JOIN US IN PRESERVING MAURY COUNTY
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
In our inaugural year, 2026, the first supporters to contribute $500 or more will become our Preservation Partners. Their early belief in our mission and their generosity will be honored and remembered in perpetuity.
Included in membership: MPA e-newsletter, invitations to educational and member only events, discounts for workshops and tours and voting on Maury Memorables.
(properties in need of historic preservation)
Mule Trader | $25 | Under 25 yrs
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
Named after Maury County once being the mule trading capital of the world. The noble mule drove agriculture in the 19th century. During WWI, over 20,000 mules where shipped from Maury County to Europe for the war effort.
Included in membership: MPA e-newsletter and invitations to educational and member only events.
Freedom Fighter | $50 | Individual
Inaugural Preservation Partner | $500
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
Named after Jermain Loguen, "King of the Underground Railroad" who started his journey to freedom from Maury County. Born enslaved, he escaped to Canada before settling in Upstate New York. His daughter married the son of Frederick Douglass. His story of escape and letters to his former 'master' became a national sensation.
Included in membership: MPA e-newsletter and invitations to educational and member only events.
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
Named after James K. and Sarah Polk - one of the great White House power couples. 11th U.S. President who served from 1845-1849. President Polk accomplished every goal he set with the steadfast help of the only person who 'knew his mind,' his wife. Their legacy includes the addition of 800,000 square miles of territory into the United States.
Included in membership: MPA e-newsletter and invitations to educational and member only events for two people.
Phosphate Magnate | $250 Individual
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
Phosphate Magnate | $250 Individual
Named after the events of the Civil War and emancipation, Maury County went from being the wealthiest county in Tennessee to being exceptionally poor. Then, in the 1880's, William Shirley discovered one of the purest forms of elemental phosphate. Mining created an economic boom that sustained Maury County well into the 20th century.
Included in membership: MPA e-newsletter, invitations to educational and member only events including discounts for workshops and tours.
Donation Only | $ Any Amount
President and First Lady | $75 | Dual
Phosphate Magnate | $250 Individual
We appreciate a donation of any amount to help our mission of preserving Maury County.
Our Inaugural Preservation Partners
The following individuals and organizations generously contributed $500 or more during our first year (2026) in supporting the mission of Maury Preservation Alliance. We are deeply grateful for their commitment, and their contributions which will be honored and recognized in perpetuity.
To join this distinguished group, please select ‘Inaugural Preservation Partner’ in our membership options.
Dr. John Coursey
Candace Davis
Barry Gidcomb
Jon Harris
Tiny Jones
Angela Newman
Thomas Price
