University of Tennessee McClung Museum, State Prepare to Return Ancient Artifacts to Cherokee, Muscogee Nations
August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture are preparing to return cultural artifacts to the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations. This action is being taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Two collections of funerary items have been requested for return. One collection is comprised of . . .
Two collections of funerary items have been requested for return. One collection is comprised of . . .