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
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.
Image Locate Partnering Agencies Staffed with an Application Assistant Grouped by county, prospective applicants may reference the list below of contact information for partnering agencies staffed with Certified Application Assistants.
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.
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.
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
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
Information for Application Assistants Application Assistants help individuals apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program. Image
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
Understanding Donation Bins On July 1, 2015, organizations operating collection receptacles ("donation bins") are subject to certain labeling requirements and must have notarized permission from property owners to place a donation bin. Image
Citizenship What are the responsibilities of citizens? How can you be more involved in the elections and government process?
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
Is Training available for Application Assistants? Training is available via WebEx. Please contact Safe at Home directly for scheduling.