Nashville Historic Homes and Locations Guide

Nashville and middle Tennessee is full or rich American History, from the Antebellum Homes to Civil War battlegrounds. Just walk the streets downtown and enjoy the ornate architecture of buildings that date back to late 19th century.

The Hermitage - Home of Andrew Jackson

Visit the historic home of the 7th US President Andrew Jackson - The Hermitage. Learn about his life and how he influenced our political structure. There is also a great love story with him and his wife Rachel. The historic home and grounds are a must for history buffs as well as school age children.

Nashville Historic Homes & Locations

The all-volunteer crew at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum hosts round-trip train rides from Nashville to locations east including Lebanon, Watertown, Cookeville, and Monterey.

Tennessee Central Railway Museum
220 Willow St
37210 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 244-9001

The Lane Motor Museum in Nashville opened its doors in 2003 with a collection of 80 historic vehicles. There currently are 150 on display and the largest collection of European cars plus unique vehicles.

Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike
37210 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 742-7445

THE HISTORY OF CHEEKWOOD

Cheekwood Museum and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Drive
37205 Nashville , TN
Phone: 615.356.8000

Located just one mile south of Downtown Nashville and Music Row, The Timothy Demonbreun House is Nashville, Tennessee’s best and only world-class Bed and Breakfast and private venue which can easily accommodate eighty-five (85) guests for special

Timothy Demonbreun House
746 Benton Avenue
37204 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 383-0426

From two American Presidents to socialites at soirées, Historic Carnton Plantation has been a gathering place for ladies and gentlemen over the last two centuries.

Carnton Plantation
1345 Eastern Flank Circle
37064 Franklin , TN
Phone: (615) 794-0903

The mission of Rippavilla Plantation, Incorporated is to preserve, restore and interpret the buildings and grounds of the Cheairs family utilizing the highest standards of scholarship, craftsmanship and preservation in order to create a site that

Rippavilla Plantation
5700 Main St
37174 Spring Hill , TN
Phone: (931) 486-9037
Fax: (931) 486-3175

The Hermitage is a historical plantation and museum was home to Andrew Jackson the 7th President to the United States.

The Hermitage
4580 Rachels Ln
37076 Hermitage , TN
Phone: (615) 889-2941

Historic Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum is one of the most unique historic homes in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The home, built by Judge John Overton was completed in 1799 - just three years after Tennessee gained statehood.

Historic Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
636 Farrell Parkway
37220 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 832-8197

Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 —1974, there is far more to the story of Music City’s most recognizable icon.

Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North
37219 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 889-3060

The new Tennessee State Museum that sits on the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
37208 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 741-2692

Nashville's Bicentennial Mall State Park is a beautiful park full of Tennessee history. Located directly behind the state capital building and next to the Nashville farmers market there is lots of parking and often events.

Bicentennial Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy
37243 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 741-5280

Cragfont, located in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, was the home of James Winchester. Construction was started in 1798 and completed in 1802 by artisans from his home state of Maryland.

Historic Cragfont
300 Cragfont Road
37031 Castalian Springs , TN
Phone: (615) 452-7070

Welcome to the world of the 18th century viewed through the life of General Daniel Smith, surveyor, Revolutionary War hero, U.S. Senator, Indian Negotiator and original owner and builder of his family home: Historic Rock Castle!

Historic Rock Castle
139 Rock Castle Lane
37075 Hendersonville , TN
Phone: (615) 824-0502

Belle Meade is dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee’s history, architecture, hospitality, and equestrian legacy.

Belle Meade Plantation
5025 Harding Pike
27205 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 356-0501 ext. 125

Downtown Franklin, Tennessee is a vibrant blend of historic preservation and modern sophistication.

Downtown Franklin
Main Street
37065 Franklin , TN
Phone: 615-591-8500

Working at The Mill is an exciting opportunity for creative offices.

The Mill at Lebanon
300 North Maple Street
37087 Lebanon , TN
Phone: 615-443-6901

Two Rivers, one of the earliest and best preserved of the early Italianate houses in Middle Tennessee, was part of an 1100-acre plantation located on fertile, rolling land between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers.

Two Rivers Mansion
3130 McGavock Pike
37214 Nashville , TN
Phone: (615) 885-1112

The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, formerly the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, connects downtown Nashville to the residential suburbs of East Nashville. It was built from 1907-09 and was originally named the Sparkman Street Bridge.

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Nashville , TN

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