29 Jul 2025

🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation for Cultural Items in Tennessee

Notice of Intended Repatriation: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN

Summary

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC-DOA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items from Williamson County, Tennessee that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

Agencies

  • Interior Department
  • National Park Service

Business Impact ?

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The notice involves compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which may require businesses, particularly those in archaeology or construction, to adhere to repatriation guidelines for cultural items. This may affect project timelines and legal considerations regarding cultural artifacts.

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