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Regional Preservation Conference - May 22

The Nine Counties Preservation Alliance, made up of individuals and organizations representing all nine counties in the east Tennessee region, announce the schedule for a Regional Preservation Congress.  The conference will be held on May 22nd and will provide innovative ideas and inspiration for people and organizations working to save East Tennessee's historic places. The Congress is the first of its kind in the region and Maryville College will host this day-long event that will provide workshops, a luncheon and tours for participants. Registration packets are now available and can be obtained by calling (865) 523-8008 or sending an e-mail to info@knoxheritage.org.  The registration fee is $20 and includes the cost of all workshops and the luncheon.

Workshops at the Congress will include:


Other highlights include:

The Nine County Regional Preservation Congress is sponsored by The Nine County Preservation Alliance, Maryville College, The City of Maryville, Wells Fargo Bank, Nine Counties. One Vision., Knox Heritage, The University of Tennessee Community Partnership Center, The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the City of Knoxville.

The Nine County Preservation Alliance is made up of individuals and organizations representing all nine counties in the east Tennessee region. The purpose of the Alliance is to strengthen the ties and interaction between historical organizations and preservation groups and to provide them with the following benefits: