"Early Voting" Begins in Statewide Student Mock Election "Early voting" is officially underway in Tennessee's first ever statewide Student Mock Election. Teachers from schools across the state were able to begin entering their results yesterday.
Tennessee History Day Competition Draws Students From Across Tennessee Following months of research and competitions at the local and district levels, more than 300 students from across the state will present their projects at the annual Tennessee History Day competition in downtown Nashville Saturday. The
Sec. Hargett: Use Caution When Helping Hurricane Victims The images are heartbreaking. For the last week, we’ve all seen stories coming out of Houston and the rest of the Gulf Coast showing the catastrophic mess Hurricane Harvey is leaving behind. As I write this, rescues are still underway. In
Students Across Tennessee Compete for History Day Honors Nearly 300 students from throughout the state will begin competing this month for the opportunity to represent their schools at Tennessee History Day.
Positive Economic Growth Continues Across Tennessee Report shows robust increase of business filings in fourth quarter of 2018
Special Events Could Affect Traffic April 23, April 30 Tennessee State Library & Archives patrons should be aware of special events that could affect traffic patterns on April 23 and April 30.
Tennessee's Economy Continues to Thrive in 2016 An economic report released by the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday shows Tennessee’s economy continues to grow in 2016 with no signs of stopping any time soon.
Archivists from the Library & Archives Will Be in Jackson to Digitize World War I Documents and Photographs 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
Tennessee's Economy Hits Major Milestone with Five Years of Consecutive Growth Tennessee's economy has consistently grown for five straight years, according to a report released Thursday by the Secretary of State's office. There were 8,898 new entity filings in the third quarter, which represents a 7.3 percent
Economic Indicators Point to Continued Growth Initial business filings have grown year-over-year for more than five years and don't show any signs of slowing down, according to a report released Tuesday by the Secretary of State's office.
Effort to Digitize World War I Artifacts Heads to Collierville 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 more than 4 million
Workshop to Provide Tips on Using State Library and Archives' Digital Resources The front door of the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) isn't located on its building in downtown Nashville - at least not for all Tennesseans. For many patrons, that 'front door' is actually whatever portal they use to access
New Report Shows Tennessee Economy Continues To Grow The number of new entity fillings and annual reports in Tennessee grew during the first quarter of 2015. The state recorded 8,685 new entity filings between January and March 2015, representing a 9.3% increase compared to the same time last
Free Workshop Series: Finding World War I Ancestors The United States waited almost three years before joining the Allied Forces in World War I, but then committed to the war effort in a major way. According to the National Archives, about 2 million Americans served overseas during the
Library and Archives to Sponsor National History Bee Regional Finals The Tennessee State Library and Archives has entered into a partnership to sponsor a regional final for National History Bee, an academic quiz competition that attracts tens of thousands of participating students each year.
Tennessee's Economy Shows Continued Momentum The number of new entity filings coupled with a historically low unemployment rate indicates Tennessee has a healthy economy, according to a report released by the Secretary of State's office. There were 9,524 new entity filings in the
Library and Archives Hosts Free How-to Workshop on Using Historical Newspapers for Research Newspapers are some of the most valuable resources for piecing together history. On Jan. 26 the Tennessee State Library and Archives is hosting a free workshop with tips and tricks to make your newspaper research more fruitful.
Cocke County Public Libraries Receive Technology Grants Senator Steve Southerland, Representative Jeremy Faison and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Parrottsville Community and Stokely Memorial libraries with Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grants.
Tellico Village Public Library Receives Technology Grant Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Representative Lowell Russell and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Tellico Village Public Library with a $17,414 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to increase internet access for their
Nearly 3,000 Tennesseans have Answered the Secretary of State’s Call to Become Poll Officials Since the Secretary of State’s office launched a new statewide poll official recruitment campaign in June, thousands of Tennesseans have stepped up to serve in the August 6 Election.
Tennessee Economy Grows For 15th Consecutive Quarter Tennessee’s economy continues on an upward trajectory as the Great Recession keeps getting smaller in the rearview mirror.
Tennessee's Economy Just Keeps Growing Strong numbers of new business filings suggest Tennessee’s economy is healthy and should continue the growth it’s experienced for 17 consecutive quarters, according to an economic report released Wednesday.
