THC Board to Be Vacated and Reconstituted

Legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly this Spring and signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in May will vacate and reconstitute the present board of the Tennessee Historical Commission on June 30, 2024. The current board consists of 29 members, 24 of whom are appointed by the Governor for five year terms, along with five ex officio positions. The new board will consist of 20 members, including five appointed by the Governor, five by the Lt. Governor, and five by the Speaker of the House, and will serve staggered terms. The five ex officio members on the current board will be included on the new board as well, but will no longer have voting rights. The new board is expected to be in place by the October meeting. The law does not make any changes to the professional staff of the Commission.