Appalachia’s Storyteller: Appalachias Loneliest House Glenmore Mansion
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Appalachia’s Storyteller: Glenmore Mansion built by John Roper Branner in 1868. #abandonedmansion #abandoned #appalachianhistory #appalachia #glenmoremansion Story has almost been lost to history. The Appalachian Storyteller breathes life into this incredible story.
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Note: This story represents History and this video is for educational purposes and critique. - Фільми й анімація
I admire his widow for her perseverance- she not only moved into the house, but ran a business from it and filled the rooms with young people.
Well said
His voice is so soothing, just like Earl Hamner Jr's in "The Walton's" and Denver Pyle in " Grizzly Adams"
Aww, your so kind, thanks for watching ma’am
I live about 5 minutes from this house. Took a tour last summer. This is one place you won't be disappointed to see in person. Even the video doesn't do it justice.
Thanks for watching friend
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller no shade on your video at all. I love how you told this story. Just had to emphasize how beautiful and intriguing Glenmore Mansion is...hard to capture the full essence of it
@@juanitamancillas4216 indeed, So far, since I released this video last night, Ive been contacted by over 100 people asking how and were to take the tour. I am happy this video has raised awareness of history in our backyard and will generate funds for the preservation of Glenmore by bringing in more tourists.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller If you visit make sure to look for the haunted bedroom. One of the mattresses on the bed has an indent as if someone just slept there. The staff maintains that they have fluffed the straw mattress so that it is flat but the indent mysteriously reappears on its own as if they never fixed it.
@@juanitamancillas4216 interesting, thanks for sharing ma'am
The one picture that was used depicting the Civil War was actually a photo taken after the Battle of the "Cornfield" . The white building was actually actually a church and was used as a makeshift hospital after the battle. My husband's mother's family were members of that church. I ama docent at Glenmore Mansion and am honored to help preserve it and it's history. Also my great grandfather and 2nd great grandfather (father and son) were in a Tennessee Union Unit and were present at the Battle of Mossy Creek. My family now live on part of the battlefield.. actually closer to Carson Newman University where the Union forces would have gathered at the beginning of the battle. Mossy Creek is less than 300 feet from our front door.
I really enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing
Yes- I just loved the photo and used it. Many times, no authentic photo of events exist, therefore I use photos just to help tell the story. Every video I do- if the photo is authentic, it is clearly marked as so. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Let's don't forget that when Tennessee seceded from the Union, East Tennessee seceded from its state. To a great degree, that part of the Confederacy was a hotbed of Union sentiment with many crying "rich man's war, poor man's fight" and blaming the numerous slaves held in other places for causing the war.
History underground recently put out a nice video about the "dunker church" that you are describing. Check them out 💕
Why Glenmore Mansion? And not Branner Mansion. I’m sorry what did I miss. Can someone please explain it to me.
@@robinlondrow9263 Although the Branner Family built the mansion and named it "the Oaks' when the Jarnigan family bought the mansion; Mr. Jarnigan renamed the mansion "Glenmore' i honor of a young son from a previous marriage that had died.
Until you physically see this home upclose you just can't appreciate the work, time and labor involved. The story of sacrifice and loss is heartbreaking. To have so much but to be so empty..Amazing story well done...
Yes Sir, Thanks Jim, I know you understand and appreciate the importance of this story. Thanks for your support
Happiness and all that we desire is literally found within. There value in having a roof overhead, particularly when in a precarious life situation.
"You can never judge a man's wealth by the house he lives in." Except that the man whose house it originally was...never lived in it. (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)
Such a Beautiful House
@@Mar-ty4dx indeed
There's a castle in Germany that was built many years ago and the man that had it built never lived in it because he had died. There are many stories like this in many parts of the world. But the Glenmore Mansion is a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
yes ma'am, thanks for sharing my friend
Yes, so true, Deborah. BTW, my middle name is Deborah. Boldt Castle, located on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands, is another one of those oh so sad stories. I took the tour twice and although it is being renovated to absolute perfection, you can sense that it was never infused with the love George Boldt had for his wife as she passed away before its completion. In his immense grief, he abandoned it. Hearts are carved in stone and in wood throughout the castle and the property and the sense of loss is felt.
