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Picture of The Boys State band wants YOU!   02/21/12 - The Boys State band wants YOU!

Show us what you've got.  Bring your musical talents and instrument to be a part of the Boys' State band.  You will have the opportunity to work in a university level music department with the Tennessee Tech University band director Dr. Eric Harris and Dr. Eric Willie, Assistant...Read More

Picture of PARENTS - Stay informed during the week of May 20 - 26, 2012 by using the website, social media and mobile apps   02/21/12 - PARENTS - Stay informed during the week of May 20 - 26, 2012 by using the website, social media and mobile apps

TNALBS is offering 3 ways to get updates on the latest news and events.

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Picture of eBOOK 2011 Now Online- Click Here for More Info   06/17/11 - eBOOK 2011 Now Online- Click Here for More Info

The 2011 Tennessee Boys State eBOOK is online now!

The eBOOK is an extensive record of your time at Boys State this year, with over 5700 photos and over 200 videos, including 150+ personal testimonials from delegates,...Read More

Picture of Kevin Figgins Jr. of Murfreesboro elected 2011 Governor   05/26/11 - Kevin Figgins Jr. of Murfreesboro elected 2011 Governor

GETTING TO KNOW GOVERNOR-ELECT FIGGINS

 

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Picture of Gubernatorial election set for Wednesday evening   05/25/11 - Gubernatorial election set for Wednesday evening

With elections scheduled Wednesday evening, Michael Zoorob of Cain City, Johnsonian party chairman, nominated Cameron Hensley for governor, while Jacksonian party chairman Nick Cantrell of Cain City nominated Kevin Figgins for the office. Dionte Adams of Hammer City placed independent candidate...Read More

Picture of Sen. Roy Herron tackles major political issues   05/23/11 - Sen. Roy Herron tackles major political issues

State Sen. Roy Herron of Dresden spoke to delegates Monday morning. Herron has chaired the Senate Democratic Caucus and committees dealing with health issues as well as children and youth. He has authored dozens of laws ranging from the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights to the Student Religious...Read More

Picture of Preview eBook video clips, hear delegates speak about experience   06/03/10 - Preview eBook video clips, hear delegates speak about experience

Watch videos below from delegates Xzavior, Andre, and Dante, respectively.  Other videos like these can be found on the eBook next week.

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Picture of Richard Henderson elected 2010 Boys' State governor, watch interview   06/03/10 - Richard Henderson elected 2010 Boys' State governor, watch interview

Johnsonian party nominee, was elected 2010 Tennessee American Legion Boys' State governor by delegates in a general election on Wednesday. Henderson is a four-year ROTC cadet and Raider Challenge team leader at Clarksville’s Northwest High School.

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Picture of Gov. Bredesen visits Boys’ State for eighth consecutive year, watch message to parents   06/02/10 - Gov. Bredesen visits Boys’ State for eighth consecutive year, watch message to parents

Gov. Phil Bredesen gave delegates advice to carry into their futures with pointed tips about service and leadership. “Open your minds to how you define the idea of patriotism,” he said. “Plan, but keep in mind, chance is your friend. Stay open to change. Most successful people are.”

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Picture of State Supreme Court tips S.C.A.L.E.S at Boys' State   06/02/10 - State Supreme Court tips S.C.A.L.E.S at Boys' State

The Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases this morning in TTU's Derryberry Auditorium as part of its S.C.A.L.E.S program. Initiated by then Chief Justice E. Riley Anderson in 1996, the program allows students unusual access to the court's proceedings by holding sessions where...Read More

Picture of Band is Pride of TTU Boys' State   06/02/10 - Band is Pride of TTU Boys' State

Boys' State band members practice late into the night for their highlight performance on Saturday during inaugural ceremonies.

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Picture of Experience a spacewalk with NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, hear message to parents and delegates   06/01/10 - Experience a spacewalk with NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, hear message to parents and delegates

NASA astronaut Rex J. Walheim wowed the audience with video and photos that included him dangling in space from his feet while working on an International Space Station module. Walheim, flight controller and operations engineer, is a veteran of two space flights and has logged more than 560...Read More

Picture of Striking up the Band at Boys' State   05/31/10 - Striking up the Band at Boys' State

No sooner did musicians hit campus than they began trying out for Boys' State band. TTU Band Director Eric Harris listened and critiqued as these buglers auditioned.

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Picture of Making Memorial Day Matter at Boys' State   05/31/10 - Making Memorial Day Matter at Boys' State

On this Memorial Day, Boys' Staters will continue to learn about state government and how to prepare for roles as leaders. They heard a stirring message last night from a former Army chaplain who reminded them "Freedom isn't free; you have to pay the price; you have to sacrifice for your liberty...Read More

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