Category: 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greenville, TN
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath
I’ve received at least a dozen requests from various people wanting to see the status of Seth’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN. After a number of inquiries, we have been able to establish that Seth’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN is safe and sound. However, that does not mean that all is well and good. The storm…
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Seth’s Little Wagon – Restored!
It took longer than expected but the Little Wagon that has thus far been relegated to the 2nd floor of Seth’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN has been restored. Our craftsman, Canjoe John, had a dickens of a time getting it back together. He made special note to say that it isn’t ready for a small…
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The Little Wagon @ Seth’s Homestead
That day in 2018 that we finally welcomed the public into the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN was very magical to me. It was the culmination of 14 years of work that brought people from far and wide to help launch the rebirth of the oldest structure in Greeneville, TN. It is also…
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Seth Babb Homestead Update
I now have pictures of the finalized new banister and 2nd floor stairwell enclosure to show off. But first, here is a quick look at the before and after photos of this spot. For anyone who has been up to the 2nd floor they will recall how treacherous it was to climb back down the…
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Seth Babb Homestead Update
We’ve been a work recently improving the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN and I wanted to share some initial pictures of the progress we’ve made thus far. Stairwell Improvements The stairwell has always been treacherous at the entrance to the 2nd floor. There was nothing but an open hole, which presents too much…
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Homestead Progress
In November, Canjoe John and his trusty assistant Zach spent a good bit of time finishing out the new Protective Stone Skirt that was installed over the last year. While the stone skirt does much of the hard work, it intentionally doesn’t rise up to meet the logs. This is to prevent the logs from…
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Some Good News
We can all use some good news and while this isn’t a major announcement, I feel that anything that changes the subject right now is a great thing. Last week work was completed on the protective stone skirt under the footbridge to the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead. In all the mayhem of helping my mom…
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Merry Belated Christmas from the Seth Babb Homestead
I’ve been bogged down in the Pauper’s Cemetery project since the weekend before Christmas when an article about the project was featured in the Dallas Morning News. A flurry of activity followed and the project suddenly lurched forward. As things are starting to get back to “normal” I came across this picture sent to me…
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The Cane of Phillip Babb
The owner of a Elk Horn walking cane has graciously agreed to share their treasure with the Babb Family at large. The cane is attributed to a Phillip Babb of Greene County, TN. We aren’t precisely sure of which Phillip Babb it would have belonged to, but believe it to be that of the progenitor…
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Homestead Pics
I’ve finally received pictures of the new stone skirt at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead and it looks great! It’s been a long slog, as it always seems to be with this place. But the end result is well worth it. The stone will protect the entire structure for as long as it stands. This…
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Stone Skirt Installation Underway
I’m still waiting for the first pictures to come through, but wanted to let everyone know that the installation of the protective stone skirt has begun at Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead in Greeneville, TN. It should be finished today or tomorrow and I’ll share photos as soon as I receive them. What’s next you ask?…
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A whole new museum!
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum announced last Thursday night (at their new exhibit reception) the start of a capital campaign for their new building. This is the rendering of the Main Street elevation. The rear of the building will be at second floor level with a 70 foot wide deck that looks out on…
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Replica Dough Bowl purchased for Homestead
As many who attended the Babb reunion last summer will recall, the 1800s Dough Bowl from the Babb Homestead has a large crack down the center and is in fragile condition. Knowing this we keep the bowl in the main building at the Greeneville Greene County History Museum where it can be climate controlled. This…
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1787 Seth Babb Homestead featured in Early American Life Magazine
I was thrilled to learn that Early American Life Magazine has an article on Seth’s place in their May/June issue. Since newsstands aren’t exactly common these days, I’m re-posting the article here for you to read. It’s a short piece, but they worked with the museum to obtain background and pictures from the Log Raising…
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Setting it in Stone
This week I have purchased the 8 tons of stone needed for the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead protective skirt. This is needed to keep wild animals from seeking shelter under the building. It will also minimalize the Dirt Dobber nests which are so common in the area and improve its curb appeal. The stone is…
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GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!
