Tennessee Public Library Statistics

The Tennessee State Library and Archives participates in the national Public Libraries Survey administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Many data elements in the Tennessee Public Library Survey form correspond to those required for participation in the national survey, ensuring that Tennessee's public library statistics are comparable to those of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia. These data elements are further defined in the Tennessee Public Library Survey Instructions.

The annual Tennessee Public Library Survey will open on September 1 and close on September 30, 2020. Questions? Contact Christy Chandler, State Data Coordinator.

Note: The US Census Bureau provides statistics for Tennessee as well as national library data. Additional Public Library Survey data and reports can be found on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) website.

IMLS has released a new data visualization tool to help libraries use Public Library Survey data. Explore PLS Data!

Tennessee Public Library Statistics

• FY 2018-2019
• FY 2017-2018
• FY 2016-2017
• FY 2015-2016
• FY 2014-2015
• FY 2013-2014
• FY 2012-2013

Tennessee Public Library Staff

Additional resources for the annual Public Libraries Survey (instructional webinars, TEL and READS usage, marketing materials, etc.) can be found here:

• Data Collection and Statistics

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Every Library in Tennessee

This map includes all of the libraries in Tennessee including the independents and metropolitans. Click the image to load a separate page that will allow you to zoom in and out, and click on map pins to get more information about each library.

Prior Year Tennessee Public Library Statistics

• FY 2012-2013
• FY 2009-2010 (.pdf)
• FY 2008-2009 (.pdf)
• FY 2007-2008 (.pdf)
• FY 2006-2007 (.pdf)
• FY 2005-2006 (.pdf)
• FY 2004-2005 (.pdf)
• FY 2003-2004 (.pdf)

Christy Chandler, State Data Coordinator