Foundation on a long-term basis to be operated as part of the museum complex. Under the terms of its 20-year lease made in 2007, the Tennessee State Museum reserves responsibility for major maintenance of the Lorraine Motel. The Foundation owns and operates the other buildings and properties associated with the complex. Certain parts of the motel have been preserved for their historic aspects related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. References External links Official museum homepage Tennessee State Library and Archives Tennessee4Me (Tennessee State Museum site for educators) Museums in Nashville, Tennessee History museums in Tennessee Military and war museums in Tennessee 1937 establishments in Tennessee Museums established in 1937