At Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, you can experience a sanctuary of Southern hospitality. Located just west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, this historic site now functions as a museum and is a popular food and wine destination.
First occupied in 1807 and continually expanded throughout the 19th century, Belle Meade became world renowned as a first-rate thoroughbred horse-breeding establishment. Though a variety of tours and experiences are offered, the history of Belle Meade is covered in two tours: The Mansion Tour tells a century of Belle Meade’s history through the eyes of the Harding and Jackson families as well as the women, men, and children who labored here and contributed to the preeminence of this site. The Journey to Jubilee Tour, invites discussion and focuses on the enslaved individuals, telling their story both before and after emancipation. Book your tour online to guarantee entry.