Harlinsdale Farm II | History

Harlinsdale Farm II enjoys a storied past that dates back to the founding of the College Grove community itself. The 194–acre property has been home to some of the most historic figures in Middle Tennessee, including William Demonbreun and Albert Lee Eudailey. Its most recent residents were the colts and mares that carry on the bloodlines of the famed Tennessee Walking Horse and pride of Harlinsdale Farm, Midnight Sun.

1826

William Demonbreun accumulated 147 acres of rich farmland in College Grove, including part of the acreage on which Harlinsdale II now resides.

1837

By 1837, William’s total land holdings were 327 acres valued at $4,912. The 1840 census reveals that William and his wife Mary had 11 children, 10 of which lived to adulthood. As early as 1858, William began selling land to his sons.

1885

One of William’s sons, Joseph, sells 183 acres of the College Grove property to A.L. Eudailey. A.L. Eudailey and his wife Nannie Sue (formerly Nannie Sue Cromley) had eight children, only four of which survived to marry and have children of their own. The Eudailey family and their descendants enjoyed continuous ownership until 1984.

1986

W.W. “Bill” Harlin, Jr. purchases the College Grove property from the Ladd family.

2004

The Harlin family sells their original 200–acre Tennessee Walking Horse farm on Franklin Road to the City of Franklin. The family begins moving operations to Harlinsdale Farm II on their College Grove property.

2009

The Harlin family’s Tennessee Walking Horse business is fully operational in College Grove.

Two Barn Farm has a rich history dating back to the founding of this community in this classic Tennessee pastoral setting. Previously used as a cattle ranch, this farm contains all the elements for the equestrian lover; two barns, a personal tack room, extensive hay storage and a riding arena.