https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf, David: The Duke of Everything Yes, its only sticks and mortar, but she is Tennessees history and the original builders are not here to rebuild what is being destroyed! November 29, 2022 @ Know we all want the same resolution and are doing everything possible to achieve it. Tear some Califotnia histry down, and leave the south alone..We love our history and want to keep it intact. 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. Where would they go to apply for a permitmaybe ask a deer? 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. - Less Getting around City Center Nashville 2.5 mi Airports That sort of thing. 
Trigger Meanwhile, efforts should continue to preserve the property, hold the current owners and the previous owners of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill accountable for the current condition of the property, and for the efforts that have or have not been undertaken to ensure the viability of the property into the future. Im not an expert, but it seems that the designation applies restrictions to the use or construction allowed on the property, but offers no real financial support in maintaining such buildings. Please share with a friend. He bought it in 1949, and Hank Williams Jr. was raised by his mother, Audrey, there. It is of historical significance, even if its ties to country music are minor, and even if those ties go back to slavery and the Civil War.
Some of the statements from the report deserves scrutiny and context. 
What is it you are saving country music from? 6:39 pm. November 24, 2022 @ Hank Williams Purchases Beechwood Hall, aka The FarmA man named Robert Bailey who was married to the daughter of the original Beechwood Hall owner H.G.W. I imagine if he wanted to move on, it would be hard to do in that house. The website describes its three-part mission as such: When you visit the website here, you can sign a petition to save Beechwood Hall. Over 700 acres and 4 residences. Our preservation team has recently been to the site. 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 After he was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and started performing on the Louisiana Hayride, Hank Williams married Billie Jean Jones [Horton], and lived in Louisiana.
It is NOT protected from being torn down. We are the mother and son team behind Lovely Franklin. The National Historic Preservation Act defines a very structured process for evaluating places that are nominated. 3:13 am. Country Music Legend Kid Rock, Virgil Lieuallen OH, WELL!!!!! November 24, 2022 @ The rear addition has been removed and left open. Of course there are buildings that have real significance, whether to history, architecture or something else. in a monkey see, monkey do world, follower monkeys emulate leader monkeys. This music video is for Holly Williams song Sometimes. She is the granddaughter of Hank Sr. and the daughter of Hank Jr. and the Heritage Foundation conveniently omitted Beechwood Hall, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, from its most recent list of Sites to Save. 6:23 am. November 24, 2022 @ 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. It is unfortunate this earnest enthusiasm for preservation has been marred by some false and inflammatory statements which ultimately harms these preservation efforts more than it helps. November 24, 2022 @ Ronald Snyder It is currently owned, so you shouldnt trespass. 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. Hank would also later move back in with his mother Lillie. All of this is occurring even though Beechwood Hall is on the National Register of Historic Properties. WebWilliams House on Franklin Road, It is missing the shade but one easily can be bought. 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. If someone buys the property, they can do what they want. Kevin Smith Turns out this particular version of Tucker was just what the gig called for. We were made aware that the house had been sitting mostly vacant for 30 to 40 years. I still have some old Rhodesian ammo. Historical Designation, and Tim McGraw and Faith HillBeechwood Hall was named to the National Register of Historical Places in 1988. On a more personal note, one of our favorite songs is Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw, one of the long-term previous owners of the property, who in that song speaks to how I was raised and how my wife and I live our lives every day. In 2002, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill bought the entire property, which at that time consisted of 753 acres, and included all six of the structures. While the team is conducting research, we are working with the homeowners to preserve the current integrity of the structure by securing it from the elements, vermin, and vandals. November 25, 2022 @ November 23, 2022 @ November 28, 2022 @ -The owners were one time donors to the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, in 2019, 3 years before they bought the property. -The owners of Beechwood are native Tennesseans from Tn, went to college here and moved back over 10 years ago to be close to family. If it were some random left-wing Gen Z journalist, it would be breathless name-calling and swipes about blue check elites and such. -Dig deeper my friend, there is a political rumble in the firestorm and egos and personal vendettas against the lovely owners and The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. We cannot change the decades of past neglect, but we are committed to exploring preservation-minded solutions with the new owners. This would have been after George and Tammy split up. According to many country music historians, this is where the downward spiral for Hank Williams began after he began requiring more pain medication and alcohol to alleviate his chronic back pain. and Sophronia Hunter Mayberrys son, Henry Hunter Mayberry, built downtown Franklins grand historic Riverview adjacent to the Harpeth River. Posted on 8/25/14 at 9:50 pm. 3:59 am. November 28, 2022 @ Trigger Where is the Franklin Preservation society when we need them? We did, however, remove the rear 1970s addition as it is not historical. November 24, 2022 @ However, with only a passing connection to Hank Williams, the mansion is more a tribute to King Cotton than Country Music. Beechwood Hall, Billie Jean Horton, Brian Turpen, Colin Escott, Faith Hill, Fred Rose, Hank Williams, Jerry Rivers, Joe Allcorn, Kid Rock, Larry Keele, Ray Price, Tim McGraw, Tucker Carlson, Trigger November 25, 2022 @ Though both Hank Williams, and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have owned the property at different times, none of them used the property as their home and did not live there at any time. Its also strange how Kyle frames this as sowing culture war strife, as if we would all get along if not for those pesky sowers of culture war strife. But sometimes its just not feasible. The real preservation rules that matter are on a local level, so its up to the city or county to protect their local history. Beechwood Halls ties to the country music world werent severed after Williams death. Of course, a local developer has a lot more influence in their own city than they do nationally, which leads to historic buildings getting torn down to build a chain restaurant or a bank branch or whatever. 
