Tennessee State Library and Archives

Tennessee State Library and Archives Contact Information E-mail:  reference.tsla@tn.gov Address: 403 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1102 Telephone:  615-741-2764 Hours:  Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm CST Manuscripts Reading Area: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Holidays Directions, map, and parking: Location. The Library is immediately west of the State Capitol Building. Roads to the north and west are one way. Map Parking. A few designated visitor spots are at the front and side of the building. Do NOT park in numbered spots until after 4:30 pm or on Saturdays. Additional parking is within walking distance in public lots downtown. Internet sites and databases: TSLA Internet site digital collections, catalog, visitor's guide, collections, exhibits, services, resources. TSLA catalog online search titles, authors, subjects, or notes. Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) index to 40+ databases of 400,000 magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, federal censuses, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, and many primary sources. Collection Description {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.} Tips {Optional} Guides {Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories { List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If you cannot visit or find a record at the Tennessee State Library and Archives, a similar record may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection} Similar Collections Neighboring Collections Sources