Belmont Mansion

05/29/2026

It can be hard to imagine the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood as anything other than the streets we see today. This map shows the approximate property boundaries for the Acklen's Belmont and Montvale estates. To the north lived Adelicia's parents, Oliver and Sarah Hayes. To the east, lived Adelicia's sister Corinne and her husband, William Lawrence.

Remember, this area was three miles outside city limits in the 19th century.

05/27/2026

Spring Garden event 2026 is almost here!
We are grateful to all our sponsors and supporters. In particular Lipman Brothers and Riverbend Nurseries for their donations to our Spring Soiree! Your support makes a tremendous difference!

05/26/2026

Georgia's gardens offer lots of variety, as these two images from Staci Catron's book "Seeking Eden" show. These are of the east lawn and cruciform pool at Coffin Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island and a stone bridge crossing a ravine in Rock City Gardens on Lookout Mountain in Georgia.

Today is your last chance to get tickets for our Seeking Eden event on Saturday, May 30th. Don't miss this opportunity!
www.belmontmansion.com/seekingedenevent

05/22/2026

Travel to a Georgia garden without ever leaving Middle-Tennessee at our Spring Garden event Saturday, May 30. This is just a sample of what Staci Catron will talk about.

Hills and Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia is home to one of the best preserved nineteenth century designed landscapes in the southeastern United States and is the epitome of all Georgia's box gardens. This is the south facade of the house with sculptured boxwood beds.

To see even more gardens like this, get your ticket to Seeking Eden today. www.belmontmansion.com/seekingedenevent.

05/20/2026

From now through September 7, 2026, Belmont Mansion will once again be participating in the Blue Star Museum program. This means active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserve) along with up to five family members can receive General Admission to the mansion for free!

To view other participating museums visit https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums

05/19/2026

We are less than two weeks away from our annual Spring Garden Event! As a non-profit, proceeds from this event go towards funding the interpretation, preservation, and restoration of Belmont Mansion.

Join us for a historic afternoon knowing you are playing a vital role in allowing us to continue sharing the story of Nashville’s women, enslaved people, role in the Civil War as well as historic architecture.

Learn more about this event by visiting our website or messaging us!

05/18/2026

We are so grateful for the recognition of all the hard work that has gone into preserving Belmont Mansion's Billiard Room!

The Belmont Mansion has received the Merit Award for the preservation of its historic Billiards Room.

05/14/2026

Local artist, Susie Campion, will unveil her stunning painting of Belmont Mansion and its historic gardens in just a couple weeks at our Spring Garden Event! Her work showcases the beauty of the Belmont Mansion in its historic setting.

Staci L. Catron – a nationally recognized Garden Preservationist – will present on the historic gardens of Georgia on Saturday, May 30.

Learn more about this event by messaging us or visiting our website!

05/13/2026

Attending the Tennessee Renaissance Festival this month and need some inspiration for your costume? Look no further than these two pieces in our collection! You could go as a lute player inspired by this 19th century clock or as any member of Mary and Joseph's wedding party from "Marriage of the Virgin" painted in 1504 (our painting is a 19th century copy).

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! We wanted to take a moment to share this image of Adelicia reading with her daughter Pauline.