Near East Main Street (U.S. 31E) west of Maple Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Hendersonville's strategic location on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad made it a prime target for Union and Confederate armies seeking control of Middle Tennessee. After the fall of Forts Henry and Donelson in February 1862, Union troops pressed . . . — — Map (db m224762) HM
Near East Main Street (U.S. 31E) 0.1 miles west of Cherokee Road, on the left when traveling west.
Taylor Swift wasn't born in Tennessee, but it's impossible to imagine the record-breaking superstar without her connection to the Volunteer State. Swift moved to Nashville when she was 14, and her songs — vividly written, insanely catchy, and wise . . . — — Map (db m178387) HM
On Caudill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Referred to as "nature's house,” builder Braxton Dixon designed the Cash Home. Rugged beauty existed with open rafters, barn boards and a wall of native limestone. The 14,000 square foot home overlooked Old Hickory Lake with panoramic views . . . — — Map (db m151865) HM
On Scotch Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Isaacs, a family group that began performing in the early 1970s, moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee in 2000. Their music crosses between gospel, bluegrass, country, and Americana, and even though the group has had several lineup changes, Lily . . . — — Map (db m178506) HM
On Caudill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This pristine site overlooking Old Hickory Lake had its roots in tragedy. In 1968 Johnny Cash's good friend, Roy Orbison, sold him the land after fire destroyed his home and took two of his three sons' lives. Cash promised Orbison never to build . . . — — Map (db m151862) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 31E) just west of Sanders Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west.
Captain William Henderson was a Revolutionary soldier born in Virginia. He and his wife, Lockey Trigg, moved to Sumner County in the late 1790s and later bought property between Sanders Ferry and Walton Ferry Roads upon which they built a log home. . . . — — Map (db m149954) HM
Near Interstate 65, 4.1 miles Tennessee Highway 52, on the right when traveling south.
Tennessee AmVets dedicates this memorial to all veterans living or deceased who have honorably served their country that freedom may reign — — Map (db m162289) WM
We Remember...
These white pines are a living memorial to our war dead who over this century have unselfishly sacrificed their lives for our country.
Tree planting Saturday, November 12, 1994, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World . . . — — Map (db m220989) WM
On Tennessee Route 52, 1 mile west of Tennessee Route 259, on the right when traveling west.
On September 1, 1862, A.I. Thornburg Heath joined Col. James D. Bennett's 9th Tennessee Cavalry (CSA) under the command of then Col. John Hunt Morgan. He was wounded and captured at the Battle of Hartsville, Tennessee, on December 7, 1862. . . . — — Map (db m220971) HM
On South Broadway (State Highway 109) at West Longview Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway.
One and eight-tenths miles west of here was
the home of Bishop William McKendree, who
was born in King William County, Virginia.
During the American Revolution. he served
as Adjutant in the commissary department
supplying the armies of . . . — — Map (db m148018) HM
On Ronnie McDowell Parkway / North Broadway (State Highway 109) at Vanatta Road, on the right when traveling south on Ronnie McDowell Parkway / North Broadway.
Served formerly by Richland Station on the L&N RR., this was an early staging and training area for Tennessee Confederate units. Regiments trained here included the 7th Infantry (Hatton) 16th Infantry (Savage), 18th Infantry (Palmer), 20th Infantry . . . — — Map (db m148012) HM
On North Broadway (Tennessee Route 109) at Reed Street, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
Three-quarters of a mile northeast of here was the birthplace of Captain Ellis Harper. Harper's military service began with strong objection his Unionist parents, Ezekiel and Sarah Ellis Harper, when he enlisted in Company I of the 50th . . . — — Map (db m149350) HM
Near Portland Boulevard at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
In May 1861, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation to raise and equip the Provisional Army of Tennessee and train the units at camps throughout the state. Camp Trousdale was established—initially at Richland (present-day . . . — — Map (db m82978) HM
On North Broadway (Tennessee Route 109) at Victor Reiter Parkway, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
2.8 miles northeast is the site of Cold Spring School. It was built on land donated in May 1857 by Thomas Baskerville for a school and meetinghouse. Early in the Civil War, it was used by Camp Trousdale as a military hospital. There, in 1866, David . . . — — Map (db m68599) HM
On North Broadway (Tennessee Route 109) at Woods Road, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway. Reported missing.
One and one-quarter miles northeast at Mitchellville Station on the L&N Railroad stood Fort Smith. There a railhead began as a Union supply depot for General Rosecran’s army at Nashville. With South Tunnel destroyed by General Morgan’s Confederate . . . — — Map (db m220912) HM
On Highway 109 North at Fountainhead Road, on the right when traveling north on Highway 109 North.
Fountain Head was named for a large spring which emerged 2.4 miles northeast of here near Drake's Creek. Long hunters had explored the area, but James Gwin and family, who came in 1792, were among the first permanent settlers. Gwin fought in the . . . — — Map (db m220966) HM
On Highland Circle Drive at Academy Road, on the right when traveling north on Highland Circle Drive.
