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Buchanan Log House is a "living history" of Donelson and Nashville. We are also an event space for weddings and groups.

Built in 1808 by James Buchanan (1773-1841), you will find here a family's history, architectural history, and archaeological history. James Buchanan built this log house circa 1807-1809. He and his wife Lucinda would raise 16 children here, expanding the house in 1820. The property was placed on the Register of Historic Places in 1984 and includes several historic log structures, including the 18

47 home of Addison Buchanan, son of James and Lucinda. The Buchanan Log House Chapter, APTA, is dedicated to the preservation of this historic property and telling the story of life for middle class families in the early days of Tennessee. Our funds come from individual and corporate memberships, grants, donations, annual fundraising events, and event rentals. The property grounds have been updated with expanded areas for outdoor events. For weddings, celebrations, reunions, and other event inquiries please fill out the form on our website https://www.buchananloghouse.com/event-space or call us at 615-871-4524.

04/12/2026

It’s springtime—which means blooming flowers and open doors at the Buchanan Log House! 🌸 Just last week, we wrapped up our spring workday thanks to so many wonderful volunteers, including the DAR, who donated a Liberty Tree.

And in case you haven’t heard—we’re now offering open house hours for tours! Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to explore the house and learn more about its history.

Happy Spring! 🌼

02/02/2026

We hope everyone is staying safe and doing well after last week’s winter storm! ❄️

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, the Buchanan Log House is excited to announce that we will be opening the house for tours on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10–2. For anyone that cannot visit during these designated times, we still offer tours by appointment as well.

All are welcome and we can't wait to see you!

📸: The Buchanan Log House after the January, 2026 winter storm.

12/16/2025

Announcing the 2025 Nashville Nine! Our 17th annual list of endangered properties includes homes, schools, and landscape architecture across the county. The Nashville Nine serves as Historic Nashville Inc.’s strongest advocacy tool for the preservation of Nashville’s unique history and sense of place. Read about this year's list on our website: https://www.historicnashvilleinc.org/2025/12/15/announcing-the-2025-nashville-nine/

12/03/2025

A very BIG thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd annual Jolly Christmas Market this past Sunday (Nov. 30th)! We’re also grateful to our fantastic vendors and to Santa Claus for making a special trip down from the North Pole. We have more events planned for the new year, and you can count on seeing this market on next year’s holiday schedule as well.

On behalf of the Board of the Buchanan Log House Chapter APTA, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

📸: Photos courtesy of Linda Mansur

11/24/2025

Guess who’s ready for our Jolly Holiday Market (and Santa’s arrival)? We are! We can’t wait to see y’all there!

📅 Sunday, Nov. 30th
⏱️ 2–6 p.m.
🏠 The Buchanan Log House and History Center

Come get your photo taken with Santa, stay to shop with our amazing vendors, enjoy some tasty treats at our bake sale, and soak up the Christmas spirit! 🎄✨

11/19/2025

We missed a few details and names in our previous post, so here’s an updated look at our 🎄 Jolly Christmas Market:

📅 Date: Sunday, November 30
⏰ Time: 2–6 p.m.
🎉 All are welcome! Photos with Santa are free—please bring your own device 📸🎅

🛍️ Our Vendors:
Barns, Boards, and Addicts
Blessed LC Creations
Cindy's Creations
Mill Creek Mercantile
The Pickle Lady
Buchanan Log House Gift Shop
Buchanan Log House Bake Sale 🍪

11/17/2025

Can you believe it?! We're two weeks away from our 2nd annual Jolly Christmas Market with Santa! 🎅🏻🎁🎄

This year's market will feature the following vendors:
▪️ Cindy’s Creations
▪️ Blessed LC Creations
▪️ The Pickle Lady
▪️ Barns, Boards, and Addicts
▪️ The Buchanan Log House Gift Shop

Last but not least, a yummy bake sale provided by the Buchanan Log House! Proceeds from the gift shop and bake sale 🍰🍪🥧will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the historic log home and property. 🏠

We'll see you all there! 🔔

🎄

10/22/2025

Mark Your Calendars — Our Jolly Christmas Market featuring Santa is back! 🎅

When: Sunday, Nov. 30
Time: TBD
Where: The Buchanan Log House, of course!

Santa’s making another trip from the North Pole for this special event, and you can get free photos with him! 🎄 Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

CALL FOR VENDORS:
Are you a vendor selling crafts, food, clothing, or unique holiday gifts? We’d love to have you join us! There’s no vendor fee, and you’ll keep all proceeds from your sales.

👉 Email us here: [email protected]

08/28/2025

✨ Exciting news! The renovations at the Addison House Museum are complete! Thanks to a generous grant from the Tennessee State Museum, we now have a brand-new stone porch foundation, restored windows, a crushed stone walkway, and—most importantly—a fully accessible ramp so even more visitors can enjoy the site.

And we’re just getting started… next up: refreshing the interior! Stay tuned for more updates as the work continues.

07/13/2025

Have you noticed the construction work on our property lately?! 🔨🚧🦺

Thanks to the generous support of the Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grant from the Tennessee State Museum last year, we’re thrilled to share that renovation and improvement work has officially begun on the Addison House Museum!

This historic space holds a special place in our community, and these updates will help preserve its legacy while making it more accessible and welcoming to all. From structural repairs to long-overdue updates, every step brings us closer to honoring the past while preparing for the future.

Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing progress updates and behind-the-scenes looks as this important project moves forward. We’re so grateful to the Tennessee State Museum for helping make this vision a reality! 💛

06/12/2025

Our annual membership meeting may be behind us, but it’s never too late to join the Buchanan Log House (chapter, APTA)family! 🏡✨

Whether you’re flying solo ($35), bringing the whole family ($50), or ready to go all-in as a Preservation Partner ($350), your membership helps keep our historic home thriving.

Perks? Oh yes:
🎉 25% off BLH rentals
🛍️ 20% off in our gift shop
🎟️ Free admission to other APTA sites
🍰 Invitations to exclusive members-only events

Join today and help us preserve a piece of Donelson history!

👉 https://www.buchananloghouse.com/membership

Address

2910 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN
37214

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

(615) 875-4571

Website

http://www.buchananloghouse.org/

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