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During a July 2000 meeting in Rugby, Tennessee, a group of preservation-minded citizens from across the state met to plan the formation of a non-profit statewide preservation organization. In the midst of discussions over a mission statement and goals, many people voiced a desire that one of the statewide organization's first "projects" be a Tennessee Preservation Directory. They pointed out the need for a publication that outlines what government and non-profit
organizations and resources exist in Tennessee, what each does, and provides their contact
information. Others saw a need for contact information for businesses who specialize in
preservation and restoration work.
The Tennessee Preservation Directory 2002 was created as a partnership project between the Tennessee Preservation Trust and the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. Both organizations see this directory as a response to the need for easily accessible information on preservation resources in Tennessee. It is hoped that this publication will
become a much-used reference and will encourage public and private partnerships among those who can contribute to the success of preservation efforts in rural and urban communities across the state.
The planning committee, made up of staff persons from government and non-profit
preservation organizations, decided upon the format and the content of the directory based on the numerous questions and calls they receive. It includes contact information on
government and non-profit preservation organizations, contact information for preservation and restoration specialists, and several articles on related topics. Committee members wrote and submitted information. A review committee representing TPT members across the state made comments and corrections to the final draft.
The businesses in the preservation and restoration specialist listing offer a variety of services and therefore may be listed in multiple categories. Many companies offer services beyond their
immediate geographic area, so feel free to contact any out of town or out-of-state businesses that are listed. We strongly encourage you to shop around, check references, ask questions, compare prices and quality of workmanship. The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee
Antiquities first compiled Information on these businesses in 1997. No listings have been added; however, all businesses were contacted by mail and corrections made for those who
requested it. The inclusion of a business or organization in this publication must not be
interpreted as an endorsement.
Please note that this is the first attempt to create a Tennessee Preservation Directory. The 2002 edition is an on-line only directory limited to historic preservation businesses and organization listings. Any omissions are regretted. To recommend a listing for consideration for a future
edition of the Tennessee Preservation Directory, email TPT at
directory@tennesseepreservationtrust.org.
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