Historic Commission

Historical and Historic Zoning Commissions

FLOOD ASSISTANCE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES

The Metropolitan Historical Commission is the steward of two commissions which guide historic preservation projects for Metro Nashville.

MHC

Metro historic Commission graphicThe Metropolitan Historical Commission is a municipal historic preservation agency working to document history, save and reuse buildings, and make the public more aware of the necessity and advantages of preservation in Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Created in 1966, the commission consists of fifteen citizens appointed by the mayor.  Subscribe to the MHC listserv to receive the monthly newsletter. Subscribe to receive monthly meeting agendas.

MHZC

Metro historical Zoning Commission graphicThe Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission reviews applications to create new historic overlay districts and reviews and approves preservation permits in historic and conservation districts for new construction, alterations, additions, repair and demolition. Subscribe to the MHZC listserv and receive periodic newsletters and announcements. 

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