Town of Bell Buckle
Established 1852
Your Gateway to Southern Hospitality
Nestled in the hills of Walking Horse Country of Bedford County Tennessee Bell Buckle was founded along the The Nashville and Chattanooga railroad line in 1852. In 1853 a railroad depot was constructed in the village. Around 1870 Bell Buckle was a major stockyard for the railroad with a population that boomed over 1000.
The Town has become known for antiques, quilts, handmade crafts, music, great food, and its Southern Hospitality.
Bell Buckle is a Governor's Three Star Community, recipient of the 2008 Governor's Stewardship Award for Parks & Recreation, and is noted as being the smallest town in Tennessee to receive the Tree City, USA Title.
Announcements
SPECIAL SESSION BOMA MEETING IS CALLED FOR
October 6, 2025 at 6pm. Meeting will be to discus Town of Bell Buckle's matching funds for Tourism Enhance Grant Phase I Alley Master Plan.
After discussion of the Tourism Enhance Grant there will be an additional meeting for questions/answers on a potential FLOCK ALPR (automated license plate recognition) camera to be located at Town Square "island".