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 NASHVILLE IS IN THE MIDST OF A

HISTORICAL PRESERVATON CRISIS

 

 

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THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NASHVILLE HAS FORMED TO BE A CATALYST FOR

REAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHANGE IN OUR CITY. 

Preservation Society of Nashville

"ALL IN A FIRST YEAR'S WORK!"

PROTECTED

PROTECTED IMPORTANT HISTORIC STRUCTURES...

through the Downtown Overlay Expansion and Other Advocacy Efforts

SUPPORTED

SUPPORTED LIKEMINDED PROJECTS AND PARTNERS...

by Advising Developers on Preservation and Sponsoring Important Event

ENGAGED

ENGAGED AND EDUCATED NASHVILLIANS...

through Education Opportunities, Historic Tours, and Civic Engagement Surrounding the Nashville Election

ESTABLISHED

ESTABLISHED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY LEADERS...

like Developers, Metro Council,

City Staff, and Others

RAISED

RAISED VITAL FUNDS TO GROW THE ORGANIZATION...

and Fund Staffing, Operations, and a New Ground Penetrating Radar Fund

OUR MISSION 

 The Preservation Society of Nashville protects and champions Nashville’s unique stories, neighborhoods, and architecture through education, advocacy, and historic preservation.

OUR VISION  

The Nashville community knows its future is deeply connected to its history. As such, it honors both historic preservation and growth as vital ingredients that breathe life into the unique character of the city.

PILLARS OF THE SOCIETY 

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  • Historical Importance:

  • "Why Nashville Matters"

  • Workshops:

    • "How Can Preservation Benefit Nashville?"

    • "What's a Historic Overlay?"

    • "How Do You Advocate for Change?"

  • Ongoing Community Engagement Events

  • Nashville Preservation Network with Neighborhood Leads

  • Government & Developer Relations

  • Preservation-Focused Legislation

  • Year-One Needs Assessment

  • Historic Overlays

  • National Register of Historic Places Nomination Assistance

  • Promotion of renovating and re-purposing historic buildings for new use​

  • Feasibility Study for Revival Fund & Annual Grant Disbursements

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