Belle Meade, Tennessee, is a distinguished suburban city just southwest of Nashville, renowned for its storied past and elegant character. Originally established in 1807 when planter John Harding acquired a 250-acre homestead, the estate—named Belle Meade, or “beautiful meadow”—rapidly evolved into a sprawling Greek Revival plantation covering more than 5,400 acres by the mid‑1800s under William Giles Harding. The centerpiece, an exquisite mansion completed in 1853, symbolizes the estate’s grandeur and fertile legacy. Under the Harding-Jackson family’s direction, Belle Meade became a national leader in thoroughbred breeding, producing celebrated horses including Iroquois, the first American-bred winner of England’s prestigious Epsom Derby.
Today, Belle Meade is a distinguished independent city, uniquely nestled within Nashville, known for its great historic estates, sprawling grounds, and enduring legacy of luxury.
2,824 people live in Belle Meade, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $160,829. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Belle Meade, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Richland Park Farmers Market, Black Box Ice Cream Truck, and Lola Bean Coffee.
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| Dining | 3.67 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.71 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.06 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.24 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.67 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.36 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.99 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Belle Meade has 920 households, with an average household size of 3.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Belle Meade do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,824 people call Belle Meade home. The population density is 919.82 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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