Mission Statement
The Archives serves the Overton County community in the preservation and administration of both historic and current records collections.
The primary purpose of the Archives is to collect, preserve, maintain and make available County Court records of legal or historical value.
The Archives also serves as the repository for historically valuable County Court records. The Archives administers the retention program overseeing the storage and use of these records.
Planning Your Visit
Schedule an appointment
We politely request that you schedule an appointment by phone or e-mail to visit the archives. This allows us to make the most of your visit by identifying relevant collection items prior to your arrival.
Using the archives
You may use computers or mobile devices in the public research area. We have free wi-fi and a microfilm reader. Scanners and other imaging equipment are prohibited.
Attribution
Users are solely responsible for obtaining copyright clearance before publishing or otherwise repproducing/distribution archival material. Copyrighted material must be used in accordance with 37 CFR ยง 201.14. While the archives houses an item, it does not necessarily hold copyright on the item, nor may it be able to determine if the item is still protected under current copyright law.
To credit material from the Overton County Archives in a publication, use the following attribution:
Courtesy of the Overton County Archives
Specific citation of where the image or document is located should be made in the proper acknowledgements section, footnote, or bibliography.
Group Education at the Archives
For Adults
The Archives offers free, educational group presentations and periodic genealogy classes. These events offer participants an opportunity to engage with historical documents and learn more about the county. You can contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a trip, or register for the next genealogy class.
For Kids
The Archives offers field trips by request which feature interactive, group centered learning that's guaranteed to provide historical entertainment. Children will have the opportunity to see real historical archives and engage with the history of Overton County.
Other Resources
Digital Tennessee
https://digitaltennessee.tnsos.gov/Archives Tennessee State Government publications, newspapers, online exhibitions, and other resources.
Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
https://tntel.info/Contains over 400,000 electronic resources including magazines, scholarly journals, e-books, federal census records, Tennessee primary source materials, and more.
Tennessee Office of Vital Records
https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/vital-records.htmlThis resource maintains the original certificates of births, deaths, marriages and divorces that occur in Tennessee.
Tennessee State Library & Archives
https://sos.tn.gov/tslaA wealth of resources relating to Tennessee history, including library resources and genealogical materials.