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Secretary of State's Offices to be Closed Friday, March 29 March 14, 2013
State Offices to be Closed Monday, February 18 February 12, 2013
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Businesses in Counties Named for U.S. Presidents February 1, 2013
Secretary Hargett Warns Businesses of Statewide Corporate Scam January 25, 2013
Early Tennessee Legislative Records Index Now Available Online in a Convenient Searchable Database January 23, 2013
Office of the Secretary of State Closed Monday, January 21 January 14, 2013
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes the Fitness Industry January 3, 2013
Tennessee Electoral Votes Cast for Mitt Romney December 17, 2012
Media Advisory: Tennessee’s Electoral College Ballots to be Cast Monday December 14, 2012
Holiday Closures for December December 6, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Pulaski Dec. 7 in Search of Civil War Memorabilia November 26, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Holiday-Related Businesses December 3, 2012
State Library and Archives Continues Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition November 19, 2012
Secretary of State's Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 16, 2012
Online Exhibit Featuring Veteran's Personal Papers Now Available November 8, 2012
New TSLA Exhibits to Commemorate Korean and Vietnam Wars November 5, 2012
Call the State's Elections Hotline for Answers to Voting Questions November 5, 2012
Successful Early Voting Period Concludes with Biggest Day November 2, 2012
Statement from Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision November 1, 2012
Early Voting Ends Today in Tennessee November 1, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Veteran-Owned Businesses November 1, 2012
Early Voting Ends Tomorrow October 31, 2012
Time Running Out to Vote Early in Tennessee October 30, 2012
Leading into Final Days of Early Voting, Approximately 1 Million Tennesseans Have Cast Ballots October 29, 2012
Early Voting Continues on Record Pace With Less Than a Week to Go October 26, 2012
Last Weekend to Vote Early In Person Approaches October 25, 2012
Early Voting Reaches Halfway Point Today October 24, 2012
Tennessee Early Voting Going Strong October 23, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Jackson in Search of Civil War Memorabilia October 22, 2012
Early Voting Continues To Be Popular In Tennessee October 22, 2012
Early Voting Turnout Continues To Surge October 19, 2012
Tennessee Voters Take Advantage of Early Voting October 18, 2012
Secretary of State's Office Closed for Veterans' Day October 31, 2012
Tennessee Electronic Library Offers New Tool to Help Tennesseans Find Jobs October 17, 2012
State Library and Archives Displays Artwork by Tennessee School for the Blind Students October 8, 2012
Voter Registration Deadlines Saturday, Monday October 5, 2012
New Program Gives Voters Way to Honor Veterans, Active Duty Military October 3, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Tennessee Franchisors October 3, 2012
Military and Overseas Ballots on the Way September 26, 2012
State Library and Archives to Remain Open during Women's Half Marathon September 21, 2012
State Library and Archives to Host Local Jewish History Workshop September 13, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Dyersburg in Search of Civil War Memorabilia September 21, 2012
Library & Archives Exhibit Highlights the Civil War in 1862 September 10, 2012
Macon County Receives Grant Funds to Improve Library September 5, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Commercial Equipment Companies September 5, 2012
Office of the Secretary of State Closed for Labor Day August 27, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Hickman County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia August 20, 2012
Library & Archives' New Tool Makes Research Easier August 21, 2012
Media Alert: Call the State's Hotline Number for Election-Related Problems or Questions August 1, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Military Products August 6, 2012
Tennesseans Shatter Early Voting Record July 31, 2012
Early Voting Sets Record July 26, 2012
Secretary Hargett's Statement Regarding Photo ID Lawsuit July 25, 2012
Tennessee Bar Foundation Legal History Project Now Available at State Library and Archives July 18, 2012
Tennessee Virtual Archives Exhibit Highlights Life of Alvin C. York July 23, 2012
State Library and Archives' SNAP Grants Applications Now Available July 16, 2012
State Library and Archives to Host World War II Maneuvers Workshop July 11, 2012
State Library and Archives Says E-Book Use Up 77 Percent July 17, 2012
Secretary Hargett Invites Tennesseans to Vote Early July 10, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes American Patriotism July 3, 2012
