Dyer County Public Libraries Receives Technology Grant 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.
Tennessee Presidential Electors Unanimously Vote for Donald Trump Tennessee’s presidential electors met at the State Capitol Monday to cast their ballots for president of the United States. The Volunteer State has 11 of the total 538 electoral votes that make up the U.S. Electoral College.
Assistant State Archivist Wayne Moore to Present "Historic Maps of Tennessee and Beyond: Digital Maps at the Tennessee State Library and Archives"
Secretary Hargett Joins Federal, State Crackdown on Four Cancer Charities Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery, III, together with state law enforcement partners in every other state in the nation, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Trade Commission, have
Tennessee New Business Filings Set Third Consecutive Quarterly Record New business filings in the third quarter of 2023 were the highest for a third quarter in the 25-year history of the data being collected, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State
Secretary of State’s Safe at Home, Businesses Against Trafficking Programs Strengthen Victim Protections During Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Throughout the Year
Explore Untold Stories of Tennessee History at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Author Talks Event From Tennessee’s first steamboats to the glory and tragedy of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, explore previously untold stories of the Volunteer State at the Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free Author Talks event with special
Dedicate Your Vote with Honor Vote Tennesseans will head to the polls in 2018 with an updated way to proudly honor someone who is serving or has served our country. The Honor Vote program allows registered Tennessee voters to dedicate their vote to a U.S. veteran or active
Chester County Library Receives Technology Grants 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
Secretary of State Announces Essay Contest and Scholarship Opportunity for Tennessee Students Who Serve as Poll Officials The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is launching a new essay contest for students age 16 and older who serve as poll officials for the Nov. 3 election.
State of Tennessee Woman Suffrage Centennial Nashville Kickoff Event The Official Committee of the State of Tennessee Woman Suffrage Centennial kicked off a yearlong celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Women's Suffrage movement in Tennessee at an event on Monday.
Library & Archives Adds Digital Collection of Family Histories The Tennessee State Library & Archives has added an online collection of material that tracks dozens of family histories across several states. The material, titled "The Genealogical Research Files of Dr. Barbara Long," traces the lines of
State Library and Archives Moving More Than A Half Million Pieces of Tennessee's History to New Home The Tennessee State Library and Archives staff are actively transferring more than 26 miles of content to their new building before it opens to the public on April 13, 2021.
Follow @tnhouser For House District 14 Election Results Wednesday, August 12 is Election Day in one part of East Tennessee with voters deciding who will be the newest member of the 109th General Assembly. Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants people to know how they can find unofficial results as
Obion County Public Library Receives Technology Grants 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
Library and Archives, Nashville Zoo Partner to Highlight Grassmere’s Unique History The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is one of the most visited locations in Nashville, but the property’s historical significance is often overlooked. On April 5, the Tennessee State Library and Archives and Nashville Zoo will co-host a free
Tennessee Students Excel at National History Day Twelve Tennessee students took top honors at the 2018 National History Day competition. In total, 58 middle and high school students represented Tennessee in the contest, which allows students to showcase their creativity and research
Three County Election Administrators Earn State Certification Secretary of State Tre Hargett recognized three county administrators of elections for passing the state certification exam.
During Charity Fraud Awareness Week Secretary Hargett Reminds Tennesseans of Ways to Avoid Scams When Giving October 18 to 22 is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program for Domestic Violence Victims Establishes Partners in a Majority of Tennessee Counties Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program now has partners in nearly 60 counties in the state. Each of these partners has trained application assistants to guide
Tennessee’s State Capitol the Subject of New Book Published by the Tennessee Department of State Tennessee’s State Capitol is the subject of a new book called Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure, published by the Office of Secretary of State Tre Hargett and created by the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Professional Solicitor Faces Civil Penalties For Wrongly Representing The Arc Of Davidson County J & I Advisory Support, LLC of Nashville faces a $247,500 civil penalty for violating the Tennessee Charitable Solicitations Act multiple times.
Tennessee Group Recognized for Commemorating 'Forgotten Conflict' Historians sometimes refer to the War of 1812 as 'the Forgotten Conflict.' Yet it was a war in which Tennessee earned its "Volunteer State" nickname, made possible the acquisition of territory west of the Tennessee River, launched the
Library and Archives Restores Alvin C. York Map in Time for Veterans Day Alvin C. York became Tennessee's most decorated World War I veteran for his heroism fighting the Germans in France's Argonne Forest. Now a map of the forest apparently used by York will be on display this weekend after a stop at the
Use #BinCheck For New Donation Bin Law Starting July 1 Secretary of State Tre Hargett would like to announce the public can get involved in the rollout of a new state law that adds labeling and placement requirements for donation bins across Tennessee.
