Belle Meade Plantation

Highlights / General details

Belle Meade, meaning “beautiful meadow,” was founded in 1807 by John Harding. What started as a log cabin and 250 acres grew into a Greek Revival Mansion and one of the largest thoroughbred horse farms in the South covering 5400 acres. Today, visitors can explore the remaining 30 acres and still find a variety of areas to explore including a massive Carriage House built in 1893 and a restored slave cabin.

After your guided tour of the mansion is complete, you will have the opportunity to go to our Winery for a wine tasting. The traditional Southern grape, the Muscadine, and the ever-popular Southern fruit, the Blackberry, continue a 200-year tradition of becoming wine. A full complement of Tennessee Reds and Whites is also available.

Additionally, The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation is so much more than a tourist shop…this shopping sanctuary is a retail destination! We offer many made-in-Tennessee items from pottery to jewelry. You’ll also find an assortment of equestrian-themed items, soaps, linens, books, and an array of Belle Meade Plantation products from Pecan Honey Jelly to Country Hams, Biscuit Mix and Jams!

Inclusion

Admission to Plantation Guided Tour of Mansion Wine Tasting Experience

Exclusion

Gratuity

Hours of operation

Available Daily Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm/Sunday: 11am-5pm. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Tours are offered every 30-45 minutes during regular business hours. Last tour starts daily at 4:00 pm.

The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:30pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Redemption instructions Guests should submit vouchers at the Visitor's Center ticket booth.

Policies

Please allow a minimum of 2 hours on site. Guided Tour requires guests to take stairs to second level of mansion. There is no wheel chair accessibility for this part of the tour.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation