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
Library and Archives Distributes Grant Funds The Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded grants to 29 organizations across the state to preserve historical records and improve the facilities where those records are stored. In all, the State Library and Archives awarded more
Tennessee Secretary of State Announces College Voter Registration Contest Winners More than 2,000 new student voters registered during September as part of this year’s Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition
Clay County Public Library Receives Technology Grant Chairman Kelly Keisling, Senator Mark Pody, Senator Ken Yager and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Clay County Public Library with a $6,350 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy Wi-Fi hotspots and provide
Library & Archives Exhibit Offers Historical View of Children’s Lives Here’s the thing about being a kid: We’ve all been there. Yet what it’s like to be a child has changed a lot throughout history. Now a new exhibit at the Tennessee State Library & Archives chronicles some of those changes.
Davidson, Montgomery and Moore County Elections Officials Pass Certification Exam Secretary of State Tre Hargett would like to congratulate three administrators of elections who passed the state certification exam Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Voter Registration Deadline, Early Voting Nearing for SEC Primary Tennesseans who want to vote in the March 1 presidential preference primary, or “SEC Primary,” must register to vote by Monday, February 1, 2016. This election cycle the Volunteer State will join six other Southern states on March 1 to help
Tennessee’s Online Voter Registration Hits Milestone Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce Tennessee’s online voter registration hit more than half a million transactions since it launched in September 2017. That includes new online voter registrations or voters updating their
Tomorrow is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the Nov. 8 Election To cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election, Tennesseans must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Library and Archives to Host its First Theatrical Performance “The Ryman Diaries” History has inspired a number of popular interpretations. In August, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a unique event as part of its ongoing workshop series. Award-winning actor/playwright/director Tom Dolan and author
Secretary Hargett and Elected Officials Celebrate Northwest Tennessee Libraries Secretary of State Tre Hargett, and over 90 state legislators, mayors and library board members celebrated the value of local libraries at the Obion River Regional Library’s fourth annual Northwest Tennessee Library Legislative and Mayoral
Why Tennessee Needs Online Voter Registration During this legislative session, a bill sponsored by Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Rep. Gerald McCormick (R-Chattanooga) would allow the Division of Elections to implement online voter registration in Tennessee. I am supporting this
Secretary of State Encourages Businesses and Charitable Organizations To File Online Tennessee businesses and charitable organizations can save time and a trip by filing paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Business Services and Charitable Solicitations and Gaming divisions online.
Tennessee Secretary of State Cautions Voters Against Misleading Election Information Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning voters to be aware of misleading information regarding voter registration.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints Members to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today appointed the state’s two representatives to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Standards Board, in compliance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). Secretary Hargett
Tennessee State Library and Archives Hosts “Family History Day” and Genealogy Workshop the Saturday after Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time to reconnect with family members and share stories. At the Tennessee State Library and Archives, families can also explore stories of their relatives during a free “Family History Day” workshop the Saturday after
State Library and Archives Awards Technology Grants As anyone who has visited a public library recently can tell you, libraries are more than just places to check out books. They're also gathering spots where people come to take courses, conduct research, create resumes, and apply for jobs -
Elections Officials in Blount, Cannon, Carroll, Cumberland, Gibson and Williamson Counties Recognized for Passing Certification Exam Secretary of State Tre Hargett would like to congratulate six administrators of elections who passed the state certification exam on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Tennessee’s Business Filings Show Continued Growth Initial business filings continue year-over-year growth and don’t show any signs of slowing down, according to a reported released Tuesday by Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office.
Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Vote Early Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1.
Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Take Part in National Voter Registration Day Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages all Tennesseans to participate in National Voter Registration Day by registering to vote, checking their voter registration status or showing someone else how to register online.
Secretary Tre Hargett Recognizes Elections Officials Elections Officials In Crockett, Dickson, Hamilton and Rutherford Counties Pass Certification Exam
February Author Talks Series at Tennessee State Library & Archives Brings 1800s Tennessee History to Life February Author Talks Series at Tennessee State Library & Archives Brings 1800s Tennessee History to Life
White County Public Library Receives Technology Grant Senator Paul Bailey, Representative Paul Sherrell and Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the White County Public Library with a $9,301 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to provide digital literacy training, hotpots
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