Historic Commission

Mission

To promote an awareness of Brentwood’s rich cultural history and heritage; enhance the quality of life through the preservation of historic sites, by providing educational programs and activities; and as a city appointed volunteer board, coordinate with the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Planning Commission to accomplish these goals.

The Historic Commission’s purpose is to promote the preservation of Brentwood’s historic homes and history. This is accomplished by recognizing and preserving the historic sites in Brentwood such as Ravenswood Mansion in Smith Park, the Cool Springs House in Crockett Park and the Boiling Spring Academy in Primm Park. The Commission also provides educational programs, activities and events relating to Brentwood History.

By-Laws

On May 17, 2024, the Brentwood Historic Commission approved its new By-Laws. To view the By-Laws, visit the link below:

BHC 2024 Bylaws(DOCX, 302KB)

Our Projects

The Historic Commission's committees oversee several important projects, from finding and preserving our historic cemeteries to helping second-graders step back in time for "A Day in 1845." Learn more about our projects.

 

Get Involved in Your Local History

Boiling Spring Academy Docents

The academy is open to the public on the third Sunday of the month, from May through October from 2-4 p.m. We are always in need of more volunteers! To be a docent, please contact Kathie Greaves at 615-776-2268.

Fundraising Committee

Have ideas to help raise money for our projects? Please let us know!

Historic Markers and Signage

Do you have a home, site, structure or historic cemetery that may qualify for a formal Historical Marker?

• Eligibility criteria and application form(DOCX, 13KB)

• General design and maintenance guidelines(PDF, 500KB)

• For more information, contact Charles.Booth@brentwoodtn.gov or the Brentwood Historic Marker Chair at Joseph.Grosson@comcast.ne

Historic Interviews

"Conversations at the Concord House" and several unedited videos of people and topics pertaining to Brentwood's history are available in the Brentwood Room at the Brentwood Library, or on the City's YouTube Channel.

We've also provided some interesting videos about Brentwood History:

Read More of the Story

Finding Kittie Sneed: the Brentwood Historic Commission recently uncovered an enslaved woman’s lost story.

City-Owned Historic Homes

The city of Brentwood, in partnership with the Brentwood Historic Commission, has worked to purchase and restore two historic homes.

• Ravenswood Mansion: City-owned home built in 1825

• Cool Springs House: City-owned home purchased in 1986

Commission Information

• Members: 12

• Terms: Three Years

• Current Board Members

• Meetings: Third Friday of the month 9:30 a.m.

• Staff Contact: Charles Booth, 615-371-2259

Agendas

• October 2023 Agenda(DOCX, 87KB)

• November 2023 Agenda(DOCX, 87KB)

• January 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

• Brentwood Historic Commission - 2024 Annual Planning Meeting Agenda(DOCX, 100KB)

• February 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 87KB)

• March 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 87KB)

• April 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

• May 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 87KB)

• August 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

• September 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

• October 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

• November 2024 Agenda(DOCX, 88KB)

All meetings are open to the public.

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