Tennessee: Architectural Survey of Historic Performing Arts Facilities

The Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) has launched the research phase of an architectural survey to assess Tennessee’s historic performing arts facilities. This multi-year project will help the TAC to preserve and promote facilities that have played a central role in the cultural and community development of numerous Tennessee towns. The state’s performing arts facilities — many of which were built prior to 1970 and are still standing — are significant heritage assets and cultural tourism magnets. The project also will inform the agency’s long-range plan to establish a design program that could provide technical assistance and capital improvement to historic performance facilities. For more information about the project, contact TAC Performing Arts Director Hal Partlow.