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.

TNCHPS was founded as a non-profit organization in 1997 by Ms. Earlice Taylor, a local historian and neighborhood leader is a state-wide service organization based in Memphis. Ms. Taylor has a wealth of experience working with historic organizations. She also serves on the Board of the Tennessee Preservation Trust, the African American Preservation Alliance, and Memphis Landmark Commission. Due to increased interest by the public in preservation of the cultural heritage, historic structures, and areas significant to African-American history.