Historic Preservation in Tennessee (2026)
5 rules on the books across Tennessee, 5 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Historic-Cultural Monuments
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
Hendersonville
Significant RestrictionsHendersonville's Historic Zoning Commission designates buildings, sites, or structures as historic landmarks under…
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Significant RestrictionsMemphis and Shelby County jointly maintain a Historic Overlay District (-H) that protects buildings, structures and…
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Significant RestrictionsMurfreesboro's H-1 Historic District overlay requires Historic Zoning Commission approval before any building permit…
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Some RestrictionsThe City of Kingsport, Tennessee designates culturally significant structures as historic landmarks under § 114-665. A…
Read full rule →Williamson County
Some RestrictionsWilliamson County's Zoning Ordinance protects parcels listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with…
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