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One of Spring Hill’s Oldest
This bright and sunny home is the Dr Gorham Wing House in Spring Hill. It was built around 1825 and is perhaps one of the oldest homes still standing in the city of Spring Hill. It’s sometimes referred to as “The Doctor’s Shoppe” since Gorham Wing was a doctor in the community. He died in…
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Charming Tudor in Murfreesboro
I love this tudor revival home in downtown Murfreesboro! Built in 1930. Check out the mailbox right by the front door!
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Beautiful Bethlehem Methodist Church
The congregation was formed in the early to mid 1800s and was built on land granted to Revolutionary veterans in 1783. The original structure was a log building that was used for both a church and a school. This building was later constructed in 1899 and dedicated in 1900. It was declared that “Bethlehem Church…
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Tudor in Northwood Neighborhood
The Tomlin House was built in 1931 by Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin. It was actually build for a Mrs. Deford, but she never moved in, so the Tomlins moved in themselves! It’s located in Jackson, Tennessee and is a tudor revival style. I love the character and that commanding point in the middle.
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Historic Blythewood in Columbia
This is Blythewood in Columbia, Tennessee. It was constructed between 1856 and 1859 by Thomas Keesee who was a carriage maker from Richmond, Virginia. This is the only French Colonial style home left in the county. It has survived over 160 years of history including the Civil War and natural disasters. The current owners purchased…
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Rippavilla Dates to 1855
This is the Rippavilla Plantation also known as the Nathaniel Cheairs House in Spring Hill, Tennessee. It was completed in 1855 after a very lengthy process. The story goes that he was very particular about the building process and even ordered some walls to be built three times before he considered them suitable. He was…
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Abandoned by the Road
Update: This home is now gone. You guys, this old farmhouse was just hanging out on the side of a busy road in Williamsport, Tennessee. Clearly abandoned and stuck somewhere in time. Curtains still hanging in the windows and a hat hanging on the porch. I don’t have the historic rundown on this home, but…
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The Corners Dates Back to 1829
The Charles Ready House or more commonly known as “The Corners” was built around 1829 in Readyville, Tennessee. He was the first to settle the area and the town itself is named for him. The house was called “The Corners” because of its location in the corner of two crossing roads. In 1836 when Cannon…
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Tennessee Century Farm – Walnut Flat Farm
I used to pass this every day for years and never knew the significance of it. Walnut Flat Farm in Jackson, Tennessee was established in 1865 by William and Eliza Pearson. They purchased 1,062 acres of land for $1500 and began planting crops and raising livestock. The homestead is obviously worn, but it’s still standing!…
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Abandoned Wizard of Oz House
Wizard of Oz House Looks like it fell right out of the sky!
