This was indeed, BARBARA MANDRELL's Home. Her husband Ken designed Log Homes and had this home Custom for their family. The Bathtub in the Master bath was designed to fit Barbara's back and body. Very custom. The three Bears out front represent her three children, Matt, Jamie, and Nathaniel. Ken was also a Helicopter Pilot and he had a helipad out back. The home also had an Ice Cream Parlor and open area for entertaining. There is, or was a Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in the solarium. The garage with the tall door was for the Tour Bus. Beautiful place, it would be a shame to see it bulldozed. The Secluded spot was for Barbara's privacy. She really was a Superstar after her TV Show in the 1980's. Yes, I am a huge Fan, LOVED her Music !
@arizonaalchemy7572 Thank you so much for telling us your knowledge of this house. It always makes these videos so much better with as much information to add to the story 😊👍.
Thank you for being a respectful guy! It is hard to find abandoned places where the guide isn’t cussing every other word! I truly appreciate you & your professionalism! Keep up til he good work.
Big Bankz is one of the Coolest UrbEx guys I enjoy their work. They are Respectful of the sites they explore. It is nice to get to see places like this.
I remember this place, I was a wedding photographer and the venue had a kind of 'open house' for wedding vendors. It was very pretty inside and I LOVED how the pool had a glass cover that would convert it to a dance floor!
I just don't understand why these homes are allowed to fall into such disrepair while we are in a housing crisis. Even if you have to sell it cheap, its better than letting it rot and fall apart.
This house was amazing when it was built. I remember seeing a special on this place when Barbra lived there. She designed a lot of it with most awesome custom features. I remember thinking that i could live in her bathroom alone. She gave a tour of her home. There is a movie theater inside , a helipad and a room for literally anything you can imagine. There was a pool inside where all that glass was. All the shelving and cabinetry was inset so the whole place was sleek and gorgeous. She had great ideas, this house had the most amazing features.
I saw that show and it was so beautiful. I would give up everything I have now 😂I’d have to win the lottery. Everything I have would never buy that house but if I could live there, my dreams would be coming true.
I truly appreciate your excitement when you are exploring. I can tell you truly enjoy exploring these homes. I can hear it in your voice. Its a shame these places are left abandoned. Thank you so much for bringing us along on your adventures. Stay safe and stay strong. With much love from NC
I've never been a fan of log homes....too much wood. For some reason this place fascinates me. I remember Barbra Mandrell being so excited about the new home and sharing her decor with fans. It's so disheartening to see the disrepair and lack of interest. I think her family lived there only fourteen or so years. That's a short amount of time in comparison to the money, design and love that was put into it! I truly hope it isn't demolished...that would be wasteful. It's a beautiful place that needs love once again.
It is a shame, but you can bet the people who bought it, to them it's only a drop in the bucket !!! They bought it only for the land, and are trying to buy all the land they can in the USA.....they don't care if it rots down.....they could have opened it up and made cabins, etc like Dolly did and people would have gone for vacation to check it out, they could have made a lot of money but it would have probably been junk change to them.....anyone who could have afforded to buy this .....money is of no problem.....sure you have heard about people trying to buy up all the land in the U. S......well I'd say it's happening..... Calif. should take some of that money they made on this sale and found the homeless people living area in Calif instead of them having to live on the streets which is pathetic .....why are these same people being voted in every year??? What are they doing to help their beautiful City & take care of the homeless who can't help themselves..... build them their own area and get them off the streets not fair to the Citizens who live there and have to walk those sidewalks to work and have to pass this mess on the street.... why don't they clean it up.....what a disgrace....for this city & any other city that puts up with this ....no wonder people are leaving Calif.....I just can't believe people living there vote for this.....something is just not right !!!
@@TheKentuckylady717Some of us didn't vote on it . They let the Cartels in ( probably do business w/..) and helped create a bigger drug problem and they skim the money that's supposed to help the Homeless people. San Diego helped illegal people before they'd help Veterans and citizens on their own streets. I am Not blaming the people who came there,but those who don't care enough to secure the borders of the U.S. We are all Sitting Ducks now....And if I could,I'd go see that movie about the children being saved from the pedos and cartels and other traffickers... The Sound of Freedom was the name I think? I am having a blank brain at this moment.. Sorry,stressed out.. You can look it up. All the negative reviews about it are probably from people in power Not wanting to get caught or having a peripheral connection to all that bad stuff...
You *should* be _'blaming the people who came there'_ along with the socialist elite and their ''useful idiot'' constituency AKA Demonrat Party. This particular influx of illegal migrants to which you refer is comprised largely of the dumb and ignorant who've, behind their chosen leadership, shown themselves to be incapable of creating and nurturing a decent society back in their respective homelands so they come to this nation bringing with them their borderline savage ways, a brand of barbarism and ''culture'' that in the end will only prove destructive here as well. And another thing , will you all _stop_ paying tribute to the *BUMS* ..these truly despicable creatures must be dealt with but not in the manner most often suggested by the naive@@lorenheard2561
@@TheKentuckylady717I don't even know if they're actually really voting these people in. I think there's a rigged voting system going on right now more than ever before. State and national level. I know for a fact that they cheated to get the governor we have in right now because he was not close to winning at all and then all of a sudden his counts skyrocketed in the middle of the night ( that seems to be their pattern even on the national level). He's hated by everyone except a small group of extreme left leaning and folks that are not really paying attention to what's really going on. God help America!!!
Yes, it was named Fontanelle which actually means “the soft spot in a baby’s skull.” I remember thinking how odd that was when Barbara was explaining it.
