November 24, 2022 @ And I dont blame them for following their interests, the law should recognize this and make sure the conflict doesnt exist or is mitigated to the satisfaction of all parties. Patrick Bratton November 24, 2022 @ The house is NOT scheduled for demolition and no petition is going to change that one way or another. Dispute Upon the Future Plans for Beechwood HallBeechwood Hall and a 268-acre parcel that it currently sits on is now owned by Larry Keele, who purchased it in 2021. It is scary as hell!!!!! We were able to offer best practices that were implemented to secure Beechwood Hall from further damage from elements, animals, and more protecting the home now is a vital first step to long-term preservation. Just outside of beautiful historic Franklin, TN. Its unlikely it went from great to terrible in 15 months since they sold it. This is the house that Bocephus grew up in. The rapper, real name Robert James Ritchie, appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight this week to decry the possible destruction of Williams former home. It is called the Morton House. According to Saving Country Music, Hank Williams Sr had the funds to buy the home because of Tony Bennetts successful cover of his song Cold Cold Heart. To date, we have already placed over 350 acres of land in Williamson County in The Land Trust for Tennessee. That would be a real shame, because I personally think it should be preserved. Tucker Carlson goes on to say, Kid Rock appears to feel that way. Trigger The home, which is about 21 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee, has in the past belonged to country music singers Hank Williams Sr, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Maybe they have a good answer. It is NOT protected from being torn down. 10:59 am. November 28, 2022 @ Those behind the drive to save Beechwood Hall are also calling on elected official to pass new laws that would require a demolition permit and a 120-day waiting period in relation to historic properties such as Beechwood Hall that are within Williamson County. Kid Rock, meanwhile, told Tucker Carlson he hopes more people will speak out. At that time, Beechwood Hall was simply a feature of the property that was in need of renovation. Beechwood Halls ties to the country music world werent severed after Williams death. 7:45 am. November 23, 2022 @ Carlson opined, "Tearing down Hank Williams' house, an Antebellum house, would constitute not just an assault on the soul of country music, a distinctly American art form, it would be an attack on the country itself. His book, Ramblin Man: Short Stories From The Life Of Hank Williams, apparently chronicles his purchase of the antebellum home. Wireless internet is available in the entire villa for free. -The owners were one time donors to the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, in 2019, 3 years before they bought the property. You can book a shuttle, once your reservation is complete. Staying positive as you advocate for preservation will create the best conditions for a successful resolution. Kyle seems to believe that there is no real division in the country. I assure you, the owner does not care about architectural history anywhere, whether it be southern or Belgian. Sometimes the square footage of Beechwood Hall will be misrepresented at 3,300 square feet. Was it during their possession that it fell into such disrepair that preservation will now be more difficult, or maybe impossible? Im just saying that if we are asking questions about what happened with Beechwood Hall and why it might be in such poor condition that demolition is the only option, maybe someone should ask what upkeep was happening under their watch, since they owned it for 20 years. It features stunning Greek Revival and Italianate design. 3:16 pm. Thats very far-fetched. Jerry Strobel Actually, there . 4:43 pm. Check-in Keele is from Lewisburg, Tennessee, and holds a bachelor of science degree from Tennessee Tech University. 11:44 am. that bought the property from Tim and Faith and lined their already full pockets with the sale. My bigger concern is what condition did the current owner take it over from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill? Yes.As Brian Turpen goes on to explain in his book Ramblin Man, Hank rented the farm to a man named F.H. This has been our approach with Beechwood Halls owners. He bought it for $60,000 but never lived there. Where would they go to apply for a permitmaybe ask a deer? But reading many stories on this issue, and especially after seeing the Tucker Carlson/Kid Rock exchange, the historian and preservationist inside of me sees it as imperative that we set Beechwood Halls significance in country music in its proper context. So far, Beechwood Halls floating staircase has been dismantled and the rear addition was removed. Making this about woke politics and mischaracterizing the truth is out-of-bounds, and deserved to be called out. I find issue with someone saying he probably didnt write that song. Time for me to win the lottery. