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Sumner County nonprofit's fight to save the Latimer House
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kim Rafferty , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 30, 2026
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Key points The structure, known as the Latimer house, features original hand-hewn logs nearly 2 feet wide, cut from the land it stands on. Beneath later brickwork, these logs remain, dating back to the Revolutionary War era.
A historic house is on the path to preservation after years of neglect. The structure, known as the Latimer house, features original hand-hewn logs nearly 2 feet wide, cut from the land it stands on. Beneath later brickwork, these logs remain, dating back to the Revolutionary War era. The house is tied to the founding of a county and was at risk of being lost to time.
Further details about the house's history and preservation efforts are available. Jim Latimer, a descendant of the original property owner, has been working to save the house and its history.
The house's condition had deteriorated, with broken windows and forced-open doors, as nature reclaimed the area.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 30, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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