Zella Armstrong (died April 12, 1965) was an American local historian who authored books about the state of Tennessee and the Southern United States, including the five-volume Notable Southern Families.
[1][2] In literary circles, Armstrong was well known by reason of her work as editor, writer of fiction, and compiler of historical and genealogical records.
[3] A native of Chattanooga, she was a daughter of John MacMillan and Martha (Turnley) Armstrong.
She wrote largely for publications and was the author of two volumes, which were published under the name of Notable Southern Families.
She was chair of historical research of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, was a member of the executive committee of the Tennessee Historical Commission and was president of the Tennessee Press and Authors Club.