Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and Nolensville Historical Society to Host Preservation Event
As part of Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson campaign, the free to attend event will feature discussion on active preservation projects in Nolensville and across Williamson County and allow for audience questions and engagement
FRANKLIN, TN – June 18th, 2024 – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County will be partnering with Nolensville Historical Society to host a community gathering to discuss ongoing preservation efforts and projects within Nolensville and broader Williamson County. The preservation event will take place at the Nolensville Historic School Gymnasium on Monday, June 24, at 5:30 PM. Registration to attend is free.
“We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Nolensville Historical Society to further preservation within our county as part of our Preserve Williamson campaign efforts,” said Bari Beasley, President, and CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “During the evening, we will discuss the status on projects, and what the future holds. We’re excited for the opportunity to engage with new audiences in Nolensville so that we may all work together sustain the unique character and historic charm of our region for generations to come.”
The event is part of Preserve Williamson, which is the Heritage Foundation’s community-centered campaign to safeguard Williamson County’s quality of life by protecting greenspace, the built environment, and championing smart growth.
It will be a public forum that is free to attend for the community, and a place to learn more about advocacy for preservation. During the event, attendees can expect to hear updates on important projects and initiatives and be able to take part in a detailed Q&A.
“Our town of Nolensville is growing quickly, and with this growth preservation of history is our top priority,” said Michelle W. Jenkins, President of Nolensville Historical Society. “We’re thankful for the partnership of Heritage Foundation in hosting this event, and championing preservation in Nolensville alongside us. It will be a tremendous learning opportunity for our community”
The event will take place at the Nolensville Historic School Gymnasium on Monday, June 24, at 5:30 PM. Register for the event through the link here.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year, creating a more than $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest historic adaptive reuse project, The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
