Enjoy an entire weekend filled with two of the best things in life: dogs and trees! Cheekwood’s Dogs & Dogwoods is happening in tandem with Arbor Day, and during this event, guests can bring their four-legged best friends to Cheekwood all weekend long. Festivities include dog vendors, food trucks, and musical performances in the Beer Garden by Volcano Brothers and Les Sabler.
On Saturday, the first 500 visitors can take home a dogwood tree, so come early and enjoy a gorgeous day of activities.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 20th
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29
10 AM – 12 PM | Children’s Garden | TOTS! Art Activities
Music
11 AM – 2 PM | Beer Garden
Charles Treadway Organ Trio
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Charles Treadway, a renowned organ maestro, along with his trio, comprised of Nashville’s top musicians. The CTO3 will deliver a dynamic fusion of electrifying soul-jazz, blues and funk, creating sounds of reminiscent of organ legends Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, and Jimmy McGriff.
Food Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B
Cousins Maine Lobster
Gypsy Crepe
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Rolled 4 Ever
Taste of Aloha
The Pepper Pott
Dog Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Front of Botanic Building
Mars Petcare
9 AM – 4 PM | Lot B
Blonde Sausage Co.
Dancin’ Dog
Made with Heart
Meadow Flower Farm
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps
Sunday, April 21st
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29
Music
11 AM – 2 PM | Beer Garden
Vanderbilt Blair Academy Flute Ensemble
11 – 11:30 AM
Blair Academy at Vanderbilt is the precollege and adult program of the Blair School of Music. Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of music education for children, youth, and adults, so they may achieve their full potential as artists, citizens and leaders.
Chester Thompson
12 – 2 PM
Chester Thompson is a renowned drummer/percussionist, highly regarded for his ability to move seamlessly between multiple genres. Thompson’s known best for his work with Genesis and Phil Collins, with whom he shared the worldwide stage, as well as time in the studio, for over 30 years. Other notable legends Chester performed or recorded with include Frank Zappa, Weather Report, John Fogerty, Santana, Michael McDonald, Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad Jamal, Kirk Whalum, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’.
Food Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B
Bondi Bowls
Cousins Maine Lobster
Gypsy Crepe
Little Cancun On The Go
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Moosic City Ice Cream
The Grilled Cheeserie
Yayo’s OMG (Original Mexican Gourmet)
Dog Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Lot B
Addy and Olive
Blonde Sausage Co.
Dancin’ Dog
Doggie Doodles by Dina
Pet Musings
SOAR Nashville
Weenie Wraps

Please keep all pet friends on leash at Cheekwood and do not bring them into any of the buildings.
We will have water refill and doggie bag stations on the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog. If you don’t have a collapsible bowl and want something that’s easy to carry around, try making one out of materials you could already have at home. Like this one from a dog food bag or this one from a cereal box and bag.
For more information on why we no longer provide communal bowls, check out this article from the AKC and this article from Preventative Vet.
Schedule of Events
Saturday
10 AM – 12 PM | Children’s Garden | TOTS! activities
12 – 3 PM | Beer Garden | Cristina Vane
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks
- Music City Fish & Chicken
- Bag Lady’s
- Gypsy Crepe
- Tennessee Tater Cakes
- King of Pops
- Bradley’s Creamery
- Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Lot B | Dog Vendors
- Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
- Metro Animal Care & Control
- Weenie Wraps
- Wendy Jo Photo
- Dog Bandana Co.
- Doggie Doodles by Dina
- Pet Musings
- Proverbs 12:10
- SOAR Rescue
- The Village Unleashed
- Movement Lounge
- Spotted Dog Bakery
Special Musical Performances in the Beer Garden- Noon-2pm
April 20- Saturday Sounds with Charles Treadway Organ Trio
April 21- Sunday Jazz at Cheekwood with Chester Thompson
Sunday
12 – 3 PM | Beer Garden | Les Sabler Quartet
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks
- Moosic City
- Yayo’s OMG
- Daddy’s Dogs
- Livvi’s Lunchbox
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Simeon Chicken Enchiladas
- The Rolling Recipe
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Lot B| Dog Vendors
- Weenie Wraps
- Wendy Jo Photo
- Dog Bandana Co.
- Doggie Doodles by Dina
- Pet Musings
- Proverbs 12:10
- SOAR Rescue
- The Village Unleashed
- Movement Lounge
Reserve Tickets
Gardens Only | Gardens + Mansion | |
Adults | $22 | $28 |
Youth (3-17) | $15 | $21 |
Ages 2 & Under | FREE | FREE |
Members | FREE | FREE |
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.