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Discover the largest house built in Tennesse e prior to the Civil War. Constructed between 18 50  and 1860, Belmont Mansion was the home of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen.

Visiting here is an opportunity to explore one of the few 1850s era homes still standing in Nashville while learning about the place and the people -- both free and enslaved -- who make this site worth understanding.

A majority of rooms in Belmont Mansion have been meticulously restored,

complete with original and period furniture, artwork and statuary.

Located in the heart of Nashville on the Belmont University Campus

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Average visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Located in the middle of the Belmont University campus  behind Freeman Hall. 

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Belmont Mansion in Nashville: A Tour of the Opulent Antebellum Home

By Author Laura Longwell

Posted on Last updated: January 12, 2021

Adelicia Acklen had more money than most people could ever dream, especially at a time when women were not generally allowed to have money at all. The widow of one of the wealthiest slave traders in the US, she built Belmont Mansion—a 36-room, 20,000-square-foot retreat—as a summer home. Now in the middle of Nashville, the mansion is one of the most popular attractions in the city .

A Belmont Mansion tour is a look at how the wealthiest of the wealthy lived in Tennessee at the time around the Civil War. With lavish decorations and the finest finishes, it was a work of art, and the surrounding estate became like a resort for the Acklens’ neighbors.

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Adelicia Acklen began building Belmont Mansion (originally known as Belle Monte) in 1849, just three years after the death of her first husband. A partner in the largest slave trading firm in the US and renowned for his cruelty, Isaac Franklin owned six plantations and 750 enslaved people when he died. His passing left Adelicia a millionaire, though the origin of her income was about as unsavory as it gets.

With her second husband, Joseph Acklen, Adelicia built Belmont Mansion on their 180-acre summer estate. When the home was completed in 1853, it was one of the most remarkable in Nashville. It was still 8 years before the Civil War, and money was no object for the wealthy couple.

Over the next few years, the estate became even grander. There was a greenhouse and a conservatory. An art gallery and a bowling alley were built for culture and recreation, and the bath house helped with Joseph’s arthritis.

Beyond the main buildings, the grounds were extravagant, too. There were massive gardens, fountains, a lake, and a water tower that still stands on the property today.

The most unusual thing at the antebellum estate was unquestionably the zoo. With an aviary, a bear house, alligators, monkeys, and a deer park, the Acklens amassed their own menagerie. There was no public zoo in Nashville at the time, and the Acklens loved the animals so much that they opened their zoo for local visitors to enjoy.  

It was a grand life, indeed.

Taking a tour of Belmont Mansion offers a look into the life of high society. It is richly colored carpets, beautifully carved wood, and paintings that cost more than most people earned in a year. It is the largest house museum in Tennessee, so there is a lot to see.

We began our tour on the first floor in the Grand Salon where the sweeping staircase, ornate columns, and marbleized wood floor were designed to make an impression on everyone who visited the Acklens here. The intricate crown molding and arched windows reinforced the idea that this was a place where the details were taken seriously.

In the parlor, library, and other spaces downstairs, we saw flowery wallpaper, carved fireplaces, and original Venetian glass—one of the most expensive decorations of the time. Our tour guide shared stories of Adelicia’s friendships with President James K. Polk and his wife and even with Napoleon III. We learned about her collection of marble statues purchased on her Grand Tour of Europe after the Civil War, a time when few people had that much money available.

Upstairs, the bedrooms were not quite as opulent as the entertaining spaces downstairs. Still, we saw plenty of gorgeous headboards, expensive vases, and linens fit for royalty. The wallpaper in Adelicia’s large bedroom was the same as what covered the walls in The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s estate nearby .

But among so many luxurious things, there are also stories of real life. From the beautiful painting of Adelicia’s three daughters who did not survive to adulthood to Joseph’s succumbing to malaria during the Civil War, the stories of the Franklins and Acklens are certainly not all rosy.

