Cheekwood

Cheekwood Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located in Nashville, TN
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Experience Cheekwood, the 55-acre estate built by the Maxwell House Coffee fortune in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate. The Botanical Garden is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity. With 13 specialty display gardens and stunning natural landsca

pe, every season offers something new. The Historic Mansion & Museum has Collections of American and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture along with English and American Decorative Arts. Visitors can enjoy year-round family-friendly activities for all ages along with a restaurant and gift shops. As an American Country Place Era estate, which has served the public for over 60 years as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum, Cheekwood has a uniquely rich legacy on which to build its future. Cheekwood’s vision statement calls upon the institution to be a dynamic, nationally recognized destination renowned for its historical significance, distinctive beauty and excellence in art and horticulture. Since being converted into a museum of art and botanical garden in 1960, Cheekwood has presented world-class art exhibitions, spectacular gardens and an historic estate unlike anything else. Each year, Cheekwood welcomes over 300,000 visitors, making it one of Nashville's top cultural attractions, with approximately 19,000 member households. Visitors enjoy family activities, programming for all ages and year-round festivals celebrating the four seasons. From 150,000 blooming bulbs in the spring to one mile of holiday lights in the winter, there’s always something to see at Cheekwood!

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Great Spring Art Hop presented by HCA Healthcare returns on April 18 & 19 🐰🎉 Get ready for a weekend...
02/10/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Great Spring Art Hop presented by HCA Healthcare returns on April 18 & 19 🐰🎉 Get ready for a weekend of fun with 48 egg hunts, food trucks, live music, and more!

🐇 Want to be part of the fun? Showcase your creativity by designing a bunny mural for this year’s scavenger hunt. Eight giant bunnies will be hidden throughout Cheekwood for families to find.

Get all the deets: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/great-spring-art-hop/

🦉 Hoot hoot! Whooo’s ready for a Saturday adventure at Cheekwood? I’ll be watching! 👀
02/08/2025

🦉 Hoot hoot! Whooo’s ready for a Saturday adventure at Cheekwood? I’ll be watching! 👀

02/07/2025

What did you get? 💘Find the cutest Valentine’s items at the Garden shop. Follow on IG for more

02/06/2025

Cada género interpretado en este evento guarda una parte de aquella rebelión que se disfrazaba de ritmo y que, hasta nuestros días, sigue siendo un medio para procurar la libertad.

02/06/2025

Some places have a way of making us feel both familiar and distant at the same time. Have you ever felt that way? Now on view at Cheekwood, Becky Suss: The Dutch House presented by Cumberland Trust, an exhibition inspired by Ann Patchett’s 2019 novel, The Dutch House, exploring the complex emotions tied to a grand, fictional mansion in a suburb of Philadelphia.

BECKY SUSS (American, b. 1980) The Dutch House (Foyer), 2023 oil on canvas, ©Becky Suss, Courtesy the
Collection Aishti Foundation

The Dutch House is organized by ICA Chattanooga, a program of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Organizing support for The Dutch House is provided by UTC College of Arts and Sciences.

Celebrate trees, a new year in nature, and environmental education during our special TOTS! program honoring Tu B’Shevat...
02/05/2025

Celebrate trees, a new year in nature, and environmental education during our special TOTS! program honoring Tu B’Shevat 🌳🌲💚

Tu B’Shevat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat, is a holiday also known as the New Year for Trees. Join us this Friday, February 7 for storytime and art activities all focused on enjoying the wonder of trees.

Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Included with general admission or membership.

🔗: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/tu-bshevat/

Fall in love with the beauty of Cheekwood this February 🌸💘 Let art, orchids, and music fill your heart with inspiration....
02/03/2025

Fall in love with the beauty of Cheekwood this February 🌸💘 Let art, orchids, and music fill your heart with inspiration.

Explore the calendar and plan your next date: https://cheekwood.org/events/

Congratulations to the talented Middle Tennessee students recognized at the 34th Annual Scholastic Art Awards presented ...
02/01/2025

Congratulations to the talented Middle Tennessee students recognized at the 34th Annual Scholastic Art Awards presented by 🎨 Gold and Silver key winners were honored for their originality, skill, and personal voice and vision 🙌

Check out their amazing work on display now at the FLC Great Hall until March 9th! Enjoy some highlights from today

Learn more: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/2025-middle-tennessee-scholastic-art-exhibition/

Art Applications for the bunnies at The Great Spring Art Hop are NOW OPEN! 🐇 Showcase your creativity by designing a bun...
01/30/2025

Art Applications for the bunnies at The Great Spring Art Hop are NOW OPEN!

🐇 Showcase your creativity by designing a bunny mural for this year’s scavenger hunt! The event will feature a scavenger hunt of rabbit sculptures decorated and/or painted by selected artists. One artist’s design will become the featured photo-op in the garden, a six-foot tall bunny perfect for Instagram.

Entry submission deadline is February 24, 2025 .

Apply here: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/great-spring-art-hop/

Did you know arts specialty plates support the Tennessee Arts Commission and organization like Metro Arts? Swap out your...
01/29/2025

Did you know arts specialty plates support the Tennessee Arts Commission and organization like Metro Arts? Swap out your old plate for a new one or gift a tag to someone else!

tnspecialtyplates.org/

01/28/2025

Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly known as the "Paperbush," is a deciduous shrub native to China.

