April 14-15, 2011Collierville, TN

TENNESSEE PRESERVATION TRUSTStatewide Preservation Conference

& Main Street Summit

TRACKING  THE  TIES  THAT  BIND

2011

TENNESSEE PRESERVATION TRUSTP.O. Box 24373Nashville, TN 37202TennesseePreservationTrust.org

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PREMIER SPONSORS Tennessee Historical CommissionJohn Shepherd, Collierville, Tennessee

PRESENTING SPONSORSTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development/Tennessee Main Street ProgramCornerstones, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee

HOST ORGANIZATIONSTown of ColliervilleMain Street Collierville

SUPPORTING SPONSORS Heartwood Hall, Piperton, TennesseePatrick & Ellen McIntyre, Nashville, TennesseePam Lewis – PLA Media, Nashville, TennesseeSherry Kilgore, Historian, Charlotte, Tennessee

& Associates, Nashville, TennesseeWest Tennessee Delta Heritage CenterWest Tennessee Historical Society

IN-KIND SPONSORSMemphis HeritageSelf-Tucker ArchitectsLand Trust for TennesseeDonna Wolf, ViolinJeremy Shrader Music

VENUE SPONSORS sponsors have donated or made available conference sites and venues)

Bess Crawford Morton Museum of Collierville History (White Church)Collierville United Methodist Church-Sanctuary on the SquareSaint Andrews Episcopal ChurchMuseum of Biblical HistoryParr Investment Company, LLCSimply Done CateringSquare Beans Co!eeKelsey Smith HouseCornelius Tabor HouseAncient OaksKelsey Cox House

you to all of our sponsors and those institutions and organizations that have provided venues and other in-kind support.

Ms. Nelson will address the work of e Land Trust for Tennessee and share examples of some exciting results for the state’s cultural landscapes within the context of historic sites and historic districts. She credits many of these successes to partnerships between the Land Trust and historic preservation groups.

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11:30 – 12:15 Update on Tennessee Preservation Plan Location – Museum of Biblical HistoryTennessee Statewide Preservation Plan is being revised in 2011. During this interactive session, TN Historical Commission Executive Director Patrick McIntyre and THC sta! members will discuss the role of the State Historic Preservation O"ce, and attendees will be encouraged to comment on ideas relating to the updating of the plan. Presenter:Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director - Tennessee Historical Commission

History – Local/Regional Track

9:30 – 10:15 Rock and Roll and the Blues – e Significance of the Music Industry in Memphis Location – St. Andrews Episcopal Church

e significance of music to the city of Memphis’ cultural heritage, its beginnings and how historic preservation plays a part.

MemphisModerator: Carol Drake – Principal/Founder, Iconarchive Company; prior conservator and archivist with Elvis Presley Enterprises and Stax Museum of American Soul Music

10:30 – 11:15 Location – St. Andrews Episcopal ChurchMemphis’ lesser known Civil Rights sites, their history and impact on the city’s cultural heritage.Presenter: Jimmy Ogle, Lifelong Memphian and Historian

11:30 – 12:15 Collierville Civil War Walking Tour: Grant-Design Implementation Location – St. Andrews Episcopal ChurchOverview of Collierville’s new Civil War Walking Tour; discussion on the development of a wayfinding system for the Town of Collierville. Presenters: Diana Dubois, Collierville Town Planner; Local HistoriansModerator: Jason Gambone, Town of Collierville Director of Development

Non-Profits/Community Development Track

9:30 – 10:15

Presenters: Nancy Tinker, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Southern Regional O"ce - June West, Executive Director Memphis Heritage

10:30 – 11:15

walkability and context sensitive solutions.Presenter: Jaime Groce, AICP Town of ColliervilleModerator: Doug Dickens, Boyle Investment

cessful advocates for saving historic resources in your community. Learn how the Heritage Foundation raised 8 million dollars to restore the theatre.Presenter: Mary Pearce , Founder

12:30 – 2:00 Preservation LuncheonSpeaker: Jeanie Nelson, Executive Director Land Trust for Tennessee

April 15F r i d a y

Kelsey Cox House; 1870 - 373 South RowlettListed in the National Register of Historic Places, this 19th century home, owned by Bill and Cindy Cox, featuring Greek Revival architecture was built in 1870. e home is fronted by a two-storey grand portico supported by two octagonal columns.

