The Tennessee Preservation Trust will hold its statewide conference in Greeneville on Wednesday through Friday, April 14-16.

The event at the General Morgan Inn will attract heritage preservation supporters from across the state for educational sessions, tours and networking opportunities.

About 125 to 150 people are expected to attend.

The annual conference is moved to a new location each year.

This year's conference will be hosted by the Tennessee Preservation Trust in conjunction with the Tennessee Main Street program, with major funding from the Tennessee Historical Commission and special support and funding from the Town of Greeneville, the Main Street: Greeneville program, and other sponsors and vendors.

Jann Mirkov, executive director of Main Street: Greeneville, said, "We are honored that Greeneville was selected this year to host the statewide conference. It will be a delight to showcase our unique community to those who have an interest in the historic character of our country and wish to preserve it."

For the first time, the statewide conference will be offering a Commission Assisted Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P.) that is required certified training for preservation commissions and those applying for certificaton with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

The conference event will start with registration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, followed by a reception that evening at the General Morgan Inn.

On Thursday morning, April 15, at First Presbyterian Church's fellowship hall there will be meetings on the C.A.M.P. program.

A luncheon will be held at Thursday noon in the General Morgan Inn. They will be followed by more meetings and tours of Greeneville's historic sites.

There also will be a full conference schedule that Friday.