![Page 1: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Tim Ezzell, Ph.D.
April 21, 2006
Tennessee Preservation Trust
![Page 2: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Background
• Began as Preserving Our Structures Task Force for 9C1V
• Organized as a 501-c3 nonprofit in 2003
![Page 3: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Mission Statement
The Nine County Preservation Alliance’s mission is to act as a facilitator in order to provide technical assistance and networking opportunities for citizens advocating for historic preservation in the following counties of East Tennessee: Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier and Union.
![Page 4: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Alliance Goals
The Alliance’s goal is to provide the following benefits:
· A unified voice on preservation issues
· Access to technical assistance
· Assistance with project planning
· Assistance with grant writing and other fundraising activities
· Public education on the benefits of preservation
· Networking opportunities
![Page 5: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Accomplishments
• Hosted Regional Preservation Congress in 2004 and 2005
• Events held at Maryville College and in Dandridge
• More than 100 attendees discussed local and regional preservation issues
![Page 6: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Advocacy
• Have played advocacy role for the preservation of Elkmont and Five Chimneys.
• Meets monthly to discuss regional concerns.
![Page 7: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Status of the Region
![Page 9: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Regional Resources
![Page 10: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Regional Preservation Trends• Lack of resources in
rural areas• Increased pressures on
historical assets• Lack of awareness• Apathy• Concentration of
activities in urban areas
![Page 11: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Current Economic Trends
• Tourism now largest industry in the state
• Heritage tourism, one of the fastest growing segments of the industry
• Development pressures increasing
• Globalization increasing need for skilled, “high-end” jobs
![Page 12: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Heritage Tourism
• Heritage tourists spend 30% more than conventional tourists
• Heritage tourists tend to be better educated and more affluent
• Heritage tourism is steadily growing, and will probably increase in the next few years
![Page 13: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Economic Development
• Globalization will transform local economies in the coming years
• We will see a continued decline in the number of low-wage/low-skill manufacturing jobs
• Competition for resources will increase the value of existing structures and viable downtowns
• We will undergo a transition from a manufacturing economy to a knowledge based/service economy
• Attracting good jobs will depend on a number of factors, including livability
![Page 14: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Is Your Community Distinct?
![Page 15: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Why Preservation
• Preservation can help our communities maintain their distinct identities
• Preservation can help bring in tourism revenues
• Preservation can help retain vibrant downtowns
• Preservation can help attract good industries and investment
• Preservation helps us make full use of our existing assets
![Page 16: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
How Can We help?
• The Alliance can be a regional advocate for preservation issues
• The Alliance can provide technical assistance for communities and local groups
• The alliance can connect preservationists across the region
• The Alliance can help communities find and acquire much-needed resources
![Page 17: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
The Alliance Could…
• Become a shared resource for counties and communities in the region
• Provide expertise and assistance to help communities develop tourism opportunities
• Assist local communities and groups with funding proposals
• Help educate the region about preserving our heritage
![Page 18: Tim Ezzell, Ph.D. April 21, 2006 Tennessee Preservation Trust](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062511/551b734c550346d6338b4f72/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Next Steps
• Discuss the state of preservation in the region
• Discuss challenges facing preservation efforts
• Discuss possible roles for the Preservation Alliance
• Discuss ways we can build a regional advocacy and assistance organization