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Hargett Working To Make Sure Graveyard Voting In Tennessee No Longer Exists
(Posted 11/20/2009)
Tennessee’s Division of Elections has identified at least 9,800 deceased voters who should be removed from voter registration rolls across the state.
Tennessee drew unwanted national publicity in 2005 when it was discovered someone had illegally voted in a state Senate race by using names of the deceased.
When Secretary of State Tre Hargett appointed Mark Goins as Coordinator of Elections earlier this year, they set a goal to remove deceased voters from the voter rolls.
Tennessee Myth and Legend Exhibit Showcases Some of the Volunteer State's Greatest Oddities
(Posted 11/17/2009)
If you have lived in this state for a while, you have probably heard stories about famous Tennesseans such as Casey Jones, Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. But have you ever heard about the time it rained blood or about the woman who lived to be 149 years old? The Tennessee Myth and Legend exhibit, located at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Building in downtown Nashville, touches all of these topics as well as ghosts, the Bell Witch, Tommy Knockers, opossums, giant catfish, falling stars, Elvis, Jack Daniels and Jesse James. Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves Water Improvement Project Loans for Henderson County and Crossville
(Posted 11/12/2009)
The Tennessee Local Development Authority approved loans for two water treatment improvement projects today – one located in Henderson County and the other in the City of Crossville. Read More... Tennessee Blue Book to be Dedicated to Fallen Veterans
(Posted 11/10/2009)
As a tribute to our state’s military veterans, the Tennessee Department of State plans to dedicate the 2009-2010 Tennessee Blue Book to all the Tennesseans who have been killed in combat during the War on Terror. “Tennessee has long been known for its spirit of volunteerism,” Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. “I think dedicating the Blue Book to the men and women who have given their lives in combat is a fitting tribute to that spirit of volunteerism.” More than 14,000 Tennesseans are serving in military units involved in the War on Terror, including about 84 percent from the state’s National Guard units. Through the end of October, 108 Tennesseans have lost their lives during the conflict. The Blue Book, published every two years, provides a wealth of information about Tennessee state government and history. It is used throughout the state as a reference book by schoolchildren, educators, archivists, journalists, government officials and other citizens. The next edition of the Blue Book is scheduled for release in January 2010. Communities throughout Tennessee will receive financing to build or repair schools as a result of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) action
(Posted 11/5/2009)
Communities throughout Tennessee will receive financing to build or repair schools as a result of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) action today. The TSSBA finalized plans to sell up to $184 million worth of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) as part of a program created by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bonds are tax credit bonds that provide a federal tax credit to the investor on a quarterly basis. The bonds may also pay a supplemental coupon to the bondholders on a quarterly basis. Tennessee Local Development Authority Approves $37 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
(Posted 10/26/2009)
The Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA) approved nearly $37 million worth of loans today for communities throughout the state to build or upgrade drinking water and wastewater systems. Of that total, more than $14 million will not have to be repaid by the communities receiving loans because of a principal forgiveness program. Read More... Nine Tennessee Archivists Recognized by Secretary of State Tre Hargett for Completing Certified Archive Manager Training
(Posted 10/23/2009)
Nine archivists from around Tennessee were presented with certificates today from Secretary of State Tre Hargett in recognition of their achievements in becoming certified archive managers. Read More... Secretary of State on Twitter
(Posted 10/9/2009)
Starting today, news and information about the Tennessee Department of State will be available to Twitter users. Read More... Division of Elections Hosts Meeting Regarding Optical Scan Voting
(Posted 10/9/2009)
A group of election officials from across Tennessee held detailed discussions this week about how to properly conduct elections using paper ballots. Read More...
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