Website: https://bellemeadewinery.com/
Belle Meade Winery is a winery and tasting destination located within the Belle Meade Historic Site in Nashville, Tennessee. According to its website, it is “Nashville’s first and oldest winery,” with more than 200 years of history connected to the property. Situated about ten minutes from downtown Nashville, the winery opened its doors to the public in 2009 and operates as a non-profit organization, with proceeds supporting historic preservation and community efforts.
Products & Services
The winery offers a broad range of products and visitor experiences described on its website, including:
- Wine, with more than 16 varieties spanning red, white, sparkling, rose, and Tennessee sweet wines
- Bourbon and bourbon cocktails
- Wine and bourbon tastings
- Wine and food pairings
- Historical mansion tours
- Bourbon experience tours
- Grounds passes
- Private events
- Wine Club membership
- Merchandise and gifts
On-site dining is available at Bonnie’s Bourbon & Wine Bar. The website also lists a live music schedule and upcoming events, indicating regular programming for visitors in addition to tastings and tours.
About
Belle Meade Winery operates within the Belle Meade Historic Site, a property whose heritage the winery dates from 1807 to 1904. The winery itself opened to the public in 2009 and describes itself as a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation and community support. Its stated mission is “deeply rooted in the desire to honor and educate guests about the past, while supporting the ongoing preservation and restoration efforts.”
The organization also addresses the historical complexity of the site. According to its website, proceeds are “dedicated to fostering meaningful reparative actions within the Black community,” in recognition of the people who were formerly enslaved on the property. This positions the winery as both a hospitality destination and a mission-driven preservation organization.
Location & Contact
Address: 5025 Harding Pk., Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 356-6164
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Open daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The winery is located about ten minutes from downtown Nashville on the grounds of the Belle Meade Historic Site.
Additional Information
Visitors can plan a visit, book a tasting, view dining menus, make reservations, and check the live music schedule through the winery’s website. The site includes sections for planning a visit, booking tastings, dining options and menus, reservations, the winery’s story, upcoming events, private events, wine clubs, the wine catalog, and a FAQs page. As a non-profit operating within a historic site, Belle Meade Winery combines wine and bourbon experiences with tours, events, and an ongoing preservation mission.
The winery’s offerings span both tasting-room experiences and tour programming. Guests can book wine tastings, bourbon tastings, and wine and food pairings, or take part in historical mansion tours and a dedicated bourbon experience tour. Grounds passes provide access to the property, and the Wine Club gives members an ongoing way to receive the winery’s products. On-site, Bonnie’s Bourbon & Wine Bar offers food and drink, and the live music schedule and upcoming events calendar indicate regular programming throughout the year. The wine selection includes more than 16 varieties across red, white, sparkling, rose, and Tennessee sweet styles, alongside bourbon and bourbon cocktails, plus merchandise and gifts available through the store. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and located about ten minutes from downtown Nashville, the winery positions itself as both a visitor destination and a preservation-focused non-profit whose proceeds support the historic site and reparative community efforts.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (bellemeadewinery.com).