The Volunteer State Music Heritage Collection is the official archive of the Volunteer State Music Hall of Fame, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical legacy of Tennessee. The collection safeguards photographs, recordings, memorabilia, documents, oral histories, and other historically significant materials that tell the stories of the artists, songwriters, industry professionals, and communities that have shaped the state's musical heritage. By collecting, preserving, and providing access to these resources, the Volunteer State Music Heritage Collection ensures that Tennessee's diverse musical traditions are documented and celebrated for future generations.

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The collection is home to the complete recorded discographies of influential groups including The Happy Goodman Family and The Speer Family, preserving their musical legacies in their entirety. It also features extensive archival holdings representing legendary Tennessee artists such as Kitty Wells, The Blackwood Brothers, Johnnie & Jack, Del Wood, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Acuff and Connie Smith. Spanning decades of American music history, the collection includes rare recordings dating back to the 1940s, with early releases by The Chuck Wagon Gang and Flatt & Scruggs. Together, these recordings provide an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, educators, and music enthusiasts seeking to explore the evolution of gospel, country, bluegrass, and traditional American music.