Oaklands Historic House Museum

Newberry & Sons Chairs

When the Oaklands’ board of trustees was tasked with buying chairs for the front porch of the mansion in the memory of Kirby McNabb, a dear friend of Oaklands, there was only one place to go! At Newberry & Sons’ Chairs, at least five generations have been crafting chairs in the same location on their…

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Oaklands Wins Award

Oaklands staff is brimming with excitement over the recognition of the “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit by the Tennessee Association of Museums with an Award of Excellence. The Museum Excellence Awards were presented to statewide museums for exceptional projects and events during 2013. The purpose of the Excellence Awards is to recognize, encourage, and promote excellence…

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