Historic Travellers Rest

Historic Travellers Rest is 6 mi. s. on I-65 to exit 78B (Harding Pl.), .25 mi. w. to Franklin Rd., .5 mi. s. to Lambert Dr., then e. following signs to 636 Farrell Pkwy. Although it was later expanded, the original four-room house was built in 1799 by John Overton, a Tennessee Supreme Court judge and a presidential advisor to Andrew Jackson. During the Civil War Battle of Nashville, the estate served as headquarters for the Confederate army. Exhibits include "A Past Uncovered: The Story of the Enslaved People of Traveller's Rest" and "Battle of Nashville."

Guided tours are available. Time: Allow 1 hour minimum.