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Sites to Save 2023

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, has compiled its third annual Sites to Save list, which seeks to identify historic places in Williamson County that are vulnerable to demolition, development or neglect.

The Sites to Save list is designed as a tool to help the community come alongside the Heritage Foundation in its efforts to raise awareness of Williamson County’s significant historic, cultural, geographical and archaeological resources, including buildings, structures, cemeteries, historic districts, archaeological sites, natural and cultural landscapes, while respecting the rights of property owners whose land may include such resources.

2023 SITES TO SAVE PROPERTIES

Beechwood Hall, unincorporated Williamson County/Franklin

The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall, Franklin

The Historic Jenkins-Wilson House, Nolensville

Nolensville Cemeteries, Nolensville

The Historic 350-year-old Chinkapin Oak Tree known as Ruth, Arrington

The Civil War Earthworks, Triune

The Natchez Street Historic District, Franklin

The historic Daniel McMahon House & cemetery, Franklin (last remaining green gateway)

The Mill Creek Headwaters, Nolensville

Spencer Creek Rd. Franklin, TN

Sites To Save - 2023 Class

Beechwood Hall, unincorporated Williamson County/Franklin

The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall, Franklin

The Historic Jenkins-Wilson House, Nolensville

Nolensville Cemeteries, Nolensville

The Historic 350-year-old Chinkapin Oak Tree known as Ruth, Arrington

The Civil War Earthworks, Triune

The Natchez Street Historic District, Franklin

The historic Daniel McMahon House & cemetery, Franklin (last remaining green gateway)

The Mill Creek Headwaters, Nolensville

Sites to Watch

The Green Farm, Franklin

The Historic Sherwood-Green House, Nolensville

The Frierson-Voorhees Cemetery, Brentwood

Dry-Stacked Stone Walls, across Williamson County

Kellytown Archaelogical Site, Northwest Brentwood/Williamson County

Green Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Triune

Pryor Lillie's Body of Work Architectural Design, unincorporated Williamson County

Commitment To Advocacy

Our Commitment

For each of the sites on the list, staff at the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County plan to:

  • Attend relevant public meetings that involve the sites on the list.
  • Consult with willing property owners and municipalities about the history of the property and offer insight on preservation and restoration.
  • Connect willing property owners with construction and preservation experts related to the needs of the site.

Get Involved

The Heritage Foundation hopes the  Sites to Save  list will help make locals aware of the historic sites around them, as well as educate newcomers to the area.  To donate to the Foundation’s preservation efforts, including supporting the Sites to Save program, visit WilliamsonHeritage.org/Donate.

Our Commitment

For each of the sites on the list, staff at the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County plan to:

  • Attend relevant public meetings that involve the sites on the list.
  • Consult with willing property owners and municipalities about the history of the property and offer insight on preservation and restoration.
  • Connect willing property owners with construction and preservation experts related to the needs of the site.

Get Involved

The Heritage Foundation hopes the  Sites to Save  list will help make locals aware of the historic sites around them, as well as educate newcomers to the area.  To donate to the Foundation’s preservation efforts, including supporting the Sites to Save program, visit WilliamsonHeritage.org/Donate.