VISIT US
1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN 37219 615-741-2764
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT
615-741-1549 Hours: Tuesday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT
The Library for Accessible Books and Media (LABM) is located in our building.
LABM Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT
We recommend that LABM patrons call ahead on Mondays since the rest of the building will be closed.
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Visit the Tennessee State Library & Archives
The Library & Archives is open to the public at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. on the northeast corner of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, TN.
We are open Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Our brochure called Tennessee State Library & Archives Public Services provides an introduction to our Reading Room and services.
Using the Catalog and Requesting Materials
Tips for Searching the Online Catalog and Tips for Requesting Materials will assist you in using this site. Our Guide to Using the Catalog provides more extensive instruction.
The menu items in the blue boxes located on the left column will also help you explore our collections, finding aids, digital resources, and databases.
Please see the Using the Library & Archives page for more information about visiting the Library & Archives and using our collections.
Who We Are
The Tennessee State Library & Archives collects and preserves materials of historical, documentary and reference value, and promotes library and archival development throughout the state.
Collections
Our collections include over 250,000 titles and 500,000 items including:
- Archival and manuscript collections
- Audiovisual materials
- Books, periodicals, and newspapers
- Databases and indexes
- Digital collections
- Legislative recordings
- Maps
- Microform
- State records
- State & Federal Publications
Donations
The Library & Archives gratefully accepts donations of published and archival materials. Please contact us first to discuss the proposed donations.
Books and Bound Materials: Renee Register 615-253-3462 renee.register@tn.gov
Manuscripts and Archival Materials: Emily Farek 615-253-3470 donations.tsla@tn.gov
