NASHVILLE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Belmont Mansion: A Curator-Led Deep Dive into Nashville’s Hidden Domestic History
A 90-minute Curator's Tour with Belmont Mansion’s Jerry Trescott offers an up-close look at original objects, distinctive architecture, and the lives of the people who inhabited this house; admission: $30.
Inside Belmont Mansion: A Curator-Led Deep Dive into Nashville’s Hidden Domestic History.
Set on the grounds of Belmont University in Nashville, the Curator’s Tour is an intimate, 90-minute walkthrough of Belmont Mansion led by Curator Jerry Trescott. The tour focuses on original objects in the collection, the house’s unique architectural features, and the personal histories of those who lived and worked there, delivering an immersive sense of the mansion’s past.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Guided Narrative by Jerry Trescott
The tour is conducted by Belmont Mansion’s curator, who guides visitors through the collection and the layered stories of the house’s inhabitants, making the past tangible through firsthand interpretation.
Original Artifacts on View
Visitors encounter many original objects from the mansion’s collection during the 90-minute experience, illuminating daily life and material culture from the house’s history.
Distinctive Architectural Features
The tour emphasizes the mansion’s unique architectural details, with close readings of design elements that reveal the building’s character and evolution over time.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The Curator’s Tour unfolds as a focused, interpretive walk through Belmont Mansion’s rooms and collections, during which the curator highlights original objects, points out architectural flourishes, and tells the human stories tied to the house. At roughly 90 minutes, the visit is paced for close observation and narrative detail.
THE CURATOR
A Guided Narrative by Jerry Trescott
The tour is conducted by Belmont Mansion’s curator, who guides visitors through the collection and the layered stories of the house’s inhabitants, making the past tangible through firsthand interpretation.
THE COLLECTION
Original Artifacts on View
Visitors encounter many original objects from the mansion’s collection during the 90-minute experience, illuminating daily life and material culture from the house’s history.
THE HOUSE
Distinctive Architectural Features
The tour emphasizes the mansion’s unique architectural details, with close readings of design elements that reveal the building’s character and evolution over time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Curator’s Tour runs 90 minutes.
Tours depart from Belmont Mansion near Belmont University's Library, 1907 Belmont Blvd.; the tour is led by Belmont Mansion staff, with Curator Jerry Trescott as the guide.
Admission is $30.
No specialized gear is required for an indoor, curator-led mansion tour; bring personal items as needed and check with the operator for any specific guidance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Curator’s Tour?
The tour lasts 90 minutes.
Where do I meet the group?
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 curator, Jerry Trescott.
What will we see on the tour?
The tour covers original objects in the mansion’s collection, distinctive architectural features, and the histories of the people who lived and worked in the house.
How much is admission?
Admission is $30.
Is any special gear required?
No specialized gear is required for this indoor, curator-led mansion tour; bring personal essentials and check with Belmont Mansion for any additional guidance.