Historic Estate in Nashville | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
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Welcome to Cheekwood

 

Nashville, TN
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Experience spectacular gardens and world-class art at our 55-acre historic estate. With something to inspire and excite everyone, there’s no other place like Cheekwood.

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2026 Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars & Motorcycles at Cheekwood

Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
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America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail

May 2, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
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Flower Essence Workshop

Jun 17, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Haiva Ru at Thursday Night Out. Photo by Jason Kempin. Courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Thursday Night Out

Jun 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Adam Emory Albright (American 1862-1957), The Raft, 1895, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth

Common Ground: The Hainsworth Collection in Conversation with Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection

Mar 7, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
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Lost For Words

Mar 7, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
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An American Story: Paintings from the Parthenon’s Cowan Collection

Mar 7, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
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Member Mornings

Jun 3, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026
8:00 AM
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Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Jun 25, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Thursday Night Out

Jul 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Thursday Night Out

Jul 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Member Experience

Become a Cheekwood member and fully experience the unparalleled beauty of Nashville’s landmark country estate. With a membership, you have access to exhibition previews, exclusive member-only events, complimentary general admission, special class discounts, and so much more. Join today and elevate your next visit!

Become a Member

Join Cheekwood today and experience the unparalleled beauty of Nashville’s landmark country estate.

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Membership Benefits

Cheekwood membership provides complimentary general admission to gardens and exhibitions, invitations to members-only events, discounts at the Gift Shops and Perenn at Cheekwood café, and more.

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Join a Society

Deepen your investment in Cheekwood through Society level membership. Enjoy additional opportunities to engage with garden and art-related programs and events.

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Plan Your Visit

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Family Fun

An exciting excursion for kids of all ages, there’s always plenty of family fun at Cheekwood! Take your little ones on a journey to the past in our historic mansion, learn about the science of horticulture in our gardens, or attend one of our special events — no matter their interests, our historic homefront is a fun-filled experience they’ll never forget! View our family-friendly itinerary and find activities your kids will love.

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Adults Day Out

The options below will take you through eight distinct gardens, inspiring art galleries and give you a sense of the history of the estate. Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum.

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Art Lovers

Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The tour options below will give you a sense of the history and artistic beauty of Cheekwood with a focus on the art exhibitions and collections. It includes a walk along the unique outdoor sculpture trail.

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Garden Enthusiasts

With 55 acres there is a lot to explore. Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The options below will take you through each of the distinct botanical gardens on the estate. Be sure to check out the Seasonal Display Guide, Monthly Top Plant Picks and the Arboretum Map.

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History Buffs

Welcome to Cheekwood. Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. The tour options below will give you ample time to learn about the Cheek family history and opportunities to experience the artistic beauty of Cheekwood.

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Weddings & Private Events

Whether you’re planning the wedding of your dreams or another private event, Cheekwood’s spectacular landscape is the perfect backdrop to impress your guests and create just the right ambiance. Learn more about our facility rentals or take a tour of our beautiful venue options today!

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