The delightful small town of Bell Buckle dates back to 1852, established by local merchant A.D. Today, it’s a thriving arts community and home of The Webb School, a renowned preparatory academy. Downtown Bell Buckle has charming rows of eclectic shops, eateries and colorful down-home festivals. Celebrated every year in Bell Buckle is the R.C. & MoonPie Festival, featuring bluegrass music, dancing
and a parade. You willl love the Bell Buckle Cafe & Music Parlor’s prize-winning hickory-smoked BBQ, hand-squeezed lemonade and down-home cooking specials served seven days a week. The Bell Buckle Cafe is fast becoming a center for musical talent from all over Middle Tennessee. Every Saturday, a radio show is recorded live from the cafe, 1-3 p.m., and broadcast on WLIJ 1580AM. Along Main Street, you’ll find antiques and unique gifts at Bell Buckle Antique & Craft Mall. Whether you are looking for a weekend excursion or to plan an awesome vacation full of unique venues and rich heritage, why not start your trip in Bell Buckle, TN. Bell Buckle is part of the Jack Trail, one of the 16 regional trails in Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways, your pass to the backroads that will help you discover what lies off the beaten path in Tennessee.
◦(From I-24) Bell Buckle is a short drive from Interstate 24 – Exit 97 between Murfreesboro and Manchester (Hwy 64 & Hwy 82)
◦(From I-40) Near Lebanon, take I-840 to I24, then on to Hwy. 231 to Shelbyville and then to Hwy. 82
◦(From I65) You will exit at Cornersville toward Lewisburg, then to Shelbyville on Hwy 231 and then to Hwy. 82.
