Once the home of Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest 19th century American women, this mansion was built in 1850. Served as Union General T.J. Wood’s headquarters during the Battle of Nashville. The mansion features a variety of original furnishings of the period. Belmont was built on one of the highest hills in Nashville with exterior and interior walls of solid brick from foundation to rafters. In 1887, it became the main building for the Belmont Junior College for Girls which eventually became Belmont University. Admission fee.

1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
615/460-5459
http://www.belmontmansion.com/
http://www.bonps.org/tour/belmont.htm