30 a.m. with research assistance available all day.
Registration Deadline
Tue, Oct 11 2022
Tennesseans must register to vote before 11:59 p.m. tonight to be eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election.
Registration Deadline
Mon, Oct 10 2022
To cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election, Tennesseans must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
 Macon County Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Fri, Oct 7 2022
Chairman Kelly Keisling, Senator Mark Pody, Senator Ken Yager and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Macon County Public Library with a $6,920 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy Wi-Fi hotspots, solar charging tables and provide one-on-one computer
Clay County Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 6 2022
Chairman Kelly Keisling, Senator Mark Pody, Senator Ken Yager and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Clay County Public Library with a $6,350 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy Wi-Fi hotspots and provide computer classes for their patrons.
Millard Oakley Public Library Receives Technology Grant
Thu, Oct 6 2022
Representative John Mark Windle, Senator Paul Bailey, Senator Ken Yager and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Millard Oakley Public Library with a $7,164 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy solar charging benches, Wi-Fi hotspots and provide basic
Registration Deadline
Tue, Oct 4 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election only have one week until the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Tennesseans Can Honor a Service Member with their Vote in the Nov. 8 Election
Mon, Oct 3 2022
The Secretary of State’s Honor Vote Program allows Tennesseans to dedicate their vote Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election to a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. military.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Domestic Violence
Fri, Sep 30 2022
During 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.
Trusted Election Information
Thu, Sep 29 2022
As Tennesseans prepare to cast their ballot in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants you to know that your state and county election officials are the sources you can trust for accurate election information.
Tennessee State Library & Archives is Hosting a Second Saturday Open House During Nashville Oktoberfest
Wed, Sep 28 2022
On Saturday, Oct. 8, during Nashville Oktoberfest, the Tennessee State Library & Archives is hosting a Second Saturday Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with guided tours offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
What Tennesseans Need to Know About the Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 8 Ballot
Mon, Sep 26 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants voters to know about the four proposed Constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election ballot and the process for amendments to pass in Tennessee.
Secretary of State Hargett Warns of New Scam Targeting Tennesseans
Wed, Sep 21 2022
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennesseans about an official-looking mailer from TN UCC Statement Service that incorrectly implies that businesses or individuals need a copy of the UCC-1 financing statement filed against them.
National Voter Registration Day
Mon, Sep 19 2022
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging Tennesseans to register to vote or make sure their address on file is up to date.
Second Saturday
Wed, Sep 7 2022
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is offering a behind-the-scenes look at their new facility on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville this Saturday, Sept. 10.