Databases

A manuscripts repository dedicated to preserving and making available for research primary source materials related to Tennessee history. Located at MTSU.

A comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical research. It includes searchable images of U.S. federal census records, the Social Security Death Index, and a variety of vital, church, court, and immigration records. This database is for in-library use only.

One of America's favorite tools for researching genealogy. It combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection, and other valuable records.

Provided through the Tennessee State Library and Archives, these digitized records are now available on Ancestry.com through an agreement with TEL. You will need to create a free account with Ancestry.com to view images. Only these records can be viewed outside the library on Ancestry.com.

Collection of records, manuscripts, and other documents related to Tennessee history and genealogy; located in Nashville.

How and where to obtain copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.

Volunteer project to create a source location for online genealogical research for every county in Tennessee.