Just outside of beautiful historic Franklin, TN. 
ince the new owner's purchase, the house has been slowly dismantled and the front and back doors are being left wide open. Follow us on Instagram @LovelyFranklinTN for the latest updates. There is an ongoing effort to preserve a historic Williamson County property called Beechwood Hall. He stated that hes in his 50s now, and plans to spend the rest of his life saying what he believes. Share. Where did Hank Williams Sr live in Franklin Tn? The only thing I can offer is to metal detect the property and anything found of value to be sold or auctioned at a charitable event to raise money to go towards the restoration. They wanted the cash. Beginning earlier in Novemberand rising to a fevered pitch over the last few daysthere has been concern that Beechwood Hall is about to be demolished. Contrary to misinformation that is being published, no historical items have been placed in any burn pile and there is no scheduled demolition. Its compelling enough for the preservation of the location without the hyperbole that detractors will use to undercut your position. ft. log-style cabin also on the property.
8:27 pm. 8:20 am. Outsourcing the maintenance and care of buildings that we deem important to the country to the private owners of the property results in situations where its to the owners advantage to let the place fall apart until the status can be removed at which point they can make some money. 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. Lura Bainbridge, the Realtor who sold the house for Wynettes husband, George Richey, says the master bathwith its marble and massive sunken tubis one of the houses most impressive features. Its time to stand for those who cant defend themselves! We rely heavily on homeowners to be good stewards of these historic properties and safeguard them.. In Williamson County, there is no process for tearing down an historic resourceYou do not even have to get a demolition permit. Have metal detector, will travel Joe.d.i.r.t, Captain Bellmeyer The house is now 12,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Im just saying that if we are asking questions about what happened with Beechwood Hall and why it might be in such poor condition that demolition is the only option, maybe someone should ask what upkeep was happening under their watch, since they owned it for 20 years. 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. He is of course a country music legend. Similarly to the characterization of Beechwood Hall, Kid Rock does have some ties to country music, but is not in any way considered a country music legend to anyone within the country music community. November 28, 2022 @ We have always treated everyone around us with respect and kindness since we moved back to Tennessee in 2018. H.G.W. It may be that Beechwood Hall is beyond repair. 54 Comments. The structure has no connection to Hank Williams other than legal title. To date, we have already placed over 350 acres of land in Williamson County in The Land Trust for Tennessee. 9:05 am. 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. Amen. There is a church directly next door with an adjacent parking lot. She had a great sense of humor. November 23, 2022 @ Currently owned by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. 6:49 am. But despite reports to the contrary, they never lived there, and instead lived in the 3,300 sq. That doesnt mean Beechwood Hall should not be preserved, but its age, and its ties to pre-Civil War America are probably more justifiable reasons. The rear addition has been removed and placed in a burn pile. When Tucker Carlson is flogging something that I agree with him on, I think hes great.
It survived the American Civil War and was owned by country music legend Hank Williams during the peak of his career. 
The property gained notoriety due to being formerly owned by Hank Williams, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. 
Maybe, probably not but you dont know. One thing I learned about him is that he was a passionate Dead Head and so somewhat of an active music fan. Joe Johnson Adjutantalpost60@gmail.com. 7:48 pm.
