Locals recognized for preservation efforts
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As part of Preservation Week, the Heritage Alliance, The Main Street Association and The Warren County Historical Commission held an awards ceremony to salute citizens and organizations who have made significant contributions to local preservation efforts.
The presentation ceremony was held at the historic home of Scott and Kathryn Wilson. The recently, restored pre-Civil War home known as the Eastman/Walling home on N. Spring Street, served as an appropriate setting for the presentations.
Individuals and businesses recognized for their efforts include: First National Bank, Homeland Community Bank, Carrier Corporation, River Park Hospital, Union Planters Bank and First United Methodist Church for financial support of historical projects; Carla King and Betty Colville, Volunteer Spirit Awards; Southern Standard, historical publication and 125 anniversary event; Bruce Atnip, Heritage Alliance recognition for Harrison Cabin; Rachel Hillis, historical research; Kathryn and Scott Wilson, preservation of landmark home; Julia and Todd Noblin, best adaptation of residential for commercial; Doug Milner; patronage and support and repainting of Dugan Grocery sign; Davis Signs, painting of Dugan Grocery sign; Mayor Royce Davenport, establishing City of McMinnville Preservation Council; McMinnville Junior Auxiliary, for Christmas in the Village; Scott Garing, revitalization of downtown business; Chamber of Commerce, veterans 60th anniversary of D-day; M.A. Higgs, historical education through Daughters of the American Revolution and Chad McGee, fostering culture and education through history classes.
Mary Robbins accepted, on behalf of Magness Library, historical excellence on the arts recognition for numerous events — Dr. Charles Bryan lecture and booksigning, “Haunting on the Highland,” Warren County school art exhibit, Young Writers Project, rotating art exhibits by local artists, visiting authors and booksigning, Southern Heritage Room development collections, Sons of Confederate meetings, Black History Month celebration and exhibit, genealogy collection and services, “Wildflowers of Tennessee” lecture and program, “In the Shadow of the Pinnacle” exhibit and summer reading programs.
PHOTO INFO:
In recognition of National Preservation Week, awards were presented to deserving individuals and businesses. Recipients are, front row, from left, Vickie Mitchell, First National Bank; Cindy Rogers, Homeland Community Bank; Carla King; Mary Robbins, Magness Library; Joe Case, First United Methodist Church and Bruce Atnip. Back row, Rachel Hillis; Mary Mason, accepting award for Betty Colville; Kathryn Wilson, Scott Wilson and Doug Milner, Dr Pepper. (Photo provided)