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Fontanel Mansion

4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN 37189
615-724-1600
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Mansion
Pool area
Entrance to the Mansion
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Ranked #20 of 94 attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will be entertained by... more » Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will be entertained by personal stories of the Mandrell family along with other incredible stories of other artists that only music insiders have heard. « less
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“Third visit very disappointing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

This is my third visit to the property and more than likely the last. I have brought friends and relatives here over the past two years and have always enjoyed it. However, one of the highlights was watching the video in an air conditioned shuttle on your way to the mansion with photos and history of the house being built.... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
30 May 2012

We are so sorry you were disappointed with your last tour. The video you are speaking of is a great video with lots of entertainment and information. We have posted that video on our website so guest are welcome to view the video at any time. I noticed that you were there on Ken and Barbara's wedding anniversary date. I... More

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“Amazing for a 7 year old!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We are visiting from Johnstown PA & my brother & his wife live down here. They mentioned the tour & cafe and we all thought it was a great idea. I have a 7 year old son, Jackson & he was the helper on the tour. Steven was our tour guide & he answered all the silly questions coming from... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
30 May 2012

We are so happy you decided to bring your family to Fontanel Mansion. Ken Dudney and Barbara Mandrell designed Fontanel with their family in mind and it's so nice to see other families are getting to enjoy Dudney/Mandrell former home. Come back and see us! Maybe next time Jackson could enjoy the Trails or the Disk Golf Course. More

Franklin, Tennessee
1 review
“Great Tour Guide”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We went on the Fontanel Mansion Tour with the best tour guide named Steven Whitson. He made the trip fun and he is an awesome singer as well. I would recommend this attraction if visiting the Nashville area. Check out Steven's music on YouTube and Facebook for his upcoming concerts!

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
30 May 2012

Thank you for your great review to Fontanel Mansion. Steven is a wonderful singer and a great tour guide. Fontanel is lucky to have him! No matter which tour guide you get, we assure you will have a great tour with lots of fun and entertaining stories. Come back and visit us when you have the time!!!! More

Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fontanel Mansion in Nashville, TN”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We went to see this huge log cabin that Barbara Mandrell and her family used to live in when we were in Nashville. It is located about 15 minutes from downtown and well worth seeing. It is decorated still in the 80's style when they moved out. It is now owned by two producers that rent it out for various... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thank you so much for spending time at Fontanel. We are so happy you enjoyed your visit with us. Next time your in Nashville, we hope you come back and visit us again. More

Penney Farms, Florida, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
“Barbara Mandrell's former home, The Fontanel, Nashville TN”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Wonderful tour of a very homey and beautiful place built by one of my favorite music stars, Barbara Mandrell. I'm sure all the guides are great, but ours was the best! Steven Whitson. Look for him to make it really big in his country singing career. Wonderful little restaurant, The Fontanelli. Enjoyed this tour more than the Grand Old Opry!

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Wow! Twice in one year? We are so honored!!! Thank you for spending time with us. We are so happy you decided to experience the whole property. Steven is a great tour guide and it's so neat that you got to meet Jaime. Thank you for spreading the good word about Fontanel and please come back and see us!!! More

Clarksville, Tennessee
1 review
“Beautiful Fontanel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile

I have been to Fontanel twice in one year! While I enjoyed the first tour a lot the second tour was even more special. We had the best tour guide, singer, songwriter Steven Whitson. He is super fun! We also got to meet Jamie, Barbara Mandrells daughter. The grounds are beautiful, the mansion is beautiful, the food is good, they... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Wow! Twice in one year? We are so honored!!! Thank you for choosing to spend time with us at Fontanel. Steven is a great guide and it's so neat that you got to meet Barbara's daughter, Jaime. We are so happy that you experience all parts of what Fontanel has to offer. Next time you're in Nashville, come back and... More

San Diego, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Better than I expected”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

For a huge Barbara Mandrell fan I was apprehensive about taking this tour. I was nicely surprised and really enjoyed seeing her home. Our tour guide Vance was great and made us feel comfortable and was really knowledgeable. There is memorabilia from Barbara and her family but also from Alabama and the MusikMafia members. The grounds are beautiful and there... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

We are so excited you had a great experience at Fontanel. Vance is a wonderful guide. We are lucky to have him at Fontanel. It is so special to have Barbara Mandrell fans put their 'stamp of approval' on our tour. We want to make her proud! Thank you for appreciating all of the work we have put in to... More

Nashville, Tennessee
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good will be great when they work out the parking kinks”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Wonderful outdoor venue which often features an eclectic mix of artists (Steely Dan, Steve Winwood) in a delightful wooded setting, really sublime. You can get there early and dine at the restaurant and make an evening of it. Lots of beer, cocktails available but need more than one vendor. Great experience except the parking (on exit) is often a fiasco.... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

We are so happy you took the time to come to 'The Woods' and enjoy one of our shows. Cafe Fontanella is great to visit before or after the show. Thank you for appreciating our beautiful setting. There is no other place like 'The Woods at Fontanel'. Sometime traffic can cause a little delay in reaching the venue. Next time,... More

Greensboro
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Nice place to visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Good look at the life style of Barbara Mandrell. The property is beautifully landscaped. The food was good.

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thanks for coming to visit us at Fontanel. Because of great patrons like you, we can share this beautiful property with many people for years to come. Come back and see us! More

ATLANTA GA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“VERY DISAPPOINTED & NO ONE THERE CARED!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We arrived for our tour at 3:00 on Saturday (the reservation time given to us on the phone by an employee of the mansion) to be told we did not have a reservation and the tours ended for the day at 1:00. We had driven 25 minutes for the tour and wasted an hour of our vacation. The employee working... More

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Fontanel Attractions, Manager at Fontanel Mansion, responded to this review
23 May 2012

We are so sorry you had a poor experience at Fontanel. Trip Advisor is such a great outlet for good and bad reviews and we encourage all feedback. Needless to say, the employee that you met is no longer with us. We want all guest to be treated with friendliness and given accurate information. We hope that you come back... More

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