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Tennessee Archaeological Advisory Council

Board Characteristics: Eleven members appointed by the Governor for staggered terms. Members include:

• 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;
• 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 06-30-2013 University of Tennessee
Mr. Corky Allen 06-30-2010 Native American Community, 25% blood quantum (East Tennessee)
Patrick Bentley Cummins 6-30-2013 Native American Community (Middle Tennessee)
Ms. Georgia Dennis 06-30-2013 Public-at-Large
Dr. David Dye 06-30-2010 University of Memphis
Dr. Jay D. Franklin 06-30-2011 East Tennessee State University
Dr. Joseph Lee Rife 06-30-2012 Vanderbilt University
Dr. Zada Law 06-30-2011 Archaeological Association
Michael G. Lynch 06-30-2012 Native American Community 25% blood quantum (West Tennessee)
Dr. Thomas Maher 06-30-2011 Tennessee Historical Commission
Dr. Kevin Smith 06-30-2012 Middle Tennessee State University