Ordering Images and Microfilm Digitization The Tennessee State Library & Archives is home to hundreds of thousands of photographs and images as well as to a vast microfilm collection of county records, newspapers, and manuscripts. These collections depict the rich and diverse
Government Publications The Tennessee State Library and Archives maintains collections of Federal and State government information. The Library Technical Services department manages these collections and is responsible for acquisition, organization, and
Image Order Records from TSLA For a fee, the Library and Archives can research records and if found, will photocopy and and send a copy via mail or e-mail. Most records sent via mail can also be certified for an additional $5.00 fee. Select a record type below to see
Image Absentee Voting Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Please consult our Guide to Absentee Voting and related FAQs.
Image Search for County Records on Microfilm The Tennessee State Library & Archives provides a search for county records on microfilm through the catalog.
Image Tennessee Supreme Court Cases Search Tennessee Supreme Court Cases. The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The volume of cases
Image Library for the Blind Catalog A catalog of talking books produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library for the Blind Catalog
Image Research Guides We have guides on how to research the following topics: Marriage Records Birth Certificates Death Certificates Adoption Records Military Records Probate Records Court Records Divorce Records Census Records Land Grants Deeds Newspapers Tax
Image Search the Online Catalog Our collections include over 250,000 titles and 500,000 items including: Archival and manuscript collections Audiovisual materials Books, periodicals, and newspapers Databases and indexes Digital collections Legislative recordings Maps
Image Digital Library of Tennessee The Digital Library of Tennessee provides free access to unique materials from museums, libraries, and archives across the state. Digital Library of Tennessee
Image Search Genealogy Index This broad index searches many lists and indexes compiled over many years by Library & Archives staff. Results may include military, legislative, prison, or vital records, to name but a few. Search our Genealogy Index
Image Online Resources Helpful online resources provided by the Tennesee Secretary of State's Library & Archives Division.
Image Online Exhibits The Tennessee State Library and Archives’ exhibit program has been going strong for over a decade. Thanks to the vast collections within the Library & Archives, we have the privilege to showcase material from a wide array of topics
Image Databases and Digital Resources We provide access to many databases and indexes. Search Databases and Digital Resources
Image Search Archival Collections (Finding Aids) Archival collections are often comprised of many boxes containing multiple types of materials. Finding Aids provide descriptions of archival collections to guide researchers in using the material. Finding Aids include a narrative overview
Image Using the Collections Our collections include over 250,000 titles and 500,000 items including: Archival and manuscript collections Audiovisual materials Books, periodicals, and newspapers Databases and indexes Digital collections Legislative recordings Maps
Image Maps at Library & Archives Maps at Library & Archives Maps are invaluable components of historical and genealogical research, and documentary records often cannot be fully understood without referring to maps. The Library & Archives has the largest and most
Image Early Tennessee Legislative Records Early Tennessee Legislative Records Record Group 60, Tennessee State Legislative Records, is one of the most important and valuable collections at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. This record group is a chronicle of the activities
Image Tennessee blue Book: A History of Tennessee -Student Edition Quizzes Student quizzes to accompany the Tennessee Blue Book Student Edition. Tennessee blue Book: A History of Tennessee -Student Edition Quizzes
Image Tennessee State Library and Archives Photograph Collection A partial index to the hundreds of thousands of photographs and images held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Tennessee State Library and Archives Photograph Collection
Image The African American Geography of Civil War Tennessee Interactive map showing refugee camps, USCT recruiting stations, and other sites connected with the African American experience in Tennessee from 1861 The African American Geography of Civil War Tennessee
Image Tennessee Civil War GIS Interactive Map Aerial photos, topography, road systems, and land plots are all linked to narrative information about events of the Civil War. Tennessee Civil War GIS Interactive Map
Image Civil War Era Database A collection of pamphlets and newspapers, which document the diverse perspectives of the Civil War Era (1840-1865). Civil War Era Database
Image Patriot Paths Patriot Paths is a work in progress that uses Revolutionary War pension records to map the paths that soldiers took before and after their service. Patriot Paths
Image Family Bible Records Project The Tennessee State Library and Archives holds hundreds of family Bible records in several formats and within many collections. The Bible records featured here were taken from photocopies in the Library and Archives' vertical files
Image Civil War Sourcebook A searchable collection of over 7,000 articles chronicling the Civil War in Tennessee from September 1, 1861 through September 30, 1865. Civil War Sourcebook
State Records at the Library and Archives Click on a link below to read more about the record type. View Ordering Information Here. Birth and Death Records (Find information about them on our Vital Records Page) Governors Papers Land Grants State Penitentiary Records / State Agency
Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home: Applications and Ledgers A searchable index to the Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Information for Applicants This guide contains information for individuals who want to apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. Eligible individuals can participate at no cost. Image
Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications: Soldiers & Widows A searchable index to the Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Tennessee World War I Gold Star Records A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Gold Star Records is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Vital Records at the Library and Archives Vital records include records of birth, death, marriage and divorce. The Library & Archives holds some historic vital records. Please select a record type to read more about what is available. To find 1922 and 1972 vital records online Image
Tennessee World War I Veterans' Questionnaires A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Veterans' Questionnaires is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Tennessee Legislative Petitions Legislative petitions are original documents that were submitted to the Tennessee General Assembly, requesting that legislative action be taken on matters of concerns to individuals, municipal governments or county governments. If the law
State Government Records & Archived Websites An index of the state government records held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The records are divided by the state agency or department. Record Groups are designated by an identifying letter & number combination (e.g. RG 119)
Tennessee World War I Veterans : An Introduction A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Veterans / Ex-Soldiers in World War I is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Newspapers on Microfilm at the Library & Archives A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | W The vast collection of newspaper microfilm at the Tennessee State Library and Archives includes almost every existent newspaper published in Tennessee. The
Tennessee Civil War Veterans' Questionnaires Index and Sample Questionnaires at http://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/history/military/quest.htm
Safe at Home - Useful Links and Information This guide provides links to our forms, documents, and links to resources for victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or any other sexual offense. Image
Miscellaneous Records & Materials at the Library and Archives Click on a record to read more information about it. View Ordering Information Here. Brief Biographical Sketches / Tennessee Biographical Index City Directories and Telephone Books Newspapers Funeral Home Records Manuscripts Collections
Inventories of County Records on Microfilm Roll-by-roll listings for individual counties are added to this page on an on-going basis. There is no inventory for Knox County. Click Here for information on how to order county microfilm reels
Early North Carolina / Tennessee Land Grants at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Read about Early North Carolina / Tennessee Land Grants at the Tennessee State Library and Archives
Early Tennessee Tax Lists at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Tennessee tax lists can be used to locate families, document historic properties and study community history. Early tax lists generally include all white males over 21 and indicate whether they owned land or slaves. They usually do not
Guide to Manuscript Materials This is a guide on researching with manuscripts. Manuscripts Finding Aids | Foreword | Using the Online Guide | Abbreviations
The Spanish American War Index to Service Abstracts in Tennessee Volunteer Units During the Spanish American War (1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th Tennessee Infantry) A searchable index to Tennessee Volunteer Units in the Spanish-American War is available on the Genealogy