Schedule of Events
Terrific Tuesday | September 23
Member Appreciation Station | 10 AM – 2 PM
Botanic Hall Portico
Snacks and Water
Plinko Game and Prizes
TOTS! | 10 AM – 12 PM
Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
TRAINS! Learn About Locomotives | 12 PM & 1 PM
Turner Seasons Garden
Wake-up Wednesday | September 24
Member Morning | 8 AM – 9 AM
Members-only access for an hour before opening!
Coffee at the Member Appreciation Station | Botanic Hall Portico
Thank-you Thursday | September 25
Seasonal Garden Tours | 10:30 AM & 1 PM
Meet at the entrance to the Bradford Robertson Color Garden
Led by Garden Supervisor Evan Gregory, the festive fall tours will take you from the Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary to the Pumpkin Village, and questions are encouraged along the way. Garden tours are walk-up, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harvest NIGHTS*
September 25 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Member Appreciation Station | 5 – 6:30 PM
Scavenger Hunt starts at the Member Appreciation Station | Botanic Hall Portico
Mini Pumpkin Prizes while they last
Reserve Harvest NIGHTS Tickets
*Members get discounted tickets
Fun Friday + Food Trucks | September 26
Member Appreciation Station | 10 AM – 1 PM | Botanic Hall Portico
Play the Plinko Game
Mini Pumpkin Prizes while they last
Docent-Led Garden Tour | 9:45 AM
Meet outside of Botanic Hall
Led by Docent, Paula Starin, this colorful experience starts outside Botanic Hall at the large map. From there, you’ll explore the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, loop through the east and west gardens, and end up outside of Botanic Hall once again. Questions are encouraged along the way. Tour is walk-up, on a first-come, first-served basis and lasts about an hour.
Food Trucks | 11 AM – 2 PM | Lot B
The Rolling Recipe
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Nashbowls Acai
Member Orientation | 2 PM | Bradford Meeting Room at Frist Learning Center
Make the most of your Membership and join our Member Services Team for a lively and informative presentation. Learn about Cheekwood’s history, art, and horticulture while getting all the details about your Membership benefits. Registration required.
Appreciation All Week | September 23 – September 26
Proof of active Membership required for discounts at Gift Shops and Café 29.
Garden Shop Clearance Sale!
The Garden Shop Clearance Sale Returns for Member Appreciation Week!
Over 100 items will be marked down for four days only!
Discounts range from 30%-50% off, with Cheekwood Members receiving the higher discount.
Shop the Member Appreciation Clearance Sale for amazing discounts on home decor, books, jewelry, stationery, and even some Cheekwood merchandise!
Docent-Led Tour of the Historic Mansion | 12:45 PM
Sign up at Admissions or with the Guest Services Representative in the Mansion.
Tour is walk-up, on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity.
Garden and Mansion admission is required for House and History tours.
Snack and Save at Café 29
Receive a 10% discount with proof of active membership
