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
Sen. Stevens, Rep. Darby, Rep. Martin, & Secretary Hargett Announce TOP Grants for Carroll County Library
Voters Are Encouraged to Prepare Now to Vote in November Election Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging voters to prepare now to vote in the presidential election on Nov. 3. Tennesseans should make sure their voter registration is up-to-date and make decisions about whether they will vote in
Tennessee’s State Constitutions Transferred to New Home Today the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), with support from the THP Honor Guard, transported Tennessee’s three constitutions from their current building to their new
Lauderdale County Library Receives Technology Grants Representative Chris Hurt, Senator Paul Rose and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Lauderdale County Library with a $6,574 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide computer literacy instructors and hotspots
Second Saturday Tours of the Tennessee State Library & Archives Continue this Week Second Saturday tours of the beautiful new state-of-the-art Tennessee State Library & Archives on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are back this Saturday, Aug. 14.
Secretary Hargett Recognizes Tennessee Students for Outstanding Essays on Leadership, Civic Engagement December 19, 2018 - The Secretary of State's third annual Civics Essay Contest encourages young Tennesseans to recognize their important roles as citizens.
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the Nov. 3 Election Tennesseans must register to vote by 11:59 tonight, Oct. 5, to be able to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election.
New Businesses Continue to Choose Tennessee The number of new businesses keeps climbing suggesting the state’s economic growth will continue, according to a new report released by the Secretary of State's office. There were 8,915 new entity filings in the fourth quarter of 2017
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Sexual Assault At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for victims of sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking
Complete Set of Tennessee Gold Star Records Available Online The United States’ entry into World War I led to tragedy for the West family from the East Tennessee community of Oliver Springs. Newspapers of the time reported that infantryman and Oliver Springs resident George Edward West carried his
Indictment, Arrests Highlight Why Legislation is Needed A recent 320-count indictment and the arrests of 10 people from a joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation highlight an ongoing problem. People are filing
Student Essay Contest to Focus on Citizenship The Tennessee Secretary of State's office is kicking off its second annual student essay contest to encourage students to be actively engaged citizens. The essays will focus on citizenship with length requirements varying by grade level.
Want to Vote on Super Tuesday? Registration Deadline is Feb. 3 Tennesseans who want to vote in the Super Tuesday, Presidential Preference Primary, must register to vote by Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to be Wary of Scams When Donating to Flood Relief After the devastating flooding in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations to relief efforts.
Author to Discuss "Murder and Mayhem in Nashville" During Free Lecture People don't usually associate libraries with murder and mayhem. However, when Brian Allison was researching his book, "Murder and Mayhem in Nashville," he frequently relied on material from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to help
Students from Knoxville, Maryville, Watertown and Memphis Perform Well at National History Day Six Tennessee students finished among the top ten in their categories at National History Day this month.
New Online Collection Chronicles Tennessee's Role in Granting Women the Right to Vote Nearly 100 years ago, Tennessee played a pivotal role in granting women across the country the right to vote. Now the Tennessee State Library & Archives has a new online collection that highlights that watershed moment in the nation's
Leadership Academy Gives Assistant Public Library Managers a Chance to Hone Their Skills About two dozen assistant library managers from across the state recently came to Nashville for a three-day workshop hosted by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The workshop, called the Public Library Leadership Academy, was the
2016 SEC Primary Ballot Now Set Secretary Hargett has now certified the names of presidential candidates for the March 1 presidential preference primary, or “SEC Primary,” when Tennessee will join six other southern states to help decide who will be the next president of
Tennessee Safe at Home Coordinator Stacy Scruggs Named National Champion of Victims' Rights by Marsy’s Law
Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at State History Day Contest After months of intensive research and successes at local and regional-level competitions, more than 300 students from across Tennessee will compete at the annual Tennessee History Day (THD) competition on April 13 in downtown Nashville.
Stamp Your Passport to Tennessee History The Tennessee State Library & Archives, Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Tennessee State Capitol invite you to make a history day of it with the launch of the Passport to Tennessee History.
Tennessee Secretary of State and Memphis Grizzlies Partner to Increase Voter Engagement Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Memphis Grizzlies announced their partnership in the Your Vote Matters voter registration and voter participation campaign.
Secretary of State Works with Tennessee General Assembly Members of Washington County to Find Pathway of Return for State’s First Deed Book Secretary of State Tre Hargett will be delivering a historic copy of Washington County’s first property records to Jonesborough on June 1, 2021, a date which also marks the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood.