My husband was born and raised in Jefferson City. I passed the Glenmore Mansion numerous times but never stopped. Thank you for doing this.
Yes ma’am, thanks for watching friend
I once got my 🐱 eaten inside the mansion’s cupola. Felt really good.
You have a wonderful ability at storytelling. That was an engrossing experience. Please do more!
Thank you ma’am. Please check out my channel, I have over 100 stories and counting. Thanks for your support
It’s so sad he never got to enjoy the house . My heartbreaks that it ended the way it did for their family .
Yeah, it has haunted me. I originally intended to tell the 155 year history of the home, but when I realized no one had told the history of the first family, I had to. It still bothers me. If you watch to the end, I dedicated it to the Branner Family. My hope is that somewhere out there, descendants of the one surviving son, may see this video and find some peace.
Considering the fact that the family had used the labor of enslaved people for many years, I have "mixed feelings" to say the least about the fate of this man. There are times when karma happens sooner than folks might expect.
@@kesmarn thanks for sharing friend
Why don't things like this happen to people like Hunter Biden or the Kardashians?
Same thing has happened to many people. The writer Tommy Thompson built a beautiful house in Malibu Calif. then died before he could move in. It went on the market immediately and someone else got to enjoy it.
What a stunning house. How very sad that it isn’t a family home.
Indeed, my friend
I moved to Tennessee in 1995. I moved to Jefferson City. Lived on the corner of Davis and Walnut Street in the bottom of an old Church. Such humble beginnings. I learned a lot about the battle of Mossy Creek!!!! Too much to go into details. Although, if you get a chance, just past the mansion on the left is an old cemetary. Worth your time to visit it. Lot of history there in Jefferson City Tn. Thank you for the shared knowledge!!!!
Thank you my friend, and if you dont mind, share this video with your friends. Sadly, most living there now days dont know their history
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller i agree. I was raised in WV. Moved here in 1995. I was so blown away with all the history in East Tennessee!!! Sadly, a lot of actual residents that are from here did not know half of what I knew because they did not want to learn. On the other hand, some new a whole lot. I love learning about history!!
No matter how much money you have money cannot buy you happiness.... Thank you brother for this amazing story I'm going to get up that way and take some pictures of that beautiful mansion. ❤️
its very photogenic, and a nice road trip
This house has always caught my attention since I was a kid. Passed it on the way to Wal-Mart and would gaze at as we passed by and still do till this day when I drive by. I have a book about it as well with alot of history of both families and the house itself. Great video.
Yes sir- same here- always sparked my imagination
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I just discovered your channel. Subscribed. I just love history and hearing about these gorgeous homes. I live in the Deep South. My great great grandfather is buried in the Confederate cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Thankfully he had children before he went to war. But of course, he never returned home.
@@bbe3034 Thank you my friend!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 👍👍
Absolutely love this story. If my family is healthy and happy I'll live in a shed. Amen and Amen.
Amen
My late maternal grandmother's birth name was Newman. She was related to William Cate Newman whose name is now part of Carson Newman University. A second cousin of mine's middle and last names are Carson Newman; she was a graduate of the same college a few decades ago. Most of my branch of the Newman family has lived in California since the early 1960s but the aforementioned late grandmother was born near Middlesboro, KY. Thank you for sharing this connection to that familial connection.
Thanks for sharing your story ma'am
Thank you so much for all of these wonderful stories. You have given me a lift of spirits on many hard day's at work. God bless you. Please never quit telling these stories.
Thank you for your encouragement friend
Your a very good story teller! Many can read a narrative, but few can bring it to life!👍🏼
Thank you my friend, I appreciate your kind words
That is quite the beautiful home, and some incredible history as well. Thank you so much.
Yes sir, thanks for watching my friend
Beautiful, great preservation. Somehow managed to escape all the storms and tornadoes to pass nearby.
Indeed
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My wife and I are planning on ordering some candles from you. ❤️
@@CagleConcepts69 thanks man, appreciate the support. My Wife hand makes them all 1 at a time, the old fashioned way.
I, very much, enjoy "Storytelling". Maybe it's a genetic trait of my Irish bloodline, County Kerry lineage.
I happen to reside in NW Tennessee, that's a story, but we can find our Harmony anywhere when its realized that all we desire literally resides within, another story, but I digress.
