Tennessee State Library & Archives

Join us for Accessibility Day at the Tennessee Library & Archives on May 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM!

We’re bringing together local and statewide vendors in one place to connect directly with members of the disability community, sharing resources, building relationships, and creating more accessible opportunities for all.

Thank you Tennessee Secretary of State for helping us congratulate our 2026 graduates!

Happy 5th Anniversary to the new Tennessee State Library and Archives!

Five years ago today, we officially opened the doors to our state-of-the-art facility at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., near the northeast corner of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Since that landmark day on April 12, 2021, we've welcomed thousands of students, genealogists, and history enthusiasts to explore Tennessee's rich legacy in a space truly built for the 21st century.

Whether you've visited us to trace your family tree, attend a workshop, or explore our historic exhibits, thank you for being a part of our story. Here's to many more years of preserving the past for the future!

Save The Date! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, May 30 at the Tennessee State Library & Archives as we begin our celebrations of Tennessee’s 230th Birthday – June 1, 1796.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2026 Statehood Day Celebrations | Tennessee Secretary of State Image CONTACT:     Ben Hill 615.253.1811 [email protected]  April 1, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced plans to celebrate America 250 and Tennessee’s 230th birthday with the Tennessee State Library & Archives hosting free events as part of the...

Our own State Librarian & Archivist, Jamie Ritter, was honored to speak today at the Chattanooga Rotary Club, the 12th oldest Rotary club in the nation, about the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

Jamie was the guest of Arch Trimble, and also in attendance is the Director of the Chattanooga Public Library, Will O’Hearn.

We are always happy to share the outstanding resources and services of our State Library and Archives with communities across Tennessee!

It’s time! Registration for the 2026 Historians in Training: Jr. Archivist Summer Camp is now open! Through a variety of hands-on activities, campers between the ages of 8-12 years old will spend the week of June 8th-12th exploring the world of archives, libraries, museums, and more. Camp will be held from 9:00am-3:00pm with before and after care available. Space is limited. Check out https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/summercamp for registration details. See you in June!