Tennessee Blue Book 2019-2020 Edition Honors Women’s Suffrage The 2019-2020 edition of the Tennessee Blue Book, released this week, honors the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.
Six County Elections Officials Pass Certification Exam Six county administrators of elections are being recognized for passing the state certification exam. Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins presented each administrator with a certificate Monday at the
Free Exhibit Showcasing Historic Photographs Opens at Library & Archives As the saying goes, a picture can be worth a thousand words. That's especially true in historical research, where old portrait photographs can tell us about the mannerisms, clothing, hairstyles and even cultural norms of people who lived
Blue Book Lesson Plans Now Online The Secretary of State’s office is proud to announce a new online resource designed by Tennessee teachers. 15 lesson plans and teaching aids based on the Tennessee Blue Book are now available.
Second Saturday Tours of the Tennessee State Library & Archives End This Week Don’t miss this year’s last Second Saturday tours of the beautiful new state-of-the-art Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville this Saturday, Oct. 9.
Secretary of State Hargett Presents Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award to Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, along with Senator Dawn White and Representative Mike Sparks, presented Middle Tennessee State University with an award for winning the 2nd annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in
The New State Library and Archives is the Facility Tennessee Needs to Preserve Our Past for Future Generations The new facility will provide more Tennesseans the opportunity to access and experience our state’s history like never before.
Hundreds of Students Compete to Qualify for Tennessee History Day Beginning this week, hundreds of middle and high school students from across the state will compete for the right to participate in Tennessee History Day. History Day is a competition in which students submit projects, either individually
Early Voting Begins Across Tennessee This election cycle voting early may be an important option because of unpredictable winter weather. The number of presidential candidates as well as the number of delegates could also create incredibly long ballots for some voters.
Half of Tennessee’s Registered Voters Have Already Cast Their Ballots By the end of Tennessee’s 14-day early voting period on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2,280,767 or 51 percent of all register voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Photos from TSLA Decorate New Bass Pro Superstore in Memphis Since its grand opening last month, the Bass Pro Shops superstore in downtown Memphis has earned high praise from those who have toured the facility. The New York Times used the word "stunning" twice in the first six paragraphs of its
Secretary of State’s Office Provides Free Car Hangtags to Help Prevent Heat-Related Child Deaths Secretary of State Tre Hargett is providing free car hangtags to help prevent heat-related child deaths in cars while simultaneously making it even easier to register to vote.
Library and Archives Awards Technology Training Grants The Tennessee State Library and Archives is awarding more than $337,000 in library technology training grants to 45 public libraries across the state. The grants will provide libraries in the Tennessee Regional Library System state funding
State Archivists to Visit Knoxville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives will be in Knoxville on April 30 and May 1 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for the online exhibit “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee
Teachers Complete Summer Training on Reconstruction Era in Tennessee Nearly two dozen Tennessee teachers participated in the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) summer teacher institute on “Reconstruction and the African-American Experience in Tennessee” last week. The two-day workshop included a
Student Essay Contest to Focus on Leadership The Tennessee Secretary of State's office is kicking off its third annual student essay contest.
James Ritter Named New Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces James Ritter has been selected as the next Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist. Ritter, who served as the State Librarian of Maine for the last eight years, started his new position on July 25
TN R.E.A.D.S. Database Receives Worldwide Recognition After 3 Million Checkouts in 2018 The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (TN R.E.A.D.S.) database has been recognized as one of the most used library services in the world. In 2018, TN R.E.A.D.S. circulated 3.7 million digital e-books, audiobooks, and
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Reminds Tennesseans State and Local Election Officials are Tennessee’s Trusted Sources for Election Information Ahead of the 2024 elections, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans that state and county election officials are the trusted sources of accurate election information.
Library and Archives Awards Technology Grants The Tennessee State Library and Archives recently awarded more than $300,000 in technology grants to 114 public libraries across the state. The grants, which are distributed annually, are funded by Tennessee state government and a federal
Secretary of State Announces Winners of Essay Contest for Tennessee Students Who Served as Poll Officials The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is proud to announce the 2020 Civics Essay Contest winners for students who served as poll officials during the Nov. 3 election.
Weakley County Public Libraries Receives Technology Grant 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.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Domestic Violence Victims to Protect Themselves with the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program In recognition of the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking or any sexual offense to protect their address and protect
Tennesseans Urged to Use Caution When Giving to Gatlinburg Fire Victims In the wake of devastating wildfires in East Tennessee, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging people to use caution when trying to help fire victims.
Library and Archives Hosts Free Workshop on African-American Family Research Connecting families with records that tie them together is often a barrier in African-American research. On Feb. 17, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a free workshop on African-American genealogy. Patrons will watch