Posted in Nashville
August 04, 2020
The Park At Historic Harlinsdale Farm Just Outside Of Nashville Is One Of The City’s Best-Kept Secrets
Though it might not be hard to find a historic park or location in the heart of the famed Volunteer State, there’s nothing like a visit to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. This 198-acre historic district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2006 and continues to offer a significant, historic experience to locals and tourists alike. A visit is like stepping back in time! Learn all about it below, and perhaps plan a visit for yourself. There’s truly no place like it.
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The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is considered one of the most significant historic farms in the state of Tennessee, especially for its association with the Tennesse Walking Horse Industry. WW Harlin established the working farm in 1933, in direct response to the localized industry.
The centerpiece of the property is most likely the famed horse stable, completed in 1935. It housed the famed "Midnight Sun," the farm's prize horse. Midnight Sun was a Tennessee Walking Horse champion that won two world championships in 1945 and 1946.
Even now, quite a few of Tennessee's current walking stallions can trace their lineage back to Midnight Sun.
The Harlinsdale family resided on the property until the city of Franklin bought it for $8 million in 2004. Nowadays, Harlinsdale Farm operates as a public park that hosts horse shows throughout the year.
If you visit, you'll find 200-acres of farmland, a dog park, a catch-and-release fishing pond, as well as a 5k track and equestrian trail. Parking is free for all park patrons.
It can get quite popular to visit during the warmer months! Keep an eye out for local events and experiences hosted by the Harlinsdale Farm as well.
Harlinsdale Farm is open for "passive activities," which include walking and picnicking. This is where you come for a quiet, good time. Where your leisurely Saturday can be spent throwing a frisbee or tossing a ball, where you can spend sweet time with your family on historic ground. That, friends, is the beauty of Tennessee.
Learn more about the historic Harlinsdale Farm with a visit to the city’s official website.
Fall in love with the quirky side of Tennessee with a visit to its own Eiffel Tower, a true roadside attraction that’s bound to drop your jaw.
Address: 239 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