Best known for its fragrant, golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Edgeworthia chrysantha thrives in well-drained, moist soils and can tolerate partial shade

Visit Cheekwood in February to see this beauty starting to bloom in front of Botanic Hall!

🌸 Calling all homeschool families 🌸Join us on February 4 from 9:30am – 12:30pm for a morning of discovery and creativity...
01/27/2025

🌸 Calling all homeschool families 🌸

Join us on February 4 from 9:30am – 12:30pm for a morning of discovery and creativity at Cheekwood's Homeschool Day! Explore the world of orchids through hands-on art and science activities, and don’t miss the stunning orchids display in the Mansion.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://cheekwood.org/learn/school-programs/homeschool-days/

Design your dream garden this spring! Members can now register for The Cheekwood Gardening School classes.The class line...
01/27/2025

Design your dream garden this spring! Members can now register for The Cheekwood Gardening School classes.

The class lineup:
�🫑 Spring Vegetable Gardening�
🌼 Designing with Spring Annuals�
🌳 Ask a Gardener Series�
🌿 A special Arbor Day class exploring the Carell Dogwood Garden

📅 Not-yet-members on-sale date: 2/3/2025

Secure your spot today: https://cheekwood.org/learn/adult-education-programs/cheekwood-gardening-school/

The 35th annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is almost here! This year’s theme, “Cultivating Home: Life Well Tend...
01/26/2025

The 35th annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is almost here! This year’s theme, “Cultivating Home: Life Well Tended,” will bring timeless inspiration to Music City Center.

🎟️ Tickets are still available at https://antiquesandgardenshow.com/

📅 January 31 – February 2, 2025
📍 Music City Center

Proceeds benefit Cheekwood and ECON Charities.

Address

1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN
37205

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

(615) 356-8000

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Valentine’s Day Gift Inspiration
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What did you get? 💘Find the cutest Valentine’s items at the Garden shop. Follow @shopcheekwood on IG for more

In just four weeks, love and 250,000 blooming bulbs take over Cheekwood! 💕🌷✨📆 Mark your calendars for all the fun coming this spring friends. #loveisintheair

Some places have a way of making us feel both familiar and distant at the same time. Have you ever felt that way? Now on view at Cheekwood, Becky Suss: The Dutch House presented by Cumberland Trust, an exhibition inspired by Ann Patchett’s 2019 novel, The Dutch House, exploring the complex emotions tied to a grand, fictional mansion in a suburb of Philadelphia. BECKY SUSS (American, b. 1980) The Dutch House (Foyer), 2023 oil on canvas, ©Becky Suss, Courtesy the Collection Aishti Foundation The Dutch House is organized by ICA Chattanooga, a program of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Organizing support for The Dutch House is provided by UTC College of Arts and Sciences.

Welcome to Vernal Greensward, Cheekwood’s Entry Garden at the Antiques & Garden Show this past weekend 🐑🌼 A welcoming space dedicated to enchanting everyday life. A grid of clipped conical evergreens formed aisles and allées, pulling guests through a handsome English marketplace. This theatrical celebration brought excitement to simple routines with a stirring sense of journey and exploration. #AntiquesAndGardenShow #Cheekwood

Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia chrysantha

Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly known as the "Paperbush," is a deciduous shrub native to China. Best known for its fragrant, golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Edgeworthia chrysantha thrives in well-drained, moist soils and can tolerate partial shade Visit Cheekwood in February to see this beauty starting to bloom in front of Botanic Hall! #topplantpicks

Welcome to Orchids at Cheekwood 2025 🌸We’re thrilled to share this year’s breathtaking display with you. A huge shoutout to our amazing gardens team for creating this tropical oasis! ✨#orchids #orchidshow #orchidsatcheekwood #nashvilletn

Spring YOU will thank winter YOU💐🌷#tulips #wintergarden #SpringGardening #planttips

Chimonanthus praecox, also known as Wintersweet, adds a touch of magic to our Children’s Garden during the colder months. This hardy deciduous shrub blooms in late winter with pale yellow flowers that exude a spicy-sweet fragrance, offering a delightful sensory experience for visitors 🌼#wintersweet #childrensgarden

No winter blues at Cheekwood! This January, feel the warmth of Cuba and Latin America with the 13-piece Music City Latin Orchestra! 🎶🪘✨ Directed by Grammy Award-winning @drgiovanni25, this powerhouse ensemble is bringing the heat straight from Nashville’s top Latin music scene. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today! 🎟️#cheekwood #musicitylatinorchestra #naahvilletn #musiccityusa

Books for nature and plant lovers! 🌿📚 With over 200 titles lining the Museum Shop, there’s a book waiting just for you.🌸 Spring into a new adventure and explore your favorite topics with a good read this new year!Follow @shopcheekwood for more! #naturebooks #plantbooks #nashvilletn #botanicalgardens #botanicalbook #booklovers

Pruning Perennials in the winter time ❄️

Hurry! Today’s the Last Day to Save $15 on Cheekwood Gift Memberships! 🌟 Use code LIGHTS2024 to enjoy $15 off and share a year filled with beauty, seasonal events, art exhibitions, and unforgettable memories. Don’t wait, offer ends tonight! 👉 Purchase now: https://cheekwood.org/membership/gift-membership/

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