Cornelius Tabor House; 1959 - 375 College Street e ranch style home of Je! and Karen Tabor was built in 1959. Originally the Tabor home, it has been completely updated incorporating the old with the

new. e outside ares is an extension of the home with professionally landscaped yard and pool area.

Kelsey Smith House; 1934 - 166 Walnut StrreetBuilt in 1934 by W.W. McGinnis, this bungalow is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built by the Kelsey family, it has recently undergone extensive renovations by the current owners, George and Karen Smith.

Burrows Bomar House; circa 1850 - 110 Hillwood Lane Although the exact date of construction is unknown, historians believe this Greek Revival vernacular cottage is one of the oldest homes in Collierville. Census records indicate this was the home of John Bailey in 1870. Owned by the Burrows family in the early 20th century, many of the original features have been retained by current owners, Neil and Julie Bomar

5:30 – 7:00 Preservation Celebration and Auction (Sponsored by Cornerstones, Inc.)Heartwood Hall, 2665 Raleigh LaGrange, Piperton, Tennessee

7:00 Dinner

7:30 Registration and Exhibit Area open

8:00 – 8:30 Co!ee and Conversation

8:30 – 9:15 Keynote: Preservation IS Economic DevelopmentPatricia Gay, Executive Director Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

Mrs. Gay has served as Executive Director of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans since 1980 and has been a powerful advocate for promoting the preservation of New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods, economic development and tourism. Mrs. Gay was a volunteer involved in establishing the PRC, which was founded in 1974 as a city wide non-profit preservation organization. Today, its full-time sta! of 50 works with volunteers and neighborhood associations throughout the city, as well as hundreds of national and international volunteers. An important voice at the local, state, and federal levels, Mrs. Gay supports preservation legislation to protect historic resources and promote neighbor-hood revitalization. She has initiated and implemented many programs which have had a major impact on neighborhoods and economic development in New Orleans. Mrs. Gay’s civic involvement mirrors her passion for preservation with service to organizations including the Louisiana Preservation Alliance, Presidential Roundtable on Preservation and Neighborhoods, and the State Tourism Development Commission. She has been published in several books and is frequently quoted in preservation commentary.

Historic Preservation/Architecture Track

9:30 – 10:15 Memphis Architecture in the 20th Century Location – Museum of Biblical HistoryBetween 1940 and 1980 the leading architects of Memphis were recognized among national leaders of the modern movement. eir works were based on the development of inventive, rational, solution-driven designs responsive to the client’s needs, consistent with the principals of modernism and the designers’ fundamental philosophies. is presentation traces the evolution of architectural styles, the introduction of modernism, the impact of emerging technology and identifies important examples of the modern movement in Memphis.Presenters: Keith Kays, AIA - Architect and Vice-Chair Memphis Landmarks CommissionMartin E. Gorman, Jr. AIA - Architect and President of Memphis HeritageModerator – Phil omason – omason & Associates, Principal, Nashville, Tennessee

10:30 – 11:15 e Katrina Story Presenter: Keynote Speaker Patricia Gay, Executive Director, Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

April 14TRACKING  THE  TIES  THAT  BIND

is year’s conference theme, “Tracking the Ties at Bind”, refers to Collierville’s history as a 19th century railroad town and to the musical tracks of West Tennessee’s Blues and Rock and Roll heritage. It builds upon the mission of the Tennessee

Preservation Trust and its partner organizations, the Tennessee Historical Commission and the Tennessee Main Street Program.

Our host town, Collierville, and our host organization, Main Street Collierville, have generously assisted with the conference organization and planning. e conference will be held in Downtown Collierville in sites all around the Town Square. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Historic Collierville Depot. A Collierville Historic Tour/Civil War Trails Tour and a Tour of Historic Homes are free with your conference registration. Enjoy sightseeing, unique dining, specialty, and antique shopping in this quaint, historic West Tennessee town.

An exciting gala and auction is planned ursday evening at Historic Heartwood Hall, and the culminating event scheduled is our annual Preservation Luncheon.

