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MHC News
Marker Project: The MHC dedicated two new historical markers in August as part of the Council district Marker Project.
On July 19th, the new historical marker for Club Baron was unveiled. This marker tells the history of Jefferson Street's "Golden Age" and about this building, the only extant nightclub from that time. Thank you to District 21 Council member Ed Kindall for sponsoring this marker!
Mayor Briley and Councilman Ed Kindall at the Club Baron dedication. Credit: WSMV.
The MHC's 200th historical marker, honoring Josephine Holloway and the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, was dedicated on July 23rd. The marker highlights Ms. Holloway's legacy as the first black professional for the Girls Scouts Council and her efforts in establishing Camp Holloway in Millersville, TN for African American girls. There was a huge turnout at the dedication which was held at the Girl Scout headquarters on Granny White Pike. Thank you to District 34 Council member and sponsor Angie Henderson and Troop #1347 for their hard work on this project!
(L to R) Angie Henderson, MHC Commissioner Lynn Maddox, MHC staff Jessica Reeves, MHC Commissioners Linda Wynn, Chris Cotton and Menie Bell. Credit: MHC.
August also saw the dedication of two new privately-funded historical markers. Dedicated on July 17th, the new marker for Rev. Bill Barnes honors his legacy as a pastor, civil rights leader and teacher who was known as the "conscience of Nashville." The marker was donated by the friends and family of Bill Barnes. A ceremony hosted by Edgehill United Methodist Church was very well-attended. Thank you to District 25 Council member Russ Pulley for supporting this marker!
A crowd of attendees at Edgehill United Methodist Church. Credit: The Tennessean.
The new Rev. Bill Barnes marker. Credit: The Tennessean.
On July 25th, a new historical marker honoring Belmont Church and Koinonia Coffeehouse and Contemporary Christian Music was dedicated at the corner of 16th Ave S and Grand. Special guests Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, some of the genre's most significant musicians, assisted in the unveiling. Thank you to the sponsors- Gospel Music Association, Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Label Group and Curb I Word Entertainment. Additional thanks to District 8 Council member Nancy VanReece and District 19 Council member Freddie O'Connell for their support of this marker! Watch extended video of the ceremony here.
MHC Commissioners Menie Bell, Lynn Maddox, Chris Cotton and MHC staff Jessica Reeves. Credit: Lynn Maddox.
Mayor Briley, CM VanReece, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith stand with several marker supporters. Credit: Gospel Music Association.
MHZC news
The MHZC’s June public hearing will be on Wednesday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the Bransford Board Room at 2601 Bransford Avenue.
View the MHZC meeting schedule and application deadlines here.
***COMMUNITY MEETINGS REGARDING OUTBUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES***
On August 14, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Ave., there will be a community meeting to review a rough draft of the neighborhood conservation zoning design guidelines consolidation and an outbuilding plans book. The MHZC has posted a short, interactive survey where you can provide input on outbuilding design in Nashville.
A second community meeting regarding outbuildings will be held on August 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at Midtown Precinct.
This is part of a larger project to consolidate all neighborhood conservation zoning overlay design guidelines. The project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee and in partnership with the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University.
Please add the following date to your calendar:
September 18, 2:00 p.m., Sonny West Conference Center: public hearing to adopt plans book
For more information contact:
Robin Zeigler
Robin.zeigler@nashville.gov
(615) 862-7970
On July 16th, PlaceEconomics presented The New Nashville, a recently-completed report on the local economic impacts of historic preservation, at a special joint committee meeting of Metro Council. This analysis is part of a two-phase study. A second component with recommendations for incentives, policies and tools is expected by the end of the year. Watch video of the presentation to Council.
Beginning August 15th, the Tennessee Historical Commission and the Tennessee Wars Commission will accept grant applications for the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (TCWSPF). The program offers funding for acquisition and protection of the 38 most significant Civil War sites in Tennessee and for Underground Railroad sites eligible for the National Register. Grants are a 50% match and grantees must be a 501(c)3.
Frist Art Museum and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art were recently awared federal preservation grants. Cheekwood received a $25,000 grant for restoration of historic stone steps and Frist Art Museum received $25,000 to fund a restoration study of the windows on the building, historically known as the U.S. Post Office. Congratulations to both recipients! The next round of grant applications will open in December 2019.
The Metro Planning Department has a great new mapping tool available to the public that allows users to view overlays of historical maps over current maps. The site includes overlays for several years from the late 1800s through 1930s, and more maps are in the process of being added. The site provides a quick and easy way to see the historical development of an area and compare what was once there to what is there now. Share this fantastic tool with anyone who loves Nashville history!
Current Nashville map overlayed with 1871 map.
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