It is a 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) subterranean meeting and banqueting facility built under the front lawn of the Tennessee Residence.
It brings the Tennessee Residence up to modern standards for State receptions and dinners with its ability to seat up to 160 people.
The centerpiece of Conservation Hall is the glass-walled oval atrium and courtyard that opens to the sky.
Her goals for the project were threefold: To better manage official functions at the Tennessee Residence, to protect the historical integrity of the property and the surrounding neighborhood, and to encourage energy-efficient operation and minimal environmental impact.
[2] The state plans to seek LEED certification for Conservation Hall in a separate application.