Americans have long sought out groups of like-minded people with whom they can share their interests, goals, and achievements. That was true...

In May, we delivered the sad news that Tennessee's State Historian, Walter Durham, had passed away at the age 88. He served with honor ...

Here’s a quick trivia question: Can you name five Tennesseans who became president? If you’re a good student of the state’s history, you p...

Did you know that July is Tennessee Genealogy Month? That designation was created last year through an act of the state’s General Assembly. ...

It has endured an army occupation, the interment of two of its founding fathers, and a car cruising through its hallways. Not to mention its...

Picnics are an Independence Day tradition. They are as much a part of the celebration of the birth of our nation as fireworks, parades, and ...

Today, on our Facebook page , we recognize the 60th anniversary of the current Tennessee State Library and Archives building. On June 17, 1...