Hermitage Funeral Home

Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, located at 535 Shute Lane in Old Hickory, Tennessee, is a cherished pillar of the greater Nashville community, offering compassionate funeral, cremation, and cemetery services since the late 1960s. The cemetery, Hermitage Memorial Gardens, opened its serene 43-acre grounds in 1967, providing a pastoral final resting place for families from Hermitage, Old Hickory, Madison, and Mount Juliet. Just five years later, in 1972, the two-story funeral home was built on the same property, designed in the style of President Andrew Jackson’s historic Hermitage mansion which stands nearby. This architectural homage reflects the warmth and Southern charm that define the facility. In 1977, both the funeral home and cemetery became part of the Dignity Memorial network, the largest network of funeral, burial, cremation, and cemetery service providers in North America, ensuring families receive both local, personalized attention and the reliability of a trusted national organization. The funeral home underwent a significant remodel in 2008, adding a chapel with flexible seating for up to 200 people, complete with two large screens and a modern sound system. A reception space is available for visitations and post-service gatherings, and an on-site professional florist helps families create beautiful floral tributes. The funeral home offers a wide range of services, including traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, and pre-planning options. Pre-planning allows families to lock in today’s prices for future services, providing peace of mind. The staff comprises funeral directors with over 100 combined years of experience, known for their creative and caring approach. They specialize in creating personalized memorials that truly reflect the unique life of a loved one—whether through music, hobbies, or other passions. The cemetery itself offers a variety of burial options, including traditional in-ground interment, above-ground entombment in mausoleums, and private estates with upright monuments. Its rolling hills and beautifully named gardens—such as the Garden of the Cross and Garden of Everlasting Life—create a park-like atmosphere that encourages reflection. Each year, special events like a candlelight service in December (attracting about 2,500 people) and an Easter sunrise service bring the community together to honor and remember. Hermitage Memorial Gardens is the final resting place of several notable figures, including legendary billiards player Minnesota Fats (Rudolf W. Wanderone Jr.), NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton, Allman Brothers bassist Douglas “Allen” Woody, and Grand Ole Opry stars Ernest Tubb, Justin Tubb, George Morgan, and Jay Lee Webb. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with free on-site parking, and offers prepayment plans for convenience. Available 24/7, the team can be reached by phone at 615-889-0361. Whether a family is planning ahead or facing an immediate need, Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens provides a comforting, professional environment steeped in history and genuine Southern hospitality.