Societies, libraries & archives

Structured directory of organizations that help Tennessee genealogy and local history research. Always verify hours and holdings before you travel.

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Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA)

Nashville, TN

Cornerstone state repository — manuscripts, microfilm, maps, and genealogy research rooms.

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Nashville, TN

Primary state repository for historical and genealogical research.

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Online, TN

Digitized manuscripts, photos, and records from Tennessee institutions.

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Atlanta, TN

Regional NARA facility for federal records useful to Tennessee researchers.

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Washington DC, TN

Federal military, census, courts, and more.

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Washington DC, TN

Maps, newspapers, manuscripts, and digital collections.

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