Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43.

HB 1493 authorizes Tennessee local historical boards to lease their owned or managed land for agricultural use, allowing farmers to grow crops on five or more contiguous acres or harvest hay on smaller parcels. All lease proceeds must be used exclusively for preserving historic sites and structures under the boards' management. The bill requires boards to submit annual reports detailing lease contracts and fund usage to the Tennessee Historical Commission. This policy directly affects local historical boards and farmers seeking land access, creating a new revenue stream for preservation efforts without altering existing land protections.