1. Preservation Planning in
Your Communities

2. Topics for Discussion
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Conducting Historic Surveys:
Identifying/Assessing Historic and National
Register Properties
National Register of Historic Places
Local Historic Zoning
Historic Preservation Grants

3. I. Historic Surveys
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Foundation of Historic
Preservation
Creates Inventory of
Historic Assets
Identifies Potential
National Register
Properties
Assists with the
Promotion of Heritage
Tourism

4. II. National Register of Historic
Places
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The National Register is the official
Federal list of districts, sites, buildings,
structures, and objects significant in
American history, architecture,
archaeology, engineering, and culture.

5. National Register
Properties/Historic Districts
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To be eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places, a property must meet one
of the following 4 criterion:

6. A. Association with Historic
Events/People
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Civil War
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Transportation

7. B. Association with Important
People
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Chief John Ross
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

8. C. Distinctive Design or Physical
Features
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Queen Anne
Craftsman Style
Home

9. D. Potential to Provide Important
Information about History or Prehistory
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Archaeology

10. Benefits/Consequences of National
Register listed properties:
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Buildings may be protected by adverse effects of
federally funded projects
Tax incentives for rehabilitation of an incomeproducing property (20%)
Properties may be eligible for grants through the
National Park Service, Tennessee Historical
Commission, and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation
Provides no control against private demolition or
inappropriate alterations

11. III. Local Historic Zoning
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Preserves a Sense of Place
Maintains the architectural character of a
structure

12. What is Historic Zoning?
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A process for preserving the historic
character and sense of place in your
community.
State enabling legislation for historic
zoning is found in Tennessee Code
Annotated Chapter 13, Title 7, Part 4

13. What is a Historic District?
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A significant concentration of buildings,
structures, sites, spaces with similar setting,
type, design, method of construction, etc.

14. Local Historic Landmarks/Districts
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Established by local
ordinance under City
Council or County
Commission authority
Provides more
protection to the
building/s
Design Review
Guidelines

15. Advantages of Local Historic
Designation
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Protects architectural and visual character
of an area
Protects integrity of buildings and
cohesiveness of the area according to the
review guidelines
Creates a sense of neighborhood and
community pride
May positively affect the property value

16. IV. Historic Preservation Grants
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Historic Preservation Fund Grant
Funded through the National Park Service and
administered in the state of Tennessee by the
Tennessee Historical Commission
September 1 deadline for submission
Grants typically are awarded in the Spring

17. Who May Apply?
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Local government body: city, county
Private organization: 501 (c) (3)
Educational Institution
Individual*

18. What may be funded?
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Survey & Planning Projects: County/City Historic
Surveys, National Register nominations, Local
Preservation Planning studies, Design Review
Guidelines for local historic districts, educating
the general public about historic resources and
preservation, funding for historic preservation
commissions
Acquisition and Development Projects:
acquisition or restoration of National Register
properties

19. Federal Funding
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The federal grant will pay up to 60% of the
total project cost after the project is
approved.
Grants are administered on a
reimbursement basis.
40% grant match may be cash or donated
goods/services.

20. National Trust for Historic
Preservation Grants
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Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic
Preservation
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic
Interiors
Preservation Services Fund
Dollar for dollar match: 50/50

21. Eligible Applicants
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Government Agencies
Non-profit organizations
Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if
the project involves a National Historic Landmark

22. Eligible Expenses
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Fees for consultant services and research
assistance (i.e. feasibility studies, heritage
education programs)
Speaker costs and room rental for conferences
Material and services such as printing,
photographs, telephone, and supplies
Mailing costs for distribution of project materials

23. V. Preservation Planner Contact
Information
Southeast Tenn. Development District
Paul Archambault
(423) 424- 4266
parchamb@sedev.org
Website: www.sedev.org

24. East Tennessee Development
District
Donna Emerson
(865) 273-6003
demerson@etdd.org
Website:
www.discoveret.org/etdd/front_page.htm

25. Upper Cumberland Development
District
Randy Williams
(931) 432-4111
rwilliams@ucdd.org
Website: www.ucdd.org

26. Southwest TN Development District
Renee Tavares
(731) 668-6420
rtavares@swtdd.org
Website: www.swtdd.org

27. Greater Nashville Regional Council
Tonya Blades
(615) 882-8857
tblades@gnrc.org
Website: www.gnrc.org

28. Questions and Comments