Sunday, September 16, 2012

Day 34 ~ Nashville, TN

We've had basically two days of doing nothing, so this morning we got up anxious to begin seeing some more attractions here in Nashville.  We dropped the boys off at Doggie Day Care and off we went to Lebanon, TN.  There we were going to do some antiquing and see the Historic Down Town District.  Beautiful area, very very old.  We bumped into a cute couple who just recently married and they gave us some good information on the area.  We just can't get over the "southern hospitality!!!".  We weren't too far from the Hermitage so we decided to head there.  The Hermitage is the Home and Plantation of President Andrew Jackson.  Andrew Jackson was not only our 7th President of the United States, he was known to have stonewalled the British and engineered one of America's most stunning military victories, at the Battle of New Orleans.

We enjoyed the tour of the Mansion.  It has been so well preserved to remain in it's original condition.  The grounds were breathtaking.  The Mansion sits on 1,120 acres.  65 of those acres are all cotton fields.  We took a Wagon ride beyond the Mansion into the Hermitage Plantation.  In the mid 1800's, there were over 150 slaves working on the plantation.  It amazed both John and I to be standing on the same land where all this took place.  The tour through the plantation was so informative, we were deeply moved by this experience. 

We spent most of the day at the Hermitage.  After our tour we went to Chili's for a light dinner.  Great salads!  We then picked up a few groceries, got the boys and called it a day.

Great Antique Stores in Lebanon, TN!!!
Front of Andrew Jackson's Mansion

John and I sitting at the entry to the detached kitchen...Slave Entry



Back yard of Mansion, overlooking plantation where slaves were

Our horse drawn buggie ride through the plantation!
John and one of the women in costume at the Hermitage

One of the many tree's that were planted here from one of the battle fields that General Jackson served at.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Jackie
    Connie just told me you are in my area Knoxville tn, just 2.5 hours from Nashville,hope you have the Smokies on your list. lost you on facebook so i couldnt send you my number. sent you a friend request.Miss you cuz. Hope you have a great tim and would love to see you. Larry Smith

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    1. JohnSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      Hi Larry! Yep, you are on my list! We aren't leaving Nashville until the 23rd. We have a lot planned in your neck of the woods, so I'll give you a call when we are there! We WILL see you!! I'm Loving Tennessee!! I'll write you on facebook.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:58 PM

      Awesome, cant wait to see you and meet John. very excited. Nashville is a great city.

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  2. Jim deLuciaSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Im not surprised you were sympathetic to the plight of the slaves. You looked right at home outside those slave quarters. Since between you, I think you must have about 45 years total of being slaves to the federal government. "Yessah mastah"

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  3. JohnSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    40 Years for John and 24 for me.... (almost 25).... So hmmm....64 years of service! Yikes!

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