The Society of Ceres was created in 1983 by Mayor Elizabeth Proctor and named after the Roman goddess of horticulture for the purpose of renewing and maintaining the plantings in Belle Meade.
We take great care and pride in continuing to improve the natural beauty, the sense of community, and even the quality of life in Belle Meade. We are dedicated to the preservation, education and beautification of our wonderful Beautiful Meadow.
Beautification Committee Members:
Jackie Bellar – Jackie Bellar is a lifelong gardener and enjoys mixing a variety of perennial and annual plants in her garden. She also has a Koi pond with waterfalls. She attended Master Gardening classes and has lived in Belle Meade with her husband Jerry since 1980
Bunny Blackburn -Jill DeBona – Jill inherited her love of gardening from her mother. She is a Master Gardener, smitten by roses and English Cottage Gardens. As a bird lover, she uses organic practices to protect beneficials and our feathered friends
Carter Dawson – Carter is a native Nashvillian and has lived in her home in Belle Meade for the past 11 years with her husband Chris and two teenage children. She attended LSU for a Masters in Landscape Architecture and is an active member of The Garden Club of Nashville Susan Isaacs - Crispin Menefee -Martha Phipps – Martha is a Master Gardener and loves creating English cottage gardens. She has a special interest in the gardens that surround our beautiful city and has lived in Belle Meade for over 40 years
Luca Sanders -
Advisors – Lisa Ellis, Carolyn Sorenson, Gavin Duke, and Jeffrey Ezell