After you've seen the Confederate statue at the center of the Public Square, you might notice this…read moreoff log cabin off to the side. And if you're like me and wondering the purpose, wonder no longer. The brass plaque explains. "Prior to 1780, the land that is now the Historic Lebanon Town Square was claimed by William Gosney. It was part of 640 acres surrounding the gushing spring, and here he built a cabin. After his death, the land was sold in 1793 by his heirs to James Menees." "In 1801 the Tennessee State Legislature appointed five commissioners to determine the site for a County Seat for Wilson County. They chose this site around the spring and cabin. When Lebanon was founded and lots were sold on August 16, 1802, there was one family living in a cabin near the spring around which the town was laid out. Edward (Neddy) Jacobs and his Lumbee Indian wife had moved into the cabin in 1800. Neddy, an Irishman who had shipwrecked off the coast of North Carolina, was taken in by the Lumbee Indians. There he met his wife, Layula, before moving westward to Tennessee." "Neddy later built a new cabin for his family, but after his death, Layula left and moved west with a band of Cherokee who passed through Lebanon on the Trail of Tears." There is also a plaque next to the cabin titled, "History of the Logs Users in this Cabin." It reads, "The original site of this log cabin was in Leeville, Tennessee on the old Nashville-Lebanon stage route (Hickory Ridge Road). It was built in 1833 by John Kelley, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Margaret Lavenia Kelley. It was built on land owned by Mrs. Kelley's father, Revolutionary War Colonel David Campbell." "The Kelleys' son, David Campbell Kelley, was born in this cabin on December 25, 1833. He became a Methodist minister and went as a missionary to China in 1854. Returning home, he served in the Civil War with General Nathan Bedford Forrest. He became a colonel and was known as "The Fighting Parson"." "After the war, he established Corona Female Academy in Lebanon in 1866. He also pastored churches in Lebanon and later served at McKendree Methodist in Nashville. In 1873, he was instrumental in establishing Vanderbilt University. He ran for governor of Tennessee on the Prohibitionist Party in 1890, but was defeated. He died in 1909."" Quite a lot of history in one small spot. Thankfully, there is a small parking lot here and other street parking nearby. [Review 20079 overall - 435 in Tennessee - 1055 of 2023.]

The cabin has been torn down. It was literally just disassembled to be rebuilt elsewhere. As of…read morenow, I'm unsure of where it will be or if it will be open to the public. We do have Fiddler's Grove at the fairgrounds and it has a good-sized lovely collection of old buildings

Rose Mont is an excellent example of a well preserved antebellum home…read more Fully furnished with period antiques, it tells a fascinating story of the family who built and lived here, as well as it's role in the history of the area. They host a number of events, from living history programs to paranormal investigations, (It's said to be insanely haunted).

My husband and I got married at Rosemont in 2012, back when someone besides Eli was running the…read moreplace. We didn't have a great experience because of that person BUT we stopped by today to take a look just for fun. It's like night and day. I wish we could redo our wedding there now. Lol. It is such a cool old home with lots of interesting history and Eli, who runs it, is basically an encyclopedia. You can tell he really has a passion for it. The house has been improved in lots of ways and they are having cool events and things there now too. The place is beautiful, it is insanely affordable to book (it also has a small reception area that was great for our wedding), and now that Eli is there I have no doubt it would be a great experience. I used to never mention Rose Mont to people when they were looking for a wedding venue, but that all changed today...thanks to Eli! Go meet him and tour the place, you won't regret it!

The marker is located in front of the old Lebanon post office that has since been converted into…read morethe Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. It provides some history of mail delivery here in Lebanon. It is marker number 3A-228 and was rrected by Tennessee Historical Commission. The marker has the same text on both sides, reading " In July 1908 Lebanon's growth and prominence qualified the town for free citywide mail delivery. Congressman Cordell Hull secured funding of $50,000 for this federal post office building. The cornerstone was laid on October 30, 1913. Chief Supervising Architect Oscar Wenderoth designed the Beaux Arts style building and contractor James Corse completed construction in 1915. Pink and gray East Tennessee Marble adorns the interior walls and floors. In 1999 the National Park Service placed the Lebanon Post Office in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure in the Lebanon Commercial Historic District." There is street parking nearby. And please go in to learn about attractions and businesses in the area. [Review 20076 overall - 432 in Tennessee - 1052 of 2023.]

