We are excited to announce two new agreements under our façade easements program! HNI’s façade easements are a legal preservation tool that protects the exterior nature of significant historic properties and prevents inappropriate exterior alterations or development. Because these agreements are filed with the deed, they are enforced in perpetuity, even through ownership changes. Downtown Nashville’s Castner-Knott Building consists of two, five-story buildings located on Church Street. The building at 618 Church Street was completed in 1906 and designed by architect M.T. McArdle; 616 Church S ..read more

Join Historic Nashville for a members-only tour of the Civil Rights Room, the Votes for Women Room, and NPL Special Collections at the Downtown Public Library! In special appreciation and honor of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month (February and March) the Nashville Public Library is offering HNI members a unique opportunity, pairing self-guided browsing of the Civil Rights Room and the Votes for Women Exhibit with a private tour of the library’s Special Collections. These two thought-provoking exhibits chronicle the amazing and progressive events that took place here in Nashv ..read more

Join Historic Nashville Inc. for a members only tour of the 1851 Egyptian Revival Downtown Presbyterian Church! Presbyterians have worshiped at the corner of Fifth and Church since 1814. In that year the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville built their first structure. which burned down in 1832. Rebuilding in that year, on the same site, the second building hosted the Inauguration of James K. Polk as Governor of Tennessee. That building burned down in 1848. The congregation then hired the Philadelphia architect William Strickland, who was in Tennessee to design and supervise the constructio ..read more

Join us on Thursday, January 25 for the 2024 Historic Nashville Membership Meeting! Come meet fellow preservationists, hear about HNI’s plans and partnerships for the next year, vote on new board members, and learn how you can get involved in Nashville’s oldest historic preservation organization. Pharmacy staff will also share their story of preserving local food favorites with the Nashville Burger Time Machine project, which recreates burgers inspired by legendary Nashville-area restaurants of the past. Happy hour starts at 5 with the official program kicking off at 6:30. Enjoy app ..read more

Historic Nashville Inc. Announces the 2023 Nashville Nine A focus on the preservation of Nashville’s rich Civil Rights history (Nashville, TN)— Since 2009, Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) has published the annual Nashville Nine, a list of local historic properties endangered by demolition, neglect or development. Every year, the Nashville Nine is compiled through a public nomination process, revealing historic buildings and places that matter to the people of our city. Through this community-driven program, HNI has brought to the public’s attention a wide variety of the city’s endangered histo ..read more

The Metropolitan Historical Commission, along with partners Historic Nashville, Inc., and Preservation Society of Nashville, recently reached out to the candidates running for mayor for their perspectives on preservation. Seven candidates responded and four did not. We hope these responses are helpful for you to consider as you head to the polls this week to help shape Nashville’s future. Find your polling place here. Natasha Brooks – No Response Fran Bush – No Response Heidi Campbell Bernie Cox – No Response Sharon Hurt Stephanie Johnson Freddie O’Connell Alice Rolli Vivian Wilhoi ..read more

The 2022 Nashville Nine Each year Since 2009, Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) has published the annual Nashville Nine, a list of local historic properties endangered by demolition, neglect or development. Every year, the Nashville Nine is compiled through a public nomination process, revealing historic buildings and places that matter to the people of our city. Through this community-driven program, HNI has brought to the public’s attention a wide variety of the city’s endangered historic and cultural resources, including residential properties, parks, civic and commercial buildings, neigh ..read more

NASHVILLE, TN, August 2022 – Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) is accepting nominations for historic properties for the 2022 Nashville Nine, Historic Nashville’s annual list of the most endangered historic properties, including landmarks, bridges, signs, and neighborhoods in Nashville and Davidson County. The Nashville Nine list has been one of the organization’s most effective tools for saving the places that are unique to Nashville. HNI is giving the citizens of Davidson County and surrounding areas an opportunity to nominate the most endangered places in Nashville. 2022 will be the fourteenth ..read more

In case you were unable to attend our virtual Annual Meeting on December 7th, here’s the recording ..read more

Drumroll… The 2021 Nashville Nine Each year Historic Nashville accepts nominations for listing on the Nashville Nine which serves as Historic Nashville’s strongest advocacy tool for the places that matter most to Nashville. These are buildings, neighborhoods, or historic landscapes in danger of being lost to demolition, redevelopment, or neglect. The annual list is the focus of Historic Nashville’s advocacy and outreach throughout the coming year. We then work with property owners, elected officials, government agencies, neighborhood leaders, and the public to educate, evaluate and create solu ..read more