I remember watching her on HGTV giving a tour of this house. It was amazing. It was so lively. I remember she had a Tiger skin mounted on the wall by the balcony in the great room. It looked so cozy warm and inviting. It’s so different without all the furniture.
At one time they were giving tours of the home. My husband and i took the tour. The home was stunning. Where you say that you are in the library she used to have her music awards displayed. You could still see their pet cemetary off of one of the outside porches. It is a darn shame to see the condition it is in. We were so lucky to see it in its glory.
It's to bad you couldn't get in to see more. It definitely looks awesome from what we seen. Keep finding the beautiful lost and forgotten homes, small and large. Take care and be safe.
I thought the home was purchased by famous record producers and they did public tours? My wife and I were there in 2017. It was amazing and immaculate. Stunning architecture. I sure hope they don't take it down...
Yes, I was a singing tour guide then but that phase didn't last long . Within those few years, the property boasted several mansion tour a day, a restaurant, God shop,a TV studio, an ampitheater, a boutique bed and breakfast and a distillery. I am so shocked and saddened that it's all gone. The zip lining company is the only business entity still functioning.
You can see the house as it looked in the 1980s here: ua-cam.com/video/kGQbEz8vt_g/v-deo.html HGTV did a full interview and Barbara gave them a tour of her state of the art (at the time) log mansion. It even includes an interview with her husband Ken who served as designer/builder. The swimming area looks much more impressive in the HGTV show.. the elevator was installed much later. The centerpiece that you thought was a stage actually housed a statue. The "Great Room" (library) is phenomenal. Great video you captured of more current times.
Ya i to thank you for sharing that like ,but must admit it kind of odd , you watch this video in it current empty state but then you watch the 99 specail , give ya a odd feeling
Thank you so much for sharing the link. Houses hold stories unknown, and I'm always left wondering what the stories are on these abandoned houses. I'm always left with unanswered questions. Who lived there? What did they do in the house? What circumstances led to them just leave the way so many did... Leaving things behind, especially personal items, clothes, children's toys, cars, pictures, documents. I usually feel a bit melancholy after watching. The fact that there's footage of this one in it's prime with the actual family moving about...living life... Amazing! Really makes you realize this was more than just a house or, later, a venue... This place was a HOME with people...a FAMILY doing normal (and in rich folks' cases, lol, not so "normal") things. Still makes me feel a bit sad that such a wonderful place has just been abandoned like this, but at least I have a few less questions...
I live about 40 miles away from this building. Just watched the 1990s video of her tour through the house. I love log cabins a lot. They are cozy and relaxing. This gaudy monstrosity is giving me the creeps. Great video though. Love your channel
Absolutely beautiful place.. Thank God so far it hasn't been vandalize.. I don't understand why people does that for..... Have a great day be safe on your adventures.. 😊
WOW! This was a walk down memory lane... it'll cost a fortune to make it right again. I spent some time there doing stuff for Barbara... She's a sweetheart. She'd make Bologna Sandwiches & we'd just chat about stuff.
Beautiful. Thank you for showing us this wonderful place . We, the fans would never get to see the places you take us . Take care and keep the videos coming. ❤❤
I don't understand how someone can just abandon a beautiful home like that. It's absolutely breathtaking. I wish I could live in it. I would keep It maintained. Why would you let it sit and rot? So many people have nothing and wealthy people are always leaving mansions and huge homes empty just to rot. Sad
Well when you go to sell it and no one that can afford a 15 million dollar home wants it then what are you going to do? No buyer means no sell. Sometimes it’s easier to just abandon or throw away something.
@@jonathannelson33 just because they say 15 mil doesn’t mean you can’t sell for less. I would think anything would be better than nothing. Just my opinion.
My wife and I took a tour of the inside about 10 years ago. Absolutely beautiful, and was allowed to play some guitars in the great room if you wanted. Theywere on the wall and was signed by other artists.
I agree. The building materials are in impeccable condition. It should be converted into a bed and breakfast/ mini resort/ Rehab. Center…So many possibilities.
That tour was interesting. I still remember the tour of the home she conducted on TV. She named the home Fontenelle which is the name of the soft spot on a newborn’s head. I was hoping we could see the statute she had of the Native American brave but I am sure it is long gone. Thank you guys.
This property has so much which could be done with it to turn it into a good business. A lovely resort for holiday makers to stay, weddings, conferences etc. from the outside it really reminded me of a spa resort. There looks like it has plenty of land to expand too. It did look like someone has been looking after it. On a different note, my daughter spotted me watching this, and screamed at me to subscribe because you had a stranger things t-shirt on, and she’s a huge fan.
What an absolute waste of such a beautiful home that was built by the Mandrell family. Literally every log was hand picked by Ken and Barbara. Designed by them and they helped build it! I was actually able to take a tour of it in 2014 and Barbara’s daughter Jaime was there. She was in charge of keeping it up as far as fans being able to tour it. All of her awards and outfits from her concerts were on display. She even called her mother and let me talk to her. I’m sure Barbara would be so disappointed to see it in this shape. This makes me so sad. 😢
I adore you…for the simple reason of how you never disappoint us in regards to the locations you explore & show us but moreover because you do not disturb anything on any property & that is so polite & respectful. I hold your channel & your manners as the example for others to follow. Many thanks for the awesome explores! ‘Let Go…and Let God…’ Exodus 14:14 🩵
Oh my gosh. Dude. This place is insane. This is the most insane place I’ve ever seen in my life. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Oh my gosh. Look at that staircase. Literally. Dude. Oh my gosh. I cannot believe this place. I can’t believe we actually got into this beast. Literally. Literally the only people in here. I can’t believe it.
