History Of The Germantown Inn
Share in a piece of Nashville history at The Germantown Inn.
Germantown, the neighborhood in which The Germantown Inn resides, is rich with history as Nashville’s first suburb. Established by the influx of German immigrants escaping economic hardship in the mid-1800s, neighborhood revitalization began in the 1970s and was deemed a Registered Historic District in 1979. Germantown is also designated a city arboretum by the Nashville Tree Foundation for the more than 100 species of native trees that grow in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is characterized by its historic architecture (mostly Victorian building styles), mature trees, walkability, shopping, award-winning restaurants and top attractions like the Tennessee State Museum, Nashville Farmer’s Market and First Horizon Park.
The Germantown Inn is located in one of the oldest buildings in the historic heart of Germantown. The two-story, Federal-style house was constructed in 1865 by German immigrant H. H. Wallman, a prominent shoemaker for the city’s elite at the time. The home remained in the family’s possession through generations until the mid-1900s. The property was purchased by local entrepreneurs Jim Creason and Phil Hyde in 2015 and reimagined into an inspired luxury boutique inn in December 2016 with 10 bespoke guestrooms, a lush outdoor courtyard and a chic, private rooftop terrace with downtown and neighborhood views. Known in the neighborhood as “The Wallman House,” the property is characterized by historic charm, tailored amenities and a modern design.