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Executive Director
The Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) and The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to offer an opportunity to support the agency’s mission to protect, preserve, interpret, maintain, and administer historic sites. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of the THC, providing strategic, administrative, and programmatic leadership in furtherance of the Commission’s statutory mission.
The ED oversees statewide historic site management, preservation and compliance programs, external partnerships, and long-range strategic planning. The ED provides leadership to the Tennessee Historical Commission, an independent agency that is administratively attached to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The ED reports directly to and is accountable to the Commission’s board members. Subject to appointment by the Governor, the ED may also serve as SHPO, leading the state’s compliance with federal preservation requirements.
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