There are only a handful of these properties of this magnitude in Tennessee, and Beechwood Hall is in the same league as Franklins Carnton in scope. It just goes to show how strong Beechwood Halls ties are to the Williams familyand to the entire country music community. Its just not right to do anything to this beautiful home other than preserve it. November 23, 2022 @ Wynette, who divorced George Jones in 1975 and married Richey three years later, continued to expand the house after she bought it. WebThe prices at The Hank Williams House start from $913. The Hank Williams House. Guests staying at this vacation home can use a fully equipped kitchen. Pets Pets are not allowed. Im of two minds on historical preservation. We believe this is a great way to honor and preserve the true historical character of the home. 
William cornett In 1961, Hank was inducted into theCountry Music Hall of Fame, theSongwriters Hall of Famein 1970, and theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 1987. In October of 1952, Hank Williams sold the The Farm property including Beechwood Hall to J. Truman Ward and Mary Maurice Ward for $28,500less than half of the $60,000 he had paid for the property. Hank may have had a hand in Mansion On The Hill, but any ties to Beechwood Hall appear to be speculative. To support the community's effort to stop the demolition immediately and encourage its new owners to restore it properly or sell it to a preservation buyer that will.
But as explained above, Beechwood Hall is not considered Hank Williams house by any Hank Williams historians or country music historians. Trigger Trigger She loved makeup and she loved hair, singer Lorrie Morgan says. A somewhat similar house was to be built on the site. speaking of all this stuff, whats the best Hank Williams biography? Curabitur venenatis, nisl in bib endum commodo, sapien justo cursus urna. They say only the 1970s-eras back addition and landscaping features have been taken down, and the staircase was removed for preservation purposes. Jerseyboy This trolley transported residents from Franklin to Nashville and back by electric rail. We believe this is a great way to honor and preserve the true historical character of the home. The orchestra playing in front of its stunning floating staircase is breathtaking. At that time, the property consisted of 507 acres, more or less, according to surveyors. Another chapter in the life and death of Tammy Wynette has closed with the sale of her house for $1.2 million to a Nashville book publishing executive.
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. And few are willing to navigate the abuse from diving into the nuance of the Civil War Also I cant imagine standing in front of a Civil war gravestone in the South and not imagining that it is likely the 20 yr old child of someone who died from a non-slave owning family. 
I know I WOULD!!!! Your browser is outdated, update your browser for more security, You dont believe in complete freedom to do what you want with your own property? Im tired of history being erased because of all the stupid damn idiots. Important places deserve public support unless we want to see them torn down or turned into tourist traps. The First Lady of Country Music died in the home in 1998, and the house was sold in 2000. At that time, Beechwood Hall was simply a feature of the property that was in need of renovation. 7:54 pm. Tammy Wynette bought it in 1992 for $422,500. I live in a small town that has several buildings listed by some agency or other as having historical significance. You can sit in the church parking lot and take pictures of Hank and Audreys old house. Beechwood Hall gained a country music connection when the legendary Hank Williams purchased it in 1951. The purpose of the petition is to stop all demolition, make efforts to protect the property from further deterioration and commit to a preservation solution that preserves Historic Beechwood Hall for future generations.. My bigger concern is what condition did the current owner take it over from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill? Jer in Idaho 
As I remember, Ricky begged off politely and tried to direct the conversation back to music. Luckyoldsun When they sold the rest of the property in late June of 2021 to investor group BKDM for $15 million, it was enumerated as a 620-acre property. 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. 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. Notice how objectively Trigger reports that vile persons divisive segments? Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Im just shocked! Well the fact that it was hanks farm instead of a house doesnt really change much though the reporting could have been better. The house had 20 or more broken windows on both levels when we bought it, and appeared to have been that way for years. According to Lovely Franklin, Beechwood Hall was completed by H.G.W. You have permission to edit this article. There's no evidence that Williams lived in Franklin, Tennessee . Im definitely for the freedom to do what you want with your own property. This is why I ignore his analysis of our current political and social landscape (its so biased). ft. mansion that would cost millions of dollars to renovate, especially if it hasnt been maintained over the years. Working with many leading partners in architecture and preservation, our next step is to deliver a comprehensive preservation plan to the owners in the coming weeks. People need to know the real story. In our conversations and professional consultations, we are working in good faith to communicate best practices and to present a thoughtful and robust preservation plan to the owners. ', Kid Rock fights to save Hank Williams Tennessee home, Effort underway to save home formerly owned by Hank Williams, Historic Beechwood Hall stirs preservation activism in rural Williamson, Kid Rock speaks out on potential destruction of Hank Williams' antebellum home. Since the new owner's purchase, the house has been slowly dismantled and the front and back doors are being left wide open. The historical landmark had gone through efforts of restoration and preservation in the past, but the primary reason for concerns for the property now is the state of disrepair it is currently in with significant water and mold damage according to the current owners. November 24, 2022 @ 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. MUMarauder Those are the two that I have read, and Ive read the Colin Escott one at least twice. November 28, 2022 @ We were informed that the stair banister within the home is one of the original parts of the house not yet impacted by heavy water damage and mold, and it was carefully removed and is now stored in a safe, conditioned space. 
