Historic Travellers Rest
3 expert reviews
“Tours of this historic house, which dates from 1799, tell the story of John Overton, a Tennessee attorney, judge and businessman who also founded Memphis.”
– Lonely Planet
"Built in 1799, Travellers Rest, as its name suggests, once offered gracious Southern hospitality to travelers passing through a land that had only recently been settled." Full review
"With archaeological finds and Civil War significance, the plantation is a museum and is a popular stop for history buffs." Full review