Carnton was built in 1826 by former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock (1768-1843). Throughout the nineteenth century it was frequently visited by those shaping Tennessee and American history, including President Andrew Jackson. Carnton grew to become one of the premier farms in Williamson County, Tennessee. Randal McGavock’s son John (1815-1893) inherited the farm upon his father’s death. John McGavock married Carrie Elizabeth Winder (1829-1905) in December 1848 and they had five children during the subsequent years, three of whom died at young ages - Martha (1849-1862); Mary Elizabeth (1851-1858); and John Randal (1854). The surviving children, Winder (1857-1907) and Hattie (1855-1932).

We welcome groups at Carnton! We have ample space for coach parking and turn-around and always try to accommodate any request. We can customize any tour with special add-ons, including:

o Tours led by Robert Hicks, author of The Widow of the South
o Costumed guides
o Catered meals on the grounds
o Battlefield tours led by Eric Jacobson, author of For Cause & For Country, A Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin
o Ghost tours of the house and cemetery
o African-American life on the plantation
o Step-on guides
o Evening candlelight tours
o Assistance with rentals
o Help with itineraries

Our basic group and tour operator rate for a house tour is $10.00 per person for groups of 10 or more. Call for pricing for add-ons.

615-794-0903 www.carnton.org