Milky Way Farms in Giles County, Tennessee

 This past Saturday a friend and I ventured to Milky Way Farms in Giles County, TN.  The farm was acquired from January 1931 until mid-1933 by Franklin C. Mars, the founder of Mars Candy which was best known for Milky Way candy bars.  He amassed a few thousand acres and had a variety of livestock with the greatest emphasis on saddle, show and race horses and also cattle.

The farm employed many individuals from the neighboring areas which was very beneficial due to the Great Depression.  He seemed to have been a kind and caring person looking out for his community during a very difficult period in our country.

Through the years Milky Way Farm has had many owners who have continued to maintain its beauty and charm.  It is truly a hidden gem nestled in the hills of Middle Tennessee.

Milky Way Farms Clubhouse

The second floor hallway leading to the guest bedrooms

The Dining Room

Notice the ornate gate and the enormous dining table.

The vaulted ceiling in the living room 

The hallway on the second floor where the family bedrooms are located.

The living room stone fireplace with what appears to be a David Arms picture

Wrought iron door leading into the living room 

The Chandelier Barn

One of the few horses in the Chandelier Barn

I imagine this was one of the worker’s homestead.