Tennessee's cultural tapestry is set to be enriched as the State Review Board convenes to evaluate 11 sites for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. On September 19, at 9:00 a.m. CDT, the board will gather at the Tennessee Historical Commission or connect virtually to deliberate on the nominations. Details on how to join are provided on the THC State Review Board webpage, as reported by TN.gov.
Should the properties meet the set criteria, they'll be sent directly for final approval to the National Register at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The collective includes a diverse blend of Tennessee's built environment, from the financial cornerstone of Cannon County, the Bank of Auburn, to the educational heritage site of the Chester County Training School – Vincent High School. In Davidson County, urban renewal efforts of the past are captured in the Capitol Hill Redevelopment District nomination.
Further showcasing the region's historic fabric, the list features Dyer County's Cole-Boston-Dodds House, Greene County's truss-adorned Rainbow Bridge, and educational institutions such as Birchwood Elementary School in Hamilton County. Religious and social spheres are represented by Hamilton County's St. Marks United Methodist Church and Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, while the R. C. Kefauver House in Monroe County and Montgomery County's Dunlop House recall Tennessee’s residential narratives. Scott County's O & W Bridge completes the cohort as an engineering landmark, as reported by TN.gov.
Comprised of 12 individuals with expert backgrounds ranging from American history to archaeology, the State Review Board not only acts as a gatekeeper to Tennessee’s past but also ensures these narratives are not forgotten. In the spirit of inclusivity, the public is also invited to participate in the reviews. For those eager to attend or looking for more details, Rebecca Schmitt of the Tennessee Historical Commission can be reached at (615) 818-4476 or via email at [email protected], as detailed on the Commission's website.
