On July 6, 1891, the Tennessee Baptist Orphans' Home was established on this site. The orphanage was housed in the Hotel Delaware. With the encouragement of Mrs. Roger Eastman, the Tennessee Baptist Convention endorsed the home in 1894 as its . . . — — Map (db m151612) HM
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. On May 5, 1891 a committee assembled by Mrs. Georgia Eastman met to organize the “Tennessee Baptist Orphans' Home.” The home became a reality Oct. 13, 1891 when by laws were adopted, application made for . . . — — Map (db m271988) HM