Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, Tennessee

    John Harding founded Belle Meade Plantation in 1807.  Mr. Harding and his descendants boarded, raced, bred, and auctioned thoroughbred horses at the farm until 1903.  Read more about it:

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/harding-jackson/

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/african-americans/

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/later-residents/

Grand, isn't it?

Another view.  No photography allowed inside.

Waiting for the tour to begin.

These circular dents are bullet holes from Civil War fighting.

John Harding started out in this cabin.  He lived here from 1807 until he moved into the mansion around 1820.  

These days, besides being a historic site, Belle Meade operates as a wedding and event venue.  There is a winery on the premises, and all wine sales benefit the preservation of the plantation.  I liked the railing at the entrance of the tasting room.