Forgotten Rosenwald School “Discovered” Near Nashville, Tennessee

Until now, only two Rosenwald Schools were believed to be still standing in Sumner County, Tennessee. This unique home was constructed in 1925 as Oak Grove School, part of the Rosenwald Schools initiative, created by Sears president Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute. The Rosenwald Fund helped build over 5,000 schools across the South for African American students. This special building has been well-preserved and updated over the years, including the addition of a sunroom and covered porches. Inside, you’ll find a rustic cabin with hardwood floors, authentic cedar pillars, beadboard ceilings, and a working wood stove to supplement central heat. The upstairs, accessible via a pull-down stairs and external stairs, provides an additional 800+ sqft of finished space. A concrete cellar provides a storm shelter. Served by fiber optic Internet. The 1.6-acre lot includes several sheds and a 40’x29’ metal building with concrete floor, electricity, and a wood stove. Peaceful setting than two miles from I-65.