| Shelbridge | |
| Coordinates: | 36.3272°N -82.3644°W |
| Builder: | Mark Curtis |
| Architect: | D.R. Beeson (house), Leland Cardwell (landscape) |
| Added: | December 14, 1995 |
| Refnum: | 95001477 |
Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University.
The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman.[1] [2] In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman.[1] Bridges renamed it Shelbridge after his wife, Shelby.[2]
In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house.[1] The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in 1973.[2] Six presidents have occupied the estate since. It is now home to current ETSU President Brian Noland.[3]
The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style.[1] [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995.