We would like to invite you to join us in a great project. I am sure you have seen the huge Confederate Flags erected throughout the South. The Sons of Confederate Veterans of Tennessee are installing a new Confederate flag in the West Tennessee region. We would also like to incorporate a memorial to honor those who fought for the South.
Flag Memorial Elevation View
Plan View
We need your help in making this project a success. We of course need funds, LAND, advice, and most of all your support in creating a memorial fitting our SOUTHERN veterans. Mark Buchanan has a PowerPoint presentation describing the proposed Memorial if you would like further information. If you would like Mark to attend one of your camp meetings, please contact him at your earliest convenience.
The Purpose of this project is to educate and instruct the visitor to the Memorial. The intent is to promote an understanding from a historical perspective, why these American soldiers fought for the Southern Cause.
Project Scope
The Scope of the Project is to erect a fitting memorial flag and structure which satisfies the purpose for the project. The Sons of Confederate Veterans shall develop an outline, plan, and execution to accomplish the completion of the project.
Battle Map of the State of Tennessee
Outline
Capt. E.E. Buchanan
Develop Project Committee.
Develop suitable concept including drawings, estimates, and documentation to provide to prospective land donor/owners, zoning officials, local authorities, SCV members and donors.
Develop a construction plan and schedule.
Locate suitable location for the memorial.
Develop fundraising process to procure land, construction materials, and labor, as well as any zoning fees, permits, and taxes.
Obtain all construction permits. APPROVALS FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES IS VITAL.
Procure the property.
Procure materials required for the construction, and storage for same.
Schedule labor for construction tasks. (Outlined by construction manager)
Proceed with Construction.
General Leonidas Polk
Completion of Construction.
Dedicate the memorial.
Provide system to maintain grounds, access, flags, structure and all yearly fees and taxes.
Memorial Features
80’ Aluminum Flag pole, tamper-proof Internal lanyard.
A 30’x50’ Confederate flag.
A promenade, concrete enclosed, with red brick pavers.
A memorial walk leading to the promenade from the access road.
Memorial will be approximately 8’ in height, 20’ in length.
A brushed aluminum map of the state of Tennessee fastened to the interior wall of the memorial.
The map will indicate all the major battles in the state with stars cut through.
Monument Elevation View
Canister at Franklin
Private Gliddens
Lookout Mountain
Conclusion
The West Tennessee Flag Memorial Project is a noble effort to preserve the legacy of the American Soldier from Dixie, and educate the public of their struggle. This project dedicated to this purpose and no other.