Beautiful place love all of the glass, allowing for all the natural sunlight wish we could’ve seen more of that. I’m sure you’ll find something interesting here soon Safe travels to you and your crew and safe travels till next time.❤ I be looking forward to seeing and hearing. from you all 😊 🌞
It's a shame it's fallen into such disrepair, especially since it's only 35-years-old. Can't imagine the cost of maintaining something like that though. Outrageous. Just keeping the windows clean would be a full-time job.
Yes. A friend of a friend of mine on the home that was that big and they needed five full-time caretakers just to dust and clean the place that cost big money.
The outside looks amazing and the inside from what we seen looks great wish we could have seen everything. I hope they just fix it and not destroy it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home talk care and have a wonderful weekend 😊
I think i saw in the video the log over by the spiral staircase in the "library" room filled with autographs. Oprah Winfrey, Minnie Pearl and many more... Great home and awesome video as always!
It was when I toured it in the mid 20 teens. For a while you could pay to tour this house. It was an amazing tour. That particular room was my favorite.
The room your calling the library is actually the family room. If you noticed the vertical logs around the spiral stairs have the autographs of many famous music stars and a few presidents from back in the day when Barbara lived there. There is also a helipad toward the back.
I recognize this place from a reality show that John Rich did. Don't remember the name but he had musicians from other genres live there with him and write country songs.
Yes, there is a pool under that stage. I have a friend who was a tour guide there, and we have even written songs together there. It’s super cool. They closed the whole property, which also includes a restaurant and other shops down by the road. There is a Southern Living home by the road also that was converted into a BNB. I am not sure if it is closed or not. I used to host a songwriter stage at the cafe for a couple of years. There was also a huge amphitheater on the property that has already been removed.
Wow! Had no idea Barbara Mandrels house was abandoned! Back in the day it was the largest log home there was. And I’m anxious to see if her massive log with all the celebrity signatures still remains! This is very sad to me.
The Master bedroom was odd to me having the white marble…didn’t seem to jive with rest of house. The bathroom had mirrors galore and I thought was tacky. Nice big home nonetheless.
If you go on their website you can see that was a pool with a clear plexiglass glass dance floor. Pretty cool. Kid rock big and rich non of those artists you mentioned ever owned the house it was a record label that purchased it from Barbara and her husband after their kids grew up. Used it for venues, music videos. Then the company who owns it now that runs the little cabins below there own it currently. Beautiful space
Deja Voodoo this home is 35 years old! All the logs did come from Montana! They used top quality logs and materials. It is very well made. Sadly, It has just not been kept up well in the last 4 years.
I used to work there when they did tours and had events! An incredible space. Yes the covered part in the atrium floor was an in ground pool. They covered it to have weddings and events.
I would assume the doors are locked so people can't traipse around and destroy stuff, like we've seen in some places where people are so disrespectful.
So there you have it. A 20,000 square-foot house with a glass ceiling with the air conditioning running with the 50 foot ceilings. Can you imagine what the electric bill alone must be?
. . . and cleaning anything in that house. Like a single room. You would need several full time staff just to clean and maintain. Why not turn it into a rehab place, or a hotel?
I don’t know much about her, but I remember when she had a dinner theatre in Pigeon Forge (next to the Alabama Grill, which I loved!…now the Hard Rock). Apparently, she was more popular than I ever realized!
You could probably fit a regulation size football field in the living room. The echo affect must be so bad even if you’re just trying to watch TV. People don’t realize that when they’re building these monstrosities, they are not very cozy. Places to live in.
I remember touring this place about 14 years ago, at the time I think the guys from Big and Rich were owners or part owners. It was amazing. Would be a shame to see it torn down.
Hi there, Big Bankz Just think of all the homeless veterans who serve our country could use a place like this for them and their families. I'm a very proud Army Ranger mom and I sure wouldn't want my son trying to survive as a homeless vet, it really upsets me so much that they would loud illegal immigrants into our country and set them up with everything they need while are soldiers and veterans have to sleep where ever. This mansion could house so many veterans and their families.
I agree with you too..... It's pitiful to see the homeless living on the street in Calif and Crapping on the sidewalk where people have to walk by going to work.....how can the City get by with that ??? I can't believe it's the voters voting to keep people like this in there City.....they should remember this when they go to the polls.....makes me want to cry..... and some of these people are Vets too.....and they went to war and fought for us and this is the thanks they get.....something is definitely wrong in this City.....
Barbara could have helped those people but instead she built a house that would eventually get torn down...😮 people with loads of monies do it all the time
That would be a beautiful wedding venue for sure. Super nice home. Like that you can’t look see much inside the lower level when peeking in the windows. That’s smart for privacy. Thanks for the video.
My wife and I used to go on the tour there all the time 10 yrs ago. We became friends with many of the staff and musicians that worked there. Sad that it is no longer active as it was back then.
Touring this property was a religious experience. It was unlike anything I had felt before. They had just opened the home for tours. Steve was doing the tours, and his boyfriend happened to be hanging out there with him that day....sitting patiently by the brick fireplace in the Great Room, waiting for our tour to wrap up. Very sad to think it might be torn down, but considering the huge yearly utility and maintenance costs, it is understandable. The logs will make for some beautiful, smaller log cabin homes elsewhere in the future.