Tennessee Joins 24 Other States to Dissolve Deceptive Veterans Charity Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery, III and law enforcement partners in 24 states announced a settlement with VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation
Be Vigilant When Responding to Mail Appearing to be From a Government Official Secretary Hargett Urges Businesses to be Vigilant When Responding to Mail Appearing to be From a Government Official.
Tellico Plains Public Library Receives Technology Grant Senator Art Swann, Representative Mark Cochran, Representative Lowell Russell, Senator David Crews and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Tellico Plains Public Library with a $6,832 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP
Secretary of State Congratulates Three Administrators of Elections after Officially Passing State Certification Exam Three county administrators of elections are being recognized for passing the state certification exam.
Library & Archives Launches Major Effort to Digitize World War I Documents and Photographs Archivists will be traveling throughout the state to digitally scan and photograph documents, maps, photographs uniforms and other artifacts related to World War I that are owned by private citizens, often by grandchildren or other members
Secretary Hargett Encourages Voters to Use Official Election Day Hotline Secretary Hargett encourages voters to call the Division of Elections toll-free Election Day hotline at 1-877-850-4959 to report possible voter fraud, misinformation or get answers to Election Day questions.
Give the Gift of Tennessee History This holiday season, give the history lover or proud Tennessean on your list the Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure, a new coffee-table style book created by the Tennessee State Library and Archives and published by the Secretary
Obion River Regional Library Hosts Legislative Day Representatives from seven West Tennessee counties gathered in Martin Feb. 13 to discuss a range of issues affecting the state’s public libraries. The event was organized by the Obion River Regional Library, which is part of the Tennessee
Remembering Sen. Doug Henry - Tennessee Statesman Sen. Douglas Henry was one of the most distinguished as well as the longest serving member of Tennessee General Assembly. There was simply no one else like him.
Tennessee State Library and Archives to Host Free Workshop on Tennessee Virtual Archive NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State Library and Archives later this month will host a workshop on the newly-redesigned Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA). The free online repository of Tennessee’s history, containing thousands of digitized
Wills Fellow Researching Project at Library & Archives This Week A researcher from Duke University will be visiting the Tennessee State Library & Archives this week to study the migrations of African-American women along the Mississippi River corridor following the Civil War.
Lecture Series: Unfolding History in the Tennessee Supreme Court Case Files Tennessee is famous for many things, but some people may not realize the state once was a hotbed for the marble industry. Tennessee marble, known for its pinkish-gray coloring and ease of polishing, has been used in many buildings across
Clarksville Student and Teacher Team to Participate in International Academic Program Studying World War II’s Normandy Invasion
2015-2016 Blue Book to Honor Sen. Howard Baker The 2015-2016 edition of the Tennessee Blue Book will be dedicated to the late U.S. Sen. Howard H. Baker, Jr. of Scott County.
Tennessee Secretary of State Named One of Middle Tennessee's Top Workplaces 2020 The Tennessean honored the Tennessee Secretary of State as one of the Top Workplaces for the second year in a row.
Tennessee Students Excel at National History Day Seven Tennessee students took top honors at the 2020 National History Day competition, winning three medals and two special awards. In total, 69 middle and high school students represented Tennessee in the competition, which allows students
Library and Archives' New Deal Exhibit Extended A free exhibit highlighting the impact the New Deal had on Tennessee will remain on display in the lobby of the Tennessee State Library and Archives building for at least a few more weeks.
New Customer Counter Now Open The Secretary of State’s office is proud to offer a new space to better help customers visiting the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville. The Division of Business Services customer counter has moved from the sixth
More Than a Million Tennesseans Have Voted Early Through the sixth day of early voting in Tennessee, 1,085,384 voters have cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Sevier County Public Library System Receives Technology Grant Senator Art Swann, Representative Dale Carr, Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Andrew Farmer and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Sevier County Public Library System with a $18,527 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP
Library and Archives Provides Copies of Vital Records to Gatlinburg Wildfire Victims When Sarah Jo Myrick and her husband Robert evacuated their Gatlinburg home ahead of the fast-approaching wildfire in late November, they were rightly more concerned about their safety than their possessions.
Free Presentation to Highlight Love and War in the 1860s On May 6, the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is hosting a free public presentation about that collection, which was donated to TSLA last year by siblings and King descendants Olivia King Inman and Judge Dennis H. Inman. The