Cheekwood in the News
As one of Nashville’s premiere attractions, it’s no wonder that Cheekwood is always making headlines. Cheekwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is a three-time USA Today Top 10 Botanical Garden. In 2020, the grounds were awarded a Level II National Arboretum Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. See below for some press coverage highlights and awards received in recent years.
Press Coverage Selections
“Nashville’s (Real) Wild Side: Nine Great Nature Escapes” Garden & Gun
“36 Hours in Nashville” New York Times
“All art forms from black artists to be celebrated at Cheekwood’s Black Arts Bash” News Channel 5
“Cheekwood celebrates el Día de los Muertos” News Channel 5
“What to Plant in Your Garden in November” Garden tips with Mary Weber Good Housekeeping
“Nashville’s Top 22 Landmarks” HGTV
“Nashville on the Fly” Memphis Magazine
“Curbstones on the Road to Modernism” The New York Review
“Being surrounded by beauty in nature is what we all need more of in our lives,” he said. “I think doctors should be prescribing a visit to Cheekwood.” — Artist Bruce Munro, May 4, 2023, The Tennessean.
“Bruce Munro’s LIGHT exhibition at Cheekwood” The Tennessean
Awards
The Tennessean’s Best of Music City (2023)
- Best Family Amusement
- Best Tourist/Seasonal Attraction – Local
- Best Wedding Venue
- Holiday Lights at Cheekwood won for Best Festival/Fair
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville (2023)
- Best Place to Take Out of Towners
- Best Concert Series for Under the Stars
- Best Wedding Venue
- Best Outdoor Fun
- #2 in Best Summer Camp
- #2 in Best Cultural Center
- #2 in Best Art Happening for Cheekwood Events
- #2 in Best Event/Festival (Local) for Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS
Nashville Parent’s Best of Parenting (2023)
- Best Local Day Camp in Nashville
Kid’s Out and About (2023)
- Ranked 3rd in Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Nashville Area
The Tennessean Best of Music City (2022)
- Best Wedding Venue
- Best Tourist/Seasonal Attraction
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville (2022)
- Best Place to Take Out of Towners
- Best Outdoor Fun
- #2 in Best Wedding Venue
- #2 in Best Event/Festival, Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS
- #3 in Best Charity Event, Swan Ball
Nashville Parent’s Best of Parenting (2022)
- Best Local Day Camp in Nashville
Kid’s Out and About (2022)
- Ranked 4th in Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Nashville Area
Nfocus Best Parties Reader’s Poll (2021)
- Best Venue for a Wedding – 1st place
- Best Photo Op/Backdrop – 1st place
- Best Children’s/Family Event for Fall for Cheekwood – 1st place
- Event You Missed the Most for Swan Ball – 2nd place
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville Reader’s Poll (2021)
- Best Wedding Venue – 2nd place
- Best Outdoor Fun – 1st place
- Best Cultural Center – 2nd place
- Best Place To Take Out-of-towners – 1st place
- Best Art Happening for Chihuly at Cheekwood – 2nd place
- Best Event/Festival (Local) for Holiday LIGHTS – 1st place
Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) (2021)
- Award of Excellence for Hiroshi Sato exhibit
- Award of Commendation for En Plein Air
- Award of Excellence – Where Flowers (Virtually) Bloom: Cheekwood Marketing Campaign
Travel Pulse (2021)
- Best Botanical Garden in Tennessee
Style Blueprint (2021)
- Best Botanical Garden in the South
American Public Garden Association (APGA) (2021)
- Hansell Marketing Award
Tennessean Best of Music City (2020)
- Best Art Gallery
- Best Seasonal Attraction
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville Reader’s Poll (2020)
- Best Art Happening for Chihuly at Cheekwood
- Best Wedding Venue
- Best Outdoor Fun
ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum (2020)
- Level II National Arboretum Accreditation
Nashville Parent Best of Parenting (2020)
- Best of Nashville: Best Museum
- Best of Williamson: Best Museum (2nd Place)
Kids Out & About Top Places to Take Kids (2020)
- Cheekwood was named #2 (behind Nashville Zoo)
USA Today 10 Best (2019)
- Reader’s Choice Best Botanical Garden
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville Reader’s Poll (2019)
- Best Local Event/Festival for Holiday LIGHTS
- Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
- Best Outdoor Fun
- Best Canine Outing for Dog Nights of Summer
Nashville Parent Best of Parenting (2019)
- Best Museum
- Best Tourist Attraction