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Holly Tree Manor ( Trenton, TN )
Holly Tree Manor, located just outside Trenton, Tennessee, in Gibson County, is a lovely family
home of Greek Revival style situated on 18 acres of beautiful Tennessee farmland with many
plants, flowers and trees. Foremost among the colorful and interesting flora are the over 200
holly trees which line the driveway. Other holly trees are scattered over the property.
The house has always been a family residence and in Trenton is still referred to by most as
"the old Harwood place", although several other families have called it home over the years. It is
now the home of Barbara Hearn Smith and her husband Jim Smith, their three dogs, three
cats, and two horses. Built around 1900, the big white structure is adorned with dark green
shutters, a green metal roof, and a decorative white porch railing.
The interior of the house includes original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and floor to ceiling
windows. Modern features include ceiling fans and air conditioning. The kitchen and baths
also have been modernized with up-to-date plumbing and lighting. Antique mahogany, walnut
and oak pieces are located throughout the house, as are other traditional furnishings. Guest
rooms include a living room, a dining room, two spacious bedrooms with a shared bath, a
suite of two rooms with a private bath, and a hallway with a sitting area and a large, flat-screen
television. An extensive library also is available for the browsing pleasure of the guests.
A large airy gazebo with a matching green, metal roof sits next to the house, and offers, as does
the spacious front porch of the house, beautiful views of the garden, the wildlife, and the country
vista, including many acres of cotton fields. The balcony on the second floor also offers
interesting views of the adjoining countryside. In other words, Holly Tree Manor is truly a place
of peace and tranquility in the country, and the small number of guest accommodations creates
an atmosphere that encourages conversation and friendship to flourish among the guests and
hosts.
Holly Tree Manor became a Bed and Breakfast as so many Elvis fans over the years have
expressed an interest in meeting Barbara. To accommodate them, she and her husband
decided recently to abandon their plans for a leisurely, laid back, do nothing retirement to open
their home to Elvis fans worldwide, We mention this for in 1956 and 1957, Barbara and Elvis
were friends. In fact, such close friends that she was referred to as a “frequent companion of
Elvis Presley.” Referred to so often that she used to joke that no matter what wonderful things
she might accomplish in life, “frequent companion of Elvis Presley” would probably figure
prominently in her obituary. Now, after raising their three children, Barbara and Jim are looking
forward to meeting Elvis fans, getting to know them, and reminiscing about her Elvis years. Of
course, while the Bed and Breakfast will primarily welcome Elvis fans during January and
August, if given ample advance notice, the residence can accommodate Elvis fans and other
guests throughout the year.
Afternoon tea is offered around 4:00 p.m. in the dining room or the living room for guests to
gather for refreshments and conversation; home baked treats and specialty items are the norm
along with tea, coffee or juice. A delicious and ample breakfast also is served every morning in
the dining room on a Jacobean trestle table, ca. 1600.
Holly Tree Manor is also available for weddings, receptions, and private parties.
About Us:
Jim and Barbara are pleased to invite you into their home and hope you enjoy yourself while
here. Jim, a native Floridian, is a graduate of the University of Florida and attended George
Washington Law School in Washington DC. before going to work for the U.S. government.
Barbara, a native Memphian who lived there until age 24, attended Memphis State University,
now known as the University of Memphis. In 1961, she moved to Washington to work in the
office of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. While in D.C., Barbara and Jim met, married, and
began their lifelong adventure together. They lived in several countries abroad and several
states in the U.S. Their family includes three of the world’s best and brightest children and five
grandchildren of similar ilk; if given a few weeks notice their attributes might be partially
described.
Barbara and Jim retired several years ago to Florida, but decided in 2006 to set out on another
adventure---a last hooray so to speak--- and moved to Tennessee. Holly Tree Manor is the
result of their desire to do something entirely different, and meeting lots of people and making
new friends will be the biggest bonus of this new adventure.
Rooms And Rates:
Holly Tree Manor has three bedrooms on the second floor to accommodate guests; named
respectively, The Blue Room, The Wicker Room, and The Suite. The Blue Room has two twin
beds, or a king-size bed if desired by the guests, and shares a bathroom with The Wicker
Room. It rents for $195.00 per night plus applicable taxes. The Wicker Room has a queen-
size bed and also rents for $195.00 per night plus taxes. Both rooms are on the west side of
the house and afford an excellent view of the country side and the setting sun. The Suite
consists of a large bedroom with a full-size bed, a small sitting room with a futon and television
set, and a very large bathroom. The Suite rents for $250.00 per night plus taxes. All three
bedrooms are equipped with an overhead fan, central heating, and air conditioning. A large
television set is available for the guests in the second floor hallway.
If reserved for only one night, payment in full in US Dollars is required for each room at the time
of reservation. If reserved for more than one night, a deposit of 50 percent is required. Also,
please note, because many of our guests travel long distances from foreign countries to meet
Barbara and speak of Elvis and often need long lead times to arrange travel, we regrettably
must have a strict cancellation policy. We hope you do not have to cancel, but if you must,
please let us know as soon as possible. If cancelled more than two weeks before the
reservation, a processing fee of $50.00 will be charged. If cancelled within two weeks of the
reservation, the full payment less the tax is forfeited unless the room can be re-booked. If re-
booked, the deposit minus the processing fee will be refunded. We accept PAYPAL, VISA, MC,
and most other credit and debit cards, as well as cashier’s checks.
No personal checks, please.
