🎉 Get ready for the May 30 Statehood Day festivities!
Rock your favorite Tennessee-themed shirts, accessories, or swag for a chance to win prizes in 3 categories:
🏆 Child
🏆 Adult
🏆 Pet
Stop by the main tent at 12:45 PM to enter — we can’t wait to see your Volunteer State style!
Lots of fun activities on Statehood Day. 🍝
Take home a free postcard featuring historic recipes from a cookbook started in 1846, when Tennessee was only 50 years old.
See the original recipe book in the Collections Showcase on Saturday, May 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Grow something native on Statehood Day. 🌱
Stop by the seed station and plant your own Tennessee native plant to take home. Choose from a variety of seeds including wildflowers and other native plants, then pot them using soil, tools, and guidance from our team.
Come plant with us on Saturday, May 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
A rare sneak peek into Tennessee history. 🔎
Tennessee’s original state constitutions are usually stored safely in a secure vault for 364 days a year. Once a year, they are brought out for special public viewing.
See them on Statehood Day, Saturday, May 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Tennessee State Library and 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.
Join us for Statehood Day and celebrate 230 years of Tennessee history.
From live music and crafts to story time, tours, and interactive activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday, May 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Tennessee State Library and 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.
It’s National Library Week in the great state of Tennessee and across our country. I want to thank the nearly 2,500 public library employees and the 292 libraries serving Tennesseans. Last year, almost 31.5 million books were checked out, and 13.5 million visits were made to our public libraries, where people could use more than 5,500 computers.
Thank you to our library staff serving every corner of the state. I encourage everyone to visit their local library and take advantage of the many resources they offer.
Congratulations to the Tennessee State Library & Archives' 2026 Tennessee Archives Institute graduates. @tnlibarchives
These dedicated archivists from across the state have completed an intensive three-year program to strengthen the preservation of our state’s history and records. I commend them for their commitment to maintaining Tennessee’s rich history and ensuring it is protected for future generations.
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!
Step into the past and become a Junior Archivist this summer at the Tennessee State Library & Archives!
Campers ages 8 to 12 will explore how history is preserved through hands-on activities, games, and field trips to other local historical sites. 🕵️♂️📜
June 8 to 12
9 AM to 3 PM
Spots are limited so don’t wait to register! https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/summercamp
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.
