NEIGHBORHOOD
Tennessee's most exclusive residential addresses with grand estates on winding, tree-lined streets beside Percy Warner Park and Cheekwood.
Belle Meade, French for “beautiful meadow”, operates independently as a city within a city in Nashville, complete with its own regulations, city hall, and police force. The city's history dates back to 1807, when John Harding of Virginia purchased the Dunham's Station log cabin and 250 acres on the Natchez Trace near Richland Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles and an average per capita income of $129,928 which is the highest in the state and among the highest in the nation. Belle Meade is predominantly a residential neighborhood although it does feature the beautiful Cheekwood Botanical Garden, Percy Warner Park and a number of fantastic restaurants such as Sperry’s Steakhouse open since 1974.
Our scorecard evaluates Belle Meade based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Belle Meade is Middle Tennessee's premier luxury residential community, offering huge estate homes, beautiful tree-lined streets, privacy, and a great location just minutes from Vanderbilt and downtown Nashville.
At a glance
4.9
Nearby Percy Warner Park, Edwin Warner Park, Cheekwood, and Belle Meade Historic Site provide outstanding outdoor recreation and green space.
ℹ External data
Belle Meade is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools and sits near several of Nashville's private schools. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
ℹ External data
Belle Meade is an independent city with its own police department. For information, see the City of Belle Meade.
0.2
Extreme prices throughout and no affordable housing.
4.9
Beautiful homes, excellent schools, and quiet residential streets make Belle Meade great for families.
4.1
The few restaurants in Belle Meade are good but it is primarily a residential neighborhood.
3.7
Limited shopping within the neighborhood but quick access to Green Hills and 12 South.
2.2
Virtually no nightlife although not far from happening areas.
2.7
All daily errands are car-dependent.
4.6
Convenient access to downtown Nashville, Green Hills, West End, and major healthcare and business centers.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
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