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Crossville, Tennessee: The Minister's Tree House (Gone)

A giant tree house -- maybe the largest in the world -- built by a preacher who said that God showed him how He wanted it to look. Closed by the state Fire Marshal in 2012; went up in flames in 2019.

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Minister's Treehouse

The sign at last turn says "Treehouse Closed due to Vandalism." We still got a picture, but didn't get to see the inside.

[Neal, 02/13/2007]
The Minister's Treehouse

The treehouse is five stories tall (8,000 square feet, not counting the bell tower). It was built by a minister who says it was a calling from God to build it. I've been told that no power tools or levels were used to build it, every nail was put in by hand.

[Faith, 09/02/2006]

The Minister's Tree House

Hours:
Oct. 22, 2019: Went up in flames.
Status:
Gone

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