Image Learn about Civics 101 Civics 101: Know Your Government We have created several guides to help you know your government.
Image Civics Lesson Plans & Resources These lesson plans were created by Tennessee teachers for Tennessee teachers. The goal of these lesson plans is to allow teachers, with an emphasis on social studies, to easily incorporate aspects of civic engagement and citizenship into
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
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 Search for County Records on Microfilm The Tennessee State Library & Archives provides a search for county records on microfilm through the catalog.
Blue Book Lesson Plans The following lesson plans were created by Tennessee teachers from across the state utilizing the Tennessee Blue Book, a great resource for information about state government.
Image Digital Collections, Maps and Images (TeVA) The Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA) is a digital repository of the Tennessee State Library & Archives providing open access to thousands of photographs, documents, maps, postcards, film, audio and other records relating to the history and
Nashville City Directories Links to Nashville city directories that have been scanned and can be viewed online.
Image Online Resources Helpful online resources provided by the Tennesee Secretary of State's Library & Archives Division.
Image Teacher Resources A list of resources for teachers who teach civics and government including lesson plans and links.
Image Sign up for the Civics Outreach Newsletter You are invited to join the Secretary of State’s Civics Outreach Newsletter. By registering with the respective email list, you will receive emails regarding the Secretary of State’s civics outreach programs.
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
County & Local Government Resources and links for knowing more about your county and local government.
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
Executive Branch An overview of the role that the executive branch plays in Tennessee State Government.
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.
Telephone Books at the Library & Archives A list of Tennessee telephone books held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
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.
From Territory to Statehood The territory of Tennessee originally consisted of six counties--Washington, Sullivan, Greene, Davidson, Sumner, and Tennessee (later Montgomery & Robertson)--under the jurisdiction of North Carolina from 1777 to 1788. The counties Image
State Capitol The Tennessee State Capitol, one of the most historic structures in the State of Tennessee, is located in Nashville. This magnificent Greek Revival building was designed by architect William Strickland. Completed in 1859, it is one of the
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 State Constitution The first constitution of the state of Tennessee was adopted in 1796. The constitution was drafted in Knoxville by a convention consisting of 55 delegates. Once it was completed, the delegates sent the Constitution to Washington City for
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.
Tennessee County Historians The list of Tennessee county historians is provided by the Tennessee Historical Commission. Changes and updates to this list should be mailed to: E. Patrick McIntyre, Jr., Executive Director, Tennessee Historical Commission, 2941 Lebanon
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
About Hosting Voter Registration Drives The Secretary of State’s office partners with colleges and universities across the state to host voter registration drives in September for National Voter Registration Month and throughout the year. 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
Tennessee Newspapers Arranged by County A | B | C | D | F | G | H | J | K | L | M | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W The vast collection of newspaper microfilm at the Tennessee State Library and Archives includes almost every existent newspaper published in Tennessee. The filming
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
Citizenship What are the responsibilities of citizens? How can you be more involved in the elections and government process?
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
Genealogical "Fact Sheets" About Tennessee Counties The purpose of these fact sheets is to help determine what sources are available for genealogical research about the people and places in each county. Although this is by no means an exhaustive list of all the possible places one might Image