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A resolution approving an application for a Community Support grant and accepting a Community Support Grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Museum was accepting applications for a Community Support grant with an award of $19,500 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, submitted its grant application on January 15, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Museum has awarded a Community Support grant in an amount not to exceed $19,500 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Community Support grant with an award of $19,500, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Historical Commission is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee State Museum.
Section 2. That the Community Support grant by and between the Tennessee State Museum, in an amount not to exceed $19,500, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 3. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Historical Commission, based on revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an application and accepts a Community Support grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Historical Commission to conduct public archaeology. This project would consist of a radar survey of portions of Sevier Park and various Civil War entrenchments on the property. An interpretive panel will be added to the park based on the survey findings. The Metro Historical Commission will lead the public archeology survey.
The grant is $19,500 with no required cash match. The grant period is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.