Belle Meade
Coverage of Belle Meade in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville lowers speed limit on popular shortcut street after residents describe ‘greatest danger’
Metro Nashville’s Traffic and Parking Commission reduced the speed limit on Woodmont Lane from 25 to 20 mph and added a four-way stop due to resident concerns about safety. Residents highlighted dangerous road conditions, frequent vehicle incidents, and a lack of enforcement, with some considering leaving the neighborhood due to risks.
- What to stock up on before the next storm hits your home
A hardware store assistant manager recommends stockpiling sandbags, dam barriers, weather strips, and sump pumps to protect homes from storm-related flooding. Flashlights and batteries also sell out quickly during storms, and homeowners are advised to prepare 2-3 days in advance.
- Could Cheekwood be shut down? Here’s what we know about the appeal filed
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens faces an appeal from Belle Meade and Highlands residents over its plan to build an on-site parking facility, which neighbors argue exacerbates traffic and safety issues. The appeal seeks to halt construction of the facility and all operations at Cheekwood, claiming violations of zoning and permit regulations. Cheekwood maintains it has a long-standing agreement with Metro Parks to relocate parking from parkland to its property by 2027.
- Tennessee to receive additional $34 million from FEMA for Helene, January winter storm recovery
FEMA announced an additional $34 million in funding for Tennessee to support recovery efforts from 2024’s Hurricane Helene and the January 2026 winter storm. The funds will cover debris removal, utility repairs, and infrastructure restoration across multiple projects and organizations.
- 9+ pounds of cocaine seized in Belle Meade
Metro police seized over 9 pounds of cocaine in Belle Meade after stopping Richard Anderson at the intersection of Highway 100 and Cheekwood Terrace for failing to maintain his lane of travel.