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
Order copies of documents The request must include the following: The Tennessee Secretary of State control number The legal name of the business as listed on the Tennessee Secretary of State record Indicate the desired documents Contact information for the requester
Image Search Businesses Search by business name or Secretary of State Control Number in order to file annual reports and other amendments or to view the business detail.
Image Search for County Records on Microfilm The Tennessee State Library & Archives provides a search for county records on microfilm through the catalog.
Image File Amendments or update a Business Record Search for a business by business name or Secretary of State control number in order to file amendments or make changes to a business record.
Image File Annual Reports File an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
Determinations of Necessity for Electronic Meetings Electronic meetings are filed with the secretary of state pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-108(b)(3).
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.
Elections Statistics Provides voter registration statistics from 1991 to present and voter turnout statistics from August 1994 to present.
Register to Vote Paper Form (Mail-in or hand-deliver) Download a Voter Registration Application. Fill out the application, print it and then mail it or deliver it by hand to your County Election Commission.
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 Register to Vote (Online Application) The Tennessee Online Voter Registration System offers a convenient way for voters to easily register to vote or change their address if they have moved. The system allows U.S. citizens with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the
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.
Executive Branch An overview of the role that the executive branch plays in Tennessee State Government.
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
Guidelines for Determining Residency To determine whether a person is a resident of Tennessee for purposes of voter registration, the administrator of elections must consider the following factors.
Telephone Books at the Library & Archives A list of Tennessee telephone books held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
How to Register to Vote In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. The election commission office will process any by-mail voter registration form that has been
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
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 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
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
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
Citizenship What are the responsibilities of citizens? How can you be more involved in the elections and government process?
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
How to Update your Voter Registration This guide outlines how to change your voter registration name or address.
Students: Ways to Grow as a Young Citizen Are you a student interested in learning about civics and government? Below are some organizations with civic engagement programs that you might be interested in joining. Image