Travellers Rest offers two guided historic house tours, one self-guided garden tour, and one self-guided Civil War grounds tour.

The Life and Times of Judge John Overton – Follow the life of one of Tennessee’s most influential 19^th century characters, Judge John Overton.  As a young lawyer he came to Nashville in the 1780s and over the next forty years built an empire on what was then the nation’s western frontier.  The historic house represents in detail his family, his ventures, and the friendships he built before his death in 1833.

The Civil War at Travellers Rest – In December of 1864 Travellers Rest served as headquarters for Confederate general John Bell Hood on the eve of the Battle of Nashville.  Follow the Army of Tennessee’s last campaign to retake the capitol from Union control.
 

Specialty Tours

The Last Campaign - During the Battle of Nashville Travellers Rest served as headquarters for Confederate general John Bell Hood.  Experience life in occupied Nashville and the infamous battle of 1864.  For more details on the complete tour visit The Last Campaign site.

Magnolia Lunch and Tour - Join us for a special southern-style lunch on the gallery along with an intimate tour of the house and grounds.  Available to groups of 12 or more.  Three day advanced reservations needed. Price: $35 per person

Group Tours

Groups of 12 or more can benefit from discounted rates and experience tailored Antebellum or Civil War presentations.  Cost is $6.00 per person for adults 12 and older. Advance reservations are recommended.

For those wanting to add a touch of 19^th century hospitality to their visit, groups of 40 or more can enjoy a unique Peach Brandy Tour.  Larger groups may want to especially take note of Travellers Rest’s “Early Tennessee Christmas” programs that are offered on demand.  Groups of 100 or more will have the time of their lives with our interactive Christmas program that features over 20 costumed interpreters re-enacting an 1830s holiday celebration.  Dinner is available upon request.

To reserve your group tour, please call 615-832-8197 or email claire@travellersrestplantation.org