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Legendary Football Coach's Records Available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives
(Published: May 21, 2013)
Johnny Majors celebrates his 78th birthday today – and the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) wants to mark the occasion by making Tennesseans aware of the vast collection of materials the library has available for public inspection that document Majors’ career. State Archivists to Visit Bolivar in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: May 20, 2013)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Bolivar on June 7th to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Bolivar City Hall, 211 North Washington Street in Bolivar, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on June 7th. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. State Archivists to Visit Somerville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: May 20, 2013)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Somerville on June 6th to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Somerville-Fayette County Public Library, 216 West Market Street in Somerville, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on June 6th. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. State Archivists to Visit Sewanee in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: May 13, 2013)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Sewanee May 28 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the University of the South Archives, 81 Alabama Avenue in Sewanee, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. State Library and Archives Hosts Workshop on Exploring Family Trees
(Published: May 8, 2013)
Many families have great stories to tell - which can often be unearthed by searching through family videos, photo albums, or journals passed down from generation to generation. However, for some people, the idea of starting such a project is daunting. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) has just the event to ease the stress of beginning family research. The free workshop, called "Placing Leaves, Flowers, and a Few Nuts on Your Family Tree," will be held Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the TSLA Auditorium. Author Jim Taulman will discuss the process of gathering and recording information for a family history. From Cupcakes to Chemicals, Tennessee Businesses Managed by Women Are Doing Well
(Published: May 6, 2013)
If you’ve ever visited a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and thought the decorations on the wall had to be knock-offs, prepare to be surprised. The Lebanon-based store and restaurant chain buys only authentic memorabilia including toys, tools, utensils, signs and advertisements for its locations across the country. Even more amazing, all of those artifacts have been purchased by the same family-run business since 1969. Prohibition Exhibit at State Library and Archives and Online
(Published: May 2, 2013)
It was the constitutional amendment that tried – often unsuccessfully – to put Americans on the path to sobriety and in the process created a booming market for Tennessee’s providers of illegal moonshine whiskey. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which launched the Prohibition era in 1920, was called the country’s “noble experiment.” That experiment ended 13 years later with the ratification of the 21st Amendment – the only amendment to repeal another amendment - which halted Prohibition and brought imbibing back out of the shadows. Secretary Hargett Announces Changes to Photo ID Law
(Published: April 25, 2013)
The General Assembly amended Tennessee’s voter photo identification law during its recently-concluded legislative session. Amendments sponsored by Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mount Juliet) seek to clarify and strengthen the law that was successfully implemented during the 2012 election cycle. Voters may no longer use photo IDs issued by other states as acceptable forms of identification when voting in person. This change mirrors similar laws in other states, including Indiana. Indiana’s photo ID law has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Tennessee History Day Winners Qualify for National Competition
(Published: April 24, 2013)
Sixty-five students from the Volunteer State have qualified for a trip to Maryland this summer after their projects were judged the best of the best at Tennessee History Day over the weekend. History Day is an event in which students in grades six through 12 present history-themed projects in a variety of formats – including museum-style exhibits, research papers, web sites, documentaries and live performances. Learn Facts about the Women's Suffrage Movement in Tennessee Online
(Published: April 22, 2013)
On this date 94 years ago, Mary Cordelia Beasley Hudson etched her place in history by becoming the first woman to legally vote in Tennessee. Hudson cast her vote - for the winning candidate, she proudly noted - in a Camden mayoral election just five days after a law giving women the right to vote in Tennessee took effect. (The man she helped elect, A.V. Bowls, told a Nashville newspaper he was “puffed up” to have won the first election in which women were allowed to participate.) That story is just one of many chronicled in the Tennessee State Library and Archives’ online exhibit about women’s suffrage. The exhibit titled,“Remember the Ladies!”: Women Struggle for an Equal Voice, can be found online at http://tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/suffrage/. Young Historians Descend on Downtown Nashville for Tennessee History Day
(Published: April 18, 2013)
With state employees and other downtown office workers home for the weekend, a special group of students will be converging on downtown Nashville Saturday to compete in Tennessee History Day. About 400 sixth- through 12-graders will be participating, with the winners advancing to the National History Day finals in College Park, Maryland June 9-13. History Day is a competition in which students are judged on the quality of their exhibits, term papers, web sites, documentaries or live performances on historical topics. The theme of this year's event is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.” Do Research before Giving to Groups Claiming to Provide Relief for Bombing Victims
