Murfreesboro-Carter-Crichlow-Smythe (Carter-Crichlow-Smythe) is located at the corner of East Avenue and Highland Avenue. It can be said to be the most popular and most popular in downtown Murfreesboro. One of the approved residences.

If you've ever wanted to see the inside of this iconic landmark, Jim and Judith Smythe will once again open their unique Victorian mansion for the 33rd annual Auckland Candlelight Home Tour, scheduled for December 3rd from 4pm to 8pm . 

"This is a unique architectural style, not only in Murfreesboro, but also in Tennessee, it is one of the few architectural styles of its kind," said Connor Moss, the collection and interpretation curator of the Oakland Building. "It has been meticulously restored by Jim and Judith Smythe. This may be the crown jewel of this year's tour."

This 8,000-square-foot Carter-Crichlow-Smythe residence was built in 1879 by Ingram Collier, the former mayor of Murfreesboro, and has 18 rooms on three floors.

Although many passersby might say that the architecture of this house is Gothic, the Second Empire is actually a reflection of the French architectural design that was popular in the mid to late 1800s. Notable features include unique duplex roofs, brackets, decorative patterns, iron roofs, heavy shapes and arches.

Except for the dining room chandelier and seven artificial marble mantels, all the lamps are the original of the house. The dotted woodwork also expresses the intricate details of this period. 

"The architecture of this house is very charming," Jim Smythe said. "And it's very well built. A lot of the wood inside is 14 inches by 12 inches. The walls on the first and second floors...are three bricks thick."

Judith Smythe joked that maintaining such a historic building can be challenging and "never-ending." Currently, the family is repairing the third floor. But the rest of the house is decorated with vintage and antique furniture and fixtures that complement the gorgeous Victorian era. Each room has a theme, from the red bedroom upstairs to Judith Smythe's favorite pink living room downstairs.

"Pink is my favorite color," Judith Smythe pointed out.

She even has a few things from the original owner of the house, including an antique sewing machine once owned by Carmine Collier. Judith also collects porcelain, from antique enamel pottery to popular Dresden works.

In addition to the Victorian atmosphere of the furniture, Judith is also proud of the custom curtains and curtains throughout the home.

"I just put together the things I like," said Judith Smythe, who attributes her mother's artistic talent to her preference for decoration.

The home of Collier-Crichlow-Smythe was one of the 17 stops on the Auckland Family Candlelight Tour on December 3. 

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online at OaklandsMansion.org or at the museum store before 4 pm on December 1st. Adults can enjoy a special price of $12.50. Entrance fee is 15 US dollars per adult, 5 US dollars for students and children, and free for 5 years and younger. On the night of the tour, tickets can be purchased at any home visited or at the museum shop in Auckland.

Auckland candlelight tour is scheduled to take place on December 3rd

What: Auckland Family Candlelight Tour

Time: 4-8pm on December 3

Entrance fee: As of December 1st, adults 12.50 USD; or 15 USD per adult at the entrance, 5 USD for students and children, free for 5 years old and below

Contact: 615-893-0022 or Oaklandsmansion.org

Oakland Building, 900 N. Maney Ave.

Oakland Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 711 N. Maney Ave.

Rhea Cole and his wife, 619 N. Maney Ave.

Darrell Patrick and his wife at Carriage Lane Inn 413 Marney Avenue

Bobby Turman and Sheryl Miller, Hippie Paradise, 420 E. Burton St.

Robb Bakers, a lovely dish, 217 N. Maney Ave.

Allen Church AME Church, 224 S. Maney Ave.

Jim Smythe and his wife, Collier-Crichlow-Smythe House, 511 East East Main Street

Ph.D. Elizabeth and Robert Bray, 521 E. Main St.

First Baptist Church, 200 E. Main St.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 315 E. Main St.

First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Spring St.

The Woman's Club, 221 E. College St.

Ms. Sandi Baylis, The Childress-Ray House, 225 N. Academy St.

Michael Graves and Doug Willard, 304 E. Lytle St.

Tracy Toy, Quinn's Mercantile, 301 N. Spring St.

Ransom School House, 717 N. Academy St.