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Backroads House in Tennessee
Just a sweet little old backroads homeplace stuck in time.
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William Herbert Bush House
This commanding Nashville house was built in 1876 by William Herbert Bush, grandson of William G. Bush, founder of Nashville’s largest brick and masonry company. This was home to Tennessee’s governor in the 1880s. It even survived the Great Fire of 1916, which devastated much of East Nashville. It’s Dutch Renaissance architecture which isn’t common…
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The Tucker House – Mt. Pleasant
I love a good double-porcher! The Tucker House, in Mt. Pleasant, was built around 1890. It’s weatherboarded with some interesting diagonal sheathing around the front windows and door. I also love that Little Free Library out front!
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Tennessee Backroads House
Little old house. Little picket fence. Little bit of sun left on a little Tennessee backroad. Sometimes ya just gotta drive and who knows? You may just stumble upon a sweet little scene like this. ✨
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Old Abandoned House
I can’t pass an old house like this one without wondering. Wondering about the folks that opened those windows on hot summer days and peered out into their front yard. I would guess that road wasn’t there. I wonder about the conversations that were had gathered around their kitchen table. Why is the chimney gone…
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The Vaughn-McCall House – Franklin
A beautiful Italianate that fits right in in historic Franklin, Tennessee. This is known as the Vaughn-McCall House. It was built in 1870 by Andrew Vaughn who owned the local brickworks factory. It’s currently for sale right now too! $3.9 million and it’s yours! Here’s the link to the real estate listing in case you’re…
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The Brownlow House – Columbia
This Victorian is known as the Brownlow House and was built in 1890. It’s located in Columbia, Tennessee and contributes to the West Sixth Street and Mayes Place Historic District. It’s a beautiful teal color these days, but looks like it was a deep gray before. Which color do you prefer?
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112 Hinkle Hill Street
This old Bell Buckle home sits just about spittin’ distance from the railroad tracks. Trains have been click-clacking by since the day this home was built. It’s seen a lot in it’s day next to the tracks. While I’m not sure of the exact build date of the home, my guess would be between 1898…
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Oakhurst – Murfreesboro, TN
An old house you may not notice in Murfreesboro is this beautiful Italianate called “Oakhurst”. It’s located on Cherry Lane and hidden behind big, beautiful trees and “newer” homes that make it harder to see than it once was. In fact, this area used to be considered country and this was the eastern-most structure. This…
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The Gibson House – Harriman, TN
Have you ever seen one like this? This was a first for me! This old house, in Harriman, Tennessee, was built in 1892 for David Gibson. Gibson was the founder of Gibson Agricultural Works (farm implements). His home was described as “unique in its architectural design with a rounded front of general design and very…
