About Belle Meade
Belle Meade is dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee’s history, architecture, hospitality, and equestrian legacy. Guests can enjoy historic Tours, Family Tours, Wine & Food Pairings, Bourbon Tastings, and Chef-Inspired Food & Wine Pairings, knowing that the purchase of these experiences supports the educational mission of Belle Meade.
Enjoy a guided tour of Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival Mansion and learn about the individuals who created one of the most influential stud farms in American racing history!
- All Ages
- 45 minutes
Journey to Jubilee Tour
Our Journey to Jubilee Tour dives deeper into the experiences of Black Americans before and after emancipation. Journey focuses on the history of enslavement and contract labor not only at Belle Meade but across the American South. We aim to honor those who were enslaved, formerly enslaved, and contract laborers by telling their stories. Through research, our aim is to hold space and honor those whose stories have been forgotten. Using primary and secondary sources, this crucial history is explored. |
The history of Belle Meade is covered in two tours. The Mansion Tour tells the century-long history of Belle Meade through the stories and experiences of the Harding and Jackson families, as well as the women, men, and children who labored here. The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African-Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation.
From the complimentary wine tastings to our on-site shopping loved by the locals, Belle Meade provides many activities for guests to be immersed in Tennessee history and hospitality.
Over 2 Centuries
of Legendary
Hospitality
Wine & Bourbon Experiences
Discover how Wine & Bourbon Experiences through Belle Meade Winery support the mission of Belle Meade Historic Site.
Hear What Our Guests Have To Say
We had a really good time on this property. Very interesting history, and the tour guide did a good job showing us the mansion. The included wine tasting was great as well. The blackberry wine is one of the best I've ever had. We enjoyed our few hours at Belle Meade. Thank you!
– Marion H. · GoogleBelle Mead is a gem—an original antebellum site with art and furnishings intact, an important place in American thoroughbred breeding history, and a serious center of slavery scholarship. Our young tour guide was erudite and interesting. And the cafe food was great too! A top-notch museum!
– Knight K. · TripAdvisorWhat a fun time here, so much to do and see! We did wine tasting, went through the historical house, walked the grounds, had ice cream and coffee, sat on the pouches in rocking chairs taking it all in, walking through the horse stables, etc... come check it out!
– Beth S. · GoogleTook the Journey to Jubilee tour with my fiancé and her parents and we really enjoyed it! Jeff was a phenomenal tour guide who took us through the grounds & was extremely knowledgeable and engaging on the topic. The tour was very thought provoking and I would definitely recommend it!
– Tim M. · TripAdvisor