Today a Knight in Shining Armor showed us the light at the end of the tunnel and pushed us over our Fundraising GOAL by donating $2000 to the effort. These pictures represent how I feel right now as I’m nearly speechless (which is a miracle all it’s own). I want to thank all the people…
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Homestead Fund Raising Update
With a variety of new donations we have received through the US Mail we have now raised a total of $8250 towards our goal of $10,000! The matching funds have now been fully consumed! We are in final discussions to purchase the stone needed for the work and should be able to start construction very…
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Double Your Money
I have great news! We have received $1000 in donations towards the project via US Mail! Additionally, I am proud to announce a Challenge Matching Gift just in time for Giving Tuesday (Nov 27). For every dollar you donate/pledge our donor will match it up to $2500. Please help us fulfill this gift and your…
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Homestead Fund Raising off to a great start!
Our project to install a protective stone skirt and proper entrances to the front and back door of the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is off to a great start with already $600 raised. We have a long way to go to meet the $10,000 goal, so please consider making a donation of your own. No…
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Seth Babb Homestead Fund Raiser Launched
After a 14-year painstaking restoration process the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is ready to open to the Public in Greeneville, Tennessee to be used as a Teaching tool of the life of Pioneers. Built just 2 years after the county was formed and 2 years before the Constitution was ratified, this 2-story home is a…
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Memories from the Stonecypher Cabin rededication.
Thanks to Rick Stonecypher for all the great pictures of the Stonecypher Cabin rededication.
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Stonecypher Family Cabin Dedication on August 18th
Stonecypher Family Cabin Dedication The Stonecypher Family will be dedicating their families cabin on August 18th 10am at the Davey Crockett Birthplace Homestead. Their land was used to form the Park. For many this name will be familiar. Annie Stonecypher married Seth Babb, Jr in 1820 and they lived in the Seth Babb Homestead you…
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This Really Old House –Greeneville Sun 6/20/2018
This Really Old House –Greeneville Sun 6/20/2018: The Greeneville Sun did a really thoughtful piece about Seth’s Homestead to introduce the public to it. You can read the full sized article by clicking on the pictures below. It truly was a glorious weekend and I still have trouble believing that we completed it finally!…
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Babb Homestead Honored by Tennessee Historical Society
This just made my day! News has just come in that the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN has been awarded a 2016 Award of Distinction for the Building Preservation efforts. Details are still in short supply, but the award ceremony is today at their Annual Meeting. I’ll forward more details and hopefully some…
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Words Cannot Express…
Words cannot express my emotions as I did the final walkthrough to sign off on the completion of the Homestead last weekend. We brought the good camera and tripod to capture images that are often tricky when using natural light. It rained on and off during the visit, but it didn’t matter at…
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Stick a fork in it!
You can stick a fork in it, cause it’s done! I was notified today that the final touches are complete and the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is ready for the Greeneville Greene County History Museum to decorate and put on display! On Tuesday, Sept 15, 2015 the remaining repairs to the daubing were finally completed.…
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Nathanael Greene Museum has a new name
The Nathanael Greene Museum has undergone a name change to more accurately reflect their mission. Hence forth they will be known as the Greeneville Greene County History Museum. The address and phone number remain the same, but the website has been updated to: http://www.TheMuseum.us. Please make note of the new address. Dan
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Elinor Babb Stroud – Obituary
Many of you may remember Elinor from the 2007 (San Antonio) & 2012 (Greeneville) reunions. Elinor is also the sister of member Lynn Babb. ———————– Elinor Babb Stroud, age 91 died at Aarondale Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Springfield, Virginia Sunday, November 9, 2014, of natural causes She was born October 9, 1923 to…
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Shaking it up
Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead, got its new permanent roof last weekend. I have attached what I believe is the first picture ever of the virtually completed exterior. The new cedar shake shingle roof is on. This newly added roof replaces the first one that had been improperly installed, and this one is water tight, and…
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All Done!
Inexplicably, the job that was supposed to take 3 days ended up being completed in 1 day. The ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Canjoe John for coordinating the whole thing! He has worked tirelessly to help us complete this job. We have a few minor tasks to complete, such as the installation of the Snow…
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Roof Construction has Started!
