Tennessee Genealogical Periodicals and Publications

One of the most formidable challenges facing genealogists is finding all the information for a particular ancestor and a specific geographic area of interest—the challenge of comprehensive searching. So much of the success one enjoys—or the frustration one endures—is directly tied to finding and using the widest range of sources. The many different kinds of magazines and periodicals published by individuals and organizations in the field are often overlooked sources of genealogical clues.

With the many thousands of periodicals currently being published or having been published, the task of finding specific geographic and surname data may at first appear daunting. But there are numerous ways of both finding the right periodical and locating the meaningful articles for research. These ways come in the form of directories and lists as well as a wide variety to indexes providing access to the world of genealogical periodical literature.

Because of the limited amount of published materials on most Alabama counties, periodical literature is essential. There are more than thirty-five periodicals published in Alabama by local and state historical and genealogical organizations. The Genealogical Periodical Annual Index and the Periodical Source Index, 1847-1985 survey some of these publications as well as articles on Alabama from periodicals done outside the state.

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Ansearchin' News (1954–present). A publication of the Tennessee Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 12124, Dept. AN, Memphis, Tennessee 38112.
Bulletin (1972–present). A publication of the Watauga Association of Genealogists, Johnson City, Tennessee 37605.
Chattanews. Published by the Chattanooga Area Historical Association, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402.
East Tennessee Roots. Published by Tennessee Valley Publications, Paula Gammell, ed., 1345 Oak Ridge Turnpike #318, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830.
Echoes (1955–1984). The East Tennessee Historical Society ceased its publication but replaced it with Tennessee Ancestors (see below).
Family Findings (1969–present). A publication of the Midwest Tennessee Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 3343, Jackson, Tennessee 38303.
Pellissippian (1980–present). A publication of the Pellissippian Genealogical and Historical Society, 118 Hicks, Clinton, Tennessee 38303.
The River Counties Quarterly (1972–present). Published by Jill Garrett, 610 Terrace, Columbia, Tennessee 38401.
Tennessee Ancestors (1985–present). This publication replaced Echoes for the East Tennessee Historical Society, 500 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-2505.
The Tennessee Historical Quarterly (1942–present). Published by the Tennessee Historical Commission, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.
Nashville Historical Newsletter
A new newsletter, the Nashville Historical Newsletter, will publish genealogical information and queries, especially those related to the genealogies of historic Nashvillians. The NHN is constantly searching for short historical essays related to Nashville. Genealogical essays, especially those related to historically prominent Nashvillians, would be very welcome. In addition, a limited number of genealogical queries can be published in our modest newsletter. There is no charge to subscribe. Write to:Mike Slate, Editor,NHN ,2707 Lakeland Drive ,Nashville, TN 37214

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