Three Tennessee Students Win National Honors at History Day Competition June 20, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Memphis in Search of Civil War Memorabilia June 21, 2012
Office of the Secretary of State Closed for Independence Day June 19, 2012
Office of the Secretary of State Closed for Independence Day June 19, 2012
More Tennessee Libraries Set to Join Shared Network of Resources June 19, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes the Music Industry June 4, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Grainger County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia May 29, 2012
Local Librarians Complete Specialized Training May 23, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Local Librarian Completes Specialized Training May 24, 2012
Holiday Closure Announcement May 22, 2012
New Exhibit to Highlight Tennessee's Natural Beauty May 22, 2012
Town Hall Meeting in Henry County Regarding Photo ID Law May 16, 2012
State Library and Archives to Host War of 1812 Workshop May 15, 2012
State, Local Officials Work Toward New Library for White House, Tenn. May 7, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Some of the State’s Outdoor Adventure Companies May 1, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Smith County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia April 30, 2012
More Tennessee Newspapers Available Online through 'Chronicling America' Project April 24, 2012
Tennessee History Day Winners Qualify for National Competition April 23, 2012
About 345 Students Expected to Compete Saturday at Tennessee History Day April 18, 2012
Digital Images of Ryman Auditorium Available Online April 17, 2012
Tennessee Local Development Authority Gets Its First Female Member April 9, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Some of State's Top Food Producers April 2, 2012
2011-2012 Tennessee Blue Book Now Available Online March 26, 2012
State Archivists to Visit Pickwick Landing State Park in Search of Civil War Memorabilia March 13, 2012
TSLA to Host 1940 Census Seminar March 14, 2012
Media Alert: Call the State's Hotline Number for Election-related Problems or Questions March 6, 2012
Offices Closing at Noon due to Inclement Weather March 2, 2012
Tennessee Business Spotlight Highlights State’s Auto Industry February 29, 2012
New Online Exhibit Highlights History of Tennessee School for the Deaf February 28, 2012
Tennesseans Invited to Vote Early February 21, 2012
State Archivists to Visit in Washington County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia February 16, 2012
President's Day Holiday Closure February 15, 2012
Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at District History Day Contests February 15, 2012
Secretary Hargett Releases Public Service Announcements about Voter Photo ID Law February 13, 2012
First Election Under New Photo ID Law A Success February 8, 2012
Secretary Hargett Announces Tennessee Business Spotlight Program February 1, 2012
Tennessee State Library and Archives to Host Workshop on DNA Testing January 24, 2012
ACT & SAT Test Prep Available Through the Tennessee Electronic Library January 19, 2012
Tennessee Electronic Library Usage Increases in 2011
Office of Secretary of State Closed Monday, January 16 January 10, 2012
Voter ID Law in Effect for Upcoming Election in Wayne County
State Archivists to Visit in Tullahoma in Search of Civil War Memorabilia January 5, 2012
New Voter Photo ID Law Goes Into Effect January 1 December 29, 2011
Find Metro Newspaper Articles for Free in the Tennessee Electronic Library December 28, 2011
Holiday Closure Announcement December 12, 2011
Division of Elections Partners with Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature to Educate Students about Photo ID Law December 5, 2011
Secretary Hargett Announces Candidates for Tennessee’s March Presidential Primary December 5, 2011
State Library and Archives Hosts ‘Silent Cities of the Dead’ Exhibit November 29, 2011
Online Library Catalog Available to Libraries Across Tennessee November 28, 2011
State Library and Archives Hosting Pair of Civil War Lectures Dec. 10 November 23, 2011
State Library and Archives Promotes Family History Saturday November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure November 16, 2011
State Library and Archives Launches New Initiatives to Honor Korean and Vietnam War Veterans November 10, 2011
New Billboards Promote Tennessee Electronic Library November 8, 2011
Division of Elections Creates Town Hall Video for Those Who Missed the Recently Held Statewide Voter Outreach Events November 3, 2011
Archivists to Visit McMinn County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia November 2, 2011
Department of State offices to be closed for Veterans Day October 28, 2011
Tennessee State Library and Archives Partners with Ancestry.com to Make State Records More Widely Available October 25, 2011
Elections Offices Across State to Participate in Unprecedented Voter Outreach Campaign Regarding New Photo ID Requirement October 24, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Erwin in Search of Civil War Memorabilia October 13, 2011
