Richard and Brian dragged me to the local hardware store in town this morning for some spring projects. I actually didn鈥檛 mind because we ended up talking to half the town while we were in the aisles! That is the thing about Dresden鈥攜ou can鈥檛 run a q...
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The town looks so beautiful with all the Christmas lights up. Brenda really outdid herself decorating the house this year, too! We drove through Dresden to see the holiday displays, and it just warms my heart. After the darkness of the storms a few y...
Started the morning off right with breakfast in town! Connie and I had coffee while Richard and Brian ordered huge plates of eggs and biscuits. Supporting the local diners is so important, especially after everything the business owners went through...
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You can鈥檛 beat late summer at the Weakley County Fair! The whole Killebrew crew went out tonight. Brian had to try all the different fair foods, while Brenda and Connie loved looking at the local crafts and exhibits. It is just so nice to run into ol...
Another brilliant architectural detail found in the Moran House is the clever use of transom windows above the interior doors. Before electricity and fans, these small glass panels could be tilted open on a brass hinge to let hot air escape the rooms...
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As this year slowly winds down, I find myself reflecting a lot on the Killebrew family legacy that is so deeply tied to the Moran House. Richard and Connie poured their absolute hearts into making sure this specific piece of Dresden history was beaut...
The rich soil here in Weakley County is absolutely perfect for gardening, which is something Connie Killebrew always loved taking full advantage of. The classic landscaping around the Moran House features beautiful mature shade trees and deep-rooted...
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The Tennessee Iris Festival is always my favorite time of year in Dresden! Brenda, Connie, and I walked around looking at all the beautiful flowers and enjoying the parade. It is so wonderful to see the town full of life and color again. Even though...
The town of Dresden has been through so much intense rebuilding over the last couple of years after the severe tornado damage. The sheer strength and resilience of this community is truly inspiring to witness. The Moran House stands as a strong, phys...
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The grand wrap-around porch is definitely one of the most important architectural features of the Moran House. In traditional Southern home design, these wide, covered porches were engineered specifically to catch the cross-breeze before modern air c...
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May in Weakley County means it is finally time for the Tennessee Iris Festival right here in Dresden. My mom, Connie, always loved seeing the whole town come alive during this time of year. The festival dates all the way back to the 1930s to celebrat...
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Here are two very distinct sides of our holiday season at Grover Ridge! The first image captures a quiet moment by the tree, complete with our family...
Growing up in Dresden, Tennessee, the Moran House was always a massive part of my family鈥檚 story. My parents, Richard and Connie Killebrew, spent years preserving the incredible history of this beautiful place. The architecture features classic South...