BigBankz actually that balcony led to the residential side of the home. It opened into the family room, kitchen area and then further back all the bedrooms, etc.
I never saw this place when Barbara lived here, but I spent many nights in the driveway, and a few times in the pool room and kitchen after she sold it. I remember as a chauffuer, I drove Gretchen Wilson and her daughter to this house in the late 2000s when her daughter was baptized in the pool. If I'm not mistaken, that is when John Rich owned the place. I've stared at those bears for hours in the driveway and watched UA-cam videos of Barbara. The three bears definitely were representations of her children, and if I remember correctly, they were throughout the house.
I remember watching the tour program on TV years ago also. I recall Barbara’s husband having a helicopter to fly themselves in and out of the property. Not sure if the property had a helipad back then, but I believe he just landed on the lawn in the program I watched.
Sure wish the Cable Co's would start showing some of these films instead of so much other crazy stuff on tv....I did not see this interview with her.....I used to watch her & her two sisters every week on Barbara Mandell Show.....and then it was gone, never heard a reason why..... I know she was involved in a bad Car accident, but I thought she still came back and even did some shows by herself.....Loved her.....she could do anything and so beautiful too....where is she now ...?? Anyone reading this, do you know ???
There is a video online of Barbara showing the inside of the home, it was compleat home for her and her husband and Three children , they even talk with the youngest son, there is a cabin in the woods that they used for camping fun … you need to find the camping cabin also , look up the video, I did!! Barbara was so sweet and kind , the swimming pool had a soda fountain not bars, they are Christians, please look up the video
There was a tour given of this home after it was built and furnished. They only showed the great room, dining room, pool area and then the family room that consisted of the den, dining areas and kitchen. This home is about 40 years old. I wonder if the logs are in good shape. Don’t know how long these homes last.
Homes like that need constant maintenance especially the glass ceiling. If it was built in the 80s, it probably leaks a lot and a lot of those glass tiles need to be replaced. See how foggy they are from the sun hitting them?
This was indeed, BARBARA MANDRELL's Home. Her husband Ken designed Log Homes and had this home Custom for their family. The Bathtub in the Master bath was designed to fit Barbara's back and body. Very custom. The three Bears out front represent her three children, Matt, Jamie, and Nathaniel. Ken was also a Helicopter Pilot and he had a helipad out back. The home also had an Ice Cream Parlor and open area for entertaining. There is, or was a Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in the solarium. The garage with the tall door was for the Tour Bus. Beautiful place, it would be a shame to see it bulldozed. The Secluded spot was for Barbara's privacy. She really was a Superstar after her TV Show in the 1980's. Yes, I am a huge Fan, LOVED her Music !
@@victoriadawn6319 , Why so Rude ? Some may not know...
Is it for sale??? If it has been abandoned, can I pay the back taxes and get it?
Thank you for explaining 😊❤
Well, I didn't know all that and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Don't be so rude.
@arizonaalchemy7572 Thank you so much for telling us your knowledge of this house. It always makes these videos so much better with as much information to add to the story 😊👍.
Thank you for being a respectful guy! It is hard to find abandoned places where the guide isn’t cussing every other word! I truly appreciate you & your professionalism! Keep up til he good work.
Big Bankz is one of the Coolest UrbEx guys I enjoy their work. They are Respectful of the sites they explore. It is nice to get to see places like this.
I like Cussing I All The Damn Time !!!!!!
Post 10 has some could abandoned explorations
Who do you watch where the explorers cuss every other word?? I watch a lot but I don’t hear any of them cussing.
It looks good that they only take photos and leave only foot prints..
I remember this place, I was a wedding photographer and the venue had a kind of 'open house' for wedding vendors. It was very pretty inside and I LOVED how the pool had a glass cover that would convert it to a dance floor!
I just don't understand why these homes are allowed to fall into such disrepair while we are in a housing crisis. Even if you have to sell it cheap, its better than letting it rot and fall apart.
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@@BoopSnootBecause they owe more money than it is worth.
Someone is taking care of that place...grass is mowed and it's clean lol. I hope they keep it standing...its beautiful.
Was thinking that also someone probably staying in the part that was locked 😂these guys going to end up in jail for real
This house was amazing when it was built. I remember seeing a special on this place when Barbra lived there. She designed a lot of it with most awesome custom features. I remember thinking that i could live in her bathroom alone. She gave a tour of her home. There is a movie theater inside , a helipad and a room for literally anything you can imagine. There was a pool inside where all that glass was. All the shelving and cabinetry was inset so the whole place was sleek and gorgeous. She had great ideas, this house had the most amazing features.
I saw that show and it was so beautiful. I would give up everything I have now 😂I’d have to win the lottery. Everything I have would never buy that house but if I could live there, my dreams would be coming true.
Been a Barbara Fan since forever. Imagine owning and living in her custom home. I Hope a Fan buys it and shows it Respect. 😊 @@sandyleelpn
Dang don't people listen to the words conning or out the narrator mouth? Its been bought by a company that's going tti que it up
KENNEY ROGERS HOUSE IT'S VERY MUCH PRETTIER ❤
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Its beautiful. They SHOULD turn it into a venue place. Dont let it go to waste.
It's a nice place to go get away for the weekend.
