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A Soldier’s Heartbreak…the story of Virgil Goad
The story of a forgotten soldier from Westmoreland.
If These Walls Could Talk …the old Stagecoach Inn at Adolphus
The narrative reflects on a historic house, once a stagecoach inn built by William Foster in Kentucky, which symbolizes a turbulent past filled with slavery, death, and controversies. The house, later owned by the Roark family, witnessed notable events, including the murder of Bill Roark in 1913. Today, it stands neglected, reminiscing its storied history.
The Ice Storm of 1951
In the winter of 1951, an ice storm struck Westmoreland, causing significant disruptions. Rain transitioned to sleet and snow, covering the area in ice. With power outages and impassable roads, community members relied on each other for warmth and supplies. The storm resulted in extensive damage, injuries, and 25 fatalities across the region.
“A Most Appalling Disaster”…the Liberty Tornado
A deadly tornado struck the middle and northeastern parts of Sumner County on the afternoon of March 18, 1925, striking terror in the hearts of those who witnessed it. Step back in time as we follow the path of destruction and revisit this horrific event from long ago.
Things to Know About Westmoreland Schools
The community of Westmoreland has been most fortunate over the years to have been served by a variety of educational facilities. Ranging from the first scattered subscription schools open to only a few paying students, to the eventual state and county supported public schools open to all, there have always been those individuals in the…
Buffalo Trails Become Frontier Roads / Old 31-E
Often traveling single file through the deep woods and thick cane bottoms of the region, herds of buffalo, properly named American Bison, were the first road builders in this area. In search of salt, necessary for their survival, the animals would move from licks or areas of natural salt deposits that were sometimes found near…
A Sense of Place
The town of Westmoreland lies high atop the northern part of Tennessee’s great Highland Rim, on what Sumner Countians inhabiting lower elevations to the south call “the Ridge”. Some six miles below the Kentucky border, the land in the town itself is generally rolling, causing its streets to rise and fall with the awkward…