Mother Nature gave us a partial reprieve on the weather in Greeneville, TN today and work has begun on putting in place the permanent roof. Simultaneously, additional painting will be done and there will be a temporary removal of the interior wall to allow for those two large artifacts to be relocated. No pictures just yet,…
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Roofing to begin Saturday November 1st!
We have contracted with a roofer and work is tentatively set to begin this Saturday, November 1st and is expected to last 3 days. The weather in Greeneville, TN is expected to be beautiful this weekend to aid the process. Due to an anticipated schedule delay with our previously mentioned roofer, we have made a behind…
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Updated Pictures of Seth Babb’s Homestead
There were several of Seth Babb’s descendants on hand for the one day opening of his Homestead in Greeneville, TN. One of them snapped these photos and passed them along to me, so I could share with everyone. In these first two pictures we see the under side & front side of the reinforced stairwell.…
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Babb Homestead Opens to the Public (One Day Only!)
The Nathanael Greene Museum plans to provide a first glimpse to the public of Seth Babb’s Homestead on October 5th, 2014 (12:30-4:00pm) at a Sunday Social: Family Picnic Fundraiser. Work has been progressing steadily and the fireplace hearth is now complete. Painting is underway and should be complete before the event. We hope to install the permanent…
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True Colors
After a pause to honor the late Earl Fletcher, we are starting to pick up the pieces and are working to finish the job he dedicated the last years of his life to. Nine days before his passing we spoke via phone and agreed to the colors of paint to be used on Seth Babb’s Homestead in Greeneville,…
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Babb Homestead Updates
The fireplace inside Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead in Greeneville, TN is virtually complete. I received these photos today from Canjoe John. Just days before Earl Fletcher’s death, they worked together to install the mantle. We still plan to install a crane to hold the pot, but that is a month or two away. These three photos…
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Earl W. Fletcher Jr. (Died: Aug. 22, 2014)
Died: Aug. 22, 2014 Earl W. Fletcher Jr., 65, of Mosheim, passed away Friday morning at the Nathanael Greene Museum. He was the director of the Nathanael Greene Museum. Mr. Fletcher was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a former alderman for the Town of Mosheim, former president of Washington College Academy, a…
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New Views of the Chimney
Here are some additional views of the new chimney provided by a different family member who was there shortly after construction. In them you can see the large pile of antique limestone that still remains. It looks as though we will be using it to create stoops for the main and side doors. The door on…
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Chimney Pictures
As promised, here are some first pictures of the completed chimney at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead. While it is still clearly a worksite, you can get a good look at it. The stonework is complete and we are awaiting the some finishing touches to the hearth on the inside by the carpenter and blacksmith.…
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Extra! Extra! (Greeneville Sun Article dated July 09, 2014)
The reconstruction of the Chimney at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead was picked up by our friends at the Greeneville Sun. I almost overlooked the article after the TV Station picked up the story. But I’m glad someone pointed it out to me. In the picture you can see the Cinder Block structure of the…
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First look at the Seth Babb Homestead Chimney
WCYB, an NBC News Affiliate in the Greeneville, TN area has picked up our story about the homestead reconstruction. The story makes it sound as though the home was just reconstructed in the last few weeks, which isn’t accurate. However, it does include several views of the rising chimney, which is almost as high as…
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Chimney Construction is underway!!!!
I have exciting news! We were finally able to start construction today on the chimney at Seth Babb’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN. This is one of those cases where we are actually improving on history a little bit. To improve the long term stability of the chimney the structure will contain concrete cinder block. Never…
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The Park board is in final contract negotiations with a Mason to complete the chimney
Just a quick blurb. I received news that the Fox Memorial Park advisory committee is winding up negotiations with a new Operative Mason (the kind that lays bricks). A Speculative Mason (The kind of Da Vinci Code fame) plans to assist. 🙂 I’ll have more once the contract is finalized. Background: The Chimney and Permanent…
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Spring in Greeneville, TN
Spring is finally in the air in Greeneville, TN! It has been a long hard winter along the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, but with warmer temperatures its almost time to get back to work. Mortar needs to be laid when the temp is above 50 degrees and this last winter provided little opportunity.…
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On the Homestead stretch!
