How cool is that! Jim Davis They also dont have to take a demolition permit out if they decide to bulldoze it. The music video for their Grammy-nominated song I Need You was filmed at Beechwood Hall: As if one music video wasnt enough, Tim performed his self-penned hit song My Little Girl from the movie Flicka in the foyer of Beechwood Hall for this music video. Eventually we hired an architect we know very well, and together we began formulating potential options for the house but, importantly, to protect its historic character. Maybe, probably not but you dont know. How much longer are we going to sit on the sidelines and watch our history disappear?! Ill pass it down to the next generation. 8:20 am. November 24, 2022 @ There is a misconception that just because a property is on the National Historic Register, that it is safe. The Hank Williams House. Notice how objectively Trigger reports that vile persons divisive segments? Those are the two that I have read, and Ive read the Colin Escott one at least twice. Those behind the drive to save Beechwood Hall are also calling on elected official to pass new laws that would require a demolition permit and a 120-day waiting period in relation to historic properties such as Beechwood Hall that are within Williamson County. The new owners purchased Beechwood Hall and 268 acres on June 30, 2021. They did nothing to protect this property while they owned it, yet they are the ones behind the slanderous and libelist attacks against the owner. It is not a healthy way to view history. As you may be aware, over the last few days there have been some sensationalist declarations and inaccurate information that has detracted from earnest and dedicated efforts to preserve Beechwood Hall. We rely heavily on homeowners to be good stewards of these historic properties and safeguard them.. Ultimately, what Tucker Carlson doing here is virtually inert, except for sowing needless culture war strife. The home which was suspected to have inspired Hanks Mansion on a Hill was originally built in the 1860s. I find issue with someone saying he probably didnt write that song. Contrary to misinformation that is being published, no historical items have been placed in any burn pile and there is no scheduled demolition. November 24, 2022 @ November 24, 2022 @ As I remember, Ricky begged off politely and tried to direct the conversation back to music. Im not sure, but I think maybe Ricky had recently released Songs That My Dad Loved. WebWilliams House on Franklin Road, It is missing the shade but one easily can be bought. 6:16 pm. He wants to make money. But, he did live on Franklin Road in Nashville. But at the same time it can be an incredibly expensive and time-consuming endeavor so we have to be selective. I think there are a whole bunch of them out there. 7:29 am. November 24, 2022 @ However, with only a passing connection to Hank Williams, the mansion is more a tribute to King Cotton than Country Music. We are only stewards and humbled to live in such a special place as Williamson County. Williams recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, five Unfortunately, some have based their narrative on assumptions, and outdated or inaccurate information. Im not saying that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill did anything wrong here. That said, I am in no way defending Carlson or Kid Rock. Mayberry and wife Sophronia Hunter Mayberry completed Beechwood Hall in 1860. 12:49 pm. Ive got no beef with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The property also has important African American history that needs to be told so we can share the fuller story of our Southern heritage in hopes that we can learn from the wrongs of our past. ince the new owner's purchase, the house has been slowly dismantled and the front and back doors are being left wide open. Did Tim and Faith do their part to keep up Beechwood Hall? I would much prefer to have a historical building in my community that was allowed to be repurposed with a design that honors the original buildings history while also allowing for modernization for living or business purposes, than a building with so many restrictions that it becomes abandoned. The original property was more than 1,000 acres and was an authentic Southern plantation, utilizing slave labor to tend the property that included a cotton gin, as well as peach and apple orchards. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, a non-profit preservation organization, is assisting the new owners in decision making and is maintaining that there is no threat of imminent demolition in a, and the Heritage Foundation conveniently omitted Beechwood Hall, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, from its most recent list of, Below is a page from the Heritage Foundations 2019-2020. Originally the home at 4916 Franklin Pike was a small wooden structure, but after Williams died in 1952, Audrey began major expansions and renovations.

WebHiram "Hank" Williams (September 17, 1923 January 1, 1953) was a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and musician. A reasonable assessment of the situation and how much it would cost to renovate the property should be come to. Any artifact from back when times were good is worth preserving. Not exactly sure why this is? Could hank have stayed a night or two there, sure. In September of 1951, Hank Williams bought the property, in part off the success of Tony Bennett recording a version of Hanks song Cold Cold Heart. This is according to Hank Williams historian and author Brian Turpen in his book, Ramblin Man: Short Stories from the Life of Hank Williams, which chronicles Hanks purchase of the property. When he sold it, the property still consisted of 507 acres. BUT, TO EACH HIS OWN. It survived the American Civil War and was owned by country music legend Hank Williams during the peak of his career. We believe this is a great way to honor and preserve the true historical character of the home. -Kid Rocks downtown Nashville Restaurant and club is built directly on top of the site of a historic building in downtown Nashville, The Trail West Building that was demolished in the middle of the night to make way for his Club. The hypocrisy is deafening.and also hilarious. But one thing as been a big part of country music from its inception and thats commercialism, that is to say the moment it was scribed into vinyl it lost its purity. Wynette, who divorced George Jones in 1975 and married Richey three years later, continued to expand the house after she bought it. These historic building fall into disarray because any owner wishing to make use of the building find the restrictions and cost more than the worth of the actual structure or its intended use. We have beendisappointed and saddened at how our efforts have been portrayed in the community. Trigger Hes an investor. 9:12 am. For that day and time, this master bath would have been probably like Bill Gates house, Bainbridge says. Kevin Smith It is called the Morton House. A commitment to historic preservation from downtown Franklin and throughout Williamson County is what makes our home special. Luckyoldsun

