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Preservation Partners: Conservation Easements in Tennessee
Thu, May 7, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Conservation easements provide estate planners with a powerful, tax-advantaged tool to help clients preserve family land, reduce estate burdens and create lasting legacies. This webinar will walk through the legal framework, attorney checklist, and real-world applications of conservation easements designed to enhance your practice and deliver meaningful client outcomes. Join Executive Director of the Foothills Land Conservancy Mark Stevans for a session on how you can integrate these easements into your estate planning strategies.
Presenter Bio
MARK STEVANS is executive director of the Foothills Land Conservancy, where he leads the organization in protecting East Tennessee’s working lands, wildlife habitat, and scenic landscapes. He previously served as deputy director of the First Tennessee Development District, overseeing regional economic development, workforce initiatives, and legislative affairs across eight counties. A graduate of East Tennessee State University and an Appalachian Regional Commission Leadership fellow, Stephens is committed to strengthening Appalachia’s economic and cultural future through conservation, collaboration, and long-term stewardship.