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!

06/02/2026

Next stop: Theodore Roosevelt House 🏡🚂

One of many iconic landmarks waiting to be discovered at America the Beautiful.

Come explore the miniature magic at Cheekwood this summer ✨

POV: Your June calendar just got better ☀️🚂🎶Swipe through this month at Cheekwood and plan your next escape.Visit the ca...
06/01/2026

POV: Your June calendar just got better ☀️🚂🎶
Swipe through this month at Cheekwood and plan your next escape.

Visit the calendar: https://cheekwood.org/events/

Spend an inspiring morning learning about Nashville’s art scene ✨Join Joe Nolan, author of NOWVILLE: The Untold History ...
05/30/2026

Spend an inspiring morning learning about Nashville’s art scene ✨

Join Joe Nolan, author of NOWVILLE: The Untold History of Nashville’s Contemporary Art Scene, alongside Jon Sewell of The Packing Plant and Katie Shaw of Red Arrow for an engaging discussion about the people, places, and movements that shaped Nashville’s contemporary art world.

Stay after for a book signing with Nolan.

📍 Cheekwood
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 AM – 11 AM

Reserve Tickets: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/conversation-and-book-signing-with-joe-nolan-and-guests/

Grab your friends and get creative this June at Cheekwood! ☀️🌸 Relief Prints: Blooms in Red, White, and Blue📅 June 6 | 1...
05/29/2026

Grab your friends and get creative this June at Cheekwood! ☀️

🌸 Relief Prints: Blooms in Red, White, and Blue
📅 June 6 | 1 PM
Celebrate seasonal blooms and America’s 250th with 2-color printmaking inspired by Cheekwood’s Red, White, and Blooms installation.

🎨 Sun-Printed Botanicals on Cotton
📅 June 6 | 10 AM
Learn the art of cyanotype and create your own botanical design on a cotton throw pillow. All supplies provided.

Perfect for artists, hobbyists, and anyone ready to try something new.
Register today: https://cheekwood.org/learn/adult-education-programs/seasonal-workshops/

Favorite moments from Nashville Opera at Cheekwood 🎭✨Discover what’s coming up next on the Cheekwood calendar ➡️https://...
05/29/2026

Favorite moments from Nashville Opera at Cheekwood 🎭✨

Discover what’s coming up next on the Cheekwood calendar ➡️https://cheekwood.org/events/

05/29/2026

An unforgettable evening with Nashville Opera at Cheekwood brought opera classics, Broadway favorites, chart-topping hits, and a few surprises to the gardens 🎶🎭

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful night at Cheekwood 💫

05/28/2026

How does a contemporary artist engage with a historic interior?

In this video, the artist Karen LaMonte reflects on the Historic Mansion, the Cheek family’s history, and the visual dialogue between her sculptures and the period rooms they inhabit.

This is your final weekend to experience INTERVENTIONS: Karen LaMonte.

On view through May 31. Link in bio to plan your visit.

Start your day among blooming gardens, gentle paths, and space to simply be ☀️Starting June 3, Cheekwood Members can enj...
05/27/2026

Start your day among blooming gardens, gentle paths, and space to simply be ☀️

Starting June 3, Cheekwood Members can enjoy early access every Wednesday at 8 AM for an extra hour of garden tranquility.

Stroll through summer blooms, breathe in the fresh morning air, and enjoy the beauty of the gardens before we open to the public.

💚 Register in advance: https://cheekwood.org/tickets/
😉Not a member yet? Sign up today to enjoy this perk!

05/26/2026

🏛️ Landmark of the Week: Mount Vernon 🌿🚂

This miniature model of George Washington’s home is made from natural materials like hickory husks, walnuts, and pine cone scales.

Did you know? George Washington loved gardening and tried new farming ideas at Mount Vernon in the 18th century!

Address

1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN
37205

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16153568000

Website

https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/, https://cheekwood.org/weddings-facility-rentals/, h

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