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Dan Gist's
WatchTower Inn


A Southern Historical Treasure

Sleep in the home of a Tennessee writer; wander the gardens along historical brick walkways; feed the koi at our water garden; enjoy our luxurious suites adorned with period furnishings and baths featuring claw-foot tubs with showers. Located in a historically significant area. Church, courthouse square, and shops in walking distance. Every effort is made to create a warm environment of Southern hospitality you will never forget. Close to archeological site "Old Stone Fort", and in traveling distance of  Lynchburg's Jack Daniel's Distillery, Wartrace and Bell Buckle. Lovely restored historical homes line nearby streets. A southern town so special a Union soldier returned here as his lifelong residence. 

The Inn was originally home to             , a Tennessee merchant who constructed a high tower from which he could watch his store at night. Built in the 1890's it is a Historical Site and home to Tennessee writer Carol Gist and her husband Dan who have been the subject of numerous articles and media attention nationwide. While you are here view their personal Civil War exhibit, collection of photos from their investigations, and take the Tour of their home. Allow yourself to go back into time for just a while. We think you will be back again and again!

Conveniently located in Manchester, Tn. just miles from interstate I-24. Close enough to Nashville yet far enough from the rush!

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Amenities:

Single Use Bath accessories by Bath and Body Works (a gift to you!)

afternoon gourmet coffees or teas

Suites with parlors and private baths available

local phone (pay phone in lobby)

Cable Television

In house library

$25.00 Gift Certificates for breakfast

blow dryers

coffee in the lobby

Each Suite is $110.00 per night.

Romance Package: For the weekend, two nights in one of our suites, one dozen roses, steak dinner for two, romantic room appointments. $350.00

Bridal or Anniversary Packages:  two nights lodging in our watchtower suite, special gift basket, candles, bubble-bath, steak dinner for two one night of your stay, Continental breakfast two mornings in your room. $399.00

Weddings: Although you must obtain your own marriage license, The WatchTower Inn offers affordable wedding services for you and close friends. Our inn appointed with floral arrangements and ordained minister to officiate. Following the service enjoy cake and punch in our dining area or out of doors. Up to 20 guests for service  $750.00

 

Wedding Reception parties may rent the premises for their celebrations for $400.00 (Pricing set to eliminate issues of lodging setbacks to this establishment)

 

 

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