(Franklin, Tenn.)—September 4, 2026— Lotz House Executive Director Thomas Y. Cartwright announced today that the Lotz House has named Tony Morreale Community Development Director. Morreale joined the Lotz House team one year ago as a tour guide.
In making the announcement, Cartwright said, “Tony is an exceptional living history interpreter and tour guide at the Lotz House, and we are excited to expand his role to include bringing the captivating story of the Lotz family to the community at large.”
Morreale is responsible for launching the Hands-on History Cellar Tour and Artifact Recovery program at the Lotz House. Many history enthusiasts have enjoyed digging in the Lotz House cellar and discovering incredible artifacts of the mid-1800’s.
Morreale has been a student of the American Civil War era since third grade. He was a founding member of the reactivated 9th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry (US), where he led the reenactment unit for years and aided in unit research. He’s extensively researched the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry/Anderson Cavalry and their participation in the Stones River campaign and beyond for more than 30 years. He has been a member of the Franklin Civil War Commission for more than 4 years and currently acts as the organization’s Chair.
In making the announcement, Morreale said, “The history of the Lotz family is so amazing, I’m eager to share it with our community at large and keep their story alive. It’s been a lifelong passion, and I’m looking forward to expanding the awareness of the lives of the Lotz family.
The house is open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on holidays. The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. The Lotz House offers specialty tours including Battlefield Walking Tours, Hands on History Cellar Tour, Ghost Tours, Women’s History Tour and Sundays with Chuck. For more information about this historic home, call 615-790- 7190 or visit the website is www.lotzhouse.com.
About the Lotz House:
The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “ground zero” of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The house is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is charged. The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. For more information, call 615-790-7190 or visit www.lotzhouse.com.
