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 Certificate of Records Destruction When records are destroyed, a Certificate of Records Destruction (CRD) form must be filled out and submitted to Records Management. This form documents the destruction date, record series, RDA number, date range for the records, volume
Image Statewide RDA List A Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) defines the proper storage and disposal method for a State record series. It includes a description of the record series, a retention schedule, destruction method, and other information. A statewide
Image Search Effective RDAs A Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) defines the proper storage and disposal method for a State record series. It includes a description of the record series, a retention schedule, destruction method, and other information. The Records
Image State Records Center This link will take you to the external website of the State Records Center
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 UCC-11 Information Request Use the online wizard to generate an information request. You may obtain results online if payment is made using a credit/debit card or e-check, or you may print the information request to mail in with a check. Requested copies are
Image File UCC-5 Information Statements Use the online wizard to generate an information statement. You may file the information statement online if payment is made using a credit/debit card or e-check, or you may print the information statement to mail in with a check.
Image File UCC-3 Amendments, Continuations, Terminations & Assignments Use the online wizard to generate a financing statement amendment. You may file the amendment online if payment is made using a credit/debit card or e-check, or you may print the financing statement amendment to mail in with a check.
Image File an Original UCC Financing Statement Use the online wizard to generate a new financing statement. You may file the financing statement online if payment is made using a credit/debit card or e-check, or you may print the financing statement to mail in with a check.
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.
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.
Best Practices and Procedures We have created a document to help you follow best practices for managing your records. Download our Official Records Management Best Practices and Procedures Image
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.
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
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 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
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