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Genealogy Index Search

Genealogy Index Search

Search military records, vital records and other Tennessee resources indexed by our staff over many years.

Maps at the Tennessee State Library and Archives

Maps are invaluable components of historical and genealogical research, and documentary records often cannot be fully understood without referring...

Patriot Paths Map

Patriot Paths

Patriot Paths is a work in progress that uses Revolutionary War pension records to map the paths that soldiers took before and after their service...

TEL Tennessee Electronic Library

Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)

Free access to over 400,000 magazines, journal, and newspaper articles, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, primary source materials, and more!

Tennessee Public Library Directory

Search this online directory of public libraries and services in Tennessee by county, region, or city.

Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA)

The Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA) is a digital repository of the Tennessee State Library & Archives providing open access to thousands of...

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Library and Archives: Workshop Series

On Saturdays, the Tennessee State Library and Archives periodically hosts free "Workshop Series" lectures, featuring experts from our...

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Education Outreach

We're here to help you bring Tennessee history alive in the classroom! The Tennessee State Library and Archives is a great resource for...

Over Here, Over There: Tennesseans in the First World War

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I (1914-1918), the Tennessee State Library & Archives will send a team of professional...

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Grounded in Tradition

A documentary on the building and grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol.

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Library and Archives Workshop: Women's Suffrage Movement

August 20, 2016 - Tennessee Library and Archives Workshop: Women's Suffrage Movement

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Library and Archives Workshop: Locked Up – Finding Ancestors in Prisons and Asylums

April 14, 2018 - Following the trail of an ancestor in trouble with the law or plagued with mental illness is often difficult. Using examples from...

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Library and Archives Workshop: Using Library and Archives Resources to Turn Small Clues into Big Discoveries by Jim Long

September 26, 2015 - Veteran genealogist Jim Long will use case studies to demonstrate how even small bits of information can lead to important...

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Library and Archives Workshop: Finding Ancestors in Tennessee Samplers

May 6, 2017 - Documents made with pen and paper aren't the only important records of Tennessee history. In some cases, the stories of the...

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Library and Archives Workshop: The Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA)

Digital Materials Librarian Jennifer Randles will take attendees on a tour of the newly-redesigned Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA). The free...

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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 to showcase their creativity and research skills by developing projects with historical themes.
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TN R.E.A.D.S. Database Receives Worldwide Recognition After 3 Million Checkouts in 2018
The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (TN R.E.A.D.S.) database has been recognized as one of the most used library services in the world.
Tennessee Continues to See Healthy Economic Growth
New report shows gains in business filings for first quarter of 2019
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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.
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About TSLA

The Tennessee State Library and Archives collects and preserves books and records of historical, documentary and reference value, and promotes library and archival development throughout the state.

Tennessee State Library and Archives
Charles A. Sherrill, State Librarian and Archivist
403 7th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2764

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