2910 Elm Hill Pike | Nashville, TN 37214
Tel: 615-871-4524
Projects Addison | Restoration | Log Conservation | Techniques | Earliest Log Cabins
Current Projects
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In 2024, the Buchanan Log House Chapter, APTA received a capital maintenance and improvement grant from the Tennessee Association of Museums to enhance the Addison House. These upgrades will help us transform the space into an accessible museum and develop educational programming that highlights the property's history. More updates to come as the project progresses.
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Past Projects
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Log Restoration Complete at the Buchanan Log House
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Work has been completed on the original Buchanan Log House building. Plans are under way to work on the 1820 addition.
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Work began in early September 2022, focused on the logs to the left of the chimney in the original lower level of the house. Instead of finding damaged logs behind the wood coverings, an original door was found! It is believed that the door was likely placed there to make it easy to carry wood to the chimney hearth. The logs covering up the door still need to be replaced but in the process, we uncovered original dowels used in the construction, as well as how the chinking was done between logs.
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Shards of limestone were used to fill up the space followed by a mortar mix of limestone dust, sand, and other material. As part of the restoration process, a similar limestone mix will be used. The proportions have been recommended by the Tennessee Historical Commission, which is a partner in this restoration project.
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Work continued through November 2022 to rechink the logs, as well as sand and stain the interior to match the rest of the logs.
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Future Projects
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The work at the Buchanan Log House never stops, and we’re always grateful for support—whether through volunteering, membership, or donations. If you’d like to help preserve this historic Donelson landmark, visit our Support page below.
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