Header of the Courier, the Tennessee Historical Commission's newsletter

The Courier is the newsletter of the Tennessee Historical Commission. First published in 1964, it is issued every June, October, and February. It contains feature articles on Tennessee history and the ongoing work of the THC. Printed versions are free upon request. The current online version can be found below. Previous editions are listed on our Back Issues page. To be added to the physical or email distribution list; click the button below or email Ask.THC@tn.gov and send your name, preference, and address (if applicable).

Image of the cover of the Winter 2026 issue of the Courier, the toll house in Signal Mountain, TN

Winter 2026 Table of Contents

  • From the Director
  • On the Road Again: How Toll Roads Laid the Foundation for Smooth Travel
  • Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grants Annnounced
  • National Register of Historic Places News
  • Historical Marker News
  • Capital Project Update at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
  • Preservation is a Battlefield
  • Cemetery Preservation: Cleaning Tips
  • Publications to Note
  • Commission Member News
  • Historic County Courthouses Receive Rehabilitation Incentives