20 Aug 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation of Cultural Items in Tennessee
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN, and University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture, Knoxville, 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) and the University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (UTK) intend to repatriate certain cultural items 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 the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which may require compliance measures for affected organizations. Entities connected to cultural artifacts must stay informed about repatriation claims and processes.