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); The difference here between Tucker Carlson and the blue check elites (your words) is that Tucker Carlson believes hes defending the soul of country music under false pretenses, while often the blue check elites are looking to destroy the soul of country music so they can remake it in their own image with themselves in control under false pretenses. Contrary to misinformation that is being published, no historical items have been placed in any burn pile and there is no scheduled demolition. In 2015, the couple sold off 131 acres from the property. Misconceptions about the Hank Williams Song Mansion On The HillMultiple reports have tied the Hank Williams song Mansion On The Hill to Beechwood Hall, either as being inspired by it, about it, purchased by Hank Williams because of the song, or otherwise tied to the historic house. Trigger Harris Dead At 31, Robbie Knievel, Stuntman & Son Of Evel Knievel, Dead At 60, Guitar Center Employee Puts Thief In A Chokehold & Drags Him Out Of Store. Public parking is possible on site for free. November 23, 2022 @ Its just the name of a website and an idea. "Tearing down Hank Williams' house, an Antebellum house, would constitute not just an assault on the soul of country music, a distinctly American art form, it . Other than those folks move here buy then destroy everything they touch. In an updated statement on November 23, the non-profit organization wrote: The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson County has been fully engaged in preservation efforts since learning about the risk to the home. I think if it can be saved, then it should. Best to preserve history as opposed to repeat it. About two weeks ago, Cannon Realty Group of Henry County began listing county. Full statement: https://t.co/lPq2RkBbYS pic.twitter.com/ezxlQZmNag, In his November 17 update, Beechwood Hall owner Keele sought to counter misinformation regarding a burn pile., And in a further update from November 23, the Williamson County Heritage Foundation warns against sensationalist declarations and inaccurate information that has detracted from earnest and dedicated efforts to preserve Beechwood Hall., It is unfortunate, the update reads, this earnest enthusiasm for preservation has been marred by some false and inflammatory statements which ultimately harm these preservation efforts.. We were made aware that the house had been sitting mostly vacant for 30 to 40 years. Jer in Idaho It is the fundamental charge of our Foundation. The First Lady of Country Music died in the home in 1998, and the house was sold in 2000. Its certainly part of local history, being a 166-years-old and built by slave labor during the antebellum south. If it were some random left-wing Gen Z journalist, it would be breathless name-calling and swipes about blue check elites and such. At that time, the property consisted of 507 acres, more or less, according to surveyors. But I think he and Kid Rock tried to culture war this thing when the preservation of historic places is a pretty universal belief. November 28, 2022 @ November 25, 2022 @ But to imply he bought just to tear it down because he wants to strike at the soul of country music, and thus, America, seems a bit hyperbolic. It is of historical significance, even if its ties to country music are minor, and even if those ties go back to slavery and the Civil War. It is important to note that we have a 55-year track record of preservation success. 1:08 Country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill sold their 620-acre farm to a new investor group, BKDM, for $15 million. 7:48 pm. 513-256-2518 Hank Williams House Franklin Road Items This crystal lamp was also rescued from the Hank Williams House on Franklin Road, It is missing the shade but one easily can be bought. Mayberry House is not the only structure on the property, leading to much confusion, and misreporting in multiple outlets. I highly doubt theyre targeting it just because its pre-civil war south. 7:29 am. 3:18 pm, I wish there was a way I could help. God bless the Old South. We were informed that the stair banister within the home is one of the original parts of the house not yet impacted by heavy water damage and mold, and it was carefully removed and is now stored in a safe, conditioned space. The rear wing is on the ground in the burn pile.This caused a public uproar on social media, with Mike Wolfe of American Pickers who lives in Williamson County also expressing grave concern, and Kid Rock speaking out on Tucker Carlsons Tuesday night (11-22) show about the potential demolition of Beechwood Hall. I agree with much of what you said. Sam Cody 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. Unfortunately, no previous owner had ever placed any preservation or conservation easements on the property and neither did the selling partnership contract. Or maybe it did. Would I call that Hanks house? Im reminded of what one of my neighbors who served on the US Enterprise said when asked if he wished it had been preserved like the Yorktown. It is also not considered part of the soul of country music, though it does have some ties to the genre. The structure has no connection to Hank Williams other than legal title. ft. home on Franklin Road in 1992. When Is "Yellowstone" Returning From Its Midseason Break? It has been on the national register of historic places since 1988. What happened? December 3, 2022 @ If this house can be saved, is it better if it looks like when it was built, or maybe when Hank Williams owned it, or maybe theres some other more appropriate moment. Its obvious he was leaning on Kid Rock to be the SME in this interview, and I think he simply saw this as yet another example of Woke run a muck. Legally speaking, property can be thought of as a bundle of rights. Regardless if Hank owned Beachwood Hall or not it shouldnt be torn down, but we are living in a time when history is being destroyed & rewritten & its scary as hell. We've seen Hank Williams Jr. perform at a couple of Country Music award shows in Nashville. Maybe thats what is nice about states like Tennessee, in places where I live you have to have a permit to rake your leaves, but they seem to be able to demosh historic old places all the time in the name of progress. The original property was more than 1,000 acres and was an authentic Southern plantation, utilizing slave labor to tend the property that included a cotton gin, as well as peach and apple orchards. By January 3rd, 1952, Hank Williams had moved out of the home he shared with wife Audrey Williams at 4916 Franklin Road in Nashville. 