Glenmore Mansion

09/07/2026

Before Labor Day became a national holiday, Glenmore was already standing.

Built in 1868–69, Glenmore was just a young house when the first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882. Twelve years later, in 1894, Labor Day became a national holiday.

Today, we pause to remember the hands behind the history.

The masons who laid the brick.
The carpenters who shaped the wood.
The craftsmen who created the details we still admire.
The cooks, gardeners, housekeepers, laborers, and countless others whose work kept a household such as Glenmore running.

Much of their work was never signed. Much of their names were never recorded.

But their work remains.

This Labor Day, we honor the people whose hands helped build, maintain, and shape the world we inherited — and remember that history is not made only by those whose names appear in the books, but also by those whose work made those stories possible.

Happy Labor Day from Glenmore. 💙

09/06/2026

One cup set down. Another lifted.
And suddenly, another century doesn’t seem quite so far away.

For a little while, history becomes easier to imagine. The stories feel closer, the rooms a little more alive, and the modern world fades quietly beyond the front porch.

🏛️Visit Glenmore Mansion in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Discover the beauty, architecture, and stories of this 1868 Second Empire Victorian home.

✨ What would you miss most from modern life…your phone, your coffee, or your car?

09/05/2026

Sometimes, the best view of Glenmore isn’t the one you expect.

From the back lawn, beneath the old trees and passing clouds, Glenmore takes on a whole different character.

Come see it for yourself this weekend.
🏛️Historic house tours Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 PM, starting each hour. 📍Jefferson City, TN

09/03/2026

A little light, a little lace, and a great deal of history.

There are rooms at Glenmore that visitors know well.

And then there are the rooms tucked away beneath the Mansard roof—quiet places that have witnessed the everyday lives of the people who once called this house home.

This little dormer room was once part of the servants’ quarters. Today, sunlight slips through its lace curtain just as it has for generations.

This room isn’t part of our regular tour, as a portion of it is now used for storage. But even the practical corners of an old house can hold a little beauty.

And perhaps that’s what makes historic houses so fascinating: the grand rooms tell one story, while the quieter corners tell another.
Photo credit: Lydia Cable lyd

📍Glenmore Mansion •Jefferson City, TN
🏛️Historic House Tours Saturdays & Sundays, May–October
1–4 p.m. • tours begin on the hour

08/28/2026

According to the story passed down with them, these antique folding chairs date to the Civil War era. Chairs like these could be folded, loaded into a wagon, and carried from one encampment to another—ready to be unfolded wherever the next meeting took place.

But who sat in these particular chairs?

Was it a general? An officer? A messenger who had just ridden in from the front? Or perhaps a tired soldier who sat down for a few quiet moments to write a letter to the sweetheart waiting for him at home?

What orders were given? What plans were made? What conversations took place around a table much like this one?

We don’t know.

So, for this one, we’re going to leave a little room for imagination.

If these chairs could tell one story from the war, what would it be?

Give us your best fictional tale—a secret meeting, a decision that changed everything, a love letter written far from home, or simply an ordinary evening in an extraordinary time.

We’ll leave the facts to the historians and the storytelling to you. 😉

And when you’re ready to hear Glenmore’s history come visit us in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m., beginning on the hour.

08/27/2026

There are certain days when you can feel the season beginning to turn.

The summer light is still warm, the trees are still green, but every now and then a breeze carries the faintest hint of autumn.

Glenmore is enjoying these last golden weeks of summer — and looking forward to all that the coming season will bring. There are a few new traditions taking shape here this fall, and we can’t wait to share them with you. 🍂

For now, though… we’ll simply enjoy the breeze.

Glenmore Mansion
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Historic house tours: Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 PM, beginning on the hour.
May through October

08/27/2026

There she is, just as she has been for 158 years.

Since 1868, the Glenmore has watched the seasons change, storms roll through, and generations come and go. The world around her has changed considerably—but she hasn’t moved an inch.

Sometimes, it’s nice to simply pause and look up. ☁️

Come see Glenmore Mansion for yourself and step inside a little piece of Tennessee history.

📍 Glenmore Mansion
Jefferson City, Tennessee

🏛️ Historic house tours:
Saturdays & Sundays, May through October
1:00–4:00 p.m., with tours beginning on the hour.

08/26/2026

A little work behind the scenes can make a big difference. 💚

We’re happy to share that Glenmore does have designated accessible parking, and our lower-level entrance can be reached by ramp. Guests with limited mobility are always welcome to visit and enjoy as much of Glenmore as they are comfortably able to experience.

Because Glenmore is a historic three-story home, we do want our visitors to know that there is no elevator to the upper floors. We believe it is helpful to share that information ahead of time so every guest can plan their visit with confidence.

And speaking of making Glenmore more welcoming, we’re especially grateful for one of our newest volunteers — a student at Carson-Newman University — who spent part of her day helping us freshen up our accessible parking area. We are so thankful to have the energy, enthusiasm, and helping hands of a new generation joining the Glenmore family. 💚

Historic houses belong to everyone, and we’re always glad to welcome you through Glenmore’s doors.

Glenmore Mansion
📍Jefferson City, Tennessee
Historic house tours: Saturday & Sunday, May–October
1:00–4:00 p.m., beginning on the hour

Come wander through Glenmore and see what stories you discover. 🏛️

08/26/2026

“If you see someone without a smile, give ‘em yours.”
~ Dolly Parton

Today, we join millions around the world in mourning the loss of the Queen of Tennessee. Dolly’s music, laughter, generosity, and unmistakable spirit touched generations far beyond the mountains she called home. Her light was uniquely her own—and Tennessee will never quite be the same without it.

08/22/2026