Milky Way Farm, Tennessee, United States
4.5 (40 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Pulaski Historic Sites
Step Back in History
The world famous Milky Way Farm on Route 31, south of Nashville, has some of the most scenic, fertile land in Middle Tennessee. The historic property provides over one thousand acres of green pastures populated with herds of deer and flocks of wild turkey, enhanced by streams, massive barns, trails, and breathtaking vistas. Milky Way Farm began because of the vision of Frank Mars who purchased land in Tennessee in the 1930's after the success of his Milky Way candy bar. His farm employed hundreds of workers during extreme economic times in Giles County. Known for prize Herefords, fast horses, fine sheep, incredible barns and breathtaking views the farm is dear to many. Photos of the farm in its glory days can be seen at the Train Museum in charming Lynnville, Tennessee. The farm had its own railway stop to transport product and was one of the largest magnolia plantations of the South. Today the fine craftsmanship of all who worked on the property is evident in the architecture and design of the Manor House, the beautiful barns, stone houses, and rock walls. An elegant twenty-five thousand square foot manor house featuring twenty bedrooms and fourteen baths grace the property.
Address
520 Milky Way Rd, Pulaski, TN 38478-7501
Mobile
Website
http://milkywayfarm.org
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 0:31
User Ratings
4.5 based on (40 reviews)
Reviews
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5smmarkfan 5:00 PM Oct 31, 2018
Big "WOW" factor!
My best girl and I had ridden past the farm entryway in the past and vowed to return one day to investigate further. Finally, as part of a day out with my parents, we made arrangements to visit and tour the manor house and are so glad that we did! This visit was only the four of us. Our host, Kim, greeted us on arrival and led us into the dining hall where we watched a short presentation on the history of Frank Mars and how he came to choose this area for his farm. Kim then continued our history lesson with her vast knowledge of the Mars family, the property and the area in general. Afterwards we were allowed to stroll about the house and explore at our leisure. Kim remained available to answer questions at our whim. The manor house is as stately as one would imagine and full of history, craftsmanship and a few mysteries (Such as, why are their two call buttons on Mr. Mars' bedroom?). The architectural and styling details are numerous and fascinating, both inside and out, and I was glad that we were not rushed and had plenty of free time to wander and explore. Even my mother climbed both staircases to explore, which frankly shocked me more than a little! In all, we spent a good hour and a half in the manor house. We had other plans for lunch in neighboring Lynnville, so we didn't tour the grounds on this visit. My best girl and I plan to return for the Christmas festivities.
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5Sue M 5:00 PM Mar 3, 2015
The beauty of Milky Way Farm
I had visited this home over 20 years ago and it was in disarray but knew it has potential with the right owners. Recently I returned to the farm and was so pleasantly surprised at how they had restored the home. The manor, grounds and barns are so interesting to see. The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking, The tour guides are so intertaining and so knowledgeable. You need to check their website because they offer so much more than I have listed here. To me, this is Tennessee's best kept secret but it needs to be revealed.
