The name "Rose Mont" was derived from the once extensive rose garden at the north side of the house. A smaller replication of the garden has been installed near the original location outside the farm office.

Built from 1836 to 1842, the house was originally constructed with a center section, a detached kitchen and two wings. At the time, Tennessee houses typically were plain, box-like structures modeled after late Georgian or Federal design; however, Guild was a frequent visitor to New Orleans, and was greatly influenced by the unusual architecture found there. He incorporated Creole design elements in Rose Mont such as wide porches, large windows, open-air halls and an extended roof. Rose Mont was also constructed solely of materials found on-site at the home's location.

After Judge Guild's death, Rose Mont and sixty-five acres passed to Bettie Alexander Guild who outlived her husband, Walter, by many decades. The remaining acreage was divided among Guild's four remaining children by drawing lots. Betties two sons inherited Rose Mont, - Click to Download complete history