Parker’s Crossroads Hosts Second Civil War Exhibit October 11, 2011
Expanded Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Exemptions Takes Effect October 10, 2011
Governor’s Proclamations Now Available on Secretary of State’s Web Site September 27, 2011
Librarians Statewide Prepare to Offer Early Literacy Training September 13, 2011
State Library and Archives Hosting Workshop on Online Research August 31, 2011
Dispatches from Officers in Civil War African-American Unit Now Available at TSLA August 30, 2011
State Library & Archives to Display Art from Tennessee School for the Blind August 29, 2011
Thousands of Tennesseans’ Biographies Now Accessible with Internet Tool August 11, 2011
Traveling Exhibit of Tennessee Embroidery Samplers August 4, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Dover in Search of Civil War Memorabilia August 2, 2011
Singer Ronnie Milsap Promotes Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped August 1, 2011
Campaign to Educate Public about Photo ID Requirement for Voting July 27, 2011
Parker’s Crossroads Hosts “Looking Back” Civil War Exhibit July 19, 2011
World Book Encyclopedia Available Through Tennessee Electronic Library July 13, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Chattanooga in Search of Civil War Memorabilia July 12, 2011
Acts and Resolutions of the 2011 Legislative Session Now Online July 11, 2011
Celebrating Eighty Years with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped July 5, 2011
Seven Reappointed to Tennessee State Election Commission June 23, 2011
New Web Application Uses GIS to Map Civil War Sites in Tennessee June 15, 2011
Tennessee State Library and Archives Announces New Hours and Amenities June 14, 2011
Secretary Hargett Praises New Law Regulating Sports Agents June 13, 2011
New Exhibit Gives Annual Snapshot of Civil War June 6, 2011
New Public Service Announcements Promote Summer Reading June 2, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Springfield in Search of Civil War Memorabilia May 31, 2011
Obion County Teens Win in National Library Video Challenge May 25, 2011
Technology Advances Genealogical Research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives May 23, 2011
New Law Will Bring More Transparency to Disaster Relief Fundraising May 23, 2011
Tennessee, Virginia Officials to Collaborate on Civil War Archiving Project May 12, 2011
State Library and Archives Hosting Workshop on Genealogy Research May 11, 2011
Discover the Amazing History of Your Family Online May 10, 2011
Give with Caution when Helping Storm Victims April 29, 2011
Free Practice Tests Available Through the Tennessee Electronic Library April 18, 2011
Tennessee History Day Coordinator Receives Prestigious Medallion Award April 12, 2011
Legislative History Available Online April 11, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Hohenwald in Search of Civil War Memorabilia April 11, 2011
YMCA Center for Civic Engagement Receives Prestigious Medallion Award April 7, 2011
Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hosts Wellness Event April 5, 2011
Tennessee Electronic Library Is a Bargain for Schools and Libraries March 21, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Cheatham County in Search of Civil War Artifacts March 15, 2011
Be Alert for Scams When Donating Money for Disaster Relief in Japan March 15, 2011
State Library and Archives Hosting Workshop on Civil War Ancestry March 14, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Knoxville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia March 2, 2011
Tennessee State Library and Archives Traces Lionel Richie’s Ancestry March 1, 2011
Library for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hosts Career Day February 28, 2011
Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at District History Day Contests February 23, 2010
Tennessee Electronic Library Launches Kids’ Site February 7, 2011
Tennessee State Library and Archives Featured on Hit NBC Show February 4, 2011
More Black History Month Resources Now Available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives February 3, 2011
State Archivists to Visit Greeneville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia February 2, 2011
State Archivists to Appear in Carthage in Search of Civil War Memorabilia January 19, 2011
Rulemaking Hearing for Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration January 14, 2011
Construction Services Industry Business Owners Can Opt Out of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage with the Secretary of State January 6, 2011
List of Candidates for Upcoming Special Elections December 21, 2010
Tennessee State Library and Archives to Host a New Exhibit Commemorating Tennessee’s Veterans December 7, 2010
Teen Video Challenge Offers Chance for One Tennessean to Win Cash, Possibly National Air Time November 29, 2010
