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Nestled in 3.1 square miles just southwest of downtown Nashville, you’ll find Belle Meade Tennessee. Very elite and exclusive! With a population of 3,200+, most residents are under the age of 45. Almost 80% of which hold a Bachelors degree or higher. Almost 30% have a graduate or professional degree. Median household income is over $150,000.00.
Belle Meade is among the “old money” in the Nashville area. Many fortunes were made in previous eras. Many of the stately, well-kept homes were built in the 1950’s – 1970’s. This community is rich in heritage, culture and convenience. In this community, you will find wide, tree-lined streets, rolling hills and beautiful homes. We're help you find TN Homes for Sale In Belle Meade.
Belle Meade Mansion is of Greek Revival architecture and was built in 1853. Belle Meade Plantation was a prosperous, world-renowned 5,400 acre thoroughbred horse farm. Most notable was Iroquois, the first American bred horse to win the English Derby. In fact, most of the winners of the Kentucky Derby are decedents of Iroquois. Today, guides in period costumes will take you on a visit through the mansion filled with 19th century antiques.
In nearby Edwin Warner Park, the social event of the year remains the Iroquois Steeplechase. Not only is the horse race the attraction, but the ladies hats are renowned. These hats are ordered from all over the world for this occasion. Don’t miss it!
 The Belle Meade Mansion itself has a wide veranda with six massive columns made of solid limestone that was quarried from the property. The grounds of the Belle Meade Plantation include a large carriage house, stable, log cabin and several other original buildings. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Art enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty of the Cheekwood Museum of Art, a 30,000 square foot Georgian style mansion. You will find world-class collections of American and contemporary painting and sculpture. Collections include the most comprehensive collection of Worcester porcelain in America.
The 55 acre Cheekwood gardens are stunningly beautiful. Gardens with pools, fountains, statuaries and breathtaking views of our gentle, rolling Tennessee hills. It is open to the public with many seasonal displays.
Home prices vary in Belle Meade. These are primarily older homes and you can sometimes find one for sale in the $300,000 range. Most will be $500,000-$600,000. And if it’s one of the mansions, the price ran run into the millions. We help you find any price range of TN Homes for Sale.
St. Thomas Hospital, which is a world renowned cardiac facility is about 1 mile from Belle Meade….and Vanderbilt University Hospital is approximately 5 miles away. Nashville International Airport is 15 miles, but John C. Tune, a smaller airport is within 5 miles.
You can visit Belle Meade Country Club www.bellemeadecc.org …but you will need your user name and password to get in. However, there is a nice slide show of the facility. Belle Meade Tennessee is the creme de la creme in Nashville.
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