This collection contains material collected during the excavation and archaeological research conducted of Fort Loudoun, TN in the 1950s and 1960s. In addition, there are a few documents from Knox County, TN from the late 18th century and the early 19th century concerning property and land ownership.

A collection of newspaper clippings, printed articles, and sketches used as research material by LaReine Warden Clayton. Most of the material relates to various historic sites, homes, and properties in the greater East Tennessee area.

This collection houses the Tennessee Historical Commission's nominations for the National Register of Historic Places dating from 1983 to 1987.

The Tennessee Historical Commission Records contain county files (A-P only), State Review Board meeting minutes, editions of the National Register Bulletin, items from the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and study units on various historical topics.