I have Sub'd and look forward to more Stories.
In time I will share some bits of various info that you might find "interesting -to- enjoyable", and a lol or 2.
Storytelling has a far wised audience than most would expect. In time, you will see large growth in your Subs numbers. So, do your Passion with enjoyment, without stress, do it to please yourself and it will please others.
Best Thoughts and Wellbeing,
Beth
Tennessee, USA
@@bethbartlett5692 thanks my friend
Am a Southwest Virginia boy, from Damascus. Family came through Johnson County, Tn.
The workmanship, knowledge and skill that created these old buildings is a story i would like to hear.
Indeed, thanks so much for sharing
I am so impressed by your use of actual photographs of the topics you are discussing!!!
Thank you friend, I do my best to present authentic information in my research for these videos. Its a skill I picked up working on my doctorate degree from Boston University
Less than two minutes in...love your chanel...very informative...very good speaking voice...true story teller...keep up the awesome work..🌷
Thank you friend, I appreciate your support
I grew up in Limestone, Tennessee along the railroad you mentioned. It's a little town between Jonhnson City and Greeneville and near Jonesbourough. I had heard of this place but never visited. It is now on my 'to do' list on my next trip home to visit family. Enjoyed listening to this! Thanks
Thank you 🙏
I love story time especially with JD. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I appreciate your support
Sad story, beautifully told. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stay safe 🙏
Thank you friend- stay safe
I love these Appalachian histories! Fascinating
Indeed- that’s for watching my friend
I love Victorian houses and this one sure is a beauty.
Indeed
Money can't buy love.. happiness or many things.. but it sure can take the BITE outta a WHOLE LOT of other things. Lovely home..
Indeed
YOU RAISE THE BAR EVERY TIME JD YOU REALLY DO
Thank you I really appreciate all the comments
One of my dearest friends, Mrs Helen Gray ran and took care of the Glenmore for decades, I have enjoyed leading tours and serving strawberry shortcake there many times in the past. It's a very special place, and if you are able they are always in need of financial assistance through donations. They have a garden event at the beginning of each May, highly recommend. Thank you for your video!
Indeed, it’s a special place. I’m sure this video has raised awareness of its history as 30,000 people have watched it and hundreds have contacted me to get tour information. Thanks for your help in promoting and preserving this important piece of history.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller awesome! Many people (not including you) don't realize that many of these historic beauties are ran on donations and struggle from time to time. 🤍
@@sabrinacopas1636 indeed, thanks again for your dedication to helping preserve this iconic home
i live 1 mile from this gorgeous mansion. i pass it every day
Beautiful place indeed
Thank you kindly, JD❤
Thank you, Diane. Have a blessed day.
You are such a great story teller! I sold the small 2 story home that I raised my family in. I bought a larger modern home. Now my children rarely come to visit! I guess I sold our home and now I'll pay the price.
Thank you Robert!
I can't imagine losing one child much less all but one and lose your husband as well. When my husband died, I was overwhelmed. RIP.
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Horrifying 😢
I pray for you and your life going forward. Losing a spouse is such a life altering moment. May GOD help you build a new chapter in your story here on this side of heaven.
Beautiful story hope that place is still kept up to historical building its amazing ❤😂❤❤we need to keep up the old buildings for our historical purposes if not for history we wont have anything get history back i🎉n school.if not for history you dont learn anything
Amen Vicki! Well said
I would love to live in a house like that just the way it is
Me too
Love the story thank you for putting this together for us all.
Thank you ma’am for your support
I’ve been by there! It’s an absolute beautiful place! 🥰🙌🏼❤️✝️ money can’t buy happiness! It sure would help you get through life just a little better!
Yup 👍
Love your channel, great stories and music; truly a history lesson on life in Appalachia during various times.
Thank you so much! I do my best to tell history that has rarely been given a voice! Im thankful there are so many people who care about this type of history and allow me to do it.
I have no idea how I got here, but that was interesting, well told, and all around enjoyable. Thanks!
Welcome my friend, pull up a chair and stay a while, welcome to the channel
Being from Nashville Tennessee, I really found this interesting. Thank you for sharing, I didn't know this. Very Beautiful Home.
