Top Plant Picks April 2021
April 1, 2021
Spring has sprung, and our gardens are in full bloom here at Cheekwood! Cheekwood’s Plant Collections Manager, Shanna Jones, shares her top plant picks for April.
Permanent Collection Highlight: The Boy
March 31, 2021
Learn more about Ruth Chaney’s The Boy, a highlight of Women to Watch: Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage.
Spring Blooms from Cheekwood to Your Home
March 29, 2021
We're bringing Cheekwood in Boom to you virtually with a look at the inspiration behind this year's display, spring gardening tips, and a guide to make your own spring wreath!
Top Plant Picks March 2021
March 1, 2021
With over 150,000 blooming bulbs in our gardens, there's plenty to see this spring during Cheekwood in Bloom! Cheekwood’s Plant Collections Manager shares her top plant picks for March.
All About Orchids
February 22, 2021
Inspired by our Orchids in the Mansion display? Check out our guide to achieving your own orchid oasis!
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Connolly
February 18, 2021
One of Cheekwood’s greatest assets is its outstanding volunteers. Learn about one of our most valuable volunteers, Karen Connolly, in our volunteer spotlight!
Permanent Collection Highlight: Echo Lying Down
February 15, 2021
Learn more about Anna Hyatt Huntington’s Echo Lying Down, a highlight of our permanent collection gallery installation opening February 20.
Top Plant Picks February 2021
February 1, 2021
We may be gearing up for spring, but these featured winter plants are not to be missed! Cheekwood’s Plant Collections Manager, Shanna Jones, shares her top plant picks for February.
Tots! Activity: Recycled Tu B’Shevat Tree
January 26, 2021
As Cheekwood’s Tots program is temporarily suspended, we are sharing today’s activity for parents and tots to activate at home. Use our files to create your own Tu B’Shevat Tree!
2021 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Award Winners
January 9, 2021
Congratulations to the winners of the 30th Annual Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards!
Top Plant Picks January 2021
January 1, 2021
Kick off the new year by checking out a few of our featured plants! Check out our garden team’s top plant picks for January.
Burr Terrace Garden
December 16, 2020
Each month, we will be highlighting one of our 12 distinct gardens. Find out more about the Burr Terrace Garden in this month's garden spotlight!
Tots! Activity: Snow and Ice
December 15, 2020
As Cheekwood’s Tots program is temporarily suspended, we are sharing today’s activity for parents and tots to activate at home. Use our files to create your own icicles!
3 Tips for Caring for Poinsettias
December 9, 2020
Want to care for a poinsettia of your own? Check out these three tips from our garden team to insure your poinsettia looks stunning throughout the holiday season!
Tots! Activity: Animals in Winter
December 8, 2020
As Cheekwood’s Tots program is temporarily suspended, we are sharing today’s activity for parents and tots to activate at home. Use our files to create your own bear!
Tots! Activity: Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Crowns
December 1, 2020
Inspired by the Nashville Ballet’s costumes in Nashville’s Nutcracker, use our templates below to create your own Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker crowns.
Gardeners’ Top Picks December 2020
November 30, 2020
There are still plenty of beautiful plants that stand out during winter! Check out our garden team’s top plant picks for December.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
November 23, 2020
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We have several one-of-a-kind items to choose from in our Mansion Gift Shop, Chihuly Exhibition Gift Shop, and the Cheekwood Holiday Shop!
10 Fun Facts About Our Resident Reindeer
November 19, 2020
Our resident reindeer, Hope and Dolly, have made Cheekwood their home for the holidays. Check out these 10 facts you may not have known about the animals!