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The Tennessean (1812 - 2002)

Digitized pages of The Tennessean (1812-2002) provide unique historical insight into the regional issues and concerns, such as local government, industrialization, prohibition, and racial struggles. This diverse, easily accessible primary source material is an invaluable tool for effective research by users in almost any field.

The Tennessean has been published under many names: Nashville Whig, The Nashville Whig and Tennessee Advertiser, Republican Banner, Nashville Republican, Nashville Republican & State Gazette, Daily American, The Nashville American, and Nashville Tennessean and the Nashville American.

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The Tennessean (2002-Present)

Full-text articles from The Tennessean newspaper. Provides Nashville and Middle Tennessee regional coverage. Dates of coverage: Nov. 7, 2002 to present, with incomplete coverage back to Jan. 1, 1999.

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eBooks & Audiobooks

It's easy to checkout eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and other digital items from Tennessee libraries. All you need is your library card to get started.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library

GVRL is a collection of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These eBooks are available 24/7 with no checkout. Titles can be browsed, searched and downloaded anytime from any Internet-connected device. The eBooks you can access aredigitally reproduced from trusted, authoritative reference works from Gale.

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General OneFile

One-stop source for magazine and journal articles covering general interest topics along with reference, newspaper, and audio content. With millions of articles available, General OneFile serves a wide audience of readers.

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Middle School: Gale In Context

Designed for middle school students, provides access to reference works, biographies, magazine and journal articles, primary source documents, and multimedia.

Formerly known as Research in Context.

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Opposing Viewpoints: Gale In Context

Covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, and infographics that help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.

Formerly known as Opposing Viewpoints In Context.

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Tennessee Blue Book: A History of Tennessee - Student Edition

The Tennessee Blue Book: A History of Tennessee- Student Edition is written for students in upper elementary and middle school who are studying the history of our great state.

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Tennessee State Library & Archives Education Outreach

Explore primary sources, lesson plans, and other educational tools designed for social studies teachers and students. Content is organized by both historical eras and Tennessee social studies content standards.

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Transparent Language Online

Learn over 100 different languages with Transparent Language Online. You can learn English from 30 different languages. Lessons for kids too!

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World Book Discover

Provides reference resources for students reading below grade level with content and tools specifically developed for these students. Includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, multimedia, and interactive video to draw students into curriculum-related topics and subjects relevant to older students.

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