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Sam Davis (1845-1863) was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee. He was recruited as a Confederate scout early in the Civil War and was captured by Union forces in 1863, while in possession of a secret message. Unwilling to divulge the name of his contact, he was sentenced to death by hanging. |
Davis responded to Union forces that he "would rather die a thousand deaths than betray a friend." He was hanged on November 27, 1863 in Pulaski Tennessee.
The Sam Davis Home, built in 1820, is located on 168 acres of farmland. The two-story home is typical of a Southern, upper middle-class family of the period. Visitors will enjoy the new state-of-the-art museum and gift shop. Guided tours include a documentary video about the life of Sam Davis and a tour through the nine room main house, original kitchen, smokehouse, overseer's office and privy. Authentic Middle Tennessee slave dwellings can be seen on the site.
Telephone:
615-459-2341
Tour Hours
- Monday through Saturday:
June-August 9 AM - 5 PM
September-May 10 AM - 4 PM
- Sunday:
June-August 1 PM - 5 PM
September - May 1 PM - 4 PM
Last tour begins one hour before closing.
A tour includes a visit to the museum, video presentation, and guided tour of the house and grounds.
Admission is charged.
Directions
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Start out going East on Eastgate Blvd toward TN-109.
- Turn right onto TN-109.
- Merge onto I-40 East via ramp on left toward Knoxville.
- Merge onto TN-840 West via Exit 235 toward Murfreesboro.
- Take the TN-266 exit # 61 toward Smyrna.
- Turn right onto West Jefferson Pike/TN-266.
- Turn left onto Nissan Drive/TN-102.
- Turn right onto Sam Davis Road.
- End at Sam Davis Home
1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167
Total Est. Time: 26 minutes Total Est. Distance: 23.33 miles
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