This tour was extremely interesting and full of fantastic information. Our guide was a young man…read morenamed Canyon and he grew up close to Rock Castle. He made the tour, for 13 people, wonderful. The details: Several rooms had original furniture and original windows. Other pieces were time-period specific and a good match to the original pieces. Details were carefully laid out and each room was completed in a thoughtful manner. What a piece of Tennessee history. We need to preserve this house and these tours!

My family was impressed with the knowledge of our tour guide, a young man who said he is from the…read morearea. He had a lot of knowledge of the area and also of the history. He made this tour terrific. He was able to present the historical facts in an interesting manner and explain things. He encouraged questions and answered them. He pointed out special features of the house that I would've overlooked. Unfortunately I don't remember his name, but try to get this young man as your tour guide.

This area was once known as the Old Hickory Triangle, a commercial spot in the Old Hickory…read moreneighborhood from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was purchased by Nashville Parks and Recreation, who opened a park on the property in 2013. The land was developed into Veterans Park, which is managed by the Veterans Memorial Park of Old Hickory nonprofit group that works to specifically honor veterans from the 37138 zip code. The organization has ceremonies on every Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Itself, it is a small plot of land, at only less than half an acre. It has a gazebo, and many plaques commemorating various sets of Old Hickory neighborhood veterans from different wars. There's a lot of charm parked into this pocket park, and it will pull a patriotic string on your heart.

The museum is interesting enough, but each year, the museum hosts a candlelight cemetery tour, and…read morethat is truly special. It's not like the haunted tours that are so common this time of year, but rather, an introduction to some of the pasts citizens of the area. They have actors who portray some of the people who are buried there. Each actor is dressed as the person represented, and gives a first-person narrative of that person's life. I thought it was fascinating, and as an amateur genealogist, I'd love to see some of my own ancestors portrayed.

From the owner: Today, the Museum consists of nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. Today’s exhibits include…read moreeverything from prehistoric fossils found in the area to modern day vehicles. There are sections on Native American history, blacksmithing, gunsmithing, war, transportation, farming, homestead life, and more.

I was visiting my only high school friend in Franklin, and we were looking for something to do…read moredowntown that did not revolve around eating or drinking for once. She has lived there for years and had never done this tour, which made it feel like a bit of a discovery for both of us. We ended up at the Lotz House Museum, and it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences. On this particular day, we lucked out with Chuck as our guide. He is a former high school history professor, and you can tell immediately. He does not just recite facts, he brings everything to life with stories, details, and just the right amount of drama. The house itself is not large, but that almost works in its favor. Between the stories of the Lotz family and the vivid accounts of the Battle of Franklin happening right outside, you can practically see it all unfolding as you move from room to room. It is the kind of experience that sticks with you long after you leave, and at around seventeen dollars, it feels like an absolute steal. And do not skip the gift shop. Treat yourself to a peach Nehi soda on your way out. It is unexpectedly fantastic, and I am still thinking about how to get my hands on more.

We had a guided tour today given by Tony. We learned so much about this battle and history of the…read moreLotz family. Money very well spent. You will not be disappointed visiting this historic site. Definitely take the guided tour or you will miss a very important story on the civil war. Bob and Noeleen