Have you ever heard of little Bell Buckle, Tennessee? It’s the Mayberry of ol’ Rocky Top, a place of laughter, southern hospitality, and small town lore. Heck, even the name has a legend to it. Take a look at what makes Bell Buckle the sweetest little place you’ve ever dreamt of – it’s the place of southern dreams.
- The Victorian homes date back to the 1800s
kganru / Flickr “Historic” Bell Buckle isn’t a joke. The town is full of gorgeous homes that speak of long ago.
- Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair
Brian Hendrix / Flickr The annual Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair is held every year in October. The whole town turns out for a festival honoring local artists and their wares.
- ALSO - the Webb School is located in Bell Buckle.
Brent Moore / Flickr This college prep private school is known for fantastic academics and successful graduates.
- Bell Buckle is a member of Tennessee Backroads Heritage, Inc.
Alison Groves / Flickr The association helps promote tourism and historic authenticity throughout the state of Tennessee - and Bell Buckle obviously made the cut.
- The renowned RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival is held here in June.
Brent Moore / Flickr The town goes CRAZY in support for their favorite junk foods in the summertime. Thousands of tourists turn out for a day in the heat unlike any other.
- The town is known for their welcoming hospitality.
Brian Hendrix / Flickr Bell Buckle has a reputation for being a destination spot for small town lovers, antique collectors, young families, pastry fans and history buffs. Need we go on?
- GeoWoodstock was held in Bell Buckle in 2009.
jd1j50 / Flickr Even though it’s small, people came from far and wide for the GeoWoodstock event.
- Bell Buckle is a part of Tree City, USA.
Brian Hendrix / Flickr A “green” community, Bell Buckle also has the honor of being the absolute smallest town in the association.
- Want to guess the population?
The Blonde Mule / Flickr It’s 500. That makes it one of the teeniest towns out there. (Number taken from 2010 census.)
- Have you heard the Legend of Bell Buckle?
Stephen Drake / Flickr No one really knows where the quirky name “Bell Buckle” came from. Some believe that the first white settlers found a carving of a cowbell and buckle on the trees, most likely done in warning by Native American tribes. Others say they actually found a bell and buckle tied around a tree, which gave the name “Bell Buckle” to a nearby creek. The town then took its name from the waterway.
Tennessee did it again, huh? Will you be going to Bell Buckle soon? Let us know in the comments below!
kganru / Flickr
“Historic” Bell Buckle isn’t a joke. The town is full of gorgeous homes that speak of long ago.
Brian Hendrix / Flickr
The annual Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair is held every year in October. The whole town turns out for a festival honoring local artists and their wares.
Brent Moore / Flickr
This college prep private school is known for fantastic academics and successful graduates.
Alison Groves / Flickr
The association helps promote tourism and historic authenticity throughout the state of Tennessee - and Bell Buckle obviously made the cut.
The town goes CRAZY in support for their favorite junk foods in the summertime. Thousands of tourists turn out for a day in the heat unlike any other.
Bell Buckle has a reputation for being a destination spot for small town lovers, antique collectors, young families, pastry fans and history buffs. Need we go on?
jd1j50 / Flickr
Even though it’s small, people came from far and wide for the GeoWoodstock event.
A “green” community, Bell Buckle also has the honor of being the absolute smallest town in the association.
The Blonde Mule / Flickr
It’s 500. That makes it one of the teeniest towns out there. (Number taken from 2010 census.)
Stephen Drake / Flickr
No one really knows where the quirky name “Bell Buckle” came from. Some believe that the first white settlers found a carving of a cowbell and buckle on the trees, most likely done in warning by Native American tribes. Others say they actually found a bell and buckle tied around a tree, which gave the name “Bell Buckle” to a nearby creek. The town then took its name from the waterway.
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