(Published: April 18, 2013)
While many Tennesseans want to provide financial assistance to victims of this week’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warns would-be donors to be wary of bogus charities that may try to take advantage of the tragedy. “It is an unfortunate reality that when tragic events like this occur, there are unscrupulous people who will try to profit from the kind-heartedness of others,” Secretary Hargett said. “It is very admirable that Tennesseans want to help those affected by this week's horrific event and - if they can afford to - they should. However, before making any charitable contribution, it is a good idea to do some homework first.” Parking Around State Library and Archives to be Limited April 20
(Published: April 16, 2013)
Due to preparations for the Tennessee Waltz event at the State Capitol April 20, parking around the Tennessee State Library and Archives building will limited on that day. Library users may need to find parking further away from the building than usual. Early Tennessee Tax Lists Now Online
(Published: April 15, 2013)
April 15 can be a taxing day for all of us living in modern times, but our ancestors didn’t have it much easier. Although our federal income tax only dates back to the Civil War era, Tennesseans have been paying state and local taxes since long before then. Now Tennessee tax records dating back to 1783 are available free online to Tennesseans, thanks to a partnership between the Tennessee State Library and Archives and Ancestry.com. The online database contains records from 71 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Famous notables like Andrew Jackson (who paid $66 in taxes to Davidson County in 1829) appear side by side with ordinary farmers, millers and laborers. Westmoreland Public Library Receives Grant to Fund Expansion
(Published: April 11, 2013)
Westmoreland Public Library will receive a $50,000 grant from the state to help fund its expansion plans. The expansion will include dedicated meeting space, better accessibility, exterior renovations, rearrangement of interior furnishings and work stations, a new book deposit and a new entrance. The library will be increasing its total floor space from 3,360 square feet to 5,376 square feet. City of White House Receives Grant Funding for New Library
(Published: April 11, 2013)
The city of White House will receive a $100,000 grant from the state to support construction of a new 17,760 square-foot library. The new building will replace a 4,500 square-foot building the library has been sharing with a museum. The new building, located on property adjacent to the White House City Hall, will feature dedicated spaces for teenagers and younger children, quiet study areas and a computer lab. The museum will expand into the space being vacated in the old building after the library relocates. Stewart County Library to Receive Grant to Provide Round-the-Clock Internet Access
(Published: April 11, 2013)
The Stewart County Library is receiving a $15,000 grant from the state to help pay for an outdoor pavilion that will give local residents access to the Internet even when the library is closed. The 36-foot x 17-foot pavilion will have lighting, seating, electrical outlets and WiFi access. Get Your Mule Fix Online at the State Library and Archives
(Published: April 5, 2013)
But if you live too far away (or are just too stubborn) to participate in the festivities, don’t fret. If you have Internet access, you can get your mule fix by visiting “Got Mules? A Celebration of Mules in Tennessee History” – an online exhibit produced by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. State Archivists to Visit McMinnville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: April 4, 2013)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in McMinnville April 17 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Warren County Administration Building (early voting room), 401 Locust Street in McMinnville, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 17. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. Tennessee Electronic Library Adds Online Language Learning Program
(Published: April 2, 2013)
Learning a new language just got a little easier, thanks to a new service that's being offered by the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL). Powerspeak Languages, an interactive online experience, allows everyone in Tennessee to learn new languages on their own schedules. This program is ideal for students, business professionals, leisure travelers, or anyone who simply wants a new skill. “Part of our mission with the Tennessee Electronic Library is to inspire and engage life-long learning within our state,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “Powerspeak Languages helps us achieve that by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages – from high school students needing to brush up before tests, to professionals hoping for a few cultural tips before business trips, to retirees planning exotic vacations.” Tennessee Business Spotlight Highlights Manufacturing Companies
(Published: April 1, 2013)
Manufacturing has been key to the economic stability and success of Tennessee since replacing agriculture as the dominant type of industry. In the past century, Tennessee has been transformed from being a historic leader in the textile manufacturing industry to its current position as a top automotive manufacturing state. This month’s Tennessee Business Spotlight highlights manufacturing companies that are making a difference not only here in Tennessee, but also throughout our nation and around the world. Tennessee Business Spotlight is a feature on the Secretary of State’s web site that showcases some of the state’s businesses that create jobs, produce quality products and give back to their local communities. People visiting the Tennessee Business Spotlight web page can learn about the selected companies’ goods and services, operations, employment figures, photos and links to web and social media sites that provide additional information. State Archivists to Visit Morristown and Dandridge in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: March 20, 2013)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Morristown on March 26 and Dandridge on March 27 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Morristown-Hamblen Library in Morristown from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on March 26 and at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on March 27. During those times, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. Tennessee Electronic Library Provides Help for High School Equivalency Test Takers
