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Address and Phone:
139 Rock Castle Ln.
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Phone: (615) 824-0502

Admission Rates:
Adults $5, seniors $4, children (6-12) $3.

Hours Open to the Public:
Wed. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.

Discounts:
AAA Discount, Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash, Personal Check

Historic Rock Castle

City: Hendersonville, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee

General Daniel and Sarah Smith's circa 1794 home. General Smith acted as surveyor for the frontier, produced the state's first map and is credited with naming the state of Tennessee. The home features late eighteenth-century antiques including three original pieces that belonged to the Smith family. Rock Castle is the first stone house built in Middle Tennessee and sits on beautiful lakefront acreage overlooking Old Hickory Lake.

I-65 North to exit 95 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd.) to exit 7 follow signs to Rock Castle.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

The Tennessee Repertory Theatre

General Jackson Showboat

Gaylord Springhouse Golf Links

The District/Nashville

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Red Roof Inn

Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Airport

Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville

Best Western Music Row

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Tennessee Numismatic Society Fall Coin & Currency Show
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Dickson's Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Holiday Bazaar
Location: Greeneville, TN

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