Maryville attorneys awarded Oak Shingle

From Staff Reports

Maryville attorneys David and Marty Black were presented the Oak Shingle for outstanding effort in preservation of a residential, commercial or public building of historic and architectural significance Tuesday night at the annual meeting of the Blount County Historic Trust.

The attorneys restored a home at 329 Cates St. for their law offices and bought and restored other historic homes in the neighborhood.

They received the Trust's oldest award "for their tireless efforts to restore one of Maryville's oldest neighborhoods and for the commitment and dedication they have brought to historic preservation and restoration for all of Blount County," the award said.

The Heritage Design Awards was presented to Alcoa First United Methodist Church for its commitment to preserving the architectural integrity of "one of Alcoa's most prized possessions."

The Vanguard Award was presented to the City of Maryville "for persistent leadership in preserving, enhancing and celebrating the historic character of Maryville."

Patrick McIntyre Jr., executive director of the Tennessee Historical Commission, was keynote speaker at the event.

New officers for 2008-2009 were elected, including Geneva Williams Harrison, president; Bill Cabage, vice president; Kari Duggan, treasurer; and Jackie Glenn, secretary. New directors are Ken Brown, Tim Crawford, Brent Dodson, Shawn Graham, Tish Hickman, Bill Morton and Rocky Young. David Duggan also remains on the board.