NASHVILLE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Belmont Mansion: Nashville’s Civil War Crossroads
A focused, 90-minute guided tour with Belmont Mansion’s Executive Director Myers Brown that traces the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 and the Battle of Nashville on the very grounds that served as headquarters — $35 admission.
Belmont Mansion: Nashville’s Civil War Crossroads.
Stepping into Belmont Mansion is to walk a line between manicured Nashville grounds and a fraught Civil War past: for 90 minutes Executive Director Myers Brown guides visitors through the mansion and its surrounding landscape, illustrating how the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 and the Battle of Nashville turned these lawns and rooms into the headquarters of the Fourth Corps of the Federal Army.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Headquarters for the Fourth Corps
Belmont’s role as the headquarters for the Fourth Corps during the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 sits at the center of the narrative, connecting local family histories to large-scale military movements and the Battle of Nashville.
An Executive Director at the Helm
The specialized tour is led by Belmont Mansion’s Executive Director, Myers Brown, offering an expert, interpretive perspective on how the conflict altered the mansion’s structures, ownership, and daily life.
Mansion Rooms and Outdoor Grounds
Visitors move between interior rooms and outdoor spaces that together tell the story of wartime operations and their impact on the property, preserving both architecture and battlefield memory in place.
What the day feels like
How the Visit Feels
The tour unfolds as a close, chronological reading of place: gathered at the mansion, you move through curated interior rooms and then across grounds where military planning once took place, all framed by commentary that ties personal stories and physical artifacts to the Tennessee Campaign and the decisive Battle of Nashville.
THE HISTORY
A Headquarters for the Fourth Corps
Belmont’s role as the headquarters for the Fourth Corps during the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 sits at the center of the narrative, connecting local family histories to large-scale military movements and the Battle of Nashville.
THE GUIDE
An Executive Director at the Helm
The specialized tour is led by Belmont Mansion’s Executive Director, Myers Brown, offering an expert, interpretive perspective on how the conflict altered the mansion’s structures, ownership, and daily life.
THE SETTING
Mansion Rooms and Outdoor Grounds
Visitors move between interior rooms and outdoor spaces that together tell the story of wartime operations and their impact on the property, preserving both architecture and battlefield memory in place.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should check in before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Ticket holders should dress appropriate to the weather as part of the tour is out-of-doors.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided experience runs 90 minutes.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Belmont Mansion near Belmont University's Library, 1907 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is led by Belmont Mansion’s Executive Director, Myers Brown.
Is any of the tour outdoors and what should I wear?
Yes—part of the tour is outdoors; ticket holders should dress appropriate to the weather.
What is the focus of the tour?
The tour concentrates on Belmont Mansion’s role during the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 and the Battle of Nashville, including its use as headquarters for the Fourth Corps of the Federal Army.
How much is admission?
Admission is $35.