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Home > Tennessee Archaeological Advisory Council

Board Characteristics: Eleven members appointed by the Governor for staggered terms. Composed of five anthropologists representing the University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University and East Tennessee State University; one representative from the Tennessee Historical Commission; one representative from a recognized archaeological association in Tennessee; three members of Native American descent and representative of the Native American community in Tennessee; and one member from the public at large.

Commissioned under T.C.A. 11-6-103

The statute authorizing this board expires: June 30, 2011 (ID 4001)

Member Term Expires Representation
Dr. Jeff Chapman, Chairman 06-30-2008 University of Tennessee
Dr. Thomas Maher 06-30-2006 Tennessee Historical Commission
Mr. Corky Allen 06-30-2010 Native American Community, 25% blood quantum (East Tennessee)
Patrick Bentley Cummins 6-30-2008 Native American Community (Middle Tennessee)
Dr. John Janusek 06-30-2007 Vanderbilt University
Dr. David Dye 06-30-2010 University of Memphis
Dr. Kevin Smith 06-30-2012 Middle Tennessee State University
Dr. Zada Law 06-30-2011 Archaeological Association
Dr. Jay D. Franklin 06-30-2011 East Tennessee State University
Michael G. Lynch 06-30-2012 Native American Community 25% blood quantum (West Tennessee)
Tiffany Tung 06-30-2007 Public-at-Large