 Metro Historical Commission and the City of Nashville Office of Economic and Community Development are soliciting proposals for a new grant program that provides funding for the rehabilitation of historic commercial buildings within Tier-1 census tracts of Davidson County. The City has allocated $150,000 of its budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the program, for the purpose of preserving Nashville's uniqueness and vibrant neighborhoods. Qualifying properties must also meet one of the following: National Register-listed either individually or contributing within an NR-listed district; National Register-eligible, either individually or contributing as part of an NR-eligible historic district; or they must be locally-designated as either a historic landmark or contributing within a local historic overlay. All properties that receive grant funding must be locally-landmarked, which provides protective measures against future inappropriate alteration or demolition. Grant award amounts will range from $5,000 to $50,000 and shall cover up to 50% of the total project costs, paid out on a reimbursement basis. The grant funds are intended to assist with costs of construction-oriented activities that will result in the preservation and re-use or improved use of the historic commercial property, with the goal of increased public benefit. Funding is only applicable to work on exterior systems and materials (such as repairs to roofs, windows, masonry, or siding) and cannot be utilized for interior projects. The Request for Proposals and application requirements can be accessed here. Proposals are due by December 31, 2017 and awards will be announced in mid-January.
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Councilmember Nancy VanReece is in the process of Landmarking Hank Snow’s Madison home, Rainbow Ranch, and Councilmember Freddie O’Connell is in the process of Landmarking the Frost Building downtown.
Cantrell Ave. (Whitland
Neighborhood) Zoning Presentation and Meeting: A representative from the MHZC and the Council's staff Planning
Liaison will discuss different types of zoning and overlays. This is
just a discussion for properties located on Cantrell Ave. between Whitland Ave. and Rolland
Ave. It will be held at a neighbor's house on Thursday,
November 16th at 5:30pm. For additional details regarding the meeting, please contact Councilmember Murphy at: kathleen@murphyformetro.com or 615-422-7109.
The Alabama Historical Commission invited an MHZC staff member to participate in the Alabama/Mississippi
Annual APA Conference, held in Birmingham, AL. Historic Zoning Administrator Robin Zeigler spoke about
conservation zoning overlays, illustrating the versatility of the mechanism and advising under what conditions it can be useful for neighborhood planning.
MHZC staff Fred Zahn and Sean Alexander recently participated in the Nashville City Cemetery's 13th Annual Living History Tour, which featured stories about early area settlers. The well-attended event featured content about Nashville's early pioneers, covering community establishment and history from the 1779 settlement to 1806 incorporation.
Jessica Reeves of the MHC was featured on a Road to Now podcast that discussed the William Walker marker downtown and explored the evolution of the historical marker program in Nashville. The podcast can be accessed at www.theroadtonow.com/episodes/e75.
The Hermitage will host the second annual Field of Honor event, a tribute to U.S. veterans and active duty military that features 1,000 American flags on display. While the event is free of charge and open to the public, donations may be made and all proceeds will go to programs that address veteran homelessness, child abuse prevention, and other community service efforts. This event will run over Veterans Day Weekend, November 8-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with fireworks and a special patriotic musical tribute on November 11 at 6:00 p.m.
On November 2, the House Ways and Means Committee released proposed legislation that would eliminate the federal historic tax credit (HTC) incentive. The tax reform bill is expected to be considered in committee starting Monday, November 6, but this is the start of an arduous legislative procedure.The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) notes that "[t]he HTC has a
four-decade track record of success in saving our nation's historic buildings,
creating over 2.4 million jobs, and actually generating
revenue for the U.S. Treasury, returning $1.20 for every taxpayer dollar spent." NTHP is encouraging supporters of the tax credit to contact their members of Congress, and has provided advocacy tools, program statistics, and a sample message on their website, which can all be accessed here.
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Beginning November 24, Cheekwood Estate
& Gardens will be illuminating their gardens with one million holiday lights during the annual Holiday LIGHTS Experience. The event will feature a one-mile-long walking path, two real reindeer, holiday carolers, visits with Santa, and s'mores pits. Lights will be on display through the end of the year, and tickets can be purchased in advance online. |
The Loveless Cafe is a Nashville staple, in operation for over 65 years, that offers up some of the best Southern food in the city. Locals and visitors alike flock to the restaurant on Hwy 100 for a taste of down-home cooking. With the advent of fall, it's always helpful to have fresh, new recipes for your next holiday gathering. The Loveless Cafe website has dozens of recipes available, ranging from breakfast to desserts, main dishes, sides and appetizers. With such culinary treats as peppered bacon mac'n cheese and maple walnut biscotti to reindeer grahams, you can have the comfort food of this historic local business in your own home year-round! See their website to learn more about the history and to search available recipes.
Carter House, Franklin--Behind-the-Scenes Tour--November 2
Frist Center for the Visual Arts--Curator's Tour: World War I and American Art--November 2
Historic Nashville Inc.--Behind-the-Scenes Tour of St. Cecilia Motherhouse--November 4
TN State Museum--lectures at Fort Negley Visitor Center--Jenkins of Mexico November 2
The Parthenon at Centennial Park--Artist Talk: Camille Engel--November 7
The Hermitage--An Evening with Mr. Dickens--November 8 and 9
Belle Meade Plantation--Candlelight Open House--November 9
The Fairgrounds Nashville--Christmas Village--November 10-12
Cane Ridge Community Club--Program: "Land Conservation & Historic Preservation in Cane Ridge"--6043 Cane Ridge Rd., Antioch--November 11, 10:00-11:30 am
Christmas at Belmont Mansion--November 17 through January 2
Warner Park Nature Center--Whispers of the Hodge House Walls--November 18
Historic Travellers Rest--History & Whiskey Event--November 18
Fort Negley--Civil War Roundtable--"Kansas Burning: the Raid on Lawrence"--November 21
Lane Motor Museum--Day After Thanksgiving Fun! --November 24
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