UCDD Planning & Community Development Helps Secure Historic Status for Cannon County Landmark

Upper Cumberland Development District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is making strides in preserving local history by securing historic status for a landmark in Cannon County. This initiative highlights the dedication of community planners and local owners in restoring significant sites. The project not only showcases the rich heritage of the area but also emphasizes the importance of community involvement in preserving history. If you are passionate about community development and historical preservation, this role could be your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Job description

UCDD Planning & Community Development Helps Secure Historic Status for Cannon County Landmark

Exciting news coming out of U CDD’s Planning an d Community Development department: The National Park Service listed Melton’s Bank on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3. UCDD Planner Mark Dudney authored the nomination with assistance from the owners, Gary and Jama Hancock, and his colleagues at the Tennessee Historical Commission.

Meltons Bank provided unusually personal service to the Gassaway community in Cannon County for nearly a century. The Hancocks restored it and made it a museum to highlight their local history.

For more information about the National Register of Historic Places, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/historicalcommission/federal-programs/national-register.html