The present-day State of Tennessee was a pivotal location in the history of several Native American groups. In recorded history, Cherokees were the primary settlers in the region surrounding Jefferson County.

The Tennessee State Library & Archives has a detailed explanation of Cherokee research sources. Click here to view the document.

The TNGenweb Project maintains several sites related to Native American research in the state. Click the links below to visit the sites:

• First People of Tennessee
• Indian Land Cessions in the American Southeast
• Cherokee Archival Project
• Cherokee By Blood

Please note that the Webmistress for this site is not an experienced Native American researcher and is unable to answer questions about Native American resources or make recommendations.