Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society (MTGS)

04/16/2026

Ancestry DNA tests are at $39.00 again!

AncestryDNA is the newest DNA test which helps you find genetic relatives and expand your genealogy research. Order your DNA test kit today.

04/15/2026

The Brentwood Library has genealogy events! Here us their next event if you are interested.

Bring your project(s) and share your progress. Ask for help; offer advice. This month is about sharing and interacting to better our genealogy practices. The Library adheres to...

04/11/2026

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The Old DeMoss Cemetery is in the River Plantation neighborhood. It's the burial place of Abraham DeMoss, a founding father of Bellevue.

03/26/2026

If you are looking for something fun to do, Highland Rim Scottish Society is having their event "Piping on the Green" in Tullahoma TN on April 11!

Its free and the address is
404 S. Jackson St.
Tullahoma TN 37388

Here is a link for information on all of the festivities.

Piping on the Green | www.HRSSTN.org https://share.google/LtMhQANEt1nucWlqa

Welcome to the website of the Highland Rim Scottish Society. The Society was formed in November of 1995 when the first meeting was held. We are based in Southern Middle Tennessee yet have members throughout the southeast. The HRSS is a Federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organizati...

03/24/2026

The Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival, to be held in historic Granville, Tennessee, on Saturday July 25 celebrates and preserves the rich heritage of the Upper Cumberland region by keeping the stories of our ancestors alive.
As in past years, the festival will highlight genealogical and historical societies, county archives, lineage societies, libraries, museums, and individual researchers from across the region who are passionate about sharing their work.
In addition to the Event Center and newly established Artisan Center hosting our exhibitors we have two special exhibits of interest to visitors.
• The Granville Museum will feature the traveling exhibit Home Runs and Home Teams: A History of the National Pastime in Tennessee, while continuing to serve as home to our genealogy library and family photo gallery.
• In celebration of America 250, our newly acquired Clover Street home will become Independence Hall, featuring exhibits on the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War timelines, historical flags, music, and more.
Activities throughout town will round out the day, drawing researchers, families, and heritage enthusiasts from across the Upper Cumberland and beyond.
More information on the event can be found on our website: https://www.granvilletn.com/family-history-festival They are welcoming individuals that would like to host a Family Name table to share their own research too. They can reach out at granvilletnoffice@gmail.com for more info.

03/24/2026

Sharing to our MTGS followers for those that are interested in learning and helping preserve cemeteries and tombstones!

Join us for our next cemetery preservation workshop! This Spring we will be in Fairfield in Bedford County at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Email Stacey.Graham@mtsu.edu to register.

03/22/2026

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The Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society, Inc. is a non-profit genealogical organization serving the forty counties of Middle Tennessee. Since our first meeting in 1987, we have hosted two National Genealogical Society conferences and numerous one-day seminars.

03/22/2026

Thanks to all who joined both online and in person for our March meeting and program. Kathy Greaves gave an excellent presentation on finding, proving, and honoring our Revolutionary War ancestors.

03/17/2026

The Nashville Public Library has gotten in to the business of history preservation and you can benefit! If you have photos or VHS you need to digitize, here is a great opportunity for you!

Take your old slides, photos, and VHS tapes to the Donelson Library Branch if you want to digitize the files. Learn how at the link below.

03/08/2026

🍀 What a wonderful day at the County Sumner Irish Festival! 🍀
Representatives from the Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society (MTGS) were excited to host a booth at the festival today. We had a fantastic time meeting so many interesting people and hearing about their Irish—and Scottish—ancestry stories. Family history conversations were happening all day!
The festival featured a variety of vendors selling Irish goods and sharing cultural heritage. We especially enjoyed connecting with groups dedicated to preserving history and traditions, including the Highland Rim Scottish Society (www.hrsstn.org) and the Ancient Order of Hibernians (www.aoh.org).
One of the highlights of the day was meeting Chris Lauderdale , who attended dressed as his 6th great-grandfather, James Lauderdale, Jr., a Continental Soldier in the Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. What a great way to bring history—and genealogy—to life!
Representing MTGS at the booth today were Bonnie Winn , Shannon Yeatman , and Brenda Cowan Francis . Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their family stories with us. We loved meeting you!

03/05/2026

Are you at or watching RootsTech 2026? If yes, please share in the comments your moat useful tip or tool you have discovered from the conference!

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas to all!