7:54 pm. Though both Hank Williams, and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have owned the property at different times, none of them used the property as their home and did not live there at any time. providing unbeatable availability and rates, meeting reliability and quality standards. In October of 1952, Hank Williams sold the "The Farm" property including Beechwood Hall to J. Truman Ward and Mary Maurice Ward for $28,500less than half of the $60,000 he had paid for the property. They declared the property to be unsalvageable, and made plans to tear it down and erect a new home in its place. November 28, 2022 @ Later in the divorce, Audrey would get the Franklin Road residence, and Hank would get The Farm, including Beechwood Hall. 6:30 pm. If a drunk Hank Williams wasnt even willing to live there 70 years ago, what shape is it in now? Country legend Hank Williams bought the house in 1951. Known as Beechwood Hall, the property is nearFranklin, Tennessee, and was built in the 1850s. Unfortunately, due to some of the misleading information being put out there, we have been forced to install cameras and hire security to protect the property from trespassers and others potentially placing the home and others in danger. Heres hoping for the preservation of Beechwood Hall. I highly doubt he thinks Kid Rock is a country music legend, but theres a good chance a lot of his his audience knows who he is in the same way they may have heard of someone like Ted Nugent. If were going to do preservation it has to be funded properly and when youre spending money, especially taxpayer money, you have to have standards. 8:27 pm. Im glad to hear they are restoring the staircase because that sounds amazing! When he sold it, the property still consisted of 507 acres. But Tucker is so relentlessly agenda-driven that I would not take anything he says as authoritativeeven about something as seemingly inocuous and non-political as Beechwood Hallwithout checking other,non-hyperventilating sources. A reasonable assessment of the situation and how much it would cost to renovate the property should be come to. The preservation organization behind Beechwood Hall, the home of country music legend Hank Williams, has responded after rap star Kid Rock claimed the property was in danger of being demolished. November 24, 2022 @ Tearing down Hank Williamss house, an antebellum house, would not just constitute an assault on the soul of country musica distinctly American art form. Response from Current Owner and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County In a joint statement from the current owner of Beechwood Hall, Larry Keele, and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, there is no threat of imminent demolition of the property. Beechwood Hall gained a country music connection when the legendary Hank Williams purchased it in 1951. Jerry Strobel Hank Williams, Jr.'s House Buchanan, Tennessee (TN), US Like Tweet Share Pin The country and southern rock artist, son of country music pioneer Hank Williams, and father of Hank III and Holly Williams, lives here. Ive seen too many people show irreverence and disrespect to historical vessels and places that were saved that my attitude is Take nothing but pictures leave nothing but memories. I think that should be the attitude towards Beechwood Hall. Ultimately, what Tucker Carlson doing here is virtually inert, except for sowing needless culture war strife. Im not sure, but I think maybe Ricky had recently released Songs That My Dad Loved. I live in a small town that has several buildings listed by some agency or other as having historical significance. Incredible documentation signed by Mrs. George Jones. 12:22 pm, Ah, yes. He is known much more as a rock and rap artist as opposed to a country artist, let alone a legend. In the Tucker Carlson report, it is also falsely expresses that Beechwood Hall was the former home of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. We also plan to preserve and protect the landscape, which many historians believe is as important as the house. There is a church directly next door with an adjacent parking lot. 6:49 am. The hotel lies within 7 miles of Nashville International airport. November 26, 2022 @ This is where I believe Jerry taught Jr to play piano! But when it comes to historically significant landmarks, I do feel like some reasonable covenances should be in place. November 23, 2022 @ As reported by the New York Post the propertys owner, Larry Keele, also denied claims the house would be demolished. Is it a property that he owned? Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work with these Williamson County residents. 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