Barrs Chapel C.M.E Church

Students Complete Glen Leven Historic Structure Report and Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey

Building on needs identified at a workshop at Nashville's Glen Leven during the 2009 National Preservation Conference, this report is the latest step in an ongoing partnership between the Land Trust for Tennessee, the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation.  In the seminar led by Center Director Dr. Carroll Van West, seventeen students researched and assessed the property--including the house, outbuildings, farm landscape, history, and archaeology-- and provided recommendations for preservation and future use.  Click here to download the Glen Leven HSR or to read the story from Nashville Public Radio.
 

CHP Hands-On Work Day at Matt Gardner Homestead Museum

Matt Gardner Homestead Museum in Elkton (Giles County) hosted students and staff members from the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation.  The work crew, led by Tennessee Civil War NHA Preservation Specialist Michael Gavin and Center Assistant Director Caneta Hankins, spent the the day cleaning and working to restore the farmhouse to its 1896 appearance.  By removing the aluminum windows and screens, wallpaper, and paneling, the day's efforts provided hands-on training for the students and helped the non-profit museum organization in its efforts to interpret the site. Click here for more photos or to read the story from the Nashville Tennessean.  For more information about the ongoing work, go to the Matt Gardner Homestead Museum website.

Tennessee's Historic Flood Damage Assessment

Months after one of the state’s most significant natural disasters find Tennesseans of all ages and backgrounds working together, with now tens of thousands of volunteer hours in the till, to build back their neighborhoods and lives. Center Director Dr. Carroll Van West has compiled information concerning bridges and hard-hit areas of Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee.  Click here for Flood Damage Assessment, 5-27-2010 or the earlier report, Flood Damage Assessment, 5-15-2010.