On this tour surrounded by all the lavish items, it’s easy to forget where the money to purchase these gorgeous things came from.

Adelicia was a strong woman and a shrewd negotiator to thrive as she did through the challenges life brought her. (She once made a cunning deal with both Union and Confederate generals to reclaim nearly $1 million in hay bales that soldiers wanted to burn.) But she was also an owner of people and plantations. That part of the story is only a small portion of the tour.

There are several reasons that the narrative of the enslaved workers at Belmont Mansion isn’t more prominent. Unlike Belle Meade plantation a few miles away or other plantations we’ve been to in New Orleans , Belmont was not an actual plantation. The land and most of the enslaved people from whom Adalecia made her money were not here—her holdings were primarily in Louisiana and Texas as well as elsewhere in Tennessee.

The tour doesn’t hide the reality of slavery or its importance in the lives of the Acklens, but it can’t show it to visitors. The physical space where the 32 enslaved workers spent most of their time at the mansion was changed or demolished within a few decades of the end of the Civil War.

The basement where the enslaved people primarily worked was remodeled beginning in 1889, erasing historical details there. By the next year, the quarters of the enslaved were removed, which made interpretation of their living situation impossible. Without census records or other detailed accounts, the stories of the people who made Belmont run are lost to time.

With a few exceptions, the outbuildings of Belmont Mansion and its grounds are gone or have been substantially changed over the years.

In December 1864, Union troops took up residence at the Belmont for two weeks. Though the house and its contents weren’t harmed, the same can’t be said for the grounds. Multiple buildings, walls, and the manicured gardens were left in tatters or destroyed. The fence was used for firewood, and other materials on the grounds were taken for the soldiers’ use.

In 1887, Adelicia sold the mansion, and by 1890, it had become part of a women’s college. Substantial changes were made across the property that caused it to deviate further from the original design.

Today, the mansion is an important part of the Belmont University campus, a green oasis in Nashville. The aviary and an original iron gazebo can still be seen along with the Acklens’ water tower. Sadly, there are no crocodiles or bears anymore, but that’s probably best for the students.

Belmont Mansion is located in the Belmont/Hillsboro Village neighborhood of Nashville less than 3 miles from the heart of downtown. There is a small parking lot (which can be awkward if it’s particularly full) right next to the mansion, and there are more parking spaces just a few steps away.

Tickets are available online or in the mansion gift shop where the tours begin. 

Laura Longwell is an award-winning travel blogger and photographer. Since founding Travel Addicts in 2008, she has written hundreds of articles that help over 3 million people a year get the most out of their travel. In that time, she has visited nearly 60 countries on 5 continents, often returning to favorite destinations over and over again. She has a deep love of history, uncovering unexpected attractions, and trying all the good food a place has to offer.

In addition to Travel Addicts, Laura runs a site about her hometown of Philadelphia—Guide to Philly—which chronicles unique things to do and places to see around southeastern Pennsylvania. Her travel tips and advice appear across the web.

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Located on the campus of Belmont University, the house museum is a historic Italianate villa-style mansion constructed in the mid-1800s by Adelicia Hayes Franklin. It is the work of architect William Strickland, who also designed the Tennessee State Capitol. The residence served as the headquarters for Union General Thomas Wood before the Battle of Nashville in 1864. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, the mansion is the largest house museum in the Volunteer State. The ornate home features a collection of Venetian glass, period furnishings, paintings and statuary as well as elaborately landscaped gardens.

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For a piece of Civil War history and a study in antebellum architecture, Nashville’s Belmont Mansion is a fascinating attraction. Completed in 1853 by Adelicia Hayes and her second husband Joseph Alexander Smith Acklen, the 20,000 square-foot mansion rests on 177 acres of land designed in an Italian villa style with elaborate gardens and grounds.

During its heyday, the mansion boasted a greenhouse, conservatory, art gallery, gazebo, water tower, bowling alley and a zoo, which Adelicia opened to the public. Today, the Belmont Mansion is part of the National Register of Historic Places and much of it has been restored to its original glory.

