Wynnewood State Historic Area

  This handsome log inn was erected in 1828 by A.R. Wynne, William Cage, and Stephen Roberts on land owned by Wynne's wife, Almira Winchester Wynne, to serve as a stagecoach inn and mineral springs resort. A log cabin attached to the rear of the inn was erected by Isaac Bledsoe during the period of 1772-1780 when he came to this area as a longhunter. 

In 1834, Wynne purchased the interest of his two partners. He and his family moved into the inn and resided there until his death in 1893. Ownership of Wynnewood remained in the family until 1971 when George Winchester Wynne, grandson of the builder, conveyed it to the State of Tennessee for  preservation as a historic site. 

A.R. Wynne received guests at Wynnewood throughout his lifetime. By the 1840s he had built a row of cottages on the lawn east of the inn and set up a race course in the bottom near Lick Creek. Most guests were attracted by the medicinal qualities of the mineral waters but one frequent visitor, Andrew Jackson, was attracted by the race course and he usually brought a favorite thoroughbred to run against one of Wynne's horses. 

During the Civil War Wynnewood was not molested although both Union and Confederate armies passed by its front doors as they hastened along the road between engagements at Hartsville and Gallatin. During the years of Union army occupation, there was a fortified camp complete with earthworks located on Wynne's place about one half mile southwest of the inn. 

Wynnewood may have been the largest log structure ever erected in Tennessee.  Certainly, it is the largest to survive to the time. The main house is 142 feet long with an open hallway or dogtrot through the center. Some of the logs composing the walls, which are set firmly on a stone foundation, are thirty-two feet long. Most of them are oak, some walnut, and others ash, but none of the original logs are poplar. All rooms have outside doors and are entered frmo the gallery that extends 110 feet across the back of the building. An outside stairway rises to the upstairs room from the dog-trot. 

Note: Our newly designed, full-color brochures are now available.  Please look for them in tourism racks.  You may also contact us if you would like one sent to you.

Our GIFT SHOP is pleased to announce that we will now accept mail orders for our merchandise.  We are still working on  our web site store.  Some of the items available are listed below.

1.      Tee shirts- white, with BLHA logo on front and Bledsoe’s Lick facts on back (S, M,  XXL & XXXL).  Regular $10 & $12...Now $5 & $6.

2.      Books- Wynnewood: The History of Wynnewood and it’s Families, and A Guide to Bledsoe’s Lick Historical Park.

3.      Note cards- Doctor’s Office, Parker Cabin, Wynnewood (all suitable for framing).

4.      Post cards- Line drawing of Wynnewood.

5.      Medallions- engraved pure silver coin, Sumner County’s only Tennessee Bicentennial Commemorative item, limited edition.

For prices and placing an order, contact:

Bledsoe’s Lick Historical Association, Inc.

            info@bledsoeslick.com

Closed - Monday 
Open Tuesday thru Saturday - 10:am to 4:00pm 
Open Sunday - 1:00pm to 5:00pm 
Closed all major holidays 

Closed December 31 to April 1 

Admission: 
Adults - $4.00 
Sr Adults - $3.00 
Youth(12-17) $1.50 
Children (with parents) no charge