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Contact: Shawn Gillette, 423-639-3711 x.2
Greeneville, TN – A major construction project for the preservation of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery is scheduled to begin Sept. 14, 2020.
“Our National Cemetery is a solemn and revered place which allows us to honor our veterans in a serene, distinctive setting. This project will help us continue to preserve this historic landscape in its best condition,” said Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Superintendent David Foster.
The effects of age and weather have taken their toll on many of the cemetery’s historic assets. The concrete boundary wall shows signs of structural cracking, concrete crumbling, and small layers of concrete peeling away. At the Andrew Johnson monument and family grave markers, cracks in the marble and corrosion of iron pins threaten to compromise their integrity. The inadequate stormwater drainage system allows water to pool near grave sites impacting the headstones and making the ground dangerous for visiting gravesites. Many of the sidewalks have cracked and settled and handrails are nonexistent. Similarly, the parking areas do not meet the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design requirements. This project addresses these concerns and promotes the long-term viability of the cemetery.
The construction project was awarded to Global Construction Partners LLC which has considerable experience in the areas of masonry and monument preservation. Construction is expected to last 14 months. Two public information forums are scheduled for September 8 from 3-4 p.m. and September 9 from 7-8 p.m. at the Greeneville City School Administration Building, 129 W Depot St, Greeneville, Tennessee. As this facility is operated by the city school system, attendees will be required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing and have their temperatures taken at the entrance. Anyone with a temperature of 100 F or higher will not be allowed admittance.
Last updated: September 1, 2020