Belle Meade Plantation
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 356-0501
Fax: (615) 356-2336
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for Belle Meade Plantation – by Lisa Zhito and Jim Myers
In Short
The 1853 Greek Revival mansion is commonly referred to as the "Queen of Tennessee Plantations." A log cabin on the premises dates back to 1790, although the mansion remains in mid-19th century furnishings. Guides in period costume take groups through the home, pointing out things like bulletholes in the limestone columns. The 30-acre grounds hold summer concerts and the annual Fall Fest. During Christmas, the mansion is decked out in period garlands.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneySchedule a group tour for 15 or more people and pay $9 a person.
Know Before You GoWould-be Scarletts and Rhetts, take note: Belle Meade's antebellum mansion, outbuildings and gardens have been the backdrop for many a society wedding. But don't expect to descend the grand staircase in your finery--only the Carriage House, stables and grounds are available for use.
When to GoThe Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society Concert on the Lawn series takes place on Sundays throughout summer. Tickets are $15, or $10 for society members. Check the TJBS website for a schedule.
User Reviews for Belle Meade Plantation
11/25/2002 Posted by rebelwright
This was simply one of the most enjoyable experiences of our trip to Nashville. The house and grounds are both historic and beautiful. The tour guide, John, was informative, witty and a lot of fun. The house itself was decked out for Christmas and could not have been more interesting and beautiful. Anyone interested in history, needs to take a couple of hours and enjoy this treasure. Simply Amazing!
Pros: great tour, great attraction, fun
Cons: none
08/06/2002 Posted by tndeb
I was quite impressed at the variety of things to see at Belle Meade Plantation. It is not just a house museum but an entire plantation experience where you get to see how the family started out, original buildings that survived the civil war and they even had a special event going on when we were there. The promotional material said that they have ongoing events throughout the year so my family is planning to return in the Fall for Fall Fest. We spent an entire afternoon here - what a treat!
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