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Preservation Help

Tell us what you're trying to do, and we'll point you to the right Tennessee Historical Commission program — in plain language, with the next step.

Preserve a historic building

Rehabilitation tax credits and preservation grants offset the cost of restoring a historic structure.

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Nominate to the National Register

Get a property listed on the nation's official list of places worth preserving.

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Apply for a historical marker

Commemorate a person, place, or event of statewide significance with a THC marker.

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Found or care for a cemetery

Document, protect, and preserve a historic or abandoned cemetery.

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Represent a city or county

Become a Certified Local Government and gain a formal role in preservation decisions.

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Manage a historic site

Partner with THC on a State Historic Site or access operational guidance.

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Understand Section 106

When a federal project affects a historic property, THC reviews and seeks mitigation.

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Apply for a grant

Federal and state grants for survey, planning, and rehabilitation.

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Nominate someone for recognition

Recognize a Heritage Champion through THC's Merit Awards.

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Share a local history story

Submit a historic place for the record so your community's history is visible.

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