Readyville Mill
National Register of Historic Places

Readyville Mill

Readyville, Tennessee
Listed
July 2, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73001753

About this property

The Readyville Mill was a historic mill located in Readyville, Tennessee, located in Cannon County, near the border of Rutherford County. The original water-powered grist mill was constructed by the community founder Colonel Charles Ready in 1812. Ownership of the mill remained in the family until it burned down during the American Civil War for unknown reasons. Robert Carter rebuilt the mill in the 1870s and acquired full ownership of it in 1884. After being engaged in several different trades for several different owners, the mill closed in 1978. In 2009, the mill was reopened after a three-year renovation as a privately owned restaurant. The grounds consisted of five newly restored buildings: The Grist Mill, Granary, Icehouse, Miller's Cabin, and Smokehouse. In February 2023, the restaurant and mill were once again closed after several recent changes of management and ownership. The mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1973 and featured on an episode of Tennessee Crossroads in 2015. The mill building and grounds were destroyed by an EF2 tornado around 1:55 a.m. on April 1, 2023. The debris was cleared in March 2024 so that construction could begin on a new general store in the former location.

Location

Readyville, Tennessee
35.83019, -86.17651
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Readyville Mill listed on the National Register?

Readyville Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 2, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Readyville Mill?

Readyville Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Readyville Mill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1812.

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