The Mansion – The Belmont Mansion with its grand symmetrical portico and façade is divided amongst the Fidelity Hall, Freeman Hall, Barbara Massey Hall and the Black & White Dining Room. From taking in the views from the front porch steps to scaling the cupola for a bird’s eye perch, the mansion holds a wealth of antique furniture, decorative arts and pieces from Adelicia’s private art collection.

The Garden & Grounds – With fragrant rose gardens, geometric planting beds, clamshell paths and elaborate fountains, the grounds of Belmont Mansion are beautifully maintained today. Take a stroll through the fragrant gardens and enjoy some shade beneath one of the mansion’s original gazebos.

The Art – Adelicia was an avid art collector with her second husband Joseph and they even donated pieces of their collection to prominent art fairs like the 1880 Nashville Centennial and the 1884 New Orleans World Fair. You can arrange a tour with the museum’s curator of collections to view Adelicia’s art and gain further insight into the works and their historic importance.

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The focus of Belmont is the elegant 18th century house (designed by Samuel Wyatt) commanding stunning views over the surrounding Estate and the rolling Kentish North Downs. Steeped in history, this unique house contains mementos of the family's history and travels. The grounds of the estate amount to more than 3,000 acres which contain the house, gardens, cricket pitch, orchards, and surrounding farmland and woodland.

Within the house itself lies three exciting collections: the armoury, collected by five generations of the Harris family (Lords of the estate for 200 years); the Cazabon collection, the finest collection of Cazabon paintings in Britain; and the Clock Museum, an extraordinary horological collection created by the 5th Lord Harris.

The house was built in 1769 by Edward Wilks, store-keeper at the nearby Faversham Powder Mill. Extensive views and its elevated position gave Belmont its name.

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Belmont is of interest for three main reasons. Architecturally, it is an unspoilt example of Samuel Wyatt's work. One of the most progressive architects of the late 18th Century, the house is a fine testimony to his understated neo-classical style.

Historically, the house is important for its well-preserved records of a family who played a leading role in the development of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Successive Lords Harris served as soldiers and colonial governors. The house still contains many mementos of their careers.

Lastly, Belmont is distinguished for the collection of clocks created by the 5th Lord Harris. It is reputedly the finest collection in England.

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The present layout of the grounds dates from the 1790s, though the planting has been altered over the past two centuries. The gardens consist of a walled garden, pinetum, wooded areas, formal lawns and a large kitchen garden. You can find out more about the history and design of the gardens on our regular Meet the Head Gardener tours.

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Located in the Courtyard beneath the Clock Tower, the Tea Room is open all year round on a self-service basis, visitors are welcome to make themselves a tea or coffee using our honesty cash only box as payment.

During the season (April to September) the Tea Room is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am until 4.30pm serving a selection of coffees, light lunches and a selection of locally baked cakes.

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L’Observatoire is an entire carriage for exclusive use, imagined by the pioneering French artist and photographer JR.

Inspired by Renaissance cabinets of curiosity, JR worked with both old masters and up-and-coming trailblazers to inject a level of detail never-before-seen in a train carriage.

Maroma Spa by Guerlain

Step inside a serenity of ancient Mayan wellness at Guerlain's first spa in Latin America.

Located within Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, the spa is a haven of peace for body, mind and soul, through the rituals of the ancient Maya. The exclusive treatment menu is inspired by Guerlain’s signature methods of wellness, incorporating traditional holistic healing experiences linked to natural elements and ancient practices of the Riviera Maya.

Grand Champagne Voyage

Moët Hennessy

JULY 21–28, 2024

This Summer, join us on our finest floating villa for a tranquil journey into the very soul of the Champagne region, courtesy of world-renowned wines and spirits house Moët Hennessy.

Onboard Coquelicot, revel in a picturesque six-night cruise with gourmet dining designed by your special chef and disembark for exclusive oenology workshops, unique wine-tasting sessions and private tours of the Maisons Ruinart, Krug, Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon.

