Tennessee Genealogical Society
for all of Tennessee since 1954

The Tennessee Genealogical Society was founded in 1952 and chartered by the state in 1954. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, completely staffed by volunteers. The society is presently located in the historic area of Old Germantown at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn, near Memphis, with offices and lecture room in the Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center, which also houses the 14,000 volume library.

Members have unlimited use of REGIONAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY CENTER Library at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN, during regular hours, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday. (Phone number is 901-757-8480)
THE TENNESSEE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY with offices in the RHGC, is open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday. (Phone number is 901-754-4300)

Mission of the Society

To acquire, preserve, and make available genealogical history and records.

To publish materials relevant to Tennessee genealogy and history.

New Book Release:

"The Confederate States of America Roll of Honor"

Need research assistance? Click here for our form or to do your own online research!

The Tennessee Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that members now have access to Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest
while working in our Research Center at 7779 Poplar Pike. You may use our computers or bring your wireless laptop. Access is limited to inside the facility. Click here to enter Ancestry.com or HeritageQuest.
(Note: If you are accessing Ancestry.com, make sure your browser is set to "accept all cookies"!)
For TnGen members who would like to access HeritageQuest outside of the Library, Please use this link and your TnGen Library card number.

The Fall Tn Gen Programs are coming together. Mark your calendar and watch for further updates. This Fall schedule is lining up to be a spectacular set of workshops and lectures.

When: July 12, 2008, Saturday, 10:00 am
Where: Tn Gen offices, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

A general business meeting and open to members and guest. Several important announcements will be made and you will be invited to contributed your ideas.

When: Thursday, 8/21/2008, 7 pm
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Debbie Atchley will teach newcomers to genealogy about the basic tools they will need to enjoy this hobby. Free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, 9/02/2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
In this course we will go into much more detail on how to do the many tasks such as copy, paste, cut, delete, rename and creating files. This will be a “Hands On” class where you will be able to perform many of these tasks on a computer. Practice on using the internet and downloading information and files from the internet to your computer. Participants are encouraged to bring in their personal computer laptops for use in class since the number of classroom computers will be limited. Actual hands on experience will depend on the size of the class. Free and open to the public but registration is required (call 757-8480).

Navigating the Stacks in the Regional History and Genealogy Center

When: Thursday, 9/11/2008, 7 pm
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Germantown Library Associate Jennifer Baker and our own long-time librarian Loretta Bailey will teach us how to get the most out of the books and documents in the library stacks. Free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, 9/16/2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
This class will cover the basic use of FTM 2008. How to enter data related to your family and how the family tree is constructed in the computer database. The most important task is how to maneuver within your family tree without getting lost. This course is NOT intended to make you an expert in the use of FTM 2008. Free and open to the public but registration is required (call 757-8480).

Shelby County Archives Relocation

When: Sunday, 9/21/2008, 3 pm
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Vincent Clark of the Shelby County Archives will talk about the relocation of the Archives to Shelby Farms and update us on the latest genealogical resources on the Archives website. Free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, 9/30/2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
The material covered in this course will show you how to do many of the fundamental tasks you must be able to do with your computer. One of the most important topics will be the understanding of the Filing (Folders) system used in computers including how to create, name and delete folders. We will discuss topics such as copy, cut, paste, and move. A more detail coverage will be covered in a following class along with limited hands-on practice. Free and open to the public but registration is required (call 757-8480).

When: Tuesday, 10/14/2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
The material covered in this course will show you how to do many of the fundamental tasks you must be able to do with your computer. One of the most important topics will be the understanding of the Filing (Folders) system used in computers including how to create, name and delete folders. We will discuss topics such as copy, cut, paste, and move. A more detail coverage will be covered in a following class along with limited hands-on practice. Free and open to the public but registration is required (call 757-8480).

Planting Jewish Roots in Southern Soil: Tales from the Archives of Temple Israel

When: Thursday, 10/16/2008, 7 pm
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Author Judy Ringel will talk about early Jewish families in the Mid-South. Free and open to the public.

Quarterly Business Meeting
Speaker: Dr. John Harkins
Author of: Historic Shelby County
When: Sunday, 10/19/2008, 3 pm
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Dr. John Harkins will read from his new book and will autograph copies that will be available for purchase. Free and open to members, guest and the public.

Native American Heritage Month
When:Saturday, 10/25/2008 – 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where:TNGS Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN
Help us celebrate Native American Heritage Month coming
up in November with a drum group and dancers.
Free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, 10/28/2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
In this course we will go into much more detail on how to do the many tasks such as copy, paste, cut, delete, rename and creating files. This will be a “Hands On” class where you will be able to perform many of these tasks on a computer. Practice on using the internet and downloading information and files from the internet to your computer. Participants are encouraged to bring in their personal computer laptops for use in class since the number of classroom computers will be limited. Actual hands on experience will depend on the size of the class. Free and open to the public but registration is required (call 757-8480).

Fall Day Long Genealogy Seminar

When: Saturday, 11/8/2008, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Pickering Center next to the Tn Gen offices, 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
Seminar presented by TNGS members—Topics include Migration patterns to the Mid-South; Researching your Female Lines; and DNA in Genealogy. – Open to the public; registration required. Please see flyer for additional details.

Native American Genealogy Research
When: Thursday, 11/13/2008, 7 pm
Where: TNGS Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN
Jimmy Thigpen will share the information about the
techniques he used to trace his Native American heritage.
Free and open to the public.

Tennessee Genealogical Society for all of Tennessee since 1954

Tennessee Genealogical Society
for all of Tennessee since 1954