Come join us for another great statewide preservation conference!

10:00 – 5:00 Registration and Exhibit Area Opens Location – Historic Collierville Depot

11:00 Opening Plenary Location – Collierville Town Square Bandstand(In case of inclement weather Methodist “Sanctuary on the Square”)Welcome by Mayor Joyner“State of Historic Preservation in Tennessee” Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director, Tennessee Historical Commission

11:45 Lunch on Your Own in Downtown Collierville

12:45 Ribbon Cuting of Collierville Civil War Walking Trail Location – Tom Brooks Park, Walnut Street

1:00 – 3:00 Study of Collierville/Walking Tour Location – Tom Brooks Park, Walnut StreetStudy of Collierville . If you’re not attending one of the meetings - join us for this casual look at Historic Collierville - its history,its revitalization and its future—this look at Collierville through the years and a walking tour of downtown with specialty shoppingwill get you in the real spirit of this wonderful, historic community. Presenters: Diana Dubois and Clarene Russell, Town Historian

1:00 – 3:00 CLG Training Session is two-part interactive session will focus on common issues that sta! and commissioners of design review boards frequently face. Section I will cover typical material

issues such as reviewing replacement materials and making the argument for retaining historic windows. Section II will explore common design challenges through selected case studies.Presenters: Robin Zeigler- Zoning Administrator, Metro Historic Zoning Commission - Phil omason- omason & Associates

1:00 – 3:00 AIA Training Sessionis session will explore the role of preservation in urban contexts as a means to neighborhood redevelopment and a!ordable workforce housing.

Presenters: Jim Murray – AIA Senior Project Manager Self Tucker Architects - Juan Self – AIA Self Tucker Architects

1:00 – 3:00 Tennessee Main Street Program Managers’ Meeting

1:00 – 3:00 Tennessee Preservation Trust Board Meeting

3:00 – 3:45 Tax Credits 101 – e Basics and Memphis’ Downtown Revitalization Location - Museum of Biblical Historye session will cover the basic information about the Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and how Memphis developers and property owners have used the federal ITC

for rehabilitation to a greater degree than anywhere else in the state. e ITC’s have been a major foundation in Memphis’ Downtown Revitalization and in saving many of our historic homes in the greater Downtown area.Presenters: Nancy Jane Baker, Manager Memphis Landmarks Commission Louis Jackson, Historic Preservation Specialist, Tennessee Historical Commission

3:00 – 5:00 Historic Home Tour (Transportation Provided –“Premier Transportation Services, Inc.” Sponsored by West Tennessee Historical Society and anonymous donors)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION2011 - Collierville, TN

Register early as space may be limited. (If you are representing a member organization of TPT, you may registertwo persons at the member rate.) You have several payment options:

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STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE and MAIN STREET SUMMIT April 14-15, 2011

T E N N E S S E E PRESERVATION TRUST

CONFERENCE HOTELS

Hampton Inn Memphis/Collierville

901-854-9400 - Group Code TNP

And

Courtyard by Marriott-Memphis/Collierville

901-850-9390 - Group Code TPTC

Both hotels are holding a block of rooms at the discounted

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FULL  CONFERENCE  REGISTRATIONQTY.

____$130     Current  TPT  Member:  Includes  Preservation  Celebration  and  Auction  at  Heartwood  Hall,  

          Preservation  Luncheon,  and  Historic  Tours

____$150     Non-TPT  Member:  Includes  annual  individual  membership,  Preservation  Celebration  and  Auction  at  

          Heartwood  Hall,  Preservation    Luncheon,  and  Historic  Tours

____    $55     Student  :  Includes  membership,  Preservation  Luncheon  and  Historic  Tours

QTY.

SINGLE  DAY  CONFERENCEQTY.

____$100     Thursday,  April  14th:  Includes  Historic  Tours  &  Celebration/Auction

____$100     Friday,  April  15th:  Includes  Preservation  Luncheon

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____                    Will  attend  Friday,  April  15th  Preservation  Luncheon  -  Bess  Crawford  Morton  Museum  of  Collierville  History  

          (White  Church)  Limited  seating;  Register  early!

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