They are open for tours May-Oct and at Christmas
THIS IS MY HOMETOWN
awesome!
Great story/ lesson for we mere mortals, NEVER assume that we control our destiny!! If we fail to check our egos, and build our dreams upon our desires, assuming that we are in control, Karma steps in, and shakes up our plans, much to our surprise, and often, dismay. MED,Sr.
Amen
Wow..what a beautiful yet sad story. And a great documentary!♡ Thank you so much for sharing this. Life's most precious blessings & gifts are those that can't be bought
Indeed my friend, thank you for your kind words
Lived in Jefferson City & Jefferson county and drove past the mansion many many time but never stopped. It’s a beautiful place.
Yes ma’am
A man's true wealth is Faith and family
amen to that
Amen.
A man’s true worth can be seen by the number of people who genuinely mourning his passing. It’s not about money, it’s about understanding that the loss is significantly emotional and profound. That loss stays with the living forever.
True wealth is found in knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen. Time, and how we choose to spend that time we have here on this Earth, is the only currency that matters for eternity. And I believe those that passed before us are rooting for us to remember that and not get distracted by the glitter and temporary things of this world.
Awesome!!! Thank you for doing The Glenmore, been wanting to go there since i saw the sign a few years ago
It’s a beautiful place indeed
Never judge a man by his occupation or the amount of his education. Mark Twain.
I would have loved to chat with him
Great story 👍. Thank you for ALL the research that you do, and the story that you tell❤. As always, more please, it seems that I just can’t get enough.
Thank you ❤️
I love this channel, man. I'm from White Pine and I'm a backroad bandit, myself. Been by Glenmore more times than I can count.
Thank you my friend!
I guess I missed something. Did her only son survive? It reminds me of a mansion in Michigan. The wife wanted everything on the home and out buildings shaped like an octogon. Not an easy feat over 100 years ago. The man died before they could move in and his wife lost her sanity. All that meticulous planning was a means to a tragic end. They never spent one night in the home.
The oldest son got married and moved away
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller He should have inherited the mansion.
@@cooperhowz2 yup
I am from Michigan and I’m curious which house are u referring about?
We have what was going to be a castle near wheeling wv. I cant remember the full story but it was never completed. However the foundation still stands to this day. High atop the hill over looking the Ohio River.
Love watching these videos....no truer words spoken
Thank you Amy 💜
What a wonderful story with a great message. Thank you, Storyteller!
Thank you my friend 💜
Thank you for story history behind this still standing beautiful home!!!!!!!
Yes Ma'am, thank you for watching and your support :)
Love the accent, it really added to the story teller. Thank Sir, it was a nice story.
Thank you my friend
What an interesting story! Thanks ✌️😎👍
Indeed, thanks friend
Very good article. It reminds me a lot of that Kris Kristofferson song "Darbys Castle ". 'Give it a listen sometime if you get the chance. The story to the T.....
ill check it out, thanks
Such a Beautiful And Sad story all at the same. Great Story Teller. Thank you for sharing.❤️😪❤️
Thank you friend and welcome to the channel
I don't know why I remember such things, but in the 1980's Gerald McRany stared in a series named "Promise Land". There was an episode featuring guest Cloris Leachman whom the family was visiting and they stayed in her huge Victorian home. From the thumbnail through the opening and the entire video I am convinced that the CBS network crew used this marvelous home for that episode! I remember thinking back then while watching "where do they find these places?"
Wow! I’ll have to look into that
Season 1, episode 4. You'll find it right here one UA-cam. There is also another episode in later years. I still have to find it.
@@kathywehmeyer55 Ill check it out, thanks
So true money can’t buy happiness or contentment either.
well said
Thank you so much
youre welcome my friend, thanks for your kind words
Good Lord what a beautiful house 🏠
❤️
Beautiful mansion.
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Beautiful House, I love old houses. Wondering if you have done any on the Moses Cone Estate (Flat Top Manor) in Blowing rock. I wasn't able to find one if you have. Beautiful place and tours are free.
Great story friend keep videos coming really enjoy them 👍
Thank you friend for your support
Love this video and it’s story; very nicely done!
Thank you friend
Well done, again! Thank You!
thank you friend
Thank you kindly🤍
Thank you ma’am
I had no idea this beautiful home was so close to me, I definitely want to take my family to see it.
