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Holiday Closure Announcement
(Published: May 22, 2012)
Due to the state holiday, the Office of the Secretary of State will be closed Monday, May 28. If you have business with the office, please plan accordingly. New Exhibit to Highlight Tennessee's Natural Beauty
(Published: May 22, 2012)
After he began work at the Tennessee Department of Conservation in 1937, James L. Bailey crisscrossed the state, preaching the benefits of protecting our natural resources. Throughout his long career, he became such a widely-known advocate for proper use of land, development of parks and recreational areas, restoration of wildlife and protection of water sources that he was nicknamed “Mr. Conservation.” Also a talented photographer, he compiled an extensive collection of photographs. Now part of that collection is available for public viewing as part of a new free exhibit at the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Bailey’s work is one of several collections featured in the exhibit. In addition to Bailey’s personal collection of photographs, the exhibit features many photos and postcards collected by the Department of Conservation through the years. Town Hall Meeting in Henry County Regarding Photo ID Law
(Published: May 16, 2012)
Secretary of State Tre Hargett will join Rep. Tim Wirgau, Henry County Administrator of Elections Darrin Thompson and Paris Mayor Samuel Tharpe for a town hall meeting regarding the state’s new photo identification law for voters. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. May 24 in the meeting room of the Paris Civic Center, 650 Volunteer Drive. A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires voters to show valid photo identification in order to cast ballots in elections. State Library and Archives to Host War of 1812 Workshop
(Published: May 15, 2012)
To help commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) will host a free workshop on June 16 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the TSLA Auditorium. The workshop will shed a light on Tennessee's role in the war. Politically and militarily, Tennessee played a vital role in the War of 1812 and placed the state in the national spotlight for the first time. The workshop will also focus on key questions: What caused the war? Why did Tennesseans want to fight? What is the legacy of the war in Tennessee? While the focus of the workshop will mainly be on the history of the War of 1812, the session will also examine what resources pertaining to the war are available at TSLA. State, Local Officials Work Toward New Library for White House, Tenn.
(Published: May 7, 2012)
As it celebrates a quarter century of existence, the White House Inn Library has become a victim of its own success. The number of patrons with library cards has more than quintupled since the first year after the library’s opening. In fact, the total number of registered borrowers – 10,163 – is almost equal to the town’s total population of 10,255. Over the years, the library’s collection of books has nearly quintupled, too – from 5,500 volumes to 25,250 – while the library’s size has not been expanded. State Rep. Debra Maggart, State Rep. Joshua Evans and Secretary of State Tre Hargett will be working with White House Mayor Mike Arnold, White House City Administrator Gerald Herman and other community leaders to help the community on the border of Sumner and Robertson counties get a new library. A meeting of community leaders is expected to be held later this month to discuss the increased need for library services in the White House area. Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Some of the State’s Outdoor Adventure Companies
(Published: May 1, 2012)
As the weather warms up, many Tennesseans are planning a summer full of fun in the sun. That’s why the theme of this month’s Tennessee Business Spotlight is “Tennessee Outdoor Adventures.” 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. The companies highlighted in May are:
State Archivists to Visit Smith County in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
(Published: April 30, 2012)
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Carthage May 11 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Smith County Heritage Museum, 107 Third Avenue in Carthage, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. that day. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War. The archivists will scan or take digital photographs of the materials, some of which will be featured in an exhibit titled, “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee.” The archivists will not actually take possession of the items from their owners. More Tennessee Newspapers Available Online through 'Chronicling America' Project
(Published: April 24, 2012)
For more than 100 years the Tennessee State Library and Archives has been collecting and microfilming historical newspapers. Now through the Chronicling America project, selected papers from cities and towns across the state are being converted to digital format and made available for free searching online. Thanks to a recent partnership with the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the University of Tennessee, dozens of Tennessee newspaper titles have been scanned, indexed, and posted on the Internet. The focus is on papers from the Civil War era. All three of the state’s grand divisions are represented, with available newspapers from towns as small as Athens and as large as Memphis. More than 60,000 pages of Tennessee newspapers dating from 1850 to 1876 are now online. Tennessee History Day Winners Qualify for National Competition
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Sixty-three 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 Saturday. 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. About 5,000 Tennessee students participated in competitions held at their schools this year. The students judged best in those competitions advanced to one of six regional events held around the state. The winners from the regionals advanced to the statewide competition, which was held at various locations in downtown Nashville. About 345 Students Expected to Compete Saturday at Tennessee History Day
(Published: April 18, 2012)
Last year, a student from White Pine, Tenn. finished first in the nation among her peers for a documentary she prepared examining the history of eminent domain laws. About 345 other Tennessee students in grades six through 12 would like to duplicate her success this year. But first, they must qualify at Tennessee History Day, which will be held at various sites downtown this Saturday. Digital Images of Ryman Auditorium Available Online
(Published: April 17, 2012)
Digital images of one of Nashville’s most famous and historic venues are now available for viewing online in the Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA). These digital images highlight the history and architecture of the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. The exhibit includes photographs, letters, broadsides, programs, and tickets from the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) photograph and manuscript collections. These materials and accompanying information provide a pictorial and cultural history of this famous building and its origins, including images and writings regarding the Ryman Auditorium’s namesake and founder, Captain Thomas G. Ryman and his family. Tennessee Local Development Authority Gets Its First Female Member
(Published: April 9, 2012)
House Speaker Beth Harwell has appointed Brentwood City Commissioner Elizabeth Crossley to the Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA). Ms. Crossley is the first woman to serve on the board. Unofficial Lists of 2012 Candidates
(Published: April 5, 2012)
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Some of State's Top Food Producers
(Published: April 2, 2012)
From the barbecue chips of Memphis to the Moon Pies of Chattanooga and everywhere in between, Tennessee food and snack companies produce legendary Southern creations enjoyed not only in this great state, but across the nation and around the world. The Tennessee Business Spotlight, a new program featured on the Secretary of State's web site, highlights selected companies each month with overviews of their products and operations, including employment figures, photos and links to their Internet and social media sites. The program's goal is to raise awareness about companies that produce quality products, contribute to local communities and employ Tennesseans. In recognition of our state's signature food producers, the Tennessee Business Spotlight April theme is entitled "Tastes of Tennessee." The highlighted companies are:
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