One of the surviving Tennessee homes built by early Tennessee settlers, Travellers Rest evolved in stages. It reflects the development of Tennessee and the changes in the life of John Overton, the man who built it. Construction of Travellers Rest began in 1799, just three years after Tennessee had become a state. The young bachelor lawyer purchased 320 acres six miles south of Nashville. He had lived as a boarder in a log house with dirt floors and kept his law "office" in his saddle bags in his early days in Nashville. The snug, comfortable home he had built was based on memories of his childhood home in Louisa County, Virginia. Originally built with 4 rooms, the house was later expanded to 13 rooms. Travellers Rest is gradually being restored as nearly as possible to what it was in the 1830s. The house contains pre-1840 Tennessee-made furniture.
Location:
Nashville Tennessee
Telephone
615-832-2962
Other History nearby:
(Nashville) Belle Meade Plantation
(Nashville) Brown County Historical Art Gallery
(Murfreesboro) Cannonsburgh Village
(Nashville) Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
(Castalian Springs) Cragfont
(Clarksville) Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
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02/21 Coming to The Nashville area
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Tennessee Strawberry Festival Dayton TN May4-11 The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
Annual Blueberry Festival Edmonton KY June14-15 Come join us for wholesome family fun! Games on the midway all day ! There will be local Kentucky crafters, home grown fresh blueberries, free face painting, free blueberry milk shakes, free kids games, free balloons, live entertainment, games, contests, prizes, food and snacks and so much more!
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