You should! Its open for tours during the warm months and at Christmas
That’s the best story ever what a beautiful house he made would love to go see it someday if I ever get down there to Tennessee I from Idaho
Thank you my friend, it’s a beautiful tragic story indeed
Sure have and it’s beautiful … gorgeous
Indeed
Went as child and about 7 years ago made another visit with my husband … Love TN ..
@@allisonhaskell5440 indeed, its a great place and state
There's a beautiful old Mansion in Kingsport on the river, Rotherwood Mansion, that's got a long and interesting history. East Tennessee always seemed the middle of nowhere when I compared it to what I saw on tv when I was a kid, but after learning some history of it as I got older, I wouldn't live anywhere else I don't think
agreed, East Tennessee is absolutely beautiful
If I ever am in the states I’m gonna visit that house. 💜
Its so beautiful, and they do tours in the summer
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller oh I need to go for sure then. U can almost see the ladies in their big Victorian dresses chasing after laughing kids who stole a breakfast roll ☺️
@@pixi8690 😂
Thank you for sharing. I love history. Blessings.
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Thank you my friend
Enjoyed the story, this is the second one I listened to. I had no idea this channel existed.
Thank you my friend, there are nearly 100 stories and growing. make yourself at home my friend
This place has such a rich, but bittersweet history. I've seen the mansion a few times while in the area visiting friends at CN back in the late 80's. Your narration takes me right there. Thanky yet again for sharing Sir!
Thank you friend
What a story...
It’s true 💜
What a gorgeous house !
I stayed a long time just looking at it
Still waiting on my book .. a good read .. I’m anticipating its arrival daily..you best have signed it…
when did you order it and what was the town and city. I can give you a tracking number
Greetings and Blessings J.D. and Kin Folks, from the Foothills of the Ozarks of Arkansas.
Good to see you here, brother
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 😆 🤣 😂 It's Sister.
Glenmore mansion is literally right above my mom and dads house beautiful place
Awesome
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller i appreciate the history not many people know about glenmore or the surrounding area like I said my mom and dad live right below it on jarnigan street
LOVE the history
Thanks for sharing
Thank you 🙏
Man, that's a sad story!
It really is
It’s beautiful ✌️
Yes ma'am, thanks for watching
LOVELY HOME !!!!
Indeed, lots of history
The Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington, NC also had a tower. When taken over during civil war, it was used as guards tower.
Wow 😯
I wish we had a tour of the mansion! Very sad story of the man and woman Who had all those children and lost them all. I couldn't stay there.
Neither could Mrs branner
Sad Story, even though true. It's a Beautiful Southern Mansion, but Such Tradgedy an such Loss an Loneliness. It's not Worth all the heartbreak that this Family had. 💔
Indeed, a beautiful tragic story
This was the most intricate historical account I have seen in a long time
Thank you 🙏
Great story!
Thanks Friend
Oh my, it is beautiful. That would be a dream to me.
Indeed ma’am
Great story.
Still curious as to how the mansion got the name Glenmore.
And when did the town become Jefferson City instead of Mossy Creek.
Hi Marilyn, The Mansion was named "The Oaks" by the original owners, The Branner Family. When Milton Jarnigan purchased it, he was on his third marriage. During his first marriage as a young man, his first born son named Glenmore died. Years later, when he purchased the home he renamed it to honor his son. regarding Jefferson City, its a bit more complicated. You see, Mossy Creek was a small community. Jefferson City was created when Mossy Creek and a couple other communities merged to create one city- Jefferson City.
That was very Interested thank you so much for sharing..have a great day
You to Mrs Anne
But the widow didn't live there all alone with only her memories. She opened it as a school for young ladies. She had the attention, laughter and enthusiasm of young women through her house, and perhaps that's why she chose that kind of school to run. She could fondly remember her own children every time she heard giggling in the drawing room or feet on the stairways.
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Thank you, very interesting.
Thank you 🙏
Enjoyed your story.
Thank you 🙏
I love this house it amazing beautiful ❤️.
Me too ma’am
Beautifuly told. I subscribed
Thank you ma’am, and welcome to the channel, glad to have you here
What an Excellent Video and Channel. Thank you!
Thank you sir!