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

Admission is charged.

Directions

1. Start out going Southeast on Highwood Blvd toward Sam Ridley Parkway West..

2. Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway West.

3. Go straight onto Nissan Drive/ TN-102.
4. Turn right onto Sam Davis Road..
5. End at Sam Davis Home
   1399 Sam Davis Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167

Total Est. Time: 9 minutes     Total Est. Distance: 6.07 miles