Frederick Stump House, Historic building and former tavern on Buena Vista Pike, Nashville, United States
The Frederick Stump House is a two-story structure built from red cedar logs in Nashville with eight rooms across both levels. The building was set back from the original road to accommodate the expansion of Buena Vista Pike.
Frederick Stump arrived at White's Creek on Christmas Day 1779 and later signed the Cumberland Compact with his son Jacob. The house he built afterward records the early years of settlement in the Nashville area.
The structure shows how people lived and worked on the frontier, with spaces serving both personal and guest purposes. Its layout reflects how early settlers combined residence and commerce under one roof.
The house sits on Buena Vista Pike and is visible from the road, though set back about 100 feet from the street. This makes it relatively easy to locate, though it requires attention while driving to notice the position.
The structure was moved from its original position and now sits farther back on the property. This relocation for road expansion has itself become an important part of its story.
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