He said it's going to be restored, my guess is it will be the lodge for the cabins
I truly appreciate your excitement when you are exploring. I can tell you truly enjoy exploring these homes. I can hear it in your voice. Its a shame these places are left abandoned. Thank you so much for bringing us along on your adventures. Stay safe and stay strong. With much love from NC
I've never been a fan of log homes....too much wood. For some reason this place fascinates me. I remember Barbra Mandrell being so excited about the new home and sharing her decor with fans. It's so disheartening to see the disrepair and lack of interest. I think her family lived there only fourteen or so years. That's a short amount of time in comparison to the money, design and love that was put into it! I truly hope it isn't demolished...that would be wasteful. It's a beautiful place that needs love once again.
It is a shame, but you can bet the people who bought it, to them it's only a drop in the bucket !!! They bought it only for the land, and are trying to buy all the land they can in the USA.....they don't care if it rots down.....they could have opened it up and made cabins, etc like Dolly did and people would have gone for vacation to check it out, they could have made a lot of money but it would have probably been junk change to them.....anyone who could have afforded to buy this .....money is of no problem.....sure you have heard about people trying to buy up all the land in the U. S......well I'd say it's happening.....
Calif. should take some of that money they made on this sale and found the homeless people living area in Calif instead of them having to live on the streets which is pathetic .....why are these same people being voted in every year??? What are they doing to help their beautiful City & take care of the homeless who can't help themselves..... build them their own area and get them off the streets not fair to the Citizens who live there and have to walk those sidewalks to work and have to pass this mess on the street.... why don't they clean it up.....what a disgrace....for this city & any other city that puts up with this ....no wonder people are leaving Calif.....I just can't believe people living there vote for this.....something is just not right !!!
@@TheKentuckylady717Some of us didn't vote on it . They let the Cartels in ( probably do business w/..) and helped create a bigger drug problem and they skim the money that's supposed to help the Homeless people. San Diego helped illegal people before they'd help Veterans and citizens on their own streets. I am Not blaming the people who came there,but those who don't care enough to secure the borders of the U.S. We are all Sitting Ducks now....And if I could,I'd go see that movie about the children being saved from the pedos and cartels and other traffickers... The Sound of Freedom was the name I think? I am having a blank brain at this moment.. Sorry,stressed out.. You can look it up. All the negative reviews about it are probably from people in power Not wanting to get caught or having a peripheral connection to all that bad stuff...
You *should* be _'blaming the people who came there'_ along with the socialist elite and their ''useful idiot'' constituency AKA Demonrat Party. This particular influx of illegal migrants to which you refer is comprised largely of the dumb and ignorant who've, behind their chosen leadership, shown themselves to be incapable of creating and nurturing a decent society back in their respective homelands so they come to this nation bringing with them their borderline savage ways, a brand of barbarism and ''culture'' that in the end will only prove destructive here as well. And another thing , will you all _stop_ paying tribute to the *BUMS* ..these truly despicable creatures must be dealt with but not in the manner most often suggested by the naive@@lorenheard2561
@@TheKentuckylady717you realize this is owned by a land management company, right? It'll be raised and something better will be built
@@TheKentuckylady717I don't even know if they're actually really voting these people in. I think there's a rigged voting system going on right now more than ever before. State and national level. I know for a fact that they cheated to get the governor we have in right now because he was not close to winning at all and then all of a sudden his counts skyrocketed in the middle of the night ( that seems to be their pattern even on the national level). He's hated by everyone except a small group of extreme left leaning and folks that are not really paying attention to what's really going on. God help America!!!
I believe that the 3 Bears on the structure represented Barbara’s 3 kids. The original name of the house was Fontenel!
I wondered if it was because there are 3 mandrel sisters.
Yes, it was named Fontanelle which actually means “the soft spot in a baby’s skull.” I remember thinking how odd that was when Barbara was explaining it.
It's was here kids n name is correct 😊
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I remember watching her on HGTV giving a tour of this house. It was amazing. It was so lively. I remember she had a Tiger skin mounted on the wall by the balcony in the great room. It looked so cozy warm and inviting. It’s so different without all the furniture.
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This place and it’s history should be preserved. Turn it into a resort or better yet. A museum
At one time they were giving tours of the home. My husband and i took the tour. The home was stunning. Where you say that you are in the library she used to have her music awards displayed. You could still see their pet cemetary off of one of the outside porches. It is a darn shame to see the condition it is in. We were so lucky to see it in its glory.
It's to bad you couldn't get in to see more. It definitely looks awesome from what we seen. Keep finding the beautiful lost and forgotten homes, small and large. Take care and be safe.
Type in on your browser.."Inside Barbara Mandrells mansion" Gorgeous pictures.
This could be used as a movie setting.......Overtones of the Shining
Thank you, guys, for this pick, finally, a place, though abandoned, but is in fine shape.
I thought the home was purchased by famous record producers and they did public tours? My wife and I were there in 2017. It was amazing and immaculate. Stunning architecture. I sure hope they don't take it down...
It was and they were hosting events there. I don't know what happened with that. Then I believe there was a short time where they were doing Tours.
Yes, I was a singing tour guide then but that phase didn't last long .
Within those few years, the property boasted several mansion tour a day, a restaurant, God shop,a TV studio, an ampitheater, a boutique bed and breakfast and a distillery.
I am so shocked and saddened that it's all gone.
The zip lining company is the only business entity still functioning.
You can see the house as it looked in the 1980s here: ua-cam.com/video/kGQbEz8vt_g/v-deo.html
HGTV did a full interview and Barbara gave them a tour of her state of the art (at the time) log mansion. It even includes an interview with her husband Ken who served as designer/builder. The swimming area looks much more impressive in the HGTV show.. the elevator was installed much later. The centerpiece that you thought was a stage actually housed a statue. The "Great Room" (library) is phenomenal. Great video you captured of more current times.
