The Hermitage
- Address: 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville
- Hours: Open daily 8:30am - 5pm from Apr 1 - Oct 15, and 9am - 4:30pm from Oct 16 - Mar 31. The Hermitage is closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25, and the third week in Jan
- Admission: Adults: US$17, Children (6-12yrs): US$7
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Must-Do Experience,
Monument - Historical
Lovers of American history will not want to miss out on The Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. Considered to be the most authentic early presidential home in the nation, the Hermitage consists of the Jackson family mansion, garden, slave quarters, and the original log cabin the family occupied in 1804.
The Hermitage was once home to 150 African-American slaves in addition to the Jackson family. A trip through the plantation grounds gives one an idea of what it would have been like to be a member of an elite family - or a slave - in the Antebellum South.
Latest Reviews
Review by Rebecca F, March 2013
Doing what: Historic Tennessee - Southern Plantations and Presidents
I was so grateful to have the opportunity to get on a bus and have an informed guide tell me the history of Nashville. Especially at such an affordable price. Also, to have them come to your hotel and pick you up saves on travel fiasco's. It was so simple and kept my trip relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you!
Review by Deborah C, July 2012
Doing what: Historic Tennessee - Southern Plantations and Presidents
Before I give my review on the tour I just want to say I highly recommend Viator Tours. My daughter and I were in Europe a couple years ago and we used Viator for all our tours, never a problem. Back to the plantation tour. We had a great day! Our bus driver Lee was wonderful and very informative. We visited The Hermitage and Belle Meade. The Hermitage had a guide on each floor to explain the significance of each room. Belle Meade had a guide go through the house with us. She was great. We stopped in between the plantations for a nice lunch. Only $10.00 for a buffet. Don't forget to try the fried chicken, awesome. Belle Meade has it's own winery so we were able to have samples. You can also purchase the
wine . It was a great 1/2 day tour. Back in Nashville by about 4pm so we had the rest of the day to relax around downtown. Would definitely recommend this tour if you love history.
Review by Chrissie, Australia, May 2012
Doing what: Historic Tennessee - Southern Plantations and Presidents
Great time , very interesting !!
Practical Info
The choice of the name 'The Hermitage' seems unusual for one the nation's most revered presidents, since it would seem to mean a place where a hermit lives. No one knows why this name was selected or even if Jackson was actually the one who selected it.
The Hermitage is located about 11 mi (17.8 km) northeast of downtown Nashville. It takes about 20 minutes to get there by car.
