Preservation Archives | Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN

Find Us in the Field: Mapping for Williamson County’s Future

Historic preservationists, architectural historians, public historians, and archaeologists have wide-ranging responsibilities. From extensive and intensive research to detailed and technical [...]

September 21st, 2023

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Dr. Thomas Flagel, Professor of History, Columbia State Community College, on the proposed Middle Eight Development

I am not against construction of the proposed “Middle Eight.” As a formally trained professional historian, much of my work [...]

August 24th, 2023

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A Community’s Call to Action

The land inspires. The buildings teach. And through these experiences, illuminates our timeless stories. The road to understanding why historic [...]

August 22nd, 2023

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An important message and historical update from Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & Education of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, on the Middle Eight and its final BOMA vote

Over the past several weeks, the historic significance of the Truett property, including the 7.2 acres proposed for the Middle Eight development, [...]

August 22nd, 2023

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Middle Eight Statement

The following statement is a statement from Bari Beasley, President and CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County: Preservation [...]

August 2nd, 2023

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What Does Our Future Hold? To Protect and Preserve the Past in the Present

Recently, I decided to take a self-guided tour of a few of our Civil War battlefield parks in Franklin; Eastern [...]

July 25th, 2023

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ALERT: Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Voices Opposition to Current Plan For Middle Eight Development

Foundation with 56 years of preservation history believes important changes and commitments are necessary to make Middle Eight compatible with [...]

July 11th, 2023

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Heritage Foundation Statement on Middle Eight Project – City of Franklin BOMA Work Session, June 27, 2023

Delivered by Bari Beasley, Heritage Foundation President and CEO For 56 years, the Heritage Foundation has advocated for the preservation [...]

June 27th, 2023

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Statement on the Destruction of 324 3rd Avenue South House

We are disappointed in the destruction of the historic property at 324 3rd Avenue South. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson [...]

June 19th, 2023

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Heritage Foundation Public Comments During June 13 BOMA Work Session

For nearly sixty years, Franklin’s focus on historic preservation has remained rooted in our sense of community tied to place [...]

June 14th, 2023

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Members Matters – Join Us!

Members Matters – Join Us! Are you interested in preserving the rich history, green spaces, and cultural way of life [...]

May 23rd, 2023

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People Saving Places: Learn from the Past, Lift Voices, & Level Up for Our Future

By Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & Education “How will we know it is us without our past?” [...]

May 15th, 2023

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Find Us in the Field: Mapping for Williamson County’s Future

Dr. Thomas Flagel, Professor of History, Columbia State Community College, on the proposed Middle Eight Development

A Community’s Call to Action

An important message and historical update from Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & Education of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, on the Middle Eight and its final BOMA vote

Middle Eight Statement

What Does Our Future Hold? To Protect and Preserve the Past in the Present

ALERT: Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Voices Opposition to Current Plan For Middle Eight Development

Heritage Foundation Statement on Middle Eight Project – City of Franklin BOMA Work Session, June 27, 2023

Statement on the Destruction of 324 3rd Avenue South House

Heritage Foundation Public Comments During June 13 BOMA Work Session

Members Matters – Join Us!

People Saving Places: Learn from the Past, Lift Voices, & Level Up for Our Future