Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars at Cheekwood - Cheekwood
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Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among more than 100 impeccably maintained classic cars and vintage motorcycles from the early to mid-20th century during this dazzling two-day event. Elegant cars from a bygone era shine against the backdrop of Cheekwood’s lush gardens before the weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the city streets of Belle Meade.

Enjoy era-specific tunes, grab a drink from our bar stations, and enjoy tasty bites from the city’s favorite food trucks. With hands-on activities for kids and our Enchanted Castles exhibition, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family to enjoy a perfect Father’s Day weekend.

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Schedule of Events


Saturday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Barry Stowe | Car # 13 and Car #16
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Myke Schwartz | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Crispin & John Menefee | Car #2 and Car #14
3 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Somer Hooker | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Craig Pearson | Car #8
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Gary Sanford | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Amy & David Nau | Car #5 and Car #7
2:30 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Michael Fair | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
3:30 PM | Cars and Motorcycles assemble for the Tour d’Elegance
4 PM | Cars and Motorcycles depart for Tour d’Elegance

Explore the Cars of 2024 Exposition of Elegance

Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among impeccably maintained classic cars from the early to mid-twentieth century. Enjoy the sounds of a barbershop quartet, grab a drink from well-stocked bar stations, and savor tasty fare from local food trucks. The weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the streets of the City of Belle Meade. Something for everyone awaits, including hands-on activities for the kids, so bring the whole family for the perfect Father’s Day weekend.

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $24 $29
Youth (3-17) $17 $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members Adult  $14  $16
Members Youth  $12  $14

$2 service fee on each ticket; $5 parking fee for Non-Members

Explore the Cars of Exposition of Elegance

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Reserve Tickets

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $24 $29
Youth (3-17) $17 $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members Adult  $14  $16
Members Youth  $12  $14

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee


Presented by
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Sponsored by
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