Again, if youd like to voice your support for saving Beechwood Hall, visit this website to read all of its information and sign the petition. Kathleen Gordon Huff was responsible for the propertys upkeep and maintenance, while Hank used the property as more of a retreat to go hunting, fishing, and to keep his horses on. I have nothing but sad memories of my father and mother, but, that STILL does not affect the way I feel about their home.

Many orphans of post modernity like the lad from Romeo, Michigan who has had a lifelong identity crisis, have thinned down one of the two American homegrown music stylings and have set avaristic eyes on the other will eventually follow that already noted rapacious nature onto another host to plunder. You can review our long history of success here.

But right now, nobodys asking it, and instead are turning their ire on the new owner. Pets Pets are not allowed. God bless the Old South. Trigger 1 1. When Tucker Carlson is flogging something that I agree with him on, I think hes great. Trigger It survived the American Civil War and was owned by country music legend Hank Williams during the peak of his career.
Yes, good point.

I still have some old Rhodesian ammo. Analysis: From drag bans to slashing the Metro Council, this legislative session has seen a , The future of Belle Meade Plaza rankles a city that cares about the past. November 23, 2022 @ This trolley transported residents from Franklin to Nashville and back by electric rail. The video below was recently circulated among the community in an attempt to gain support for demolishing this iconic landmark and replacing it with a Disney-like replica. No. Just look at Beechwoods exquisite original front doors and hardwood floors. Brandy Dawn Harris Wilson Pick It I would like to see it preserved for its ties to country music. November 24, 2022 @ speed and the best experience on this site. Trigger The Heritage Foundation slogan Saving Places that Matter appears to be applied on a selective basis at the discretion of the executive leadership and board of directors. One question is what Tim McGraw and Faith Hill did or did not do to make sure that Beechwood Hall was kept up and preserved during their tenure as owners. ConclusionThough Beechwood Hall is most certainly a historical landmark and deserves preservation, its ties to country music should be placed in a proper context, and not subject to hyperbole in a way that could damage those preservation efforts by veering into the realm of fiction. Hank Jr. was about 13 and he would be picking, and I told Audrey, You know, hes about ready to go out on his own. . Is irrelevant. 1:43 pm. The rear addition has been removed and placed in a burn pile. Located in Nashville, 2.6 miles from Vanderbilt University and 2.7 miles from Bridgestone Arena, The Hank Williams House offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Read our backstory of Leonora Clifford and Beechwood Hall Her Ancestral Home. November 29, 2022 @ King Honky Of Crackershire 8:53 am, This is a beautiful home it should be saved as well as the history I hate when they destroy our past, Stellar He and Hill also recorded their music video for their Grammy-nominated duet I Need You in the home.

Friends say Richey is talking to auction houses like Sothebys to sell many of Wynettes belongings.

In our effort to best preserve the historical character of the structure and the property, we are happily working closely with the CEO of the Heritage Foundation Bari Beasley and her team to look at all potential options for the property. In 1961, Hank was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. The Heritage Foundation is in the process of securing the home for the winter on our behalf, and they have brought in their team of experts to assess the homes condition. December 10, 2022 @ It was owned by country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill until recently. We understand the deeply technical collaboration and earnest conversations necessary to work to ensure preservation. The Colin Escott one I think is generally considered the definitive biography. Originally, the owner was going to restore the home, but began making plans to tear it down as unsalvageable with a proposal for a new house on the site. November 23, 2022 @ Photos taken in the Fall of 2021 by James Dunn, historic renovation expert, as he toured the property with the new owners. What is it you are saving country music from? The home has been left open to the elements, with no protection to cover it. Turns out this particular version of Tucker was just what the gig called for. He had just gotten married, Kilgore says. Its worth noting that Williams released a song in 1948 titled A Mansion on the Hill. The song may have inspired Williams to purchase a real-life mansion, and that mansion ended up being Beechwood Hall. (Left) Fridrich & Clark via Fridrichandclark.com / (Right) Getty Images. I just try to do my little part to highlight these artists and their accomplishments, hold the industry accountable, and try to preserve the history of country music as best I can. Brown. 42, No. They wanted the cash. It is considered historically significant since it is one of the three largest plantations in Williamson County, Tennessee that predates the American Civil War, and one of the few structures that survived the Civil War and the Battle of Franklin. We have also cleaned up many dead trees and replaced the old perimeter fence, which are the only items in the burn pile. Though Williams never lived there, and he died just two years later in 1953. The home withstood the Civil War, and became known as as one of the most important intact Civil War-era properties. Restoration of this magnitude could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and more likely exceed a million bucks.

