Two Rivers Mansion

 

Two Rivers Mansion is one of the last of the elaborate antebellum

country homes built in the Nashville area.  It is one of the earliest

and best preserved of the ornate Italianate houses

in Middle TN. The Mansion was once part of 1100 acre

plantation. The plantation sits between Stones

River and Cumberland River, giving the

plantation the name, Two Rivers. 

Two Rivers Mansion was built by David

McGavock in 1859 for his 

bride William (Willie) Elizabeth Harding. 

However due to the Civil War breaking out

the home was not finished till the 1870's.

Three generation of McGavock's lived in 

the home. When the last family member

died the property was sold to Nashville 

Metro Governement.

Two Rivers property was settled for the 

first time in  the 1790's, one of the 

original owners was Andrew Jackson. 

He setlled here before moving on to 

the Hermitage. The mansion reflects

the taste, textures and colors of

the post war era. Today it remains a 

centerpiece for gatherings, social

occasions, weddings, parties and 

other special events. 

When Metro bought the property, 

Nashville set aside acres to develop

two schools, a golf course, park greenway, 

water park, skate park, frisbie golf, 

picnic area and other recreational space.

Beautiful home. 

Come to Nashville and check it out.

Pam