BRENTWOOD’S HISTORIC MAPLE GROVE Written by Alexandra Rhett / Photographed by Reid Rolls
Maple Grove, situated at the crest of three and a half acres overlooking the beautiful hillsides, is considered one of Brentwood’s most historically significant residences. This Georgian Manor was built in 1929 by Margaret and John Sloan who commissioned architect Edwin Keeble to create their dream home in what was considered, then, the countryside. The Sloans, owners of Nashville’s Cain-Sloan department store, moved from Belle Meade to the 500 acres of working farmland where they raised cattle and horses. Most Saturdays were spent 70 slmag.net
foxhunting with the “Blessing of the Hounds” held in Maple Grove’s front yard. These hunts led to the creation of the Hillsboro Hounds and later the beginning of Nashville’s infamous Iroquois Steeplechase. After decades of Maple Grove so beautifully hosting family gatherings and traditions, the third and current owners of the home felt the time was right to enlist the expertise of local interior designer firm Interior Anthology to rejuvenate the space with modern updates; all while carefully preserving its historic elegance that is steeped in rich tradition.
