Old Hickory Village Home Tour Returns to Its Historic Roots

by Allison Baird 

The 2007 Historic Old Hickory Home and Garden Tour is set for Saturday, May 19th. This year’s tour features five of the original ten styles of homes built by the DuPont company in 1918, including three Arlingtons, one Bay Tree, three Haskells, one Georgia and one Cumberland. This year’s only contemporary home is a brand new “seaside colonial” with breathtaking views of Old Hickory Lake. Seven of the historic homes have recently been restored and updated with modern conveniences. One has even been chosen for an upcoming episode of A&E’s program “Find and Design.” Another, which was under construction for last year’s tour is nearing completion and returns for the public to view. Although the floorplans on these homes may have all begun the same, they have all changed and taken on new lives over the years.  

The Old Hickory Art Center also returns as a new tradition to the Historic Home Tour. The Art Center is open to Old Hickory residents daily. A couple times each year the center opens its doors and offers paintings by local artists who use the center for purchase. These works include water color, oil and acrylic, large and small of innumerable subjects. Proceeds from the sale will provide for supplies and other needs for the center. Many of the pieces available were recently featured on the popular NPT program Tennessee Crossroads.    

In addition to the homes, you may also take peek in to many classic cars that will be parked throughout the Village. Local acoustic singer songwriters will provide entertainment and if you’re hungry you can stop by the Mason’s Lodge for its annual Fish Fry from 11-6.

Tickets for the Historic Old Hickory Home Tour are $12 and will be on sale at the Old Hickory Library at 1010 Jones Street from 10-4. The tour runs until 5pm. Proceeds from home tour fund a large portion of Historic Old Hickory Village’s budget for the year. Show your Village pride by purchasing an Old Hickory hat, coffee mug or T-shirt at the library the day of the event.  Thanks for your support.