There is a certain magic in historic homes. Their weathered boards and aged-brick façades hold secrets and histories of early Colonial days when the hearth was the heart of the home and the rhythmic sound of horse hooves echoed through the streets.
Here’s a look at three homes across Tennessee prized for their historical and architectural significance in America’s history:
Belmont Mansion, Nashville
It took almost a decade – 1849 to 1859 – to complete construction of Belmont Mansion, its gardens, conservatory, art gallery and zoo, but when finished, it was regarded as one of the most stately homes in Nashville and, at the time, the largest in Tennessee at 20,000 square feet. It was also used as Union headquarters during the Civil War.