The state commission that works to preserve and promote Tennessee history, with state and federal preservation programs.
The Tennessee Historical Commission works to preserve and promote the history of Tennessee. Its website offers a newsletter called The Courier, information about its staff, state and federal programs and links to news and resources. Owners of older buildings in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee may encounter the commission when they research the history of a property or explore programs related to historic preservation.
We are an independent firm and are not part of the commission. If your building has a history worth protecting, we start with research and documentation, review the programs and rules that apply and design work that respects the original. We prepare drawings and photographs for applications and coordinate with preservation specialists, so your project has the information reviewers expect.
Visit the official Tennessee Historical Commission website
Works on Tennessee history and heritage.
State and federal initiatives.
Updates for owners and professionals.
Helps learn a building history.
Documentation matters for reviews.
City overlays have their own process.
Renovation and RestorationPlans to renew older buildings: repairing what is worth keeping and updating what no longer works.Explore 
Historic Preservation DesignCareful design for historic homes and buildings, including research, documentation and review by preservation bodies.Explore 
Structural Opening and Wall Removal DesignOpening walls and adding beams safely, with the structure designed by an engineer and the finish drawn by…Explore 
Accessible and Aging-in-Place DesignHomes and businesses designed so everyone can enter, move and live comfortably, now and for years to come.Explore 
Historic Commission and Design Review ApprovalsApplications and drawings for historic and design review boards, prepared to meet their guidelines.Explore 
Project ManagementCoordinating the schedule, team, budget and decisions on a project so nothing falls between the cracks.Explore Plan a lot, pick a style or ballpark a budget.
Lot Setback and Buildable Area PlannerEnter lot size, setbacks and coverage limits to see a rough buildable area. Always confirm real limits with the city.Try it 
Architectural Style PickerAnswer a few questions about your taste, site and lifestyle to see which home styles usually fit and what to look at next.Try it 
Architecture Project Budget PlannerPick a project, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for design and building. Placeholder values only.Try it It depends on programs and protections that apply to the property. We help you find out.
It is a good place to start research, along with local archives.
No. We are a private architecture firm and are not part of the Tennessee Historical Commission. Officials make the approval decisions, and we help you prepare drawings and understand the process.
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