Visit a Log Home No plans to move into a log home of your own? You can visit one of the largest log homes in the country right here in Tennessee. The Fontanel, a 27,000-square-foot, 18-room mansion, is the former home of country music mega-star Barbara Mandrell. Located only minutes from Nashville in Whites Creek, the mansion and grounds recently opened as an events venue and tourist destination. The current owners have merged their personal collections of country music memorabilia with artifacts contributed by Mandrell and other country music stars. The Fontanel Mansion and Farm is open for tours seven days a week, as well as for weddings and private events. Guests also can enjoy The Farm House Restaurant at Fontanel, which offers locally produced foods and has plans for a communitysupported agriculture experience. The Trails at Fontanel, free to use with a pass from the Visitor’s Center, are open from 9 a.m. to dusk and offer more than two miles of scenic natural beauty for hikers and bikers. Pets on leashes are also welcome. The Woods at Fontanel is a stateof-the-art outdoor venue with a 2,500-person capacity for concerts and events. For more information about the Fontanel, call (615) 256-5699 or visit www.fontanelmansion.com.
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