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.
Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen Agenda
Tuesday March 10, 2026 6 PM
Reports:
Minutes from Previous Month
Financial Reports
Water/Sewer Report
Safety- Fire & Police Report
Planning Commission Report
Chamber of Commerce Report
Parks and Recreation Committee Report
Historical Committee Report
Beautification Committee Report
Arts Council Report
Friends of the Historic Bell Buckle School
Mayoral Updates
Old Business:
New Business:
Ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance to clarify Administrative authority for special exceptions in compliance with TCA and public chapter 509 - first reading
Kraig Smith – Park Master Plan
Open Mowing Bids
Public Input
Invitation to Bid on Mowing
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Bell Buckle, 8 Railroad Square, PO Box 276, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Bids will be received for the (1) Town Properties and (2) Bell Buckle Park site, (located on Peacock Street) until 12 noon CST March 10, 2026. Bid specs may be picked up from Bell Buckle Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays between 8am-4pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-12pm or via email request at lisa_brandon@townofbellbuckle.com or debby_snell@townofbellbuckle.com.
Bid pricing must be submitted with separate pricing for the two different projects. More information may be obtained by calling Bell Buckle Town Hall at 931-389-9513. Bids will be opened on Tuesday March 10 at 6 PM. The Town of Bell Buckle reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to accept any bid, which in its opinion, may be the best interest of the Town.
It is the policy of The Town of Bell Buckle not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities. With regard to all aspects of this contract, the agency/program/contractor certifies and warrants it will comply with this policy.