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Shelbyville’s Watson Building
There are hidden gems in Shelbyville. Like this looker! Built in 1895, it’s listed on the National Register as the Watson Building which was built for residential use, but was also used commercially. The name Dr. J. P. McDonald is written on the building. McDonald was a prominent dentist that practiced in Shelbyville for over…
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Marsh House in Petersburg, TN
Petersburg is a tiny map dot town in the south-central part of Tennessee. It was once a thriving railroad village with access to the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroads making it the perfect center for trade. There are a lot of historic homes there and this is one of my favorites. The Marsh House…
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Franklin, TN Painted Lady
A Painted Lady all tucked away in the trees in Franklin. Circa 1893.ย
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Abandoned Old Tennessee Home
“Old abandoned homes were once beautiful dreams.” – George Kiser
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Historic Green Mile House
I rounded the corner on my way to Lynchburg, Tennessee to find this place quietly sitting off the side. Most people probably don’t even notice it because it’s surrounded by pasture and farm land, but I did a double take when I laid eyes on those chimneys. I decided I would stop on my way…
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Historic Franklin, TN Jewel
A historic jewel in Franklin, this home was built by the grandparents of Minnie Pearl in 1873. Their names were William and Ophelia House, which I guess makes this the House…House. It’s currently for sale if you’re in the market. $2.75 mil and it’s yours! It has 6 fireplaces and retains much of its historic…
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Stunning Lilli House in Franklin
Happy day of loooooooove everybody! I thought this house was the perfect Valentine’s Day house all decked out with all those cute hearts! This is the absolutely stunning Lilli House in Franklin. It was built in 1886 by Joshua Bates Lillie. He established the Franklin Flouring Mill in 1869. The home has two dining rooms. One…
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Collier-Crichlow Carriage House
I’ve posted about the Collier-Crichlow House a couple of times before. It’s one of my favorites in the Boro, but I’ve never shared the home’s carriage house that now sits on the road behind it. It’s so unique and has a personality all its own. Swipe to see a historic picture of the Collier-Crichlow house…
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McCullough-McClarty-Jakes Home
I’m a huge fan of floor-to-ceiling windows! This is the McCullough-McClarty-Jakes Home in Murfreesboro. Built about 1892 and now home to Bill Jakes Realty.
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Blue Door Tudor in Franklin
A blue door Tudor. That’s fun to say. Yes, I did just say that out loud and you should too. Circa 1929 in Franklin, Tennessee.ย
