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South Elk Historic House – Fayetteville
I have always loved this old house in Fayetteville, Tennessee. It’s in such wonderful shape for being built sometime in the 1860s. You’d be interested to know that those three iconic dormers haven’t always graced that roofline. They were added around the turn of the 20th century. The home was divided into apartments for many…
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The Thomas Hughes Library
It’s not a surprise to learn that one of the first buildings constructed in Rugby was a library. The founder, Thomas Hughes, was an English author. The library was completed in May of 1882. Books began to pour in from publishers in honor of Hughes. 7,000 volumes fill the shelves of this one-room library. Most…
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Uffington House – Rugby
Next up in our Rugby series is the home of the mother of founder Thomas Hughes. Margaret Hughes lived in Uffington House from 1881-1887 along with her granddaughter Emily Hughes. She was known in Rugby as Madame Margaret Hughes. She came over from England at the ripe old age of 83 to lend hand to…
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Gainesboro Spooky House
This house in Gainesboro, Tennessee is giving all the spooky vibes y’all!
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Historic Rugby, Tennessee
I was invited by the sweetest folks in a little place called Rugby recently to come and visit their hidden gem of a town. I had been through the area before, but with limited time, so I welcomed the chance to go back and learn more. When I say hidden gem of a town, I…
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Beautiful Green Victorian in Springfield
There’s just something about an old house in green. They’re a whole mood all their own and I love them! This one is located in Springfield, Tennessee. I couldn’t find a precise build date on this beauty, but I would guess late 1800s. Do any of my Springfield people know the build date?
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1942 Fairytale Cottage in Murfreesboro
Nothing says fall like a little fairytale cottage! Even if it’s right in the middle of town. This Murfreesboro cottage looks to be built around 1942 and I just adore it.
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Forgotten Tennessee House
This old house almost blended in with nature. Almost. If it wasn’t for that frilly trimwork, I may never have seen it. It’s a simple house, not very big. But I’m sure it was once a big part of some family’s life.
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Abandoned Railroad House
I don’t know its story, but this old house has been watching over those railroad tracks for quite some time. It’s possible that it was there before they came through or maybe it was the station master’s home. Either way, I think it’s safe to say that it’s seen several trains come through in its…
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Fosterville Church of Christ
The Fosterville Church of Christ is part of the little community known as Fosterville. And while it used to be a major shipping hub for Rutherford County, the address is actually a Bell Buckle one these days. The church was built in 1886 on land donated by Harb Gilmore. E. A. Elam, president of David…
