Newsom's Mill was built of the region's abundant limestone about 1862 on the banks of the Harpeth River, West of Nashville, TN, replacing a wooden structure which had been carried away by a flood. It served as the focal point of the surrounding community for grinding corn, wheat, and trading activity. In the early 1900's, a generator was added to provide electrical power to the owner's home and quarry operations. The mill pond also became an attraction for Nashvillians who came to swim and picnic.

The mill's roof and wooden structures were destroyed by a fire but the thick limestone walls still stand solidly.

Newsom's Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is preserved as a Tennessee State Park.