Bell Buckle is set in the beautiful farmlands of Tennessee, about 55 miles south of Nashville. This lovely town is known for its many shops showcasing antiques, crafts, local art, and some fun and somewhat unusual festivals. It’s a great addition to your list of Tennessee trips!
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Fast Fact About Tennessee Trips to Bell Buckle:
Do you love Spring flowers? Every year on the third Saturday of March, Bell Buckle hosts the Bell Buckle Daffodil Day. As you would expect, the streets of Bell Buckle and the farm roads leading into town are lined with thousands of daffodils. The town celebrates the coming of Spring with a day filled with family-friendly festivities and, of course, daffodils, making this time of year perfect for weekend Tennessee trips!
Top THREE Things to Do in Bell Buckle Tennessee:
Moon Pie Festival
Every summer Bell Buckle hosts the RC Cola – MoonPie Festival, and there’s hardly a store without some version of this favorite American junk food souvenir. I talked to several locals who like to tell stories of parades and parade floats with young people throwing moon pies into the crowd for fun. At this festival, you’ll also enjoy music, cloggers, games, and contests. So save your diet cheat day and add this festival to your Tennessee trips, it sounds like it’s a sight not to be missed!
This is the place to shop!
You’ll find some good old-fashioned Southern charm when spending an afternoon shopping in Bell Buckle and there are lots of opportunities to shop for antiques, fun and quirky gifts, as well as local artisan treasures. My personal favorite stores are Farm Girl Goodz and Southern Charm, but take a day and make the trip to discover your own personal favorites!
The Bell Buckle Coffee Shop and Book Swap
Whether you need a break from shopping or you’re just along for the ride, make sure to make a stop at the Coffee Shop and Book Swap. The Coffee Shop and Book Swap has amazing coffee and a great atmosphere to just kick up your heels and take a break, with or without a book.
The famous Bell Buckle Cafe is also just a few doors up if you want a heartier meal with a Southern diner atmosphere.
FOUR More Things to Know Before You Go:
- Having spent time in a lot of towns, big and small, I feel I can honestly tell you that the stores in this small town have some great prices. Good enough to make me feel like I need to mention it.
- Be aware that the stores usually do not stay open late! I found that most of the stores were only open until 4:00 on weekdays, so either plan your trip for the middle of the day or use this link to call for hours before you make your way there!
- I’ve been told that Mama Phillips makes and sells some amazing fried pies at Bluebird Antiques and Ice Cream Parlor! Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to sample it myself, but what could be bad about a fried pie?
- Bell Buckle has a free parking lot directly across the street from the shops, and free street parking. So aside from the festival times, parking shouldn’t be an issue for your trip.
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