Belle Meade Plantation
Belle Meade Plantation is located in one of the richest towns in America (per capita).
Belle Meade is just minutes from downtown Nashville and is home to much of Nashville's old money. Well, there's a lot of new money there too.
The plantation itself goes back to some old money. It operates as a museum and people come from all over the world to visit and learn its history.
Most weddings take place in the garden behind the mansion. There is also a Carriage House next the garden where receptions typically take place.
Belle Meade began in 1807 founded by John Harding. It means "beautiful meadow." Within this city is Belle Meade Mansion which is actually six acres of beautiful land on the west side of Nashville with several buildings on the property.Of course, the farm itself was much bigger originally.
The focus however is the mansion at the center of things. It was constructed in 1853. It has been the home of 5 generations of the Harding and Jackson families.
The Belle Meade estate was a thoroughbred breeding nursery and they trained championship racing horses.
In addition to regular tours which give you the full history and details of this historic place, there is a museum store on the grounds where you can purchase some good ole fashion ham and a restaurant in case the tour gives you the hungries.
The grounds of Belle Meade Mansion provide a unique and grand location for Nashville weddings. The Carriage House where you can see some old carriages is where receptions take place. And it is now air conditioned!
Belle Meade Plantation Items of Interest
The History of Belle Meade: Mansion, Plantation, & Stud
Winner of the Tennessee History Book Award.
During the latter half of the nineteenth century, Belle Meade became probably the most important nursery for Thoroughbred race horses in America. Since that time, virtually every Kentucky Derby winner can trace its lineage back to Belle Meade. Belle Meade also holds a place in American history as a stage for the comings and goings of great people and events. Weaving together family and regional history, Wills provides his reader with a fascinating account of the land, people, buildings, and horses that for a century made Belle Meade a significant focal point for Tennessee and the South.
Martha's at the Plantation: Seasonal Recipes from Belle MeadeCountry music stars, tourists, and local residents alike flock to Martha's on the Plantation, the Nashville restaurant whose fresh-from-the-garden cooking secrets are documented in the 200 recipes of this cookbook. Critically acclaimed chef and cookbook author Martha Phelps Stamps explores the local traditions of seasonally inspired foods, and serves them up year round on the beautiful grounds of historic Belle Meade Plantation. This collection of Southern cooking offers inspired interpretations of classic recipes and includes photographs and anecdotes from the restaurant.
Meet me at The Belle Meade PlantationEach Historic Hospitality book presents a distinctive legendary property in a unique collection of brief historical narrative, beautiful images, and the finest classic regional recipes for the perfect gift or keepsake Historic Hospitality at its finest!
HISTORY - The intriguing story of The Queen of Tennessee Plantations and its rise to world renowned fame from the Civil War and presidential visits to becoming the thoroughbred breeding capital of the world, and progenitor of most of the Kentucky Derby winners of the twentieth century.
PHOTOGRAPHY - The pictorial account of one of the South s most outstanding showplaces through rarely seen historical images and beautiful contemporary photography.
RECIPES The best of updated classic Southern selections from nationally acclaimed and best-selling cookbook author Daisy King helping you create your own home-cooked hospitality!
