Question 1

Where is Belmont Mansion located?

Accepted Answer

Belmont Mansion is 15 minutes from downtown Nashville and 20 minutes from the Nashville airport and Opryland area. It is located in the middle of Belmont University campus behind Freeman Hall and across from the Lila D. Bunch Library.

Your arrival location will be the Library address, 1907 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee.

Google maps list our parking lot location here.(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Belmont+Mansion+Visitor+Parking/@36.1353024,-86.7977551,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8864669dab8b1e7b:0x9aae6ba7d1b4eff3!8m2!3d36.1352981!4d-86.7951802!16s%2Fg%2F11cmcv1lkl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

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Question 2

Is parking free?

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Parking on Belmont University campus is free, so long as you are in a visitor parking lot and register your vehicle. You will need enter your license plate number, state/province, make, model, and color of your vehicle. You can register your car here.(https://belmont.aimsparking.com/)

There is visitor parking (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Belmont+Mansion+Visitor+Parking/@36.1352981,-86.7951802,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8864669dab8b1e7b:0x9aae6ba7d1b4eff3!8m2!3d36.1352981!4d-86.7951802!16s%2Fg%2F11cmcv1lkl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDExMy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D)adjacent to Belmont Mansion. Parking is also available across the street in front of the Bunch Library and along West Belmont Blvd. There is also an interactive campus parking map (https://map.belmont.edu/?id=2153#!ce/80187?ct/80134,80135,80194,80195,80203,80204,80198,80199,80200,80201,80202,88673,88674,88675,88676,88678,88679,88680,88681,88682,81941?s/)available online.

Please be sure to observe CITY parking signs when parking on a non-University street or lot. Towing and ticketing are enforced.

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Question 3

What is your photo/video policy?

Accepted Answer

Guests may take pictures on their personal devices. However, no video or personal photo shoots are permitted (graduation, prom, homecoming, etc.).

Publicity photos and videos allowed when prior arrangements have been made with administrative staff. These shoots usually take place before or after the museum's regular operating hours and there is a fee. Please email myers.brown@belmont.edu (mailto:myers.brown@belmont.edu)for more information.

Question 4

What are the rules of Belmont Mansion?

Accepted Answer

We ask guests to be mindful of our collection and to not touch things inside the mansion. There is no food, drink, or gum allowed inside the mansion. Guests may take a water bottle inside as long as the top is closeable.

Additionally, Belmont University is a firearm free and tobacco free campus so these items are not permitted either outside, or inside the mansion.

Question 5

Is the Mansion wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

The main floor of the mansion is accessible via elevator in Massey School of Business. There is a video tour available of the second floor. For assistance entering the Mansion, please call 615-460-5459 when you arrive and a tour guide will lead you to an elevator if needed.
 
​For those who are unable to climb the stairs to the second floor bedrooms, we have a virtual tour available in the Museum Shop.​ 
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Question 6

How should I act while on site?

Accepted Answer

We ask that guests be mindful and courteous to others while visiting the Mansion.

Behaviors that interfere with Belmont Mansion’s mission or involve harassment, abuse or endangerment of guests, staff, or volunteers are not permitted. This includes discriminatory or obscene language, clothing, or conduct – or any behaviors that disrupt the experience of others. Belmont Mansion reserves the right to ask any individuals who engage in these behaviors to leave the premises.

Question 7

Are pets or service animals allowed inside the Mansion?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a safe and welcoming environment, pets are not permitted inside the Mansion. Service animals assisting individuals with disabilities are welcome and may accompany their handler so long as they act appropriately.

Question 8

Is there a place to eat at Belmont Mansion?

Accepted Answer

There is no restaurant, lunch room, or picnic area available on site. Belmont University does have a cafeteria and there are a lot of restaurants located nearby.

Question 9

Are tours available in any other languages?

Accepted Answer

A written introduction to Belmont Mansion's history is available in English, Spanish, German, and French upon request.

Question 10

I don't have a car and am staying downtown, how can I get there?

Accepted Answer

You can take an uber, lift, taxi, or you can get a ticket on a local trolley! Climb on board the Old Town 
Trolley of Nashville and enjoy a fully narrated, fun filled tour of Nashville. You'll journey past multiple Nashville landmarks including Belmont Mansion. Hop on, hop off, or just ride! Get your tickets here. (https://www.trolleytours.com/nashville/tickets)

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Question 11

My group needs to rent a private bus, any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Private bus rentals (https://www.charterup.com/charter-bus-rentals/nashville-charter-bus-rental/)are available for groups of all sizes through our partners at CharterUP.(https://www.charterup.com/)
Additionally, Nashville Charter Bus Company (https://www.nashvillecharterbuscompany.com/)is a safe, affordable option to rent a charter bus (https://www.nashvillecharterbuscompany.com/fleet)to the mansion.

GOGO Charters (https://gogocharters.com/)is another reliable choice for easy group transportation around Nashville (https://gogocharters.com/nashville-charter-bus)and beyond. 
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Question 12

Do I need a ticket to access the museum shop?

Accepted Answer

No you do not! Just ring the doorbell and let the guide who answers know you are here to do some shopping.

Question 13

What other things are there to do in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for other places to add to your trip itinerary for your stay in Nashville, consider visiting historic sites like Belle Meade, Traveller's Rest, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, or Fort Negley.

Also take a look at all Nashville has to offer www.visitmusiccity.com.(https://www.visitmusiccity.com/)

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