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Historical Commission outlines grants, state‑site projects and marker maintenance needs
Summary
The Tennessee Historical Commission described matching grants, a new historic property acquisition fund, ongoing state historic‑site capital projects and marker upkeep; the agency said it awarded 23 grants from a competitive land/acquisition fund and oversees 17 state historic sites with capital projects underway.
Patrick McIntyre, executive director and State Historic Preservation Officer, briefed the Finance, Ways and Means Committee on the Tennessee Historical Commission’s programs, grant activity and capital work at state historic sites.
McIntyre said the commission administers federal and state preservation programs, oversees the state historic marker program (about 2,000 markers statewide), and supports rehabilitation tax‑credit projects that have generated roughly $1.5…
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