US 31, Pulaski, Tennessee. County/parish: Giles.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places September 27, 1984. NRIS 84003537.
12 contributing buildings. 3 contributing sites. 3 contributing structures.
Milky Way Farm in Giles County, Tennessee, is the former estate of Franklin C. Mars, founder of Mars Candies. The property is named for the company's Milky Way candy bar. During the Great Depression, the estate was the largest employer in Giles county. The estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district; the farm and manor house are now used for weddings, tours, trail runs, & special events.
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