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Belle Meade is one of Nashville’s most affluent areas. In 1963, Nashville absorbed Belle Meade into the Nashville metropolitan government, however, it retains its independent city status. The Belle Meade Country Club boasts an 18-hole regulation golf course, featuring 6,732 yards of golf. Belle Meade residents also enjoy Percy Warner Park, which spans 2,684 acres of forest and field. Percy Warner Park is a popular spot for picnics, hiking, running, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.
Harpeth Hall School, a prestigious girls’ high school, has been educating young Nashville women for over 60 years and remains one of Nashville’s best high schools. The major attraction in this area is the Belle Meade Plantation, a mansion built in 1853 that sits on 30 acres of land. The Belle Meade Plantation is open for tours during the week and also has a restaurant on-site called Martha’s at the Plantation. Another popular attraction in Belle Meade is Cheekwod Botanical Gardens. A popular site for weddings, Cheekwood boasts art exhibits and exquisite gardens. It is open for tours and features an on-site restaurant, the Pineapple Room, as well as a gift shop. Sperry’s, a fine dining restaurant, is a favorite amongst Belle Meade families. Sperry’s specializes in steak and seafood and has been operating for more than 35 years. The younger Belle Meade flocks to Le Peep, which specializes in breakfast foods, but also serves sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and salads. |
