Pearl Foundation

Preservation

The City of Clinton is rich in history and our foundation works to preserve that history from the restoration of historical buildings to the stories we tell on walking tours to the ways we teach our children. We know history to be an economic driver and a powerful tool that makes our town special.

Education

Clinton City Schools and Anderson County Schools are so important to our foundation and we are inviting them into our community like never before and working with these entities to better our tomorrow.

Art

Singing, dancing, painting, acting, photographing, creating – they are all some of the most joyous pieces-that life has to offer and we are proud to bring more of that to Clinton through events, grant opportunities, and more.

Revitalization

We are an Economic Development program seeking to create new jobs and new businesses to bring awareness to a city that too many know nothing about. Our revitalization efforts aim to maintain our small town charm and quaintness while making Clinton the best it can be.

Leadership

Working with the leadership of this community and inspiring the leadership for the future is of utmost importance to our foundation to sustain itself long term.

Pearl Foundation
Events, history, and support for local businesses

The PEARL Foundation is a nonprofit working to preserve, promote, and revitalize our historic district, creating a vibrant destination for residents, businesses, and visitors. Through community-driven initiatives, local partnerships, and economic development, we work to honor our rich history while shaping a thriving future for Downtown Clinton.

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Historically, Clinton is known as the City of Pearls due to its pivotal role in the late 19th to early 20th century freshwater pearling boom.From 1895-1936 Clinton became one of the top 3 TN pearling towns. At the 1900 Paris Exposi-tion, Clinch River pearls were showcased alongside the Eiffel Tower exhibit. We honor this history with the name of our foundation and all that it stands for.