Thanks for sharing the link. I just watched it. Must have been amazing to live there. Wonder where all the treasures Barbara collected ended up.
Ya i to thank you for sharing that like ,but must admit it kind of odd , you watch this video in it current empty state but then you watch the 99 specail , give ya a odd feeling
Thank you so much for sharing the link. Houses hold stories unknown, and I'm always left wondering what the stories are on these abandoned houses. I'm always left with unanswered questions. Who lived there? What did they do in the house? What circumstances led to them just leave the way so many did... Leaving things behind, especially personal items, clothes, children's toys, cars, pictures, documents. I usually feel a bit melancholy after watching. The fact that there's footage of this one in it's prime with the actual family moving about...living life... Amazing! Really makes you realize this was more than just a house or, later, a venue... This place was a HOME with people...a FAMILY doing normal (and in rich folks' cases, lol, not so "normal") things. Still makes me feel a bit sad that such a wonderful place has just been abandoned like this, but at least I have a few less questions...
Yep thanks for the link :)
Absolutely the most beautiful I've seen! The wood is priceless
I live about 40 miles away from this building. Just watched the 1990s video of her tour through the house. I love log cabins a lot. They are cozy and relaxing. This gaudy monstrosity is giving me the creeps. Great video though. Love your channel
What a goofy waste of money.
It's nice to see that it's not destroyed like most places we see.
It’s about to be destroyed. Didn’t you hear what he said?
@chrisk920 I meant vandalism. Usually places are upside down that I see on here. But yes, it's a shame it's being demo'd
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I get it....I am right there with you.
That monstrosity is an eyesore. It needs to be torn down!🤮
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can I just say I love to listen to you talk - you have such a relaxing voice and a pleasant way of speaking
Absolutely beautiful place.. Thank God so far it hasn't been vandalize.. I don't understand why people does that for..... Have a great day be safe on your adventures.. 😊
WOW! This was a walk down memory lane... it'll cost a fortune to make it right again. I spent some time there doing stuff for Barbara... She's a sweetheart. She'd make Bologna Sandwiches & we'd just chat about stuff.
Beautiful. Thank you for showing us this wonderful place . We, the fans would never get to see the places you take us . Take care and keep the videos coming. ❤❤
I don't understand how someone can just abandon a beautiful home like that. It's absolutely breathtaking. I wish I could live in it. I would keep It maintained. Why would you let it sit and rot? So many people have nothing and wealthy people are always leaving mansions and huge homes empty just to rot. Sad
Well when you go to sell it and no one that can afford a 15 million dollar home wants it then what are you going to do? No buyer means no sell. Sometimes it’s easier to just abandon or throw away something.
@@jonathannelson33 the American way
@@niels1236If you have the money, why not?
Location/isolated from shops and medical clinic
@@jonathannelson33 just because they say 15 mil doesn’t mean you can’t sell for less. I would think anything would be better than nothing. Just my opinion.
I'm tuned in and waiting as usual...letz go Big Bankz 💙💙💙💙💙
Just went and watched her give a tour. So cool to see it before being abandoned.
Wow! I'm so glad you were able to get some of the inside. Thanks for your videos!🥰❤🙏
My wife and I took a tour of the inside about 10 years ago. Absolutely beautiful, and was allowed to play some guitars in the great room if you wanted. Theywere on the wall and was signed by other artists.
That's a purdy cool looking old place, I'd like to see it come back to life.
My God, I hope they don’t demolish that gorgeous building ❤it looks like its in pretty good condition 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I agree. The building materials are in impeccable condition. It should be converted into a bed and breakfast/ mini resort/ Rehab. Center…So many possibilities.
That tour was interesting. I still remember the tour of the home she conducted on TV. She named the home Fontenelle which is the name of the soft spot on a newborn’s head. I was hoping we could see the statute she had of the Native American brave but I am sure it is long gone. Thank you guys.
This property has so much which could be done with it to turn it into a good business. A lovely resort for holiday makers to stay, weddings, conferences etc. from the outside it really reminded me of a spa resort. There looks like it has plenty of land to expand too. It did look like someone has been looking after it. On a different note, my daughter spotted me watching this, and screamed at me to subscribe because you had a stranger things t-shirt on, and she’s a huge fan.
The most awesome I've seen! Wow! I wish they will let you come back & go through more! Imagine the master bedroom & it's views!!
I can't imagine this happening, Barbara and her husband built that house and it was designed by them.
Such a beautiful place. I could live with my whole family in th library alone. You take care. Blessings and always stay safe. 😁
What an absolute waste of such a beautiful home that was built by the Mandrell family. Literally every log was hand picked by Ken and Barbara. Designed by them and they helped build it! I was actually able to take a tour of it in 2014 and Barbara’s daughter Jaime was there. She was in charge of keeping it up as far as fans being able to tour it. All of her awards and outfits from her concerts were on display. She even called her mother and let me talk to her. I’m sure Barbara would be so disappointed to see it in this shape. This makes me so sad. 😢
Neat! However, I don't think it looks like this. A company bought it and is renovating it. Adding cabins and attractions.
Do you know why the Mandrell's moved? If I lived there I would never leave it.
@@absgbkm Downsized & to make this home a museum. Her daughter was the host for years.
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The incredible cost of maintaining that property probably made it a wise business decision.
WOW!! What a beautiful mansion💝this place was so huge! Thanks for another awesome video.Greetings from Germany.
It would make s gorgeous hotel, I hope places like this don't get torn down
Can’t wait to see that house!
