Tennessee's Executive Residence Renovation Project

The Tennessee Residence: Restoration, Renovation & Construction Project

Originally built by a private family in 1931, the state purchased the property in 1949, and it has served as home to Tennessee’s sitting Governor since that time. The home is set on ten acres and the property features many native and mature trees.  The first floor is considered the “public” area of the Residence and includes the state dining room, formal drawing room, office for the governor’s use, and a sunroom.  The second floor is the private living area for the governor and family. 

The Tennessee Residence has served the state well for decades, but the building’s infrastructure is showing signs of strain from the thousands of official events that have been held at the home, the aging mechanical and electrical systems, and simply the passage of time.  In addition, the home does not meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

The proposed restoration, renovation, and construction will address those issues, bringing the property into compliance with contemporary codes and standards.  The Governor and First Lady are committed to completing this $10 million project, but recognize most of the funds will need to be raised privately.   

Please consider joining the many Tennesseans who have contributed to the project to restore the property to its original grandeur. If you wish to make a donation, please click “Donate Now“ and follow the simple instructions.  All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed.

Help us restore a piece of our state’s history and make this home a source of pride for generations of Tennesseans yet to come!