The mission of the Tennessee Cultural Heritage Preservation Society is to identify, protect, and enhance African American contributions to Tennessee history, culture, and architecture through historic preservation, cultural conservation, and public education.

The Tennessee Cultural Heritage Preservation Society (TNCHPS) is a statewide organization with the purpose of preserving African-American history and culture through historic preservation efforts and educational initiatives. Established in 1997, TNCHPS is a non-profit organization governed by the laws of the state of Tennessee. Although the organization is headquartred in Memphis, our diverse membership is drawn from inidividuals, organizations and agencies from across the state.

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