Gather your friends for a relaxing outing in an outdoor setting. Enjoy live music, indulge in delicious bites from the city’s favorite food trucks, and sip on refreshing beverages.
On select weekends during Cheekwood in Bloom, enjoy live jazz performances as talented student musicians from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music perform in the gardens. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket for a gorgeous day amidst the sights and sounds of spring.
Celebrated as one of the premier undergraduate jazz programs in the nation, Blair School of Music students have received 14 DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards for excellence in jazz performance and composition. Directed by Ryan Middagh, the program’s flagship Blair Big Band has also been voted Best Big Band by readers of the Nashville Scene, showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of these young musicians.
Available with Gardens Only or Gardens + Mansion Access