Check In/Out Time
Check-In 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Check-Out 9 A.M. to 11 A.M
Contact:
Holly Tree Manor
Jim & Barbara Hearn Smith
397 Old Trenton-Eaton Road, Trenton, TN 38382
Phone: (731) 855-0169
E-Mail: barbara-jim@hollytreemanor.us.com
home of Greek Revival style situated on 18 acres of beautiful Tennessee farmland with many
plants, flowers and trees. Foremost among the colorful and interesting flora are the over 200
holly trees which line the driveway. Other holly trees are scattered over the property.
The house has always been a family residence and in Trenton is still referred to by most as
"the old Harwood place", although several other families have called it home over the years. It is
now the home of Barbara Hearn Smith and her husband Jim Smith, their three dogs, three
cats, and two horses. Built around 1900, the big white structure is adorned with dark green
shutters, a green metal roof, and a decorative white porch railing.
The interior of the house includes original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and floor to ceiling
windows. Modern features include ceiling fans and air conditioning. The kitchen and baths
also have been modernized with up-to-date plumbing and lighting. Antique mahogany, walnut
and oak pieces are located throughout the house, as are other traditional furnishings. Guest
rooms include a living room, a dining room, two spacious bedrooms with a shared bath, a
suite of two rooms with a private bath, and a hallway with a sitting area and a large, flat-screen
television. An extensive library also is available for the browsing pleasure of the guests.
A large airy gazebo with a matching green, metal roof sits next to the house, and offers, as does
the spacious front porch of the house, beautiful views of the garden, the wildlife, and the country
vista, including many acres of cotton fields. The balcony on the second floor also offers
interesting views of the adjoining countryside. In other words, Holly Tree Manor is truly a place
of peace and tranquility in the country, and the small number of guest accommodations creates
an atmosphere that encourages conversation and friendship to flourish among the guests and
hosts.
Holly Tree Manor became a Bed and Breakfast as so many Elvis fans over the years have
expressed an interest in meeting Barbara. To accommodate them, she and her husband
decided recently to abandon their plans for a leisurely, laid back, do nothing retirement to open
their home to Elvis fans worldwide, We mention this for in 1956 and 1957, Barbara and Elvis
were friends. In fact, such close friends that she was referred to as a “frequent companion of
Elvis Presley.” Referred to so often that she used to joke that no matter what wonderful things
she might accomplish in life, “frequent companion of Elvis Presley” would probably figure
prominently in her obituary. Now, after raising their three children, Barbara and Jim are looking
forward to meeting Elvis fans, getting to know them, and reminiscing about her Elvis years. Of
course, while the Bed and Breakfast will primarily welcome Elvis fans during January and
August, if given ample advance notice, the residence can accommodate Elvis fans and other
guests throughout the year.
Afternoon tea is offered around 4:00 p.m. in the dining room or the living room for guests to
gather for refreshments and conversation; home baked treats and specialty items are the norm
along with tea, coffee or juice. A delicious and ample breakfast also is served every morning in
the dining room on a Jacobean trestle table, ca. 1600.
Holly Tree Manor is also available for weddings, receptions, and private parties.
About Us:
Jim and Barbara are pleased to invite you into their home and hope you enjoy yourself while
here. Jim, a native Floridian, is a graduate of the University of Florida and attended George
Washington Law School in Washington DC. before going to work for the U.S. government.
Barbara, a native Memphian who lived there until age 24, attended Memphis State University,
now known as the University of Memphis. In 1961, she moved to Washington to work in the
office of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. While in D.C., Barbara and Jim met, married, and
began their lifelong adventure together. They lived in several countries abroad and several
states in the U.S. Their family includes three of the world’s best and brightest children and five
grandchildren of similar ilk; if given a few weeks notice their attributes might be partially
described.
Barbara and Jim retired several years ago to Florida, but decided in 2006 to set out on another
adventure---a last hooray so to speak--- and moved to Tennessee. Holly Tree Manor is the
result of their desire to do something entirely different, and meeting lots of people and making
new friends will be the biggest bonus of this new adventure.
Rooms And Rates:
Holly Tree Manor has three bedrooms on the second floor to accommodate guests; named
respectively, The Blue Room, The Wicker Room, and The Suite. The Blue Room has two twin
beds, or a king-size bed if desired by the guests, and shares a bathroom with The Wicker
Room. It rents for $195.00 per night plus applicable taxes. The Wicker Room has a queen-
size bed and also rents for $195.00 per night plus taxes. Both rooms are on the west side of
the house and afford an excellent view of the country side and the setting sun. The Suite
consists of a large bedroom with a full-size bed, a small sitting room with a futon and television
set, and a very large bathroom. The Suite rents for $250.00 per night plus taxes. All three
bedrooms are equipped with an overhead fan, central heating, and air conditioning. A large
television set is available for the guests in the second floor hallway.
If reserved for only one night, payment in full in US Dollars is required for each room at the time
of reservation. If reserved for more than one night, a deposit of 50 percent is required. Also,
please note, because many of our guests travel long distances from foreign countries to meet
Barbara and speak of Elvis and often need long lead times to arrange travel, we regrettably
must have a strict cancellation policy. We hope you do not have to cancel, but if you must,
please let us know as soon as possible. If cancelled more than two weeks before the
reservation, a processing fee of $50.00 will be charged. If cancelled within two weeks of the
reservation, the full payment less the tax is forfeited unless the room can be re-booked. If re-
booked, the deposit minus the processing fee will be refunded. We accept PAYPAL, VISA, MC,
and most other credit and debit cards, as well as cashier’s checks.
No personal checks, please.
Check In/Out Time
Check-In 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Check-Out 9 A.M. to 11 A.M
Contact:
Holly Tree Manor
Jim & Barbara Hearn Smith
397 Old Trenton-Eaton Road, Trenton, TN 38382
Phone: (731) 855-0169
E-Mail: barbara-jim@hollytreemanor.us.com