This marker is next to a bank building and a bright white regal home that is now a funeral home but…read moreit points out the history of the structure and the man who used to live here. The marker reads, "Robert Looney Caruthers. 1800-1882. Born in Smith County in 1800, Caruthers was elected Confederate Governor in 1863. However, due to the Federal occupation of Tennessee, he was not inaugurated. A co-founder of Cumberland University, he served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1835 to 1837; the U.S. House of Representatives from 1841to 1843; the State Supreme Court from 1852-1861; and the Confederate Congress from 1861 to 1863. Built by Caruthers in 1828 in the Greek Revival style, but later altered, this was his home until his death in 1882." This is marker number 3A-200 and was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. There is ample parking in the funeral home parking lot. [Review 20080 overall - 436 in Tennessee - 1056 of 2023.]

This marker is on the northwest corner of Lebanon's public square (near the Confederate statue) and…read morepoints out Lebanon's history in the Civil War. There's a lot of text to read here and there is parking nearby. While you're here, check out the restaurants and particularly the Split Bean Roasters coffee shop down the street. This is marker number 3A-202 and it was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. It reads, "Near dawn on May 5, 1862, Colonel John Hunt Morgan's 800 Confederate Cavalry camped around the Public Square and at Cumberland University on South College Street, were attacked by General Ebenezer Dumont's Federal Cavalry of 600 as they advanced from Murfreesboro in a torrential rain. After an hour and a half of charges and countercharges, Morgan and most of his men withdrew on the Rome and Trousdale Ferry Pikes pursued by the Federals. Barricaded in Odd Fellows Hall on West Main Street, 60 to 70 of Morgan's men fired upon the Federals. Later these Confederates surrendered when Dumont threatened to burn the town. During the attack, the Federal losses amounted to 10 killed, 21 wounded, and 5 missing. The Confederate losses amounted to 60 killed and an unknown number of wounded and missing." [Review 20078 overall - 434 in Tennessee - 1054 of 2023.]

Nobody likes the DMV, it's why it's the butt of so many jokes. However, this was by far the best…read moreexperience I have ever had at one. We showed up at 7:30am and started lining up at the door at 7:50am, no appointment. Quickly, a line formed behind us and I'm glad we got there when we did. I was at kiosk 3 and my husband was at 4. The lady working at the front desk was wonderful. She was apologetic that I didn't have enough acceptable paperwork but she gave me a form that listed what was acceptable. My husband's clerk told him the wrong things that my clerk did say was okay, which left us both in confusion. My clerk told me to come back with everything and she will help again. My husband's clerk? Didn't say to come back to him. Two totally different experiences! A trip to the library to print more papers off and a visit back to the DMV later in the day and our clerks were still there. Because my clerk told me to come back to her, we didn't have to wait for a number, we just stood behind who she was helping. She ended up helping my husband, too, even though he was with the clerk next to her. I'm telling you, 5 star service here!! Not only was she caring about the situation, she was also personable and gave us recommendations for where to eat in the area. I'm not sure if she's always at desk 3 and I wish I had her name...but she made a positive impact and I would absolutely go back to her again.

One of the most efficient DMVs I've been to! I didn't have an appointment so I got there 15 minutes…read morebefore opening. There were about 20 people in front of me in line. As soon as they opened they let people inside and a greeter will make sure you have the right documents then direct you to check in through a text system. The clerk who worked with me was super nice and helpful. All-in-all I was there for about an hour and 15 minutes which is not bad for a walk-in at the DMV. Building was also super clean, clean bathrooms and plenty of seating.

Mounds! Real live mounds covering what, we know naught. Mounds are all over the place in Middle…read moreTennessee. Folks lived here thousands of years ago and built these mounds. Walk this park, along the small river and imagine yourself here without the car waiting to take you back to town, to Sonic for a diet cherry limeade. What would you see and hear thousands of years ago walking this land?The trees you see today are probably less than 40 years old. Would the fields have been cleared of growth thousands of years ago? Three stars is for the lack of information about the hard to follow trail and the location of the mounds. Otherwise, it's a nice little detour. The trail is not very developed but it's also not crazily hard. It's a pleasant loop that takes you alongside a small river. A super peaceful walk. We all inspected the rocks and found fossils, bones, mussel shells. It's hypnotic and meditative to scrounge for fossils and the odd looking stone on the banks of a river on a peaceful cool day. Afterwards, my crew was sedate, lost in their own thoughts, feeling that good tired from fresh air and exertion. Looking forward to a hot meal and their pillows. Not for strollers but toddlers can manage the trail just fine. Ground is a little uneven so those who are insecure about walking a field, this won't feel comfortable but its manageable. The rocks and bubbling river are peaceful and lovely. Be careful during heavy rains. The water comes up easily 4-5 feet. Come before the sun sets. A sunset is spectacular and gives you the most wonderful light for sweet pictures.