The 2024 East Tennessee Preservation Conference, themed “The Intersection of Preservation & Progress,” will explore trends and resources related to affordable housing and building density with a focus on adaptive reuse in our rapidly growing communities. A reception and keynote speaker address will be held the evening before the Oct. 25 conference titled “The Historic Preservation Response to the Affordable Housing Crisis.” This session, led by Katlyn Cotton of PlaceEconomics, will focus on why and how historic preservation is part of the affordable housing solution as well as other findings on the impact of historic preservation in recent years. The evening event is open to all community members. Wine, beer and light snacks will be served.

Information about the Oct. 25 conference is available HERE and is $80 for Knox Heritage members and $100 for non-members.