Dr. Joe Gray became familiar with Grundy county while preaching at Bybee’s Branch Church of Christ in the 1950’s. He held many gospel meetings in the area and became familiar with many of the folks, including Fanny Moffitt and other members of the Northcutt family.

The Moffitt Manor in Altamont was built in 1885 by the Northcutt family and was made famous by Fanny Moffitt. My parents purchased this house in the 1980's and lived there for almost 30 years.

This lodge property has such a wonderful history. The lodge was built in 1954 and was a window factory, building supplier, and feed store owned by 3 brothers of the Northcutt family (Northcutt Brothers Building Supply). Originally, the Northcutt family had a large sawmill, home place, barns and chicken house on this property as well. Some of these buildings survive while others have not. The Northcutt's have been a prominent family in Grundy county for many generations.

My father purchased the lodge in the 1990s and used it to store antiques and more. After he passed away, we began restoring it for a family retreat. We decided to share with others and have been working on it since 2019.

We love the history of the area and the properties we have been involved with in the past 3 decades or so. We love the many friends we have made and continue to make most of all.