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James Wilhoite House, Allisona
James Wilhoite was born in Shelbyville. In his earlier years, he flip-flopped back and forth between Shelbyville and the small community of Allisona before finally landing in Allisona and building this beautiful Italianate in 1877. He started out in merchandising and dabbled in the grocery business before settling on farming his 200 acres of “good,…
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Old Homestead by the Creek
By the creek the old homestead sits. The perfect place to build a life during simpler times.
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Giles County, Tennessee History
Giles County has some of the most beautiful rolling hills in the state. Old farmhouses like this one, built in 1893, aren’t hard to come by on these backroads.The county was formed in 1809 at the urging of then General Andrew Jackson. He suggested the name “Giles” after Congressman William Branch Giles who supported the…
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Murfreesboro Home Was Moved by Bulls
The Old Holmes Place in Murfreesboro sits on the street leading you to Oaklands Mansion on Maney Avenue. Oaklands is full of history, but this old house has a story of its own. The home was built off-site around 1845. Captain Richard Beard of the 24th Tennessee purchased the lot it sits on today and…
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Abandoned Tennessee Victorian
It was tucked away and seemingly forgotten. I was both ecstatic and weepy to lay eyes on this once vibrant piece of history. This abandoned Tennessee house dates back to the Victorian era. While most of the house was built around 1885, an ell in the back was built prior to the Civil War.…
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Tennessee Cottage Cutie
An adorable cottage found on the backroads in Tennessee.
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House on a Hill – Tennessee
Is there any better view than a little old house on a hill? I’m working on the history of this one, but I couldn’t wait to share it with you!
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One of the Oldest Homes in Portland, TN
One of the oldest homes in Portland, Tennessee is the Moye-Green House. It was built sometime before 1878 as a 2-room house by Henry and Kate Moye. This part of the home still exists in the back. In 1882, the two-story section in the front was added. Ten years later they added the porch. It…
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Blue-tiful Franklin Home
How blue-tiful is this? I would tell you what year it was built, but I don’t have a blue. I know, I blue it. Will blue forgive me? Ok, I’m done. Don’t block me.
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Elk River Train Bridge – Giles Co
It’s not always houses and churches that get the unofficial designated title of pretty old place. Sometimes, you don’t have to look far to find a piece of history with an interesting story. It could be right in front of your eyes as you cross a winding river! Waaaaaay down in Giles County, Tennessee (like…
