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Fontanel Mansion

4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN 37189
615-724-1600
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Ranked #2 of 110 attractions in Nashville
Type: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will be entertained by... more » Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will be entertained by personal stories of the Mandrell family along with other incredible stories of other artists that only music insiders have heard. « less
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Newark, Delaware
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64 reviews 64 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This is a luxury and spacious "log cabin" built by Barbara Mandrel and her husband where they lived for many years. It is now owned by her managers and available for tours and weddings etc. It is interesting to see the physical building, and see the costumes pictures and artifacts. A very different sort of tour but also very interesting,... More

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See 3 more reviews by Les R for Nashville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Beautiful place and the view is wonderful ! It's the first place I was able to really view a house! Great attraction !! Recommend for all ages!!

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Dallas, Texas
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Great to walk through this trophy house of old Nashville royalty. You have to wonder the thought process that went into building this place...and what went on behinds these walls. Take a ride out for the look

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Souther California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This is a "don't miss" stop. I thought it was a little pricy to see a house, but after the tour was very pleased. From grinandbrakeit.com

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Naperville, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Learned a lot about the Mandrel family and the Nashville music community. Beautiful home, HUGE. Tour nicely done and you get a song from the tour guide. They also have zip lining and other activities including what looks like a nice restaurant. Check it out if you have the time and want to get away from the crowds.

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Franklin, Tennessee
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I always enjoy touring homes that celebrities have lived in and the Fontanel is no exception. It was great to see this beautiful log cabin way up on the hill and enjoy the grounds there. The walking trails are awesome and if you are an avid Frisbee golf player this is the place for you. They also have events there... More

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Queensland
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Steven was a very enthusiastic guide around this mansion which was quite impressively huge. The only hassles we experienced were hotel staff and taxi companies not having any knowledge of its whereabouts!!!! We had a 1 1/2 hour wait for an ordered cab to find us after the tour! I would recommend some PR work to be done by the... More

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Woodbine, Maryland
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

You purchase tickets at the gift shop, they were ridiculously disorganized. After that you board a shuttle to the home. Our guides were two women, one was being trained, and they were just okay. Fortunately the daughter of Barbara Mandrell joined the tour at the soda fountain and went through most of the house with us. She added a personal... More

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See 5 more reviews by 44AML for Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

They will make anything you want for an event, the chefs get very creative with themed events, staff is great and the atmosphere is amazing

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Escondido, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Wow, a very cool place to visit. Great concept, having tour guides perform their music. A wonderful home, wish we could move in tomorrow. Thanks Steve W for a great tour!

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