Tennessee Conservative
Sen. Joey Hensley’s Legislation From Earlier This Year, To Decrease The Number Of Members On The Tennessee Historical Commission, Looks Like It Will Be Making A Resurgence During Tennessee’s Upcoming 2024 Legislative Session.
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The State Building Commission Is Plowing Ahead With Construction Of A New Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute In Chattanooga In Spite Of Concerns About A Potential Clash With Native Americans And A National Park Plan.
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A Case Over Whether A Tennessee Municipality Has The Right To Change The Names Of Streets Honoring Leaders Of The Confederacy Goes To Court.
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A Decision Over Whether Williamson County Can Remove An Image Of The Confederate Flag From Its Official Seal Now Rests With A Chancery Court Judge.
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A Confederate Monument Will Remain In One Of Nashville’s Most-Visited Public Parks After The Tennessee Historical Commission On Friday Rejected The City’s Efforts To Move It.
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Nashville Parks Officials Are Seeking State Approval To Remove A Monument Of A Confederate Soldier In Centennial Park, Where The Life-Sized Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Man Sits Holding A Rifle Across A Field From The Iconic Parthenon.
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The Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development (TNECD) Announced On September 17th The Recipients Of Tennessee Historic Development Grants.
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The State Building Commission voted on Thursday, giving final approval for the relocation of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Capitol to the Tennessee State Museum.
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Senate Bill 600 Would Cut In Half The Appointed Seats On The Historical Commission, Bringing It Down To 12 From 24. The Bill Would Also Change What Happens When The Commission Decides To Remove A Monument. After Their Approval, The General Assembly Would Also Have To Approve The Request.
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Along With Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Bust, The Removal Will Also Include Busts Of U.S. Admiral David Farragut And U.S. Navy Admiral Albert Gleaves. All Three Of Busts Can Currently Be Found On The Second Floor Of The State Capitol Building.
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