I adore you…for the simple reason of how you never disappoint us in regards to the locations you explore & show us but moreover because you do not disturb anything on any property & that is so polite & respectful. I hold your channel & your manners as the example for others to follow. Many thanks for the awesome explores!
‘Let Go…and Let God…’ Exodus 14:14 🩵
Oh my gosh. Dude. This place is insane. This is the most insane place I’ve ever seen in my life. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Oh my gosh. Look at that staircase. Literally. Dude. Oh my gosh. I cannot believe this place. I can’t believe we actually got into this beast. Literally. Literally the only people in here. I can’t believe it.
Beautiful place love all of the glass, allowing for all the natural sunlight wish we could’ve seen more of that. I’m sure you’ll find something interesting here soon Safe travels to you and your crew and safe travels till next time.❤ I be looking forward to seeing and hearing. from you all 😊 🌞
It's a shame it's fallen into such disrepair, especially since it's only 35-years-old. Can't imagine the cost of maintaining something like that though. Outrageous. Just keeping the windows clean would be a full-time job.
Yes. A friend of a friend of mine on the home that was that big and they needed five full-time caretakers just to dust and clean the place that cost big money.
@@XcoloradokyleX Does it look well maintained to you?
The outside looks amazing and the inside from what we seen looks great wish we could have seen everything. I hope they just fix it and not destroy it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home talk care and have a wonderful weekend 😊
I think i saw in the video the log over by the spiral staircase in the "library" room filled with autographs. Oprah Winfrey, Minnie Pearl and many more... Great home and awesome video as always!
there used to be an actual ice cream parlor 1950s style, i hope it's still there, it had an old jukebox and everything it was so neat..
It was when I toured it in the mid 20 teens. For a while you could pay to tour this house. It was an amazing tour. That particular room was my favorite.
I remember she did an interview here years ago. It’s unimaginable that it now sits abandoned.
Why would anybody want to tear that down? Its absolutely beautiful
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Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful such a beautiful mansion.
The forest is the star of the show 😮 Absolutely Beautiful 😮
Wow looks like a country club
I’ve been inside that home years ago when the Mandrells lived there. That is a pool, her bathroom was amazing !
The room your calling the library is actually the family room. If you noticed the vertical logs around the spiral stairs have the autographs of many famous music stars and a few presidents from back in the day when Barbara lived there. There is also a helipad toward the back.
I recognize this place from a reality show that John Rich did. Don't remember the name but he had musicians from other genres live there with him and write country songs.
Absolutely love this one!! Great job as always!
Yes, there is a pool under that stage. I have a friend who was a tour guide there, and we have even written songs together there. It’s super cool. They closed the whole property, which also includes a restaurant and other shops down by the road. There is a Southern Living home by the road also that was converted into a BNB. I am not sure if it is closed or not. I used to host a songwriter stage at the cafe for a couple of years. There was also a huge amphitheater on the property that has already been removed.
Wow! Had no idea Barbara Mandrels house was abandoned! Back in the day it was the largest log home there was. And I’m anxious to see if her massive log with all the celebrity signatures still remains! This is very sad to me.
It's still in the toilet
I love your videos, but I thought it would be a beautiful home. It look like the Great Wolf lodge. It is so ugly. Tearing it down would be best
Yes it's still there.
I don't think it's abandoned. Pretty sure it's still for sale.
It really seemed like an industrial type building inside, not much like a “home,” you know?
It was a beautiful home when Barbra owned it. I was lucky to see it.
The Master bedroom was odd to me having the white marble…didn’t seem to jive with rest of house. The bathroom had mirrors galore and I thought was tacky. Nice big home nonetheless.
I wish I had parents that handed down a property like that. Gorgeous. My sons would love having a pool for their kids.
If you look up Barbra Mandell huge log cabin, there are videos from 1999 here on UA-cam
Thank you for that tip. I just watched it. 😊
If you go on their website you can see that was a pool with a clear plexiglass glass dance floor. Pretty cool. Kid rock big and rich non of those artists you mentioned ever owned the house it was a record label that purchased it from Barbara and her husband after their kids grew up. Used it for venues, music videos. Then the company who owns it now that runs the little cabins below there own it currently. Beautiful space
These types of videos just always recall the Biblical Scripture: Matthew 6: 19-21 (kjv).
Not really
That’s a low quality log cabin on the outside. Like the Walmart version. I’d rather have a real one like the ones in Montana or WA State
Deja Voodoo this home is 35 years old! All the logs did come from Montana! They used top quality logs and materials. It is very well made. Sadly, It has just not been kept up well in the last 4 years.
I used to work there when they did tours and had events! An incredible space. Yes the covered part in the atrium floor was an in ground pool. They covered it to have weddings and events.
I would assume the doors are locked so people can't traipse around and destroy stuff, like we've seen in some places where people are so disrespectful.
Right. Why do people have to ruin everything... I love how respectful these guys are
Dayyyyyum, I wasn't ready . The structure is definitely beautiful 🥰.
I’m surprised that they didn’t make into a luxury resort.😎🤠
Really enjoyed looking at this place, hope that someone will purchase it and fix it up and take care of it
How do you find these places. So cool. Curious how you get access into the places
I was picturing Barbara bringing a friend to her "cabin" in the woods & they pull up on that! Lol..wow! Stunning
So there you have it. A 20,000 square-foot house with a glass ceiling with the air conditioning running with the 50 foot ceilings. Can you imagine what the electric bill alone must be?
