Unique Collaboration for a Garden at Glen Leven
A unique collaboration between The Hermitage Hotel's Capitol Grille and The Land Trust for Tennessee at Glen Leven, a Nashville treasure hiding in plain site near I-65. The historic mansion and its 65 acre grounds were willed to the Land Trust in 2006. The Capitol Grille executive chef Tyler Brown was granted an acre of it to grow vegetables for the restaurant.

Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards
One of the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards was presented to Jeanie Nelson, President of the Land Trust for Tennessee in recognition for her lifetime of exemplary service to environmental protection and conservation stewardship in Tennessee. She was one of 16 honoreess recognized for whose efforts have made a positive impact on the state’s natural resources.

Land Trust Partners with Metro for Open Space Plan
This exciting project is a joint public/private effort between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The Land Trust for Tennessee to inventory critical natural and cultural resources and create a long-term plan for conservation and development of these resources for use and adoption by various government departments and private conservation organizations.

Tragic Loss of Ned Lea
The Land Trust for Tennessee is deeply saddened by the recent loss of Edward ‘Ned’ Lea who tragically drowned while trying to help a neighbor during the recent floods in Middle Tennessee on May 1st, 2010. Ned, a resident of Leiper’s Fork, was a passionate volunteer of The Land Trust since our inception in 1999.

Metro Historic Commission Awards
At the 5th Annual Preservation Awards May 11, 2010 the Metropolitan Historical Commission honored the Land Trust for Tennessee with the Commissioner's Award for its dedication to the preservation of Davidson County’s natural and historic landscapes, farmland and historic homes.

MTSU presents Historic Structures Report on Glen Leven Estate
On May 24, 2010 the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation presented its fascinating report of the Glen Leven Historic Structures Report and Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey. Read about the process and the student's findings.

Nashville:Naturally

Creating, Enhancing and Preserving

the Places that Matter

 

Motivated by Nashville Mayor Dean’s Green Ribbon Committee recommendation to make open space planning a priority for Davidson County, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The Land Trust for Tennessee formed a public/private effort in 2009.  With funding from The Martin Foundation and the Metro Council, The Land Trust for Tennessee organized an intense search for a cutting-edge team to undertake a year-long planning and public involvement process for crafting the open space plan.
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The Land Trust for Tennessee has conserved 51,454 acres in 45 counties
 Over 1700 land trusts have conserved 37 million acres of land in America – an area roughly the size of all the New England states combined.  The Land Trust for Tennessee is working with communities and individuals to identify our natural and historic assets and protect important lands as well as sites before they disappear forever. If you believe the beauty and character of Tennessee is worth preserving, we need your help!

 

 

 

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Tennessee Expands the Cumberland Trail 

January 12, 2010 (ENS) - Tennessee officials announced today they have closed a land acquisition that will add more than 3,200 acres and 10 linear miles of trail to the Cumberland Trail State Park, the state's newest park. The acquisition of the Graysville Mountain area in Hamilton and Rhea counties was funded through a grant from the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund, federal grants and private funds raised by the Cumberland Trail Conference. Brokered by the Land Trust for Tennessee, the land deal was cemented with $3.5 million in federal grants, a $1 million grant from the state's Heritage Conservation Trust Fund from fiscal 2008, and a $300,000 contribution from the Cumberland Trail Conference, state officials said. The deal includes a 2,197 acre conservation easement that will be held by the Land Trust for Tennessee.  "This acquisition speaks to the power of leveraging resources  and cultivating partnerships to accomplish more than we could do alone," said Governor Phil Bredesen. "I'm pleased that a variety of agencies and organizations were able to come together to accomplish an acquisition that will benefit Tennesseans for generations to come."

 

 

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