State Library & Archives to Commemorate Civil War’s 150th Anniversary November 4, 2010
Nov. 2 Election Remarkably Glitch-Free in Tennessee November 3, 2010
Division of Elections Partners with DLAC to Help Voters with Disabilities October 25, 2010
State Library and Archives to Host Workshop on Researching Native American Ancestry October 25, 2010
State Library and Archives to Host Workshops to Help Students Prepare for History Day Competition October 20, 2010
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Early Voting Period; Tennessee Election Coordinator to Vote on First Day of Early Voting October 13, 2010
State Archivists to Appear in Franklin in Search of Civil War Memorabilia October 7, 2010
State Library and Archives to Display Artwork by Blind and Visually Impaired Artists September 30, 2010
Dozens of Rural Tennessee Libraries to Receive Grants for Computer Centers and Job Skill Development September 29, 2010
Communities Receive School Construction Loans with No Net Interest Costs September 28, 2010
State Library and Archives to Host Workshop on How to Effectively Use Its Web Page September 23, 2010
Secretary Hargett Appoints Gilbert Bosse to Second Term on Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries September 23, 2010
Secretary Hargett Appoints Don Farmer to Second Term on Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries September 23, 2010
Secretary Hargett Appoints Mary Carpenter to Second Term on Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries September 23, 2010
State Archivists to Visit Gallatin in Search of Civil War Memorabilia September 13, 2010
Group Hosting Charity Race Faces $10,000 Penalty Following Tennessee Department of State Investigation September 2, 2010
Group Hosting Charity Race Faces $10,000 Penalty Following Tennessee Department of State Investigation August 31, 2010
State Library & Archives Receives Donation of Papers of J. Percy Priest, Prominent Former Tennessee Congressman and Journalist August 18, 2010
Tennessee Electronic Library Helps to Answer: "What Do I Read Next?" August 16, 2010
Department of State to Provide Election Night Updates on Web August 4, 2010
Tennessee State School Bond Authority Approves $212 Million in School Construction Loans August 2, 2010
Tennesseans Set Early Voting Record for Primary Election August 2, 2010
Historic Tennessee Newspapers to Be Available Online July 30, 2010
State Library and Archives to Provide Database of Civil War Battlefields July 27, 2010
Veterans Charity Faces $50,000 in Civil Penalties for False Claims July 26, 2010
Early voting still going strong. August 08 early vote numbers shattered with one week of early voting to go. July 26, 2010
Early Voting in Tennessee off to a Fast Start July 22, 2010
State Library and Archives to Host Workshop on Genealogical Research July 20, 2010
Early and Absentee Vote Totals for the August 5, 2010 Election. July 20, 2010
State Archivists to Appear at the Rutherford County Archives on August 6th in Search of Civil War Memorabilia July 19, 2010
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Early Voting Period; Tennessee Election Coordinator to Vote on First Day of Early Voting July 15, 2010
1868 Nashville City Directory Available on Tennessee State Library and Archives Web Site July 13, 2010
State Archivists Want Record of Nashville Area Civil War Artifacts July 8, 2010
Tennessee Students Win Awards at National History Day Contest June 22, 2010
New TSLA Exhibit Chronicles Some of Tennessee’s Biggest Disasters June 8, 2010
Tennessee State School Bond Authority to Provide $126.7 Million in Loans for School Construction and Renovation Projects Statewide May 24, 2010
Alternate Polling Places in Use During May 18th Election in Davidson County May 17, 2010
Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves Loan for Water Quality Improvement Project for Metro Nashville May 13, 2010
Fraudulent Fundraiser Faces $140,000 in Civil Penalties May 13, 2010
State Provides Guidance on Selecting Contractors May 12, 2010
Fraudulent Charity Ordered to Pay More Than $600,000 in Civil Penalties May 11, 2010
Davidson County Polling Places Relocated Because of Flood May 10, 2010
Beware of Fly-by-Night Home Repair Businesses Offering Help with Storm Cleanup May 7, 2010
State Archivists to Visit Maryville Friday in Search of Civil War Memorabilia May 6, 2010
State Library & Archives Avoids Flood Damage May 5, 2010
Secretary Hargett Urges Caution When Giving for Flood Relief May 4, 2010
Davidson County Delays County Primary Elections Until May 18 Due to Flooding May 3, 2010
Williamson County Polling Places Relocated Because of Flood May 3, 2010
New Bill Would Fix Voter Registration Form Problems April 29, 2010
No Individual in Benton County has been Purged Due to a Deficient Voter Registration Form April 28, 2010
Davy Crockett's Marriage License Returned to Jefferson County, with Assistance from the State Library and Archives April 19, 2010
