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Graham Perry Joins George Halford To Discuss The Tennessee Historical Commision

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George Halford sits down with Graham Perry from the Tennessee Historical Commission, whose path into history began with a love for Nashville and its evolving culture. Graham shares how traveling to historic sites — and learning more about African American history — shaped his career in social history and preservation. He also discusses his work as a cemetery preservation specialist and why interest in cemetery history continues to grow. Plus, Graham breaks down Tennessee cemetery law and some newly uncovered details within those regulations.

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