Registration Now Open for Tennessee’s Student Mock Election The Secretary of State’s office is pleased to announce Tennessee’s 2018 Student Mock Election. The Student Mock Election was first introduced during the 2016 presidential election, which drew participation from 165,968 students and 479
TSLA's Next Workshop: Using Low Tech Photos for High Quality Research Smart phones and selfie sticks were more than 100 years away from being invented, but photography was nevertheless an important part of people's lives during the 19th Century. And those ancient photos can provide important clues even today
Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library Receives Technology Grant Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh, Senator Shane Reeves and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library with a $10,000 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to hire an instructor to provide
Secretary Hargett Launches 2022 Statewide Poll Worker Recruitment Campaign On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett launched a new statewide campaign, Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker., to encourage Tennesseans to serve their community as poll workers for the 2022 election
Secretary of State Hargett Warns of New Scam Targeting Tennesseans Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennesseans about an official-looking mailer from TN UCC Statement Service that incorrectly implies that businesses or individuals need a copy of the UCC-1 financing statement filed against them.
Blount County Public Library Receives Technology Grant Senator Art Swann, Representative Jerome Moon, Representative Bob Ramsey and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Blount County Public Library with a $20,000 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide digital
Lawrence County Public Library Receives Technology Grant Senator Joey Hensley, Representative Clay Doggett and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Lawrence County Public Library with a $5,563 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to purchase solar charging tables for their
Mosheim Public Library Receives Technology Grant Senator Steve Southerland, Representative David Hawk and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the Mosheim Public Library with a $6,230 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to purchase circulating hotspots and solar charging
Secretary of State’s Office Warns of Resurfaced Scam Targeting Business Owners Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners to be aware of a scam that has resurfaced and is once again targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company that goes by TN Certificate of Existence Filing
Tennessee’s Electors Cast Electoral College Ballots Tennessee’s presidential electors met at the State Capitol today to cast their ballots for Donald J. Trump for President of the United States.
Tennessee State Library & Archives Hosts Family History Day This Saturday Discover untold family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives Family History Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. with research assistance available all day.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Honors First Responders with 2023-2024 Blue Book Dedication Secretary of State Tre Hargett Honors First Responders with 2023-2024 Blue Book Dedication
Celebrate Statehood Day at the Tennessee State Library & Archives The Tennessee State Library & Archives will celebrate 227 years of statehood by hosting free events on Statehood Day, Thursday, June 1, and a family-friendly celebration event on Saturday, June 3.
Tennessee New Business Filings 2nd Highest Ever for Quarter According to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s office, Tennessee experienced the second largest number of new entity filings for a second quarter in the 24-year history of data
Tennessee State Library & Archives to Host Meharry Medical College Exhibit for Black History Month During Black History Month, Meharry Medical College, one of the nation’s oldest and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities dedicated to educating physicians, dentists, researchers and health policy experts, will display
Foreign Business Entities Can Now File Online The Division of Business Services has a new online feature that allows business entities formed outside the state of Tennessee to complete an application for certificate of authority, upload a current certificate of existence from their
What Tennesseans Need to Know About the Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 8 Ballot Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants voters to know about the four proposed Constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election ballot and the process for amendments to pass in Tennessee.
Tennessee New Business Filings Highest Ever for a 3rd Quarter New business filings in the third quarter of 2022 were the highest for a third quarter in the 24-year history of the data being collected, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State
Williamson County Students Earn Secretary of State’s Civics Essay Contest Awards Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Crockett Elementary School student William (Liam) Douthit with an award for his first-place finish in the PreK-2nd grade category and Trinity Elementary School student Lisa Tateuchi with an award for
Secretary of State Warns Tennessee Businesses About New “Certificate of Existence” Filing Scam Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a warning statement to business owners across Tennessee, advising them of a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a fake mailer from a company that goes by two names:
Secretary Hargett Warns Tennessee Businesses of “Certificate of Existence” Scam Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company that goes by two names: Tennessee Certificate Service and TN
Victims of Sexual Assault Can Protect Themselves by Protecting Their Address with the Secretary of State’s Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program On Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages any Tennessean who has experienced sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domestic abuse to protect their address and protect themselves with
Secretary Hargett Encourages Victims to Protect Themselves by Protecting Their Address with Safe at Home In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging anyone who has ever been a victim of human trafficking
More Counties than Ever Before Participate in the 2022 Tennessee Student Mock Election Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced today that students from 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties selected Governor Bill Lee as the winner of the 2022 Tennessee Student Mock Election.
July 5 is the Registration Deadline to Vote in the Aug. 4 Election Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election must register or update their voter registration before the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, July 5.