The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States.
The constitution places the “Supreme Executive Power” of the state with the governor. The governor and his executive branch agencies “execute” or administer laws, mandates, and new programs created by the General Assembly. The governor is essentially the CEO of the State of Tennessee.
Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee's 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025.
The Secretary of State is elected to a four-year term. The constitution mandates that it is the secretary's duty to keep a register of the official acts and proceedings of the governor, and, when required, to "lay same, all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the General Assembly.
Look for a business license number or registration ID. Review contact information. Verify the business's physical address and contact details. Call the phone number provided to ensure it's active and answered professionally.
Go to TNTAP. Click “View Options” under Information and Inquiries. Click on “Verify a Sales & Use Tax Certificate.” Select the Certificate Type using the drop-down box, and enter in any other required information.
A standard business license is needed from your county and/or municipal clerk if your gross receipts are $100,000 or more. You are not allowed to operate until your required license is obtained and posted in your business' location.
Here are the steps you can follow to search for a business entity: Visit the Tennessee Secretary of State website. Locate the search bar on the website. Type the business entity's name or control number in the search bar. Apply the filter to display only active registered business entities in Tennessee.
Call the State Contact the Tennessee Secretary of State's office at (615) 741-2286 or (615) 741-0531. These lines can be used for inquiries related to business entity searches, filing issues, or other business-related questions.