The 10-acre Franklin property, owned by musician Robin Crow for more than three decades, features multiple post-and-beam structures with Gothic elements and a rustic aesthetic.
According to the listing, the main residence, known as the Manor, spans approximately 14,000 square feet with seven bedrooms and separate guest quarters with private entrances.
A second building of roughly 8,900 square feet houses the recording studios where numerous famous artists have created music.
The studio building, constructed in 1998, includes public areas and two additional bedrooms, bringing the estate’s total to nine bedrooms.
Crow, a Texas native and former singer-songwriter, purchased the land in the 1990s for US$175,000 after being dropped from RCA Records, according to the WSJ.
At the time, the property consisted only of rolling pastures and an old log cabin.
Over the years, Crow personally expanded the cabin and created the current estate, often working with two of his four children during the summers.
His design was heavily influenced by his experiences performing at Colorado ski lodges.
The estate includes numerous unique features, including private reading nooks and towers scattered across the grounds. Jamie Parsons of Compass, the listing agent, highlighted these special spaces.
Dark Horse Recording has hosted an impressive roster of musical talent over the years.
Neil Diamond recorded vocals for his 1996 album “Tennessee Moon” at the studio, including a collaboration with Waylon Jennings.
Taylor Swift, before reaching superstardom, recorded three songs for her debut album at Dark Horse.
Other notable artists who have used the space include Shawn Mendes and Faith Hill.
The property features extensive landscaping, with Crow having planted thousands of trees during his ownership.
The grounds also include numerous covered walkways and the estate sits along the West Harpeth River.
Crow’s decision to sell comes as he plans to spend more time at his second home in Telluride, Colorado.
