Jay Franks talks about preserving Homestead Manor

Jay and Marcia Franks bought Homestead Manor in 2004 and about 45 acres surrounding the estate. The Franks recently made the property a conservation easement, thus preserving if for perpetuity as green space.

It is hoped that a future battlefield commemorating the Battle of Thompson's Station (March 4-5, 1863), will be developed on the property.

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• Thompsons Station
• Homestead Manor

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I grew up in Franklin. Graduated from Battle Ground Academy. You've got a good idea there, keep it going. My great great uncle fought at Thompson Station. "D" Co., 10th Tennessee Cavalry Reg't. Thrown from his horse during the battle. Later captured at Franklin recruiting men. Exchanged 18 months later at Pt. Lookout, Md. Joined 13th (Dibbrell's) Tennessee Cavalry in NC. He was captured and paroled at Washington, Ga. 9May65. He died in 1921 at the Tenn Confederate Soldier's Home (Hermitage).