Haunted Hurst Mansion … Zoinks …
I have ignored poor Uncle Fielding’s website of late to work on my autism sites, but I did see this a few week ago and wanted to comment on it. I would LOVE to visit the Hurst Mansion Haunted House, but I have learned not to get my hopes up with anything related to this house. It was at one time supposed to be turned into a museum, but apparently McNairy Co. could not come up with the cash to save the only 19th century home left standing in the county.
from our fellow Purdy-lover, Tennessee Hauntings:A Rendezvous With the Spirit Realm
“I would again like to stress that this is private property and trespassers will be prosecuted. The owner caught four youngsters attempting to enter the house and after leaving for the night someone broke a window and entered the house.
I would like to inform anyone thinking about trespassing that the owner of the property is periodically staying at a cabin not far from the house. He will occasionally be hiding out at Hurst House and apprehending those who attempt to gain entry.
If that isn’t enough to deter you, I have another big announcement from the owner himself. IF vandals will leave the property alone so part of the work needed can be completed, he will operate a Haunted House inside Hurst Mansion during the month of October. Proceeds will be used to complete much needed restoration. More information will be provided on this as the time nears.”
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Hopefully everything will work out. Necessary repairs are being done. Parking is being arranged and volunteers to work the haunted house have been taken care of. I also found out that the same contractors who had been working with the county approached the new owner and they wanted $250,000 to restore the house, which is why the county backed away. It’s also why the new owner is restoring it himself. The front of the house is in surprisingly good shape, aside from needing a roof. The back of the house, however, needs a great deal of work. The owner intends to replace the shingled roof with tin, as was originally on the house. As October approaches, I will have dates and times. Right now, we’re working on getting everything together for it and I’m happy to report it is coming along smoothly. Keep your fingers crossed it stays that way!
That’s great news! I’m glad to hear work will begin soon to restore the home. A haunted house sounds like a fun way to raise money. It’s been a while since I’ve talked with the owner, but if he might be interested, I could sign copies of my book when it’s held.
My great-great-great grandfather was Arthur Hurst, Col Fielding’s oldest brother. I hate to see something bad happen to Fielding’s house, but do not know what to do. Please feel free to contact me at this email address. Thank you. — David Alan Hurst
Sorry no haunted house his year .