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TennesseePreservationTrust2008 “Ten in Tennessee”Endangered Sites List
Clarksville Historic DistrictsMontgomery CountyzzProperties in the Downtown, Dog Hilland Emerald Hill historic districts arethreatened by recent DowntownRedevelopment and Urban RenewalPlan, which would designate two squaremiles of the historic downtown as“blighted” and give the city power to useeminent domain to condemn anddemolish structures for redevelopment.National Trust for Historic Preservationcalls situation “the most significanteminent domain threat to historicdistricts” it has encountered.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Clarksville Historic Districts2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Tipton-Rosemark AcademyShelby CountyzzzBuilt in 1912 as public school forthe community of Rosemark,north of Memphis; becameprivate school in 1970.School has constructed newhigh school next door and isvacating historic structure thismonth. School’s board hasdecided to demolish originalstructure in June of July.Community activists and schoolalumni seeking solution to savethe historic structure.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Tipton-Rosemark Academy2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Fleming Hall, Battle Ground AcademyWilliamson CountyzzzBuilt 1911 as primary structurefor private school, the successorto Harpeth Academy dating to1811. Largest educationalbuilding in Williamson County.Abandoned after construction ofnew campus and purchased byWilliamson County. County hasnot maintained structure and it isdeteriorating rapidly.Community activists and schoolalumni hope county will preservestructure and reuse it for offices.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Fleming Hall, Battle Ground Academy2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Murfreesboro Old City CemeteryRutherford CountyzzzOriginal cemetery for formerstate capital city of Murfreesboro,and contains archaeologicalremains of the original FirstPresbyterian Church.Cemetery’s wonderfularchitectural elements and tombssuffering from neglect andimproper maintenance.Preservation plan andprofessional conservation oftombs and elements needed.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Murfreesboro Old City Cemetery2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Kimsey Junior CollegePolk CountyzzzDesigned by architect RuebenHunt and constructed 1932-33 asjunior college, but state rejectedcollege application and it becamea vocational school and highschool.Rare example of rural collegiatepublic school architecture andonly architect-designed structurein the Copper Basin.Structure is vacant and startingto deteriorate, but City ofDucktown hopes to acquire it forcommunity use.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Kimsey Junior College2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Shofner’s Chapel Lutheran ChurchBedford CountyzzzzCongregation is oldest Lutherancongregation in Tennessee, andoldest west of the AlleghenyMountains; celebrating itsbicentennial this weekend.Present church built mid-19th centuryin Greek Revival style; little changed.Landscape setting threatened bywidening of adjacent US Highway41A; congregation members wantcontext-sensitive design of nearbybridge and landscape changes.TDOT is working with church toaccommodate some requests.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Shofner’s Chapel Lutheran Church2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
John Geist Blacksmith Shop &ResidencesDavidson CountyzzzPart of Nashville’s historicGermantown community, Geist &Sons was Nashville’s oldest businesswhen it closed doors in 2006.Lot on busy Jefferson Street isextremely valuable for development,which places structures in danger,and cost of rehabilitating structures isincreasing with time.Property owner would like to seestructures preserved but does nothave the financial means; he needs tosell as the property is his mainretirement investment.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
John Geist Blacksmith Shop &Residences2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Beth Salem Presbyterian ChurchMcMinn CountyzzzFirst African-American congregation inthe three-county are of McMinn, Meigsand Polk counties; organized in 1866just after Emancipation.Present structure built in 1925;remained in use until 1950s, but annualchurch reunion and services still held.Being mostly vacant, church hasdeteriorated and foundation needsimmediate attention. Descendents offounders, relatives, friends and localchurches all want to preserve structureand have started restoration fund.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Beth Salem Presbyterian Church2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
S. S. Eaves HouseMeigs CountyzzzConstructed 1909 for Samuel S.Eaves, prominent businessmanwho had mercantile store, ferryand steamboat landing.Rare surviving example of“Steamboat Gothic” style ofarchitecture in state.House has been vacant manyyears and is seriouslydeteriorated. City of Decatur hasexpressed interest in acquiringhouse for public use of resale forprivate or commercial use.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
S. S. Eaves House2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Franklin P. Blue Municipal BuildingWarren CountyzzzOriginally built as mansion in 1839,and was showcase home with tenniscourts, flower gardens and grandballroom.Acquired by Board of Education in1915 and converted to school;became city municipal building in 1977City has acquired new property formunicipal offices and has notmaintained structure; demolition ispossible. Community citizens havecollected petitions with 2,000signatures and hope to find investorwho will reuse structure.2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Franklin P. Blue Municipal Building2008 “Ten in Tennessee” List
Updates from previousnominations“Ten in Tennessee” Updates to Previous Listings
Alvin C. York Agricultural InstituteFentress CountyzzzzEstablished by Sergeant York foreducation of children of upperCumberland region; later becamestate school but York was instrumentalin continuing support.Only state-run high school in state;continued record of academicexcellence.School has new buildings, but historicstructure remains dear to alumni andcitizens of area.Descendents of Sgt. York, alumni, andpreservationists trying to raise moneyto stabilize and preserve the landmark.“Ten in Tennessee” Updates to Previous Listings
Spring Hill BattlefieldMaury CountyzzPrecursor to pivotal Battle of Franklin;adjacent land and buffer for historicRippavilla Plantation.Planned development deal fellthrough; Tennessee PreservationTrust working with property ownerGeneral Motors Corporation andMaury County on acquisition ofproperty.“Ten in Tennessee” Updates to Previous Listings
Franklin TheatreWilliamson Countyzzz1937 Depression-era theatre locatedin downtown Franklin.Closed recently and was threatenedwith being converted to offices or retailuse.Purchased 2007 by HeritageFoundation of Franklin and WilliamsonCounty for use as community venue;group has raised more than 3 millionfor preservation.“Ten in Tennessee” Updates to Previous Listings
Taylor Home at Sabine HillCarter CountyzzzCa. 1820 Federal house associatedwith family of two Tennesseegovernors, Alfred Taylor and RobertLove Taylor.Had been threatened by development.Purchased 2007 by State ofTennessee; will be restored andoperated as historic site undermanagement of nearby SycamoreShoals State Historic Site.“Ten in Tennessee” Updates to Previous Listings
Kimsey Junior College Polk County z Designed by architect Rueben Hunt and constructed 1932-33 as junior college, but state rejected college application and it became a vocational school and high school. z Rare example of rural collegiate public school architecture and only
