What to know as Tennessee plans to build on historically significant Moccasin Bend land

September 13, 2023 at 9:43 p.m.

by Elizabeth Fite

Staff photo / Lawrence Alexander points in 2013 to an archeologically significant portion of roadbed found on Moccasin Bend.

The Tennessee Historical Commission has determined a state plan to demolish and replace Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute within its current tract will have adverse effects, according to a meeting agenda that includes the project.

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