1830's - Glen Davidson's father is awarded 600 acres in the great Cherokee land give away. The land is later passed down to Glen.

1875 - Glen and his wife, Ella, construct a homeplace on the property.

1890 - The building is expanded to begin taking in guests. These are mainly wealthy people from the lower part of the state trying to escape the heat and yellow fever. They arrive via the Tallulah Falls Railroad and are met in Turnerville by Glen and the hotel surrey.

1905 - The final stage of the building is completed. At this point the inn is, structurally, very much as it is today.

1920 - The damming of Tallulah Falls and the demise of the railroad force the Davidson's to cease operation of the inn. Family members continue to live in the inn until the 1950's when it is auctioned off to a Methodist minister who operates a home for orphan boys out of the old hotel.

1986 - Bobby and Barrie Aycock rescue the historic building. Leaving the original heart-pine walls, floors and ceilings, they add the first plumbing and electricity. They also discover two wonderful stacked-stone fireplace during the renovation process.

1987 - The 100 year-old Glen-Ella Springs Inn is reopened. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and receives various preservation awards. Sixteen guest rooms and a gourmet-style dining room draw guests from around the Southeast.

2000 - A new Garden House and outdoor pavilion are added to the inn.

2004 - Glen-Ella Springs Inn celebrates 17-years of delicious food and wonderful hospitality. The Aycock family continues to own and operate the inn with the help of a loyal and dedicated staff.