Cherry Mansion

Cherry Mansion is a Georgian-style residence sitting on the east bank of the Tennessee River in Savannah, Tennessee, at 265 West Main Street. The two-story structure features tall windows, classical proportions, and a direct view of the river landscape.

The building gained prominence in 1862 when General Ulysses S. Grant established his headquarters here before the Battle of Shiloh. Grant's presence made the house a center of military operations in the region during a critical period of the war.

The house reflects how Tennessee families were torn apart during the Civil War, with some supporting the Union and others the Confederacy. Visitors can sense this division when walking through the rooms where such conflicting loyalties once coexisted.

The house is normally open to the public only during the annual Generals Breakfast event held on the weekend closest to April 6-7. Plan your visit around this date or check locally about possible access at other times.

Two Union generals, C.F. Smith and W.H.L. Wallace, spent their final hours in the house after being wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. Their deaths connected this place to the human cost of the conflict in a direct and personal way.

Location: Tennessee

GPS coordinates: 35.22556,-88.25667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46