Three cities receive historic preservation grants

Three municipalities have received federal historic preservation grants through the Tennessee Historical Commission.  

The office recently awarded 26 matching grants totaling more than $1.1 million to non-profits, local governments, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources. 

The city of Cleveland received $75,000 for the restoration of the lobby of the 1927 Cherokee Hotel, a historic landmark presently being converted into municipal offices in the heart of downtown Cleveland. 

The city of Elizabethton received $60,000 for renovations to 36 windows at the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library, which was formerly a U.S. Post office. 

A $54,000 was also awarded to the city of Loudon to conduct a historic resource survey. 

Additionally, grants were given to fund historic preservation specialist positions with the East Tennessee, First Tennessee, Northwest Tennessee, Southeast Tennessee, Southwest Tennessee, and Upper Cumberland Development Districts.