The open records debate in Tennessee has raged for years now. In an effort to keep everyone informed, I'm in the process of compiling links that not only will explain the proceedings and how it affects searchers, but that will also tell how you can get involved. The complete Tennessee Code is also listed below.
State of Tennessee Sites
State of Tennessee's Website
Tennessee State Library and Archives
Tennessee Regional Library System
Tennessee State and Local Government
Tennessee Laws and Legislative Information
Tennessee Code Annotated -- Current through the 1998 Regular Session, by Lexis Law Publishing
Tennessee Records-Access Information
Tennessee Post-Adoption Services -- Explains who has access to records, and how to get them.
The Tennessee Open-Records Debate --Confused about the legal proceedings regarding open records in Tennessee? This site has done an excellent job of spelling it, down to reproductions of legal documents and other information related to the case.
Contact your Elected Officials
Mr. Smith Emails Washington -- Tennessee Legislators Listed
Activism
The American Adoption Congress
Bastard Nation
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