And imagine heating it
. . . and cleaning anything in that house. Like a single room. You would need several full time staff just to clean and maintain. Why not turn it into a rehab place, or a hotel?
I remember seeing this home featured on a TV show about homes of the stars . Was incredible!
The cement between logs is called CHINKING.
Thank you. I was yelling that at my screen, lol.
This Mansion is pure gold, it's just timeless.
This has to be one of my favorites you've done. 😊
I don’t know much about her, but I remember when she had a dinner theatre in Pigeon Forge (next to the Alabama Grill, which I loved!…now the Hard Rock). Apparently, she was more popular than I ever realized!
What a beautiful place!
That place is Gorgeous, i can’t imagine living in a place that big .
You could probably fit a regulation size football field in the living room. The echo affect must be so bad even if you’re just trying to watch TV. People don’t realize that when they’re building these monstrosities, they are not very cozy. Places to live in.
Just seeing the outside was cool.
I remember touring this place about 14 years ago, at the time I think the guys from Big and Rich were owners or part owners. It was amazing. Would be a shame to see it torn down.
Hi there, Big Bankz Just think of all the homeless veterans who serve our country could use a place like this for them and their families. I'm a very proud Army Ranger mom and I sure wouldn't want my son trying to survive as a homeless vet, it really upsets me so much that they would loud illegal immigrants into our country and set them up with everything they need while are soldiers and veterans have to sleep where ever. This mansion could house so many veterans and their families.
I agree with you too..... It's pitiful to see the homeless living on the street in Calif and Crapping on the sidewalk where people have to walk by going to work.....how can the City get by with that ???
I can't believe it's the voters voting to keep people like this in there City.....they should remember this when they go to the polls.....makes me want to cry..... and some of these people are Vets too.....and they went to war and fought for us and this is the thanks they get.....something is definitely wrong in this City.....
Barbara could have helped those people but instead she built a house that would eventually get torn down...😮 people with loads of monies do it all the time
That would be a beautiful wedding venue for sure. Super nice home. Like that you can’t look see much inside the lower level when peeking in the windows. That’s smart for privacy. Thanks for the video.
How did you get in?
My wife and I used to go on the tour there all the time 10 yrs ago. We became friends with many of the staff and musicians that worked there. Sad that it is no longer active as it was back then.
This is so beautiful i wish that we could have seen more but thanks for sharing 💯💯
Touring this property was a religious experience. It was unlike anything I had felt before. They had just opened the home for tours. Steve was doing the tours, and his boyfriend happened to be hanging out there with him that day....sitting patiently by the brick fireplace in the Great Room, waiting for our tour to wrap up. Very sad to think it might be torn down, but considering the huge yearly utility and maintenance costs, it is understandable. The logs will make for some beautiful, smaller log cabin homes elsewhere in the future.
Love the architecture of this place!!! Great explore as always 😊😊😊😊
i saw a video of Barbara showing the house she had it looking so beautiful back in the 90s and yes that is a inside pool at one time
What was up the spiral staircase? A little disappointed it seems like you could have shown more
It was just a balcony. I showed just about everything I could
The place was locked up. The outside door lock was apparently broken. So now this beautiful place will be trashed to hell and back. What a shame
BigBankz actually that balcony led to the residential side of the home. It opened into the family room, kitchen area and then further back all the bedrooms, etc.
I never saw this place when Barbara lived here, but I spent many nights in the driveway, and a few times in the pool room and kitchen after she sold it. I remember as a chauffuer, I drove Gretchen Wilson and her daughter to this house in the late 2000s when her daughter was baptized in the pool. If I'm not mistaken, that is when John Rich owned the place. I've stared at those bears for hours in the driveway and watched UA-cam videos of Barbara. The three bears definitely were representations of her children, and if I remember correctly, they were throughout the house.
I remember watching the tour program on TV years ago also. I recall Barbara’s husband having a helicopter to fly themselves in and out of the property. Not sure if the property had a helipad back then, but I believe he just landed on the lawn in the program I watched.
Yes there was a helipad there.
The way to see this home is the interview Barbara did when she lived there. It shows its true glory.
Sure wish the Cable Co's would start showing some of these films instead of so much other crazy stuff on tv....I did not see this interview with her.....I used to watch her & her two sisters every week on Barbara Mandell Show.....and then it was gone, never heard a reason why..... I know she was involved in a bad Car accident, but I thought she still came back and even did some shows by herself.....Loved her.....she could do anything and so beautiful too....where is she now ...??
Anyone reading this, do you know ???
Very beautifull house ❤
I remember her having a showcase tour of this place on TV when it was brand new
There is a video online of Barbara showing the inside of the home, it was compleat home for her and her husband and Three children , they even talk with the youngest son, there is a cabin in the woods that they used for camping fun … you need to find the camping cabin also , look up the video, I did!! Barbara was so sweet and kind , the swimming pool had a soda fountain not bars, they are Christians, please look up the video
True. Christians don't drink. Ever. None of them.
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Why would anyone need such a huge cabin only B M thank you for sharing 🇺🇸👍👍💕
There was a tour given of this home after it was built and furnished. They only showed the great room, dining room, pool area and then the family room that consisted of the den, dining areas and kitchen. This home is about 40 years old. I wonder if the logs are in good shape. Don’t know how long these homes last.
Homes like that need constant maintenance especially the glass ceiling. If it was built in the 80s, it probably leaks a lot and a lot of those glass tiles need to be replaced. See how foggy they are from the sun hitting them?
Thanks for the tour, BEAUTIFUL cabin!! Love all the exposed wood!!