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John Maurice Webb House
This magnificent mansion stands as a testament to the homes of opulence in quaint Bell Buckle and its just begging for its story to be told. For that reason, I’d like to introduce you to…drum roll, please…Houses of Bell Buckle Past! Dum dum DUUUM. In this series, we will delve into the structures that have…
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Critters of Bell Buckle Past
Well, let’s face the furry facts, folks! Bell Buckle has had some interesting animal antics. We’ve had cats that vanish, coyotes, foxes, deer galore, and even reports of cougar sightings. Most recently, a fluffy bunny rabbit caused a ruckus. But did you know furry follies have a long history in our charming little corner of…
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The Hoover House
The Hoover House is a historic home located in the Peacock Addition neighborhood of Bell Buckle. Perhaps it’s the skilled craftsmanship of its construction or maybe it’s all of the memories made here, but the Hoover House has remained a steadfast Bell Buckle antiquity. This home is located on what was once the large estate…
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The Linch Hotel – Part 4
Hotel, check. Funeral Home, check. What could be next for this old gal? It was 1976 and the home was purchased by the Strobel family. Eugene and Katherine started to learn the quirks of their hotel turned funeral parlor and were ready to make this their family home. They did extensive renovations restoring things back…
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The Joyce-Harris House Part 2
The Joyce-Harris House tells quite a story, but you probably didn’t know that its little sidekick has a story all its own. You see, this building got its start all the way over in Rutherford county. It was originally barracks for Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna. The base began operations in 1941 and closed…
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The Joyce-Harris House
Bell Buckle has such a broad range of architecture. The homes telling a story about the folks that lived within its bounds. Today’s history is about The Joyce-Harris House. This one holds an extra special place in my heart, because, well, I call it home!This house sits on land that was once part of William…
Welcome to Historic Bell Buckle!
Here you’ll find stories of old Bellbuckle. Yep, Bellbuckle – one word. The United States Postal Service didn’t officially add the space until 1935. I hope to share the history of this town, its people, and its structures. I am an unofficial historian with a passion for digging into times gone by. The FBI of the past, as I like to say. I am grateful to be a part of this community and live in a place that is brimming with untold stories yet to be discovered, and to be able share them with you.
Amy Edmiston
Creator & Resident Research Nerd
Efforts are underway to restore the old Bell Buckle school! This is going to be a wonderful space for the community and we are excited to see it brough back to life. Learn more about its history and how you can become a Friend of Historic Bell Buckle School here.