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Fears over the property being demolished have caused concerned citizens to come forward to advocate for preservation of the property. 2:37 pm. degree from Tennessee Tech University. Here is the 60-page manual the Park Serice uses of you want a peak at the criteria and process. Liz A new website has been established to help save Beechwood Hall from being demolished. We are asking the owners to permanently stop all demolition, make efforts to protect the property from further deterioration and commit to a preservation solution that preserves Historic Beechwood Hall for future generations. It was later owned by country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The rear wing is on the ground in the burn pile.This caused a public uproar on social media, with Mike Wolfe of American Pickers who lives in Williamson County also expressing grave concern, and Kid Rock speaking out on Tucker Carlsons Tuesday night (11-22) show about the potential demolition of Beechwood Hall. I have personally driven to the Franklin Ave house just to see it. From photos being circulated on social media and in public domain. I came to McGraws defense when he was trying to get out of his contract with Curb Records and they were releasing Greatest Hits records in perpetuity, and gave him a lot of praise for those records he released afterwards with Big Machine. Mistletoe Alpaca Farm is the Perfect Franklin Family Fun Day! Strait86 The bigger issue to me is that there seems to be an obsession of destroying anything that is antebellum or associated in anyway with the pre-Civil War South. It is the fundamental charge of our Foundation. Sam Cody Kid Rock goes on to assert that woke politics is what is behind the plan to destroy Beechwood Hall. Carefully selected "experts" have been deployed to create a perception that the property is "too far gone" to be restored. Was it during their possession that it fell into such disrepair that preservation will now be more difficult, or maybe impossible? Kilgore recalls having drinks with Hank Snow by the pool, sitting at a horseshoe-shaped bar with an aquarium top that housed 12-inch goldfish. In 2015, the couple sold off 131 acres from the property. The only thing I would say to amend is the cabin that you have as on the property is not actually a cabin or on the property. I remember one time seeing Carlson subbing on Fox and Friends when they had Ricky Skaggs on. Making this about woke politics and mischaracterizing the truth is out-of-bounds, and deserved to be called out. But, he did live on Franklin Road in Nashville. But reading many stories on this issue, and especially after seeing the Tucker Carlson/Kid Rock exchange, the historian and preservationist inside of me sees it as imperative that we set Beechwood Halls significance in country music in its proper context. 6:36 am. They declared the property to be unsalvageable, and made plans to tear it down and erect a new home in its place. Where is the newel post, handrail, and balusters?
The soul of country music is not under attack here. As a condition of the agreement, they promised the seller and the community they would preserve and restore Beechwood Hall. Its as if Wynette is still there, and virtually every wall is covered in Wynettes gold records, awards, or photographs. Maybe thats what is nice about states like Tennessee, in places where I live you have to have a permit to rake your leaves, but they seem to be able to demosh historic old places all the time in the name of progress. 11:44 am. 12:48 pm. And that is NOT hyperbole. Hank paid $60,000 for the property. 7:37 pm. Please if you are destroying it please donate the shutters and doors to us. Often the designation of historical status and its restrictions are the reason for the decay of the property. Jerry Strobel As we are a nonprofit it would be a write off. Our negotiation with the selling partnership was relatively brief, and we closed on the 268 acres one day after the partnership closed. Everyone wants these buildings of historic nature preserved, but someone wishing to preserve it and have it serve a function, often find the costs often far exceed the buildings value upon completion. It was all done immaculately. It was considered the White House of Country Music.
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