Your Guide to Buying a Home in Hermitage, TN

Buying a Home in Hermitage, Tennessee

Hermitage is located in Davidson County

In May, 1870, Colonel John Donelson moved his family up Stone's River from Fort Nashboro seeking a place to live. Colonel Donelson built cabins off Lebanon Road approximately 150 yards from the present-day bridge crossing the Stone's River. The settlement at Clover Bottom was known officially as Stone's River Station or Donelson Station. Colonel Donelson planted the first cotton in Middle Tennessee in this bottom.

The Stone's River rose and flooded the bottom, so Colonel Donelson moved his family across the Cumberland River to Mansker's Station. Donelson would later move to Kentucky. Appropriately, the community of Donelson was named after the area's first family of early settlers.

This fertile clover bottom was to become the future hub of horse racing in the area. 1804 is the earliest date recorded for horse racing in the area. Colonel Donelson's daughter, Rachel, married Andrew Jackson in 1791. Jackson was later to become the seventh president of the United States. Andrew and Rachel purchased 425 acres of land in 1804 known as the Hermitage. On this property the beautiful Hermitage mansion stands today.

The area between the Stone's River Bridge and the Wilson County line became known as the settlement of Hermitage.

TOURISM

From a historic plantation known as the Hermitage, to the new and exciting Opry Mills Shopping Complex, we have it all. You might choose to see your favorite star at the Grand Ole Opry or spend a day lounging in the sun at Nashville Shores. No matter what your age or pace, there are plenty of attractions to interest everyone.

During your visit to our community you will have your choice of accommodations. From full service to limited service hotels, you will find great southern hospitality along with comfortable surroundings.

And if it's great food you're looking for, we've got that too! From great southern Bar-B-Q to fine dining, we've got something to tempt everyone's taste buds.

ATTRACTIONS

Whether you prefer visiting historical sites, listening to great music, enjoying a round of golf, swimming with the family or shopping till you drop, Donelson-Hermitage has it all.

Included below are just some of the captivating attractions located in the Donelson-Hermitage area.

The Hermitage - The National Historic Landmark is the home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States. The high points of the tour are the Hermitage mansion, as well as a museum gallery, Tulip Grove Mansion, Old Hermitage Church, the original 1804 Hermitage cabins, an original slave cabin, smokehouse, spring-house and kitchen. For more information call (615) 889-2941 or visit the web site at www.thehermitage.com.

Nashville Shores - Located on 385 acres of land on Percy Priest Lake, Nashville Shores offers fun, safe, and affordable family entertainment. Nashville Shores is comprised of four main elements: a rapidly growing water park, a marina/yacht club, lodging facilities and special events. To reach Nashville Shores call (615) 889-7050, for the marina/yacht club call 883-0413 or visit the web site at www.nashvilleshores.com.

Opry Mills - Opry Mills is Tennessee's only shopping, entertainment and dining destination featuring more than 200 retailers, unique restaurants, and high-caliber entertainment venues. For more information call (615) 514-1000 or www.oprymills.com.

Opryland Hotel Convention Center - Best known for its tradition of Southern hospitality, the hotel features 2,883 guest rooms, including more than 200 beautifully decorated suites and 800 garden view rooms; nine breathtaking acres of indoor tropical gardens; a winding river with Louisiana-style flatboats; 25 restaurants and lounges; 30 unique shops; and three swimming pools. Call (615) 889-1000 or visit the web site at www.opryhotel.com.

The Grand Ole Opry - This live country music radio show is broadcast every Friday and Saturday night from the Grand Ole Opry House. The Opry has not missed a broadcast since it began in 1925. It is the longest-running live radio show in the world. For ticket information call (615) 889-3060.

Hermitage Golf Course - The Hermitage Golf Course has two championship courses: the General's Retreat Course, designed by Gary Rogers Baird, and the President's Reserve Course, designed by Denis Griffiths. Located at 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., call (615) 847-4001 for more information.

Springhouse Golf Club - Carved from the banks of the Cumberland River, the Springhouse Golf Club is home to the Senior PGA Tour BellSouth Senior Classic. Former U.S. Open and PGA champion Larry Nelson designs the course. For more information call (615) 871-7759.

Stones River Greenway - Construction is beginning on the 12-mile system of paved trails, overlooks, picnic pavilions and visitor facilities of the Stones River Greenway. The first phase of the project will include the main spine of the greenway trail, which follows the river from the J. Percy Priest Dam downstream to the Cumberland at Two Rivers Park. For more information contact the Greenways Commission of Metro Parks at (615) 862-8400.