We have made some great progress on Seth’s Homestead over the last couple days. Good weather in Greeneville, TN has provided a “window of opportunity” and thanks to the hard work of Lois, Chris, Canjoe & Billy we were able to check off a variety of items on our task list. The windows are now…
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Greeneville Sun Article on Babb Homestead (Nov 19, 2013)
My recent trip was picked up by the Greeneville Sun in today’s edition on page 10. There is also a shout out to Lynn & Dacie Babb who met me there for moral support. You can read the article or any previous Babb Family Association Press articles here: http://sdrv.ms/SLQ2kd I do have a couple of…
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Greeneville Sun Article on Babb Homestead (Nov 19, 2013)
My recent trip was picked up by the Greeneville Sun in today’s edition on page 10. There is also a shout out to Lynn & Dacie Babb who met me there for moral support. You can read the article or any previous Babb Family Association Press articles here: http://sdrv.ms/SLQ2kd I do have a couple of…
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Announcements! Announcements! Announcements!
I’ve just completed 8 different meetings over 3 days and am now back at the Knoxville Airport waiting on my little jet liner to take me home. The flight is running late, so I have more than a few moments to jot down my reflections on the weekend. Rather than a blow-by-blow account, I’ll just…
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Quick update
Lots of great stuff has happened today and I’ve barely had time to think. I’ve met with our Blacksmith and the Greeneville Sun and I’m heading into a meeting now with the Board of the Museum and the Park Association. I will be posting an update this evening with the days events. Repost: Originally posted…
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Heading to Greeneville, TN
I’m at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport waiting on a little jet liner to take me away to Tennessee! Once in Greeneville I’ll be climbing the stairs to the second floor of Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead for the very first time!!! There are several final decisions that need to be made in order to…
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Improving on History
The new front and back doors have been completed and are awaiting the proper time to be permanently hung. We did our best to recreate the doors as the originals, but found that we needed to improve a little on history. Modern security needs dictate a solid set of doors to withstand intrusions. At the…
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Blowing Smoke
I’m thrilled to announce that Fox Park foundation has received a grant from the Mary G. K. Fox Foundation for $5,000 towards the chimney restoration. I’m hoping this is the watershed moment that means we will be blowing smoke someday soon! In other news, the strap hinges have been made and are awaiting the replacement…
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Fox Park Fair
In addition to being the new location of the Seth Babb Homestead, Fox Park in Greeneville, TN is also the home of a twice weekly fair, where the vendors make a donation to the development of the park at the end of the day. I’ve come across their Facebook page for you to visit and/or…
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Greeneville Sun Article: Jan 24, 2013
The Greeneville Sun has put together a nice article discussing the work on the Homestead Doors & Hardware. The Images never display well on this site, so I’ve placed them on my Skydrive. You can review this and all the other Press we have received at this link. BFA Press Since this article was written…
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Back Door Guests are Best!
We have been trying various combinations to interpret the front door as it might have been. Unfortunately it isn’t known exactly how these were done. We found in the homestead the exact number of doors as there are openings. None of the windows survived, so they have been recreated. This door we are using does…
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Sparks Fly!
I love this picture! Sparks are flying in Greeneville as Jamie Tyree reproduces new strap hinges from old iron for the Babb Homestead. The hinges are due to be installed as soon as weather and time permits. Once installed, we will be finished with reassembly and be turning our attention to the Chimney installation. Meanwhile…
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Homestead Update/Reunion pushed back to 2014
I wanted to provide you an update on progress at the Homestead and some news about the upcoming reunion. Front Door: Hugh has informed me that the door we are calling the front door is in fact the back door to the house. But given the placement to the road, we will continue to call…
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Homestead funding update
A few members have stepped forward to provide loans and additional donations to allow us to complete the Babb Families portion of the Reconstruction by year’s end. About half of the funds have come in the form of a zero interest loan which will need to be repaid as we conclude our fund raising process.…
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Homestead Budget Report 11/26/2012
My apologies in advance for the length of this message. It is a thorough accounting of the project’s progress and remaining obstacles and I want to make sure everyone understands what is left to do. Attached is an updated accounting for the Homestead project and the Babb Family Association. As of 11/26/2012 we have $3398…
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Phased Budget Details
Attached is some additional detail on the project phases. Repost: Originally posted on Nov 26, 12
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Log Home: Phase 2 Complete / Phase 4 Nearing Completion
The Structural phase of the Homestead’s Repair & Reassembly of the exterior is complete! This phase included the Log Repairs/Replacement as necessary/Restoration, Ground Floor Joist System creation, Reassembly, Roof System & Roofing and finally the Gables. As many will know from having visited the Homestead, the Gable was the big hold up here. We were…
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Homestead Progress Report (10-23-2012)
I just got out of a very productive status meeting for the homestead and wanted to share some news. Lots is happening! In fact, so much is happening that I needed to put it into a chart just to keep track. I’ve attached that to answer most questions on what stands where. The whole…
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Progress on Re-Construction/ <$1000 to go
We are starting up work again this week on Seth Babb’s Homestead and hope to have the outside secured and complete by the end of this week. The interior work will take a bit longer while we finish raising money and getting a few other ducks in a row. This week’s work will properly hang…
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$775 received! $1547 left to raise!!!
