The original Ice House (c. 1820) was about 18 feet deep and filled with ice blocks shipped from the North during the winter. The ice blocks were covered with sawdust and straw…
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, our Curator, Jesse Williams, has created a…
Congratulations to our Curator, Jesse Williams, for receiving two Awards of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums! At the 2020 TAM Annual Conference, Jesse was recognized for his Spring…
Did you know that Belle Meade is designated a Level Two Arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council? Erica Dahlgren, Director of Interpretation, identified our trees (several are over 100 years…
By 1860, Belle Meade was home to 136 enslaved men, women, and children. Their numerous skills and talents included blacksmithing, horse breeding, training, grooming, and racing. Additionally, Belle Meade’s domestic staff was famous for their award-winning wines, cordials,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2020 Contact: Mark James Vice President of Sales and Marketing 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 615-356-0501 ext. 135 [email protected] Belle Meade Opens New Restaurant The Belle Meade Meat…