Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Belle Meade. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Belle Meade (which is located in Davidson County).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Hermitage is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Belle Meade. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east northeast of Belle Meade. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Belle Meade. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Sarah Yorke-Jackson (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Belle Meade (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Belle Meade. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Belle Meade (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northeast of Belle Meade. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.