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Middle Tennessee has a rich and varied history, from the early days of the American colonies and the horrors of the Civil War to the heyday of country music. Here are some of the city's most famous sites:

The Hermitage: Former United States President Andrew Jackson built this Greek Revival home and its gardens for his wife. There are few homes in the Nashville area with as much beauty or history. The tour features exhibits, an award-winning film, an extensive tour of the house and grounds and a stop at one of the South's oldest Confederate cemeteries.

Oaklands Historic House and Museum: The small town of Murfreesboro (just west of Nashville) was founded by the infamous Colonel Hardy Mufree. This is the home he loved and defended during the Civil War.

Tennessee Antebellum Trail: There are so many historic sites in the Middle Tennessee area that it's virtually impossible to see them all, especially given the time you'd have to spend going from tour company to tour company. Take matters into your own hands - or car - and sample the beauty and history on your own. This 90-mile self-guided driving tour takes you through four counties and to over 50 historic places, 10 of which are open for tours. You will see plantations and homes from the Civil War period as well as such famous homes as the Hermitage.







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Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson,


The home built with love
4580 Rachel's Lane
Hermitage
Nashville, TN 37076
United States
+1 615 889 2941
http://www.thehermitage.com/
Glimpse back to antebellum America and the life of the seventh president, Andrew Jackson, by visiting the home he built in 1835. This classic Greek Revival mansion retains original architecture and furnishings. You will view a biographical film and museum exhibits then tour the mansion and grounds, including original 1804 slave cabins, Jackson's tomb, Tulip Grove mansion, Old Hermitage Church, and confederate cemetery. Restaurant and gift shop are also on site. Admission: USD10 adults, USD9 seniors and ages 18-13, USD5 ages 12-6, free under age 6. Group rates available. Limited handicapped accessibility.

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Oaklands Historic House and Museum


One of Tennessee's most elegant homes
900 North Maney Avenue
Nashville, TN 37130
United States
+1 615 893 0022
http://www.oaklandsmuseum.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion looks much as it did 150 years ago. Once home to Col. Hardy Murfree, for whom the town of Murfreesboro is named, the structure, furnishings and surrounding property provide an authentic view of 19th century America and its war-torn South. During the United States Civil War, both Union and Confederate armies camped and fought here.

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Tennessee Antebellum Trail


Self-guided driving tour of pre-Civil War Tennessee
1345 Carnton Lane
Nashville, TN 37064
United States
+1 800 381 1865 (Toll Free)
There are dozens of historic sites in Middle Tennessee that tour companies don't begin to cover. This 90-mile self-guided driving tour helps you discover these gems. Ramble, at your leisure, through four counties and to 55 historic sites, including antebellum plantations and homes. Several sites, including The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, are open for tours. Guide information is free, call or visit web site for details.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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