This essay is a brief history of Rattle and Snap Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, TN. Describes owners (past and present) and other information on the house.

The history of Rattle and Snap dates back to just after the Revolutionary War. Back then, the U.S. Government did not have the money to pay its soldiers, so they issued land grants. One of those soldiers was Lt. Colonel William Polk. William was very good friends with the Governor of North Carolina, the governor was his brother-in-law. One day, William and the governor got involved in a gambling game. The governor was losing …

…and alot of money finding original Polk furnishings for the home. George and Sallie's parlor furniture were found in Nashville and the home is filled with furniture from area Polk homes. Original portraits of George and Sallie hang in the reception hall to once again greet their guests. It has been opened for tours in past years, but Mr. Evans and his wife Denise have recently retired and have placed the home up for sale.