I’m starting to taste victory! We received $775 in the last two days towards completing Seth Babb’s Homestead. We now have just $1547 left to raise to complete the interior renovations. Thanks to the many who have sent donations. If you are on the sidelines, it is time to get in the game and send…
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$2322 left to raise
We received a $500 donation in yesterday’s mail and are now down to $2322 left to raise to complete the interior restoration of the 1787 Babb Homestead. The newsletter is just now arriving in the mail, so I’m hoping we can collect the rest of this and finish the job by Fall. I think we…
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Newsletter Delayed/$2822 left to raise
Due to a family emergency, delivery of the paper edition of the newsletter has been delayed. We are hoping to get it out this week. The situation has highlighted a growing need for us to go paperless to reduce the strain on our volunteers (Carmi & Myself). We will be getting this edition out of…
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2012 Reunion/Re-Dedication Group Photo
I finally laid my hands on the Group Photo from the Dedication and wanted to share. Repost: Originally posted on Jul 10, 12
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Donations needed to finish the job
Recent work has exhausted our funds that were donated by the members of the Babb Family Association over the last 8 years. To finish this project we need more money. We are hoping to complete the reconstruction within the next 2-3 months in order to hand the building over to the Nathanael Greene Museum to…
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Pictures from 2012 Dedication/Reunion
It turns out we still have more money to raise on the Homestead to finish the job. I’m still working up the details, so more on that in a couple of days. Today I wanted to share with you the photos from this year’s Reunion. This location serves as the central repository for our Reunion…
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New Picture of Babb Homestead
Lots of work will take place this week in preparation for the dedication this weekend. It is starting to look like a Home! I can’t wait to see everyone in person this Friday at 5pm for the Private Reception at the Homestead. We have 55 people registered now! Repost: Originally posted on Jun 18, 12
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Homestead Update
Work is progressing on the Homestead and we hope to have most things completed by the reunion. The chinking and daubing are virtually complete and plans are to finish up the roof tomorrow. The chimney is proving to be a complex task. Not only must we locate more stone to complete the reconstruction, it also…
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Work Resumes on Babb Homestead
Work resumed today and will continue all week at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead. It is hoped that we can finish getting the place weatherproofed by the end of the week. We also have late breaking news of a documentary that is being filmed for the museum about our endeavor. I don’t have much detail…
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The Homestead is in the news again!
I am very excited that my Alma Mater (Austin College) has published an article I wrote about restoring Seth Babb’s Homestead in their online magazine. 🙂 You can read the article here. For those wondering why things have been quiet lately, I’ve been moving to a new house over the last few weeks and it…
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Seth Babb Homestead in the News Again!
