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Tennessee is rife with history and heart, but there are a few places that we’d recommend all locals and visitors add to their historic Volunteer state bucket list. The Davies Manor is a Shelby County hidden gem that offers an experience amidst one of the best-preserved historic sites in the state. Learn about the oldest log house in the county and experience the way Tennessee once was with a visit to this neat and remarkable locale. Learn more below, friends! The Davies Manor is a must-visit spot that you’re bound to love.

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Davies Manor is a log-house museum and historic site located in Bartlett, Tennessee. The Shelby County locale operates as a community museum that studies the Davis family as well as the regional history of the area and early rural life in Tennessee.
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Davies Manor itself is one of the best-preserved historic sites in the county. You can choose to take a docent-led tour of the historic home, and you'll learn all about the Davis family history and life on an early West Tennessee plantation.
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The log house itself is actually the oldest existing log house in Shelby County. You can also choose to take a self-guided tour of the grounds, which includes a sharecropper's cabin and frontier-style cabins.
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Hillwood Hall is located on an adjacent property, and it's known for being a great wedding, reception, and party venue. It's a neat experience to celebrate the beginning of something new amidst the history of West Tennessee.
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Keep your eyes peeled for all sorts of wildlife that wander the property and surrounding areas. The lush plant life and expansive wooded area beyond the manor will send you straight back in time. There are no city slickers here!
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No matter the time of year, the manor is always surrounded by natural beauty. From the wildflowers of the springtime to the incredible greenery infused summertime season, you can visit all year long. We'd even recommend showing up during the chill of the winter season. The frosted grounds look like a holiday dream.
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Will you be visiting the Davies Manor community museum? You can visit from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.

You can learn more about the historic Davis Manor with a visit to its official Facebook page.

If you get hungry after your experience, make sure to check out the Southall Cafe in West Tennessee!

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