(Published: March 18, 2013)
Requirements for earning a high school equivalency diploma are set to change next year, which may set off a scramble among people hoping to complete their course work under the existing rules. The format of the General Educational Development test, commonly known as the GED, will change January 1, 2014 – which means that people studying for the current test may have to start over if they don’t complete it this year. The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) can help. TEL is an online library that provides Tennesseans with free round-the-clock access to more than 400,000 resources. Many of those resources available through TEL’s Learning Express Library can help people who want to prepare for the GED. Secretary Hargett Issuing Warning about Real Estate Scam
(Published: March 13, 2013)
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning buyers and sellers of homes in Tennessee about a possible scam involving real estate titles. Within the last couple of days, the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division has received copies of letters sent to at least eight real estate companies, suggesting that there are claims against titles of 28 residential properties. The letters, postmarked from Portland, Ore., say the claims were submitted on behalf of an organization called “the French Trust.” They threaten legal action against anyone attempting to sell any of the listed properties. In Honor of Women's History Month, Check Out Some of the Resources at the State Library and Archives
(Published: March 11, 2013)
March is Women’s History Month – a time to commemorate and celebrate the achievements of women who have helped to shape the world in which we live. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) has many resources for those who want to learn more about the roles Tennessee women have played throughout history. State Library and Archives to Host "Chronicles of the Cumberland Settlements" Workshop
(Published: March 6, 2013)
As the 1700s drew to a close, the Revolutionary War was over, but life was far from peaceful in places like Tennessee's Cumberland Valley. Settlers in the region fought against various Native American tribes, haggled with North Carolina over territory and wrangled with the Spaniards over control of the area's waterways. That period in Tennessee's history is among those highlighted in Paul Clements' latest book, Chronicles of the Cumberland Settlements, which will be featured during the next in a series of workshops hosted by the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA). The free workshop will be held Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the TSLA Auditorium. Tennessee Business Spotlight Highlights Event Planning Businesses
(Published: February 27, 2013)
As summer draws near, more and more Tennesseans are planning events - from weddings to barbeques to all sorts of parties. The Tennessee Business Spotlight theme for the month of March is entitled “Life’s Most Memorable Moments” and recognizes home grown businesses which help Tennesseans plan their events, enjoy the best in party rentals, and photograph those treasured times. Tennessee Business Spotlight is a feature on the Secretary of State’s web site that showcases some of the state’s businesses that create jobs, produce quality products and give back to their local communities. People visiting the Tennessee Business Spotlight web page can learn about the selected companies’ goods and services, operations, employment figures, photos and links to web and social media sites that provide more information. State Library and Archives Commemorates Black History Month with Updated Online Exhibit
(Published: February 14, 2013)
In celebration of Black History Month, the Tennessee State Library and Archives is introducing a greatly expanded version of one of its most popular online exhibits: “This Honorable Body: African American Legislators in 19th Century Tennessee.” Available at http://tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/blackhistory/index.htm, the revised exhibit offers many intriguing new features. The original site was created in 2006 at the request of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus. Dedicated to the 14 African-Americans elected to the Tennessee General Assembly between 1873 and 1887, it provided a considerable body of historical material that had never before been assembled in one place. State Library and Archives Exhibits Go on the Road
(Published: February 6, 2013)
Visitors to Collierville’s public library can learn about some of the state’s most horrific natural and human-caused disasters from an exhibit on loan from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The “Disasters in Tennessee” exhibit will be on display at the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library, 501 Poplar View Parkway in Collierville, through the end of February. Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Businesses in Counties Named for U.S. Presidents
(Published: February 1, 2013)
In February, we celebrate President's Day. So this month's Tennessee Business Spotlight highlights businesses in each of the seven Tennessee counties named after United States presidents. Tennessee Business Spotlight is a feature on the Secretary of State’s web site that showcases some of the state’s businesses that create jobs, produce quality products and give back to their local communities. People visiting the Tennessee Business Spotlight web page can learn about the selected companies’ goods and services, operations, employment figures, photos and links to web and social media sites that provide more information.
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