Masonic Home
On August 11, 1886, a Charter of Corporation was issued, known as
the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home Fund. The home was designed to
offer refuge to Masonic Widows and their children. A school was also
established to enable the children to receive a proper education. The
home was located on 220 acres outside of Nashville. Many farm products
were produced and a dairy herd was maintained to help with the overall
operation expense. Other sources of income were made possible by the
Grand Lodge and personal gifts. The home continued to operate with
a capacity of 400 residents until the early 1930's when applicants
were given a choice of entering the home or remaining in their own
area and receiving financial aid. In a few years the home was empty
and the property was sold to the State of Tennessee.
Memories of
Nashville Masonic Widows & Children's Home
Submitted by Carolyn Garrison
