On February 3, 1819 Thomas Harden Perkins deeded the “Old Town Plantation” (approximately 1,216 acres) to his daughter, Polly and son-in-law, Major Nicholas Perkins, Jr.
Learn MoreThomas Harden Perkins purchases Old Town from John Donelson, Jr.
Learn MoreJohn Donelson, Jr. inherits the Old Town tract after his father’s death.
Learn MoreIn 1780 John Donelson, Sr. became one of more than 200 settlers to sign the “Cumberland Compact,” and was granted a land tract that included the Old Town plantation. The name “Old […]
Learn MoreThe Frists restore the Thomas Brown House with careful attention to historic accuracy.
Learn MoreThe Frists establish the Old Town Historic Daffodil Project.
Learn MoreTracy and Bill Frist begin the Old Town Heritage Project in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University and Professor Kevin Smith to add to the growing body of knowledge of what is […]
Learn MoreTracy and Bill Frist purchase Old Town from the Cromlings, with a commitment to continue the legacy of preservation and conservation of the Cromlings.
Learn MoreThe Cromlings bring in the Dry Stone Conservancy to restore the north abutment of the 1801 Bridge. A perpetual easement was established with the Preservation Trust of Tennessee.
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