Corporate Events at Cheekwood

Cheekwood is the perfect setting for your corporate event. From cocktail parties to seated dinners, your clients and employees will experience a truly unique event at Cheekwood. Contact the Special Events department for more information. We'll be happy to schedule a private consultation with you and recommend the best facility based on your needs. 


Monday Events: Cheekwood is closed to the Public on Mondays, but we will consider Monday rentals for corporate use as needed.

Massey Display Hall
The most versatile of Cheekwood’s event sites, Massey Display Hall is ideal for meetings, luncheons, receptions, or seated dinners. Massey and its adjoining grass terraces provide a changing backdrop of art exhibits and greenery.
• Capacity: 400 for a reception / 300 for a seated dinner / 250 for Classroom style meeting
• $1,500 daytime corporate rental fee (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday) plus 500.00 refundable damage deposit

Evening events: after 5pm Tuesday-Friday $2800, Saturdays $3200 and up.


Potter Meeting Room
Located in Botanic Hall, this space is perfect for small meetings, retreats, luncheons, and seminars.
• Capacity: 60
• $600 rental fee plus a $100 refundable damage deposit (Full Day (8am -5pm) Tuesday - Friday)
• $300 for a Half Day (4 hours or less) & Saturday / Sunday

The Learning Center - Great Hall, Terrace, Courtyard and Special Events Lawn
The Learning Center has a warm, rustic yet elegant appeal, combining the original stables and carriage house of the Cheek Estate with a two-story, glass building opening onto a lovely brick courtyard. The former stables have been transformed into Cheekwood’s Contemporary Art Galleries, with a terrace overlooking downtown Nashville. It is a perfect site for a cocktail buffet, dance, or reception. The terrace, courtyard, and special event lawn may be tented at a cost ranging from $800-$2,500, based on size. Music plans must be approved by Cheekwood staff due to the close proximity of residential neighbors.
Available for evening events only.
• Capacity: 250 for a reception / 225 for a buffet dinner; Catering facilities are limited and large plated dinners are discouraged.
• $3,900 rental fee plus $1,000 refundable damage deposit

The Learning Center Lecture Room
This room is not available in the summer. Has screen for overhead projection.
• Capacity: 50
• $300 full day rental fee plus $100 refundable damage deposit.

The Learning Center J.C. Bradford Conference Room
This room is not available in the summer.
• Capacity: 20
• $300 full day rental fee plus $100 refundable damage deposit.

The Learning Center H. G. Hill Conference Room
This room is not available in the summer.
• Capacity: 20
• $300 full day rental fee plus $100 refundable damage deposit.

Cheekwood Museum of Art
Cheekwood's Museum of Art is ideal for both elegant receptions and small, seated dinners. The museum is a 1920’s Georgian-style mansion, the former home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek. The collections include 19th and 20th century American paintings and decorative arts, as well as outstanding traveling exhibitions. Use of the Swan Lawn for a ceremony with up to 200 guests is available.
Available for evening events only.
• Capacity: 200 for a cocktail reception / 50-60 for a seated dinner in the Loggia (Capacities vary during the month of December due to the Season of Celebration exhibit).
• $6,000 rental fee plus $2,000 refundable damage deposit, Saturday

• Capacity: 50-60 for a seated dinner in the Loggia or Drawing Room.
• $3,000 plus $1000 damage deposit, available Weekday & Sundays, Corporate only.


The Pineapple Room Restaurant
With floor to ceiling picture windows, the Pineapple Room Restaurant overlooks the greenery of Cheekwood’s west lawn. The restaurant’s adjoining deck is also available. The Pineapple Room is the required caterer for events taking place in the restaurant.
Available for evening events only.
• Capacity: 125 for a standing reception with use of the deck (if it rains a tent is required at an extra fee) / 70 for a seated or buffet dinner inside / 100 for a seated or buffet dinner with use of the deck.
• $1000 rental fee plus $500 refundable damage deposit Tuesday-Friday & Sundays. Saturdays $1500.00 plus damage deposit.

Rental Information
Hours - Cheekwood is available for receptions after 5:00 pm. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is available after 5:00pm. The Potter Meeting Room and Massey Display Hall are available during business hours for meetings and luncheons. All events must end at 12 midnight.

Insurance - Cheekwood requires special insurance for private events. Please contact Cheekwood Rentals for information about the specific insurance needs for your event.

Capacity of Cheekwood's rental sites can vary depending on the specific needs of your event.
Please contact Cheekwood Rentals at 615.354.6377 to discuss your event.
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