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This week in Tennessee history

— dated historical events for genealogists (battles, acts, surrenders, formations with known dates). Built from our on this day calendar (Monday–Sunday)—not research tips.

Tue Aug 18

  • 1920
    Nineteenth Amendment certified (Tennessee’s ratification role) statewide Davidson County

    Tennessee’s ratification is pivotal to women’s suffrage.

    August 1920 ratification crisis in Nashville is a landmark. Use for context, not as a vital substitute.

Fri Aug 21

  • 1863
    Chickamauga campaign season (1863) statewide

    Southeast Tennessee/Georgia border campaign year densifies military and hospital records.

    Southeast Tennessee/Georgia border campaign year densifies military and hospital records.

    Statewide context for Tennessee researchers. Pair with county hubs and Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) catalogs—battle books are not vital substitutes.