Tennessee History Scholars Advance to National Competition Sixty-two students who placed first or second in their categories at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest will represent Tennessee at National History Day this summer.
Library and Archives Recognizes Recent Tennessee Archives Institute Graduates The Tennessee State Library and Archives is proud to recognize eight recent graduates of the Tennessee Archives Institute. The Library and Archives annually hosts the institute, a two-and-a-half day series of workshops on the principles and
Free Exhibit Highlights State Library and Archives' Vast Collection of Maps Now through September 12, a free exhibit showcasing some of the maps available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is open in the lobby of TSLA's building in downtown Nashville.
Archivists Recognized as 2019 Tennessee Archives Institute Graduates The Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Secretary of State Tre Hargett proudly recognize the eight archivists who earned their Archives Management Certification at the 2019 Tennessee Archives Institute.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Participation Sees 250 Percent Increase The Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, which launched March 1, 2019, now has partner agencies serving every county in Tennessee and has seen a more than 250 percent increase in program participation in the last year.
Third Quarter 2020 Economic Indicators Report Shows Signs of Economic Recovery Even though economic activity is still below pre-pandemic peak levels, a report from Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office shows signs of economic recovery.
Kingsport Public Library to Receive $100,000 Library Construction Grant The Tennessee State Library & Archives would like to announce the Kingsport Public Library is being awarded a $100,000 library construction grant to renovate its children's area.
Tennesseans Break Another Early Voting Record Tennesseans showed up in strong numbers to vote early for the Nov. 8 general election. A record-breaking 1,675,679 people voted early or cast absentee ballots across the Volunteer State's 95 counties from Oct. 19 through Nov. 3. That
TSLA Congratulates Librarians Who've Completed Specialized Training Program Librarians do more than stand guard over shelves of books. In order to be successful, they're frequently called up to be freedom of information advocates, strategic planners, marketing specialists, budget-balancing experts, public speakers
Secretary Hargett Releases Statement on Election Security Yesterday’s report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on election interference is a reminder of the threats we face. We have and will continue to remain vigilant so Tennesseans can cast their votes with confidence.
Tennessee Students Advance to National History Day Competition Sixty-nine students will represent Tennessee in the 2019-2020 National History Day competition. These students earned this honor by placing first or second in their categories at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest.
Tennessee Division of Elections has Official Election Day Hotline To report possible voter fraud or misinformation or get answers to Election Day questions, Tennessee voters are encouraged to call the Division of Elections’ toll-free Election Day hotline at 1-877-850-4959
New State Library and Archives Building Needed To Preserve Our History From the Secretary's Desk: Secretary Hargett Explains Why TSLA Needs A New Building
State Archivists to Visit Madisonville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives will be in Madisonville on May 28 and 29 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for the online exhibit “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee,”
Newest Exhibit Celebrates the 2019 Gubernatorial Inauguration and the 49 Governors throughout Tennessee’s History The Tennessee State Library and Archives announced its newest exhibit, Governors of Tennessee, in conjunction with the 2019 Gubernatorial Inauguration. Governors of Tennessee, opens to the public Jan. 8 and will run through spring 2019. The
Tennesseans Urged to Use Caution When Giving to Tornado Victims In the wake of devastating tornadoes that hit Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging people to use caution when trying to help those affected.
Secretary Hargett Presented Pope John Paul II Student Matthew Shipley with Award for First Place in Civics Essay Contest Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Pope John Paul II High School student Matthew Shipley with an award today for his first-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the
Tennessee State Library and Archives to Host Free Workshop on the History of Slavery in Tennessee The Tennessee State Library and Archives will host local author Bill Carey as part of a “workshop series” on Saturday, September 14th. Carey’s latest book, Runaways, Coffles and Fancy Girls: A History of Slavery in Tennessee, examines
Library & Archives Distributes Federal Grant Funds to Organizations Throughout Tennessee The Tennessee State Library & Archives is distributing more than $30,000 worth of federal grant funds to 15 organizations across the state to help preserve important historical records. These funds can be used for a variety of purposes
Tennessee Economy Reaches Sixth Year of Positive Growth Six years of year-over-year growth coupled with historically low unemployment rates indicate Tennessee’s economy won’t slow down anytime soon, according to a report released by the Secretary of State's office. There were 9,326 new entity
Library and Archives Recognizes Six Graduates of the Tennessee Archives Institute The Tennessee State Library and Archives is proud to recognize six new graduates of the Tennessee Archives Institute. The archives development program at TSLA annually hosts this two-and-a-half day series of workshops on the principles and
2015-2016 Blue Book Dedicated to Sen. Howard Baker Secretary of State Tre Hargett dedicated the newly released 2015-2016 edition of the Blue Book to the late U.S. Sen. Howard H. Baker, Jr. of Scott County on Thursday.
Want to Vote Nov. 6? Registration Deadline is Oct. 9 Registering to vote is easy in Tennessee. Tennessee citizens may register online from a computer, tablet or smartphone at GoVoteTN.com. Voters may also register in person or submit a voter registration form by mail, but forms must be
Four County Elections Officials Pass Certification Exam Four county administrators of elections are being recognized for passing the state certification exam. Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented each administrator with a certificate Monday at the annual state election law summer seminar in
Secretary Hargett Launches Statewide Poll Official Recruitment Campaign for August Election Secretary Hargett announces a new statewide campaign to recruit poll officials for the August 6 State and Federal Primary and County General Election. Tennesseans can apply now to join the campaign, Be a Patriot. Become a Poll Official.