This community's roots began with the 19th century rise of the Seventh-Day Adventist movement. Ellen White, one of the founders of Adventism, advocated church members start work in the South. Their mission included spreading Christianity through . . . — — Map (db m220964) HM
Near Portland Boulevard at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cold Springs, a rural one room school, was built near cold water springs on the Thomas Baskerville farm, near Mitchellville, Northern Sumner County. During the Civil War the school was a hospital for Confederate troops quartered at Camp Trousdale. . . . — — Map (db m82979) HM
On Highland Circle Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Founder of the Highland Adventist Community
Braden Mulford came to Tennessee in 1004 as a charter student of the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute (N.A.N.I)-later more commonly known as Madison College-near Nashville, Tennessee. EA . . . — — Map (db m220965) HM
On America's Way at Wiseman Street on America's Way.
In Honor and Remembrance
of the Heroes and Victims in the Fight Against Terrorism and to Celebrate the Enduring Spirit of All Americans — — Map (db m220980) WM
In the memory of our brave men and women who honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
Listed are those who gave their lives in defense of our nation's values
Rest in peace beloved soldiers
Freedom Lives!
. . . — — Map (db m220988) WM
On Ronnie Mc Dowell Parkway (State Highway 109) north of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Battalion advanced over land as far north as Munfordville.
Confederate forces occupied Bowling Green on September 18, linking up with a Kentucky
brigade from Camp Boone near Clarksville. The combined force of 4,500 men . . . — — Map (db m151855) HM
Near this spot stood Old Fountain Head Meeting House of the Methodist Episcopal Church. here the Tennessee Conference held its first session in 1812. Bishops Asbury and KcKendree presided.
Near here Bishop McKendree lived and was buried. Later . . . — — Map (db m220968) HM
Near this site in 1868 Fountain Head Masonic Lodge #326 started meeting in the old meeting house after being organized in Orville P. Butler's house near this site. The lodge's names was changed in 1922 to Portland Masonic Lodge #326 — — Map (db m220967) HM
On U.S. 52 at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 52.
Located .5 of a mile north of here is the Parker's Chapel Community. The community began shortly after the Civil War when descendants of ex-slaves Sam and Lucinda Groves-Coakley migrated to "Taylor's Old Field." They were followed by Lucy Perdue . . . — — Map (db m183607) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
•1881-1885 - Strawberry crops were first known to be grown here successfully.
•1908-1912 - Portland Strawberry Growers Association was organized, involving several local growers, and 107 railroad cars of strawberries were shipped out in 1912. . . . — — Map (db m220991) HM
On Ronnie Mc Dowell Parkway (State Highway 109) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Ronnie Mc Dowell Parkway.
On October 31, 1859, Richland Station was opened 318 feet east of here by Thomas Buntin on land later deeded by his heirs to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Five months later, a post office was established, and Buntin, already the station's . . . — — Map (db m151856) HM
On State Highway 52, 0.1 miles west of New Deal Potts Road, on the right when traveling west.
Located .7 mile north of here is the Scattersville community. It developed from a portion of the John Buntin plantation, dating from the 1830s. Among the early families of African descent were Buntin, Bell, Brewer, Duncan, Greene, and Gilbert. The . . . — — Map (db m151854) HM
On Tennessee 52, 0.3 miles east of Thurman Kepler Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established Circa 1877 By William "Buck" Sherron as a family grave yard, with the original Sherron family being the first to be buried here. In 1927 the cemetery was deeded to the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church by America Tennessee Sherron Angela and . . . — — Map (db m220993) HM
On Nashville Road (U.S. 31W) at Rodgers Road (Route 259), on the right when traveling north on Nashville Road. Reported missing.
Tennessee
Sumner County
Established 1796 named in honor of Major Gen. Jethro Sumner. Officer in French and Indian War. Served in defense of Charleston, 1776; in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown; and in . . . — — Map (db m102330) HM
On Tennessee Route 52 at U.S. 31W, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.
Located .8 mile east is the site of the 35th Evacuation Hospital which cared for injured soldiers during the Second Army maneuvers from 1942 to 1944. Rear echelon units, known as "Red Forces," defending the Cumberland River, bivouacked in the fields . . . — — Map (db m83284) HM
On North Broadway (Tennessee Route 109) at Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
One-half mile southeast of here, near Maple Hill Cemetery, stood the home of Thomas Buntin, founder of Richland Station and a Confederate sympathizer. In the spring of 1861, the Buntin residence was headquarters of Brigadier General Felix K. . . . — — Map (db m82980) HM
On U.S. 31E south of Tennessee Highway 52W, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Westmoreland, Tennessee, Owen Bradley moved to Nashville at age seven with his parents, Vernon and Letha Male Owen Bradley. A self-taught musician, his career began at age 15 playing piano in local roadhouses and clubs. Bradley was musical . . . — — Map (db m151857) HM
Near U.S. 31W south of College Street, on the left when traveling south.
Thousands of soldiers with their wagons, livestock, and equipment travelled on the Louisville and Nashville Turnpike (present-day U.S. Hwy. 31 W) during the Civil War. Early in 1862, Union Gen. Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio used this major . . . — — Map (db m151839) HM
135 entries matched your criteria. Entries 101 through 135 are listed above. ⊲ Previous 100