Our preservation team has recently been to the site. In 1951, Hank Williams, Sr. purchased the property, but never lived there. Its Tennessees treasure. He was famous for championing the Interurban Railway. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); It is important to note that we have a 55-year track record of preservation success. Normally we see this from the left, but it happens from the right too. Patrick Bratton He secretly trained a wild horse named Flicka. 2:37 pm. In 2015, the couple sold off 131 acres from the property. They are not current nor even close to being top donors. Henry Countys most famous current resident is selling one of his homes, but isnt leaving the county. The home is 6,856 square feet and rests on 200+ acres.
You can sit in the church parking lot and take pictures of Hank and Audreys old house. After many visits, we decided that making it our home was a potential option for us. And now hes doing this much more lucrative thing, which calls for something else. Im tired of history being erased because of all the stupid damn idiots. The person who bought the property likely would tear it down for the sake of hearing it down to make space for some mcmansionas is the case most of the time. Mayberry kept up and preserved the house until 1944 when he sold the property to a man named E.E. This has been our approach with Beechwood Halls owners.

Just outside of beautiful historic Franklin, TN. November 25, 2022 @ We have been in direct contact in a collaborative and positive manner with Beechwood Halls owners to chart the best path forward in exploring preservation solutions. PEASE. November 24, 2022 @ Scott S. But sometimes its just not feasible. It is currently owned, so you shouldnt trespass. Hank planned to refurbish the house, but it never came to pass. Its worth underscoring due to the current dispute over the property that even when Hank Williams purchased Beechwood Hall 71 years ago, it was considered in need of refurbishing then. November 24, 2022 @ November 28, 2022 @ Its not an important symbol of hatred or slavery to a good portion of people, its just a structure. I cannot imagine a more beautiful chandelier in the foyer. They dont deserve this. Its just the name of a website and an idea. A website called savebeechwood.org has been set up to advocate for the preservation of the historic landmark. Steve Martin), Reach The Sun Tommy Prine (Official Music Video), Separating Fact from Fiction: Hank Williams and Beechwood Hall, Ramblin Man: Short Stories from the Life of Hank Williams, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf, https://www.southernliving.com/home/4009-carters-creek-pike-franklin-tn-faith-hill-tim-mcgraw-property, Holy $hit The 2023 CMT Awards Were Terrible, 50 Years Ago: Conway Twitty Records Countrys Ultimate Creeper Song. Maybe Im wrong.

One thing I learned about him is that he was a passionate Dead Head and so somewhat of an active music fan.

The new owners purchased Beechwood Hall and 268 acres on June 30, 2021. Beechwood Hall, with its 200-plus acres, is one of the most important in-tact Civil War landscapes in a county that is internationally known for Civil War history. 7:31 pm, As a Public Historian grad student, I appreciate your well-researched and thoughtful post. Other than those folks move here buy then destroy everything they touch.

6:30 pm. It is scary as hell!!!!! Troubled Times for Hank WilliamsOne significant Hank Williams event did happen on The Farm where Beechwood Hall resided. This is what happens when you dont stop all of this so called progress of building and letting our communities get overrun by outsiders. I went over to the county planning department to confirm what I already knew, that there wasnt any protection for these homes unless theyre part of a subdivision, and they dont even have to have a demolition permit. Leonora Clifford, who is the second-great-granddaughter of the original property owners, claims that she went to see the property in person in late October, and said on Instagram, I was told directly it was to be torn down, and I did not misunderstand. Originally the home at 4916 Franklin Pike was a small wooden structure, but after Williams died in 1952, Audrey began major expansions and renovations. But despite reports to the contrary, they never lived there, and instead lived in the 3,300 sq. Growing Up in Franklin Tennessee by Sara Avalyn Berry Swain, Step into Bob and Lisa Raveners Franklin Home Where History, Style, and Surprises Await, Triple Crown Bakery Makes Franklins Dreamiest Cakes, Cookies & Pastries, Zula & Mac Interiors Franklins Prettiest & Most Historic Home Decor Shop. Yes, its only sticks and mortar, but she is Tennessees history and the original builders are not here to rebuild what is being destroyed! I wonder how many folks that want this property saved are ready to put their money where their mouth is. A new website has been established to help save Beechwood Hall from being demolished. Wait, so Frozen Dinner Bowtie Boy was talking out of his ass? Its the artists who are saving country music by re-instilling country with substance and the roots of the genre, and taking it back from the commercial interests on Music Row.

More targeted demolition. Many in the community are rallying to show their passion for this place and encourage its preservation due to the homes deterioration over the last four decades. The logo TW remains on the outside gates. Misconceptions from the Fox News/Tucker Carlson ReportOn November 22nd, Tucker Carlson dedicated a segment to the Beechwood Hall preservation on his show, and invited Kid Rock to speak on the matter.