Riverside

Franklin, Tennessee's Riverside Mansion, or McGavock-Gaines House was constructed by James Randal McGavock in 1836. McGavock was the son of Nashville Mayor (1824-1825) Randal McGavock. The elder McGavock built and resided at the nearby Carnton Plantation. The younger McGavock's Riverside Mansion replaced his former two story log residence that was constructed shortly after his marriage in 1833. This log structure is still extant and is located on the property. McGavock made Riverside the center of his 714 acre plantation. The home's name comes from the Harpeth River that flows nearby. Riverside remained in the McGavock family until 1900 when it was sold to James Gaines. The home originally featured a central passage "I" floor plan, with Greek Revival detailing. Following a 1905 fire, which gutted the interior, the home was rebuilt in the Classical Revival style by Gaines. Gaines used the original walls, and floor plan, only adding a two story full height entry portico. Today Riverside remains privately owned and is surrounded on all sides by modern homes. In 1988 Riverside was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in architecture. Riverside can be yours, as it is currently for sale.

   The original two story log cabin constructed by James Randal McGavock in 1833.

Riverside real estate listing: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1711-Forrest-Crossing-Cir-Franklin-TN-37064/42639268_zpid/

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