In March of 1993, the Coles, all leaving various careers based in Nashville behind, purchased the aging structure as a family business venture and began The Thomas House tradition. Today, Evelyn, with her sons - David and Darrell and Darrell's wife Cherry reside in and operate The Thomas House as a Bed and Breakfast.

THE THOMAS HOUSE, formerly HOTEL CLOYD has proudly serviced guests for well over a century. The Inn, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1890 by two brothers, Zack and Clay Cloyd and later managed by another brother, Thomas Tyler Cloyd. Hotel Cloyd was known for it's Country Cooking and Great Entertainment. There was a House Band, Bowling Alley, Bath House, Swimming Pool, Driving Range, Golf Course and even a House of Worship.

The original building, a wooden structure has seen many changes over the years, however, the facade has remained as it is since the early 1920's. The bricks were molded and fired on location. The Inn changed hands several times, but was again purchased by a Cloyd decendant, Evan Moss in the 1970's. Evan was the first to change the hotel's name and operated MOSSY CREEK - a boy's camp for several years.

For a time, the hotel sat silent, until the Cole family purchased it in 1993 and revived the tradition of Country Cooking and Great Entertainment.