Once a 5,400-acre world-renowned thoroughbred horse farm, today Belle Meade Plantation is today a 30-acre historical site. Period costumed interpreters guide you through the 1853 Greek Revival Mansion; also view 7 historic outbuildings, including The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation. The Winery offers tastings every day. Museum Store and Restaurant on property.

Journey back in time to beautifully manicured grounds and an immaculate antebellum plantation. Belle Meade Plantation features a historically restored mansion that dates back to 1853 and the Harding family’s stables were once world renowned for their breeding of quality Thoroughbred horses. In fact, famous horses such as Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Funny Cide and Smarty Jones can all trace their lineage back to the farm! The house is furnished with original antiques and period fixtures and you can also view 7 other historic outbuildings on property. The 1890s Carriage House and Stables are a grand affair and house an antique carriage collection – many owned by the Harding family. Guided tours of the mansion are conducted by period costumed interpreters and take approximately 1 hour. Check out the new Winery at Belle Meade Plantation, with tastings seven days a week! Museum Store and Belle Restaurant on property.

Please visit our website at www.bellemeadeplantation.com for complete directions. From downtown, follow West End to Harding Road. Plantation on left. From Opryland, follow Briley North to White Bridge Road. Take White Bridge to Harding. Right on Harding Road, Plantation on left. From Interstate 40 take White Bride Road Exit. Take White Bridge to Harding Road. Right on Harding, Plantation on left.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm, Last Tour begins at 4pm, Closed on New Year`s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, Easter Sunday

Your attraction ticket(s) must be picked up at the Nashville Visitor`s Center before visiting the attraction. The Nashville Visitor`s Center is located at the corner of 5th and Broadway in Downtown Nashville inside the Nashville Arena. They are open 7 days a week--Mon-Sat 8:30-5:30, Sun 10:00-5:00.

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