Journey to the Land of the Sun

Elle Brazil x Hiram Bingham

Embark on an exquisite journey to Machu Picchu aboard Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train. As our train celebrates its 20-year anniversary, we've teamed up with Elle Brazil to honor two decades of vintage railway luxury – and now, you can be part of our story.

BREAKING BREAD WITH CURTIS STONE

Culinary Mexico

To inaugurate our 'Breaking Bread' series with celebrated chefs, join Chef Curtis Stone at Woodend, his new restaurant at the heart of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya.

In the video, watch as the Michelin-starred restaurateur talks us through the birth of his new haute-cuisine-meets-wood-fire-grill restaurant in the heart of the Mayan jungle.

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Family Time in London

At The Cadogan, spoil the ones you love with sensational quality time together as a family and savings for your second room.

Discover Iguassu Falls

Perfect for families, get closer to the heart of Iguassu and be pampered at our relaxing rainforest retreat in Brazil.

The Suite Life in the Riviera Maya

At our newly renovated oasis in Mexico, book this exclusive offer and receive $300 USD resort credit towards your stay.

Enjoy a complimentary night in Paris

Book a luxury cruise aboard Les Bateaux Belmond in April or May, and stay overnight in the City of Light, the night before or after your journey.

A Taste of Le Manoir

Calling all gastronomes: book a mid-week break at our Michelin-starred manor in Oxfordshire, where the best deal awaits.

Stay Longer in Rio de Janeiro

Who could resist another night in paradise? Enjoy great savings when you book three or four consecutive nights at our beachfront icon in Rio.

Travel Inspiration

Let’s run away together to somewhere picture perfect

Meet Thebe Magugu

Discover the fashion designer showcasing South African fashion to the world with his namesake label, launched in 2016.

Taste Travel: Etna Wines

To celebrate 150 years of Grand Hotel Timeo, we celebrate the rich wine heritage of Etna in Taormina, Sicily.

Fourteen Millennia of Sicily

In this extract from “Sicily Honor” © by Assouline Publishing, Gianni Riotta traces this island’s dynamism, passion and melting-pot mystique.

Visit Patacancha

Join us as we venture to Patacancha village, a remote spot where farming traditions have been practiced for millennia in pursuit of the perfect, tasty potato...

Reimagining A British Icon with Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson is one of the most pioneering directors working today. Now, fans of the director’s distinctive style can embark on a new cinematic adventure about a vintage train carriage.

A Guide to Bohemian Barranco

Follow our guide on how to explore Barranco—the beating, bohemian heart of South America’s only coastal capital.

Chef Profile: Riccardo Canella

A new culinary era dawns in Venice as Riccardo Canella joins Hotel Cipriani. With his plans to boost local Lagoon traditions, discover what’s in store for this new Venice partnership.

The Rise of Trainspotting

With trainspotting yet another trend that reinvents the humdrum hobby, is embracing the individuality of our quirky personal passions the key to joy?

Curtain's Up at the Copa

On the eve of the hotel’s centenary year, Catherine Balston charts how the reopening of the Copacabana Palace Theatre puts a piece of Brazilian history back in the spotlight.

Mexican Cuisine: Feast of the Gods

On a corn-popping road trip across the Yucatan Peninsula, Javier Arredondo celebrates the mamas who are paving the way forward.

LOCAL CHAMPION: COLLECTIVA CONCEPCIÓN

Slow fashion brand Collectiva Concepción is dedicated to crafting luxury clothing while elevating and supporting the indigenous artisans its designs are dedicated to. The perfect partner, then, as we prepare to reopen the doors to our authentic Mexican sanctuary…

Three Legendary Train Journeys with Veuve Clicquot

Following the path of the sun across the world, these Veuve Clicquot hosted Solaire Journeys are a culinary odyssey set to the backdrop of breathtaking locations.