Tennessee History Day Winners Advance to National Competition April 19, 2010
State Funding Board expects modest revenue growth in the next fiscal year April 8, 2010
State Library and Archives Staff Hits Road in Search of Civil War Memorabilia March 29, 2010
Tennessee Blue Book Now Available Online March 22, 2010
Annual Reports with April 1 Deadline Are Now Due March 10, 2010
Businesses Can Save Time, Money by Filing Reports Online with the Office of the Secretary of State March 9, 2010
State Library and Archives to Host Workshop on Quilts of Tennessee March 16, 2010
Annual Reports with May 1 Deadline Are Now Due March 4, 2010
Tennessee History Day Can Lead to a Better Future for Our Young People March 8, 2010
Legislature's New Funding Mechanism Allows Long-Planned Maryville School Project to Move Forward February 19, 2010
Black History Month Resources Available at State Library and Archives February 8, 2010
Tennessee Library Association Honors Retiring State Librarian And Archivist January 25, 2010
Secretary Hargett Urges Caution When Giving To Help Haitian Earthquake Victims January 14, 2010
Secretary Hargett Appoints Charles Sherrill as State Librarian and Archivist January 14, 2010
Portland Man Faces Criminal and Civil Penalties for Running Bogus Charity January 13, 2010
Tennessee Constitutional Officers' Staffs Make Contributions to Active Military Personnel and Veterans December 23, 2009
Ensure Your Charitable Contribution Goes to Charity December 21, 2009
Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves Water Improvement Project Loans for Henderson County and Crossville December 12, 2009
Job Help as Close as the Public Library December 3, 2009
Use Caution with Cause-Related Marketing December 2, 2009
Hargett Working To Make Sure Graveyard Voting In Tennessee No Longer Exists November 20, 2009
Tennessee Myth and Legend Exhibit Showcases some of the Volunteer State’s Greatest Oddities November 17, 2009
Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves Water Improvement Project Loans for Henderson County and Crossville November 12, 2009
Tennessee Blue Book to be Dedicated to Fallen Veterans November 11, 2009
Enhanced Business Services Website Offers Database Download November 9, 2009
Communities throughout Tennessee will receive financing to build or repair schools as a result of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) action November 5, 2009
Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves $37 Million For Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects October 26, 2009
Nine Tennessee Archivists Recognized by Secretary of State Tre Hargett for Completing Certified Archive Manager Training October 23, 2009
Secretary of State on Twitter October 9, 2009
Division of Elections Hosts Meeting Regarding Optical Scan Voting October 9, 2009
State Building Commission Approves West Tennessee Megasite Project September 30, 2009
New Business Filing System September 18, 2009
More Than $37 Million in Loans Approved By the Tennessee Local Development Authority for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects September 3, 2009
Tennessee Electronic Library Makes ‘Back to School’ Easier To Handle – For Students and Teachers August 10, 2009
Department of State Offers Charitable Organizations Option to Register Online June 23, 2009
Veteran Election Commissioner and Legislator Receives Medallion Award from Secretary of State Tre Hargett June 17, 2009
Blackburn, Younce Chosen for State Election Commission June 11, 2009
Group of "Legislators" receives Medallion Award June 11, 2009
New Election Administrators Receive Training June 7, 2009
Jimmy Wallace Elected Chair of Tennessee State Election Commission May 27, 2009
Secretary Of State Hargett Announces Grants To Help Job Hunters May 11, 2009
Pending Rules and Regulations RSS Feed Now Available April 22, 2009
Secretary of State Urges Tennesseans to Exercise Caution When Giving for Tornado Relief April 13, 2009
List of Appproved Gaming Events for Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/2010 April 8, 2009
2009 – 2011 County Election Commissioners April 7, 2009
106th General Assembly Acts and Resolutions Posted on Web Site March 12, 2009
State Department Launches Improved Web Site and Invites Public Comment March 12, 2009
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Re-appoints Jeanne Sugg State Librarian & Archivist March 3, 2009
Stanford Financial Group Questions March 2, 2009
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints Mark Goins Coordinator of Elections for Tennessee February 11, 2009
State Library & Archives makes Family Tree Magazine's list of top genealogy web sites @ http://bit.ly/dwNCUq
Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hosts Wellness Event
Singer Ronnie Milsap Promotes Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tennessee Voters Take Advantage of Early Voting