Trousdale Place

Trousdale Place is a two-story brick house built in the early 1800s with classic Federal architectural details throughout. Inside, rooms display historical exhibits and period furnishings that show how life looked when the house was first occupied.

A congressman built the house in 1813, and a Tennessee governor who later served the state took it over in 1836 and kept it as his home for the rest of his life. The property shifted hands over time, eventually becoming an institutional repository of regional history.

The house carries the name of a family that shaped Tennessee for many decades through politics and public service. Walking through the rooms today, you see how their story is woven into every corner of the place.

The house functions as both a historic home and a museum showing collections related to the region's past and daily life. Plan time to explore both the building itself and the displays inside before visiting.

A monument erected in the early 1900s stands on the front lawn and reflects how the property became linked to regional memory in ways beyond its original purpose. This marker invites visitors to think about how places gain multiple layers of meaning over time.

Location: Gallatin

GPS coordinates: 36.38720,-86.44890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00