NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 19, 2026Hillsborough
Hickman County families report destruction of 19th-century cemetery
Families in Hickman County, Tennessee, have discovered that a 19th-century cemetery containing the remains of their ancestors was bulldozed. The headstones from the site were reportedly discarded in nearby woods.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The destruction of a historical burial site impacts the rights of families to maintain the resting places of their ancestors and raises questions regarding property protections for historical cemeteries.
Key Facts
- A 19th-century cemetery in Hickman County, Tennessee, was destroyed by bulldozing.
- Headstones from the cemetery were removed and discarded in the woods.
- The site contained the remains of multiple families' ancestors.
Who's Mentioned
personJenifer Ardry“Family member of someone buried at the site.”personRichard Ardry“Family member of someone buried at the site.”locationHickman County“The location where the cemetery destruction occurred.”personWilliam Ardry“Family member of someone buried at the site.”organizationHickman County Sheriff’s Office“Conducting an active investigation into the cemetery destruction.”personJordan Norvell“Family member of someone buried at the site.”locationOld Primitive Baptist Cemetery“The historic cemetery site established in 1889 that was bulldozed.”organization32nd Judicial District State Attorney’s Office“Working with the Sheriff's office on legal protocols.”personTerry Chandler“Family member of someone buried at the site.”