Posted in Tennessee
May 20, 2016
There’s No Chapel In The World Like This One In Tennessee
Editor’s note: As of late 2019, the treehouse is no longer standing. Please enjoy the photos below as a reminder of this remarkable structure.
You’ll never guess where the largest treehouse in the entire world is located – well, maybe you can. Tennessee. Crossville, Tennessee to be absolutely precise. Built by Horace Burgess, the 10,000 square foot behemoth has since been closed for safety reasons, but that doesn’t mean it’s no longer a phenomenon of modern architecture. Too far…? Well, here’s a look at the neatest treehouse in the world, complete with a chapel borne of otherworldly inspiration.
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The treehouse was said to be "inspired by God," which is why you'll find a chapel smack dab in the middle of it.
The entirety of the treehouse is built all around an oak tree, measuring in at 85 feet.
The wooden pews are perfectly situated, making it easy to enjoy a sermon beneath the large cross.
With 80 rooms, it's not just the chapel that's supported by six trees total. Also, it took a whopping 258,000 nails to build the whole of it. Dang!
The chapel is on the third floor, and the sanctuary can also be used as a basketball court.
The treehouse is finished off with a steeple, complete with a bell. What a place, hey?
Looking for more? Take a look at the walk-through video below.
Did you make it in before it closed? Let us know below!
