Very interesting tour! Our guide, Thomas, was exceptional. He knew facts, dates, stories... and was never at a loss for words. I thought I knew a lot about the Civil War, but I learned a lot more. I also gleaned knowledge about many of the items in the house; a reflection of the times. It was beautiful for the era and the story behind the family one to remember. It was worth seeing and the price was a great deal.

A skilled German woodworker lived in this house in the middle of the Civil War battle here. The story of his history and skill, of how he and his family survived the battle and he then restored the house only to later offend the emerging Ku Klux Klan who then threatened to kill him. His family then travelled to California. The house itself is a testament to his skill, how he ran his business and how his family lived there. Great tour and wonderful house.

We Made a visit to the Lotz House, Franklin Tn and were enthralled with the history of this house. Chuck Bryan was our host and he presented a great historic tour of the house as well as a completes history of the Civil War battle in Franklin. Chuck was very patient and answered all of our questions as well as the questions of the other people on the tour. Chuck Bryn is a great historian and representative of the Lotz House. I highly recommend d touring the Lotz House with Chuck!

My husband and I were in Franklin TN, during November 8-15, 2023. We decided to check out the Lotz House and we were so impressed with the site and tour. Thomas was our tour guide and he was informative, humorous, and very emotionally connected to the memories and lives of those who served and died. He was the best part of the day! We highly recommend this tour with Thomas to all who happen to be in the Franklin area. Thanks Thomas!! Bob and Vicki Cuthbert, Vista, CA.

I toured the Lotz House with Chuck Byrn, a retired history teacher in November 2023. I live in Nashville and have taken the tour at least five times with out of town visitors. Chuck was the absolute best guide I have experienced. I learned things about the family that other guides had not shared and really had a clear understanding of what had occurred on the battlefield that day. When I go again, I will make a point of trying to take tours that Chuck is leading. AWESOME JOB!

The tour of the Lotz House in Franklin is an unforgettable experience, largely thanks to the guide’s extraordinary expertise. His blend of humor and detailed storytelling transforms the visit into a captivating journey. He’s like a human archive, generously sharing his immense knowledge of the house's history, making every room and artifact come alive with stories. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in a deep, engaging dive into this dark piece of history.

Our tour guide was Chuck Byrn, a former history teacher. His knowledge of the civil war, the battle that took place in Franklin, the impact it had on the people, property, economy, etc. was amazing. His knowledge of history goes far beyond those events in Franklin and his ability to articulate it clearly and succinctly was impressive indeed. We are thankful for the opportunity to visit this site.

We went on a Lotz House tour that focused on womens' history - both locally and nationally during the Civil War era. It was incredible, and we all loved our tour guide, Kelly Kautzman. She was full of knowledge and enthusiasm. She immediately got a feel for our interests, and aligned her information and presentation based on that. The house is beautifully restored and preserved, and the story behind it is fascinating, as is much of Franklin's rich Civil War era history.

We had a wonderful tour with Sean and then Chuck stayed with us and shared even more detail and stories. They were both very knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. It’s hard to wrap your head around the tragedy this family experienced during the battle. The home is beautifully restored and the tour is worth your time. Our family really enjoyed it and appreciated Sean and Chuck making it happen even though we arrived a few minutes after the last official tour started. If you are in the area, it is worth a visit.

I went with my husband as we were visiting Franklin for the day and I love history! I did some research online before going and was intrigued by the history of the Lotz house and all the family had to endure during the Civil War. The tour guide was great! He was knowledgeable with all the details of the house, its construction, the war’s toll on the house, the rebuilding of the house and of the Lotz Family in general. I definitely recommend this tour for all civil war history lovers!