Our project is in the news again! The 1787 Seth Babb Homestead rebuilding has once again been featured in the Greeneville Sun, by Staff Writer Ken Little. The article discusses our call for Community Assistance to help “Chink” the homestead. Chinking is the process of filling the open spaces between the logs to weatherproof the…
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Chinking Party April 14th
Finishing touches are being put on The Homestead’s roof and we are looking to the next major phase of our project. The Babb Family Association is planning a “Chinking Party” on Saturday April 14th starting at 9am. Chinking is the process of sealing the gaps between logs so that The Homestead is weatherproof. As many…
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1000 Words
I’ll let the picture do the talking here. 🙂 Source: Ken Little in the Greeneville Sun 2012-02-03 Page 01 Repost: Originally posted on Feb 8, 12
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Reconstruction Work Resumes at Log Home
Over the last few days the roof has been virtually completed and was the focus of today’s front page of the Greenevile Sun. Since we are getting so much attention by them, I just signed up to receive the electronic edition so I can capture the articles and share as appropriate. Today’s picture was taken…
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A Birthday Gift
I got the great news while at my Birthday dinner (47th) that Carla Bewley had arranged the donation of Chimney stones which will count towards our Goods & Services goal. Along with several other donations has brought us much closer to our goal. I got a little confused because of the whirlwind of activity so…
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$2956 left to finish the job!
We have gotten additional cash pledges totalling $752 which includes a sponsorship of the Interior Stairs by Lynn & Dacie Babb with their children Keith & Karen. Thanks to all who have given so far! We now have less than $3000 to go! It is, of course, not too late to make your donation. (shameless…
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Roof, Doors & Windows Green-lighted on Seth Babb Homestead
Due to new pledges for $1500 more in cash and a Goods donation of approximately $1125 we have been able to green-light the completion of the remaining portions of Phase 2 of our plan. This includes the remaining Roof System, Gables, Doors & Windows. So, in our countdown to completion we still need to raise:…
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Seth Babb Homestead: Finish the Job
Where do we stand? We finally have a full accounting of the work done thus far and having written some big checks for the reassembly of Seth Babb’s Homestead, I thought it would be good to share with everyone what has been accomplished so far and a roadmap for what is still needed to finish…
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Babb Rising
Construction on the new rooftop of the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead begins tomorrow! We had some delays in getting the shaker shingles which has put us a few weeks behind, but we are back on track! I’ve been playing Little Orphan Annie for 7 years, but this time it is truly only a day away!!!…
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Daffodils along the bank
We have received word that the Nathaniel Greene Museum has given permission to Joe Huffman to plant Daffodils on the banks of the little creek beside the Seth Babb Homestead. He has 300 bulbs of different varieties that will go into the ground soon. Joseph Huffman lives in Washington County, TN. and his grandfather Elbert…
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1787 Seth Babb Homestead – Log Raising Journal
So, I’m now back in Dallas after the Log Raising and wanted to give everyone who wasn’t able to be there an overview of how the weekend played out. I arrived in Greeneville, TN late in the afternoon on Thursday November 3rd. As you can imagine, I drove directly to the rebuilding site. I had…
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PLANS FOR LOG CABIN AT FOX PARK UNVEILED BY Amy Rose
The Nathanael Green Museum is close to beginning to develop a portion of Fox Park according to discussion Tuesday at a meeting of the Greeneville Historic Zoning Commission. The museum’s park is located at the corner of South Main and McKee streets at the former site of the burned Bewley No. 2 tobacco warehouse which…
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You are cordially invited
You are cordially invited to participate in the Log Raising of Seth Babb’s Log Home aka “Babb Reconstruction – 2011” Greeneville, TN Saturday November 5th, 2011 On Saturday, Nov 5th, we will reassemble the Seth Babb log house, without machinery, by using the same techniques used when the building was first assembled over 200 years…
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Inscription found / details on log raising
I just heard from the builder that an inscription was found on one of the logs. It is very faint, but clearly reads “Babb”. It is one of those things that stirs the imagination. Who knows when it was put there or why. I also got more info on how the re-building will work. In…
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Log Raising set for November 4-6th
We got confirmation today that the Log Raising will be held November 4-6th. I don’t have particulars on what will happen each day, but I believe we will do the majority of the work on Saturday the 5th. The roof will be placed by professionals the following week. The piers will be put in place…
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Save the Date: Log Raising on November 4-6th in Greeneville, TN
I can’t believe I am FINALLY able to say these words. Our 7 year wait is finally at an end! We appear to be all systems go to re-construct Seth Babb’s 225 year old Log Home on the weekend of November 4-6th in downtown Greeneville, TN. I have a confirmation meeting tomorrow with the builder…