Middle Tennessee Antebellum Mansions & Holiday Tours

In Tennessee, traditions that go back for generations are greatly celebrated during the holidays. Every year in Middle Tennessee, the old antebellum homes are opened up to the public in grandiose style. These wonderful old homes are decorated with the authentic holiday items from yesteryear. They showcase everything from trees to authentic holiday dress. Some are grand elegant displays while others showcase the simpler holiday lifestyles of our ancestors, but all are wonderful displays of our heritage. We have gathered up a listing of the best Christmas Antebellum and Mansion Tours that Middle Tennessee has to offer, all within an hour's drive of Nashville.

Belle Meade Plantation- A Victorian Christmas
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The Belle Meade Plantation features a Victorian Christmas. Visitors can see what Christmas was like during the 1880s. Also this years festivities will feature Thomas Nast, his work will be displayed throughout the grand mansion during most of the holiday celebrations at Belle Meade. The mansion is located at 5025 Harding Road in Nashville.

Belmont Mansion- Christmas at Belmont
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Experience Belmont Mansion dressed as a Victorian fantasyland. Visitors get the opportunity to see the Belmont decorated in high Victorian style with hundreds of decorations throughout. The mansion is located at 1900 Belmont Blvd. in Nashville.

Cheekwood Mansion- Festival of the Holidays
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A Season of Celebration at Cheekwood Mansion is an annual event that focuses on the Cheek Family home during the holidays. This beautiful 55-acre property was completed in 1932 and provides visitors vast array of art and gardens. The mansion is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville.

The Hermitage- Presidential Christmas
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Enjoy the holidays at The Hermitage, the mansion of Andrew Jackson and his family. Special Christmas exhibits feature the early traditions and decorations of the 1800s. Enjoy delicious meals in the cafe and unique holiday shopping in our museum store. The mansion is located at 4580 Rachel's Lane in Hermitage.

Sam Davis Home -A Southern Christmas
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Visit the historic Sam Davis Home decorated in the 19th Century style. See how the Davis family celebrated the holidays and even learn about some of the southern traditions of yesteryear. The mansion is located at 1399 Sam Davis Rd. in Smyrna.

Smith-Trahern Mansion- Trees of Christmas
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Visit the "Clarksville Trees of Christmas", at the Smith-Trahern, a New Orleans-style mansion, built in 1858. Every year, the mansion pulls out all the stops with old-fashioned wreaths, garlands and colorful ribbons. The mansion is located at 101 McClure St. in Clarksville.

Traveller's Rest- Plantation Christmas
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With the Traveller's Rest Plantation & Museum visitor's will experience an 1830s Christmas with costumed docents see how the holiday season was celebrated in the early 18th century and hear about the holiday guests the Overton family entertained. The mansion is located at 636 Farrell Parkway in Nashville.

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