Unique Collaboration for a Garden at Glen Leven
Glen Leven Fields Open to Capitol Grille Kitchen
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
Lifetime Achievement Award to Jeanie Nelson
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
Public-Private Partnership
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
Dear Friend of Land Trust
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
Read this fascinating report!
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.