Late 1790s — East Nashville1833 Welcome Lane

Riverwood

A historic house and gardens in East Nashville, minutes from downtown.

Descend

I — Prologue

Built in the late 1790s and renamed Riverwood in 1859, the house counts seven U.S. presidents among its guests, by its own history. Today its rooms and gardens open for weddings and gatherings, and for yours.

II — Chronicle

1790s

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Tammany Woods

Alexander Porter and his family build the first structures on what began as a 2,500-acre property.

1859

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Named Riverwood

William Frierson Cooper acquires the property and renames it Riverwood.

1990s

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Renewed

The mansion is renovated in the late 1990s.

Now

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Yours, for a night

About 9,200 square feet of house, roughly eight acres of grounds, and events of up to 300 guests.

III — Rooms & GroundsHover to wander

01
The Grand Porch
Columns, steps, the photograph everyone keeps
02
The Parlors
Chandeliers, fireplaces, ceremonies by candle
03
The Garden Arch
A green tunnel toward the oaks
04
The Front Lawn
Long tables beneath strung lights
05
The Dining Room
Intimate suppers by the fireplace
06
The Hallway
Where the dress gets its first quiet moment

The Grand Porch

Light every candle.
The house remembers.

About 9,200 sq ft mansion7.5–8 acres of groundsPavilion for up to 300 guests7 U.S. presidents, per house historyIn-house catering by 8 Lavender LaneElopements to grand affairsAbout 9,200 sq ft mansion7.5–8 acres of groundsPavilion for up to 300 guests7 U.S. presidents, per house historyIn-house catering by 8 Lavender LaneElopements to grand affairs

IV — Films