Use #GoVoteTN to Celebrate National Voter Registration Month Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging Tennesseans to use #GoVoteTN on social media as a way to encourage others to register to vote. During the month of September, which is National Voter Registration Month, people should have someone
Effort to Digitize World War I Artifacts Heads to Blount County Over a five-year period, World War I ravaged Europe, the Middle East and parts of north Africa, overturning governments and costing millions of lives. The United States joined the battle in 1917, eventually mobilizing 130,000 soldiers from
Effort to Digitize World War I Artifacts Heads to Williamson County Over a five-year period, World War I ravaged Europe, the Middle East and parts of North Africa, overturning governments and costing millions of lives. The United States joined the battle on April 6, 1917, eventually mobilizing 130,000
State Archivists to Visit Lawrenceburg in Search of Civil War Memorabilia Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives will be in Lawrenceburg on June 26 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for the online exhibit “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee,” which
2016 Presidential Primary and Presidential Delegate Candidates Now Online On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented a list of presidential primary candidates to the State Election Commission.
Internet Usage Survey Now Available Surveying people online about their access to Internet service presents something of a Catch-22. Tennesseans are being encouraged to participate in a survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD)
Secretary of State Announces Winners of the 2022 Civics Essay Contest Secretary of State Tre Hargett is proud to announce the 12 Tennessee students who placed in the 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Tennessee State Library & Archives’ TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series Explores How Tennessee’s Land Influenced Settlement Before becoming a state 225 years ago, Tennessee was America’s frontier. Come learn how Tennessee’s land influenced where pioneers settled at the next Tennessee State Library & Archives’ free TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series event on Friday
Secretary of State Hargett Presents Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award to Carson-Newman University On Saturday, July 13, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a free workshop entitled “Grounded in Tradition: The Tennessee State Capitol” by Assistant State Archivist Dr. Wayne Moore.
Secretary Hargett Warns Tennesseans to be Wary of Tornado Relief Scams Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations to tornado relief efforts in southeast Tennessee and across the state.
Tennessee Secretary of State Launches 2020 Election FAQ Video Series The Secretary of State released a new video series featuring members of the Division of Elections answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2020 election.
Secretary Hargett Presented Millington Central Student Gena Ann Parker with Award for First Place in Civics Essay Contest Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Millington Central High School student Gena Ann Parker with an award today for her first-place finish in the statewide 2020 Civics Essay Contest for students who served as poll officials in the
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Gets New Name The Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is now the Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media. The name change became official March 9. The library often leads the nation in how it reaches patrons who sometimes
Fentress County Public Library Receives Major State Grant For Expansion The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is pleased to announce a new $100,000 state grant has been awarded to expand the Fentress County Public Library.
Tennessee Economy Continues to Experience Steady Growth New business filings indicate Tennessee's economy will continue to grow, according to an economic report released Thursday.
Tennesseans Shatter Early Voting Record A record number of Tennesseans chose to vote early for the March 1 presidential preference primary, or "SEC Primary," when six other Southern states will join Tennessee to decide who could be the next president of the United States. 385,653
Tennessee Secretary of State Announces College Voter Registration Contest Winners Nearly 3,000 students registered to vote during September as part of the contest.
Secretary Hargett Presented Chestnut Ridge Academy Student with Third-Place Award in Civics Essay Contest Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Chestnut Ridge Academy student Elina Williamson with an award for her third-place finish in the 3-5th grade category in the statewide 2022 Civics Essay Contest.
Official Nov. 8 General Election Results Available Official election results from the Nov. 8, 2016, general election are now available. Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam and Attorney General Herbert Slatery certified Nov. 8 election results with Coordinator of Elections Mark
From Little Bighorn to Vietnam: Workshop Lecturer Documents the Seventh Cavalry's History J.L. "Bud" Alley was a participant in one of the bloodiest battles during the Vietnam War, which was fought in the Ia Drang Valley in November of 1965. For years afterward, Alley struggled to make sense of how the events of that day fit
Saturday is Last Weekend Opportunity to Vote Early The Division of Elections would like to remind Tennesseans planning to vote early in the March 1 presidential preference primary, or "SEC Primary," that tomorrow, Saturday, February 20, is the last weekend opportunity to cast an early
Dozens of Tennessee Student Scholars Advance to National History Day Competition After competing against approximately 8,300 students from across the state, 68 winners will represent Tennessee in the final stage of competition at National History Day (NHD) this summer. Advancing students placed first or second in their
Library & Archives Launches Digital Collection Honoring World War I Soldiers As Memorial Day approaches, the Tennessee State Library and Archives is commemorating the 100-year anniversary of World War I by launching a new digital collection on TeVA (Tennessee Virtual Archive). The Tennessee World War I Gold Star
Library and Archives Hosts Free “Folklife” Event In partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a free event about “folklife” Oct. 14. Folklife is a multifaceted tradition which values oral stories, songs, art and many other cultural