oaklands historic house museum

Oaklands Historic House Museum

Oaklands Historic House Museum (known to ‘old timer’s’ and ‘Boro natives as Oaklands Mansion)  is located in Murfreesboro, TN. Construction on Oaklands Mansion began in 1813. The home started out as a two room cabin built by the Maney family.  The family added on to the home in several different phases.  As the family’s fortunes …

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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Located in the former Smyrna Fitness Center, the all new Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center is an exciting addition to Rutherford County. The 12,000 sq. ft. facility houses an art gallery, showcasing work from local artists, traveling educational exhibit hall, rock climbing room, indoor playground, soft play area for younger children, birthday party rooms, as well as space …

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Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum

Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum

Travellers Rest is the perfect place to practice being a hometown tourist.  This historic home is located in South Nashville.  I have lived in Middle Tennessee for 4 decades and I had never visited before.   It was worth the wait. Travellers Rest was built by John Overton in 1799.   Overton was a judge and a …

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