Permanent Collection Galleries
February 26, 2021 – Ongoing
Cheekwood’s permanent collection galleries contain paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from 1875-1940.
Wellness 360
March 03, 2021 – October 27, 2021
The launch of Wellness 360 will bring new menu offerings from Café 29, yoga, outdoor classes led by local instructors, and mindfulness walks on The Carell Trail.
Member Mornings
May 05, 2021 – October 27, 2021 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Members enjoy an extra morning hour on Wednesdays to explore the gardens and trails before we open to the public.
Thursday Night Out
May 06, 2021 – October 28, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
Join us on Thursday nights for live music and programming combining art and nature! Please note Cheekwood will not be hosting Thursday Night Out on September 2 or September 9.
Thirsty Third Thursdays | Cocktail Crawl
June 17, 2021 – October 21, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
Join us for Thirsty Third Thursdays on this specially ticketed Cocktail Crawl throughout the gardens!
The Sculpture of William Edmondson: Tombstones, Garden Ornaments, and Stonework
August 12, 2021 – October 31, 2021
The Sculpture of William Edmondson: Tombstones, Garden Ornaments, and Stone Work is the first large-scale museum examination of the artist’s career in over twenty years.
2021 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence Michael McMath
August 20, 2021 – October 17, 2021
Michael D. McMath works in Venetian plaster and encaustics, also known as the technique of painting with hot wax.
INTERVENTIONS: Fortuna
September 18, 2021 – January 02, 2022
Beth Katleman, will install her whimsical and satirical work offering a creative temporary shift in perspective on the museum’s permanent collection.
Tots! Now Tuesday through Saturday
September 18, 2021 – October 29, 2021 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Tots! returns this fall with hands-on activities, storytime, and the curiosity cart five days a week.
Cheekwood Harvest
September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021
We're celebrating all things fall with 6 weeks of harvest activities and entertainment!
Scarecrows!
September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021
Silly and serious, big and small, frightening and friendly-scarecrows created by our Nashville community are invading our gardens again this fall.
SOLD OUT – Meditative Mandalas Workshop
September 25, 2021 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Find the perfect blend of art, horticulture, and wellness with this therapeutic workshop led by Planted Self Care owner Christine Croom, MS.
Member Appreciation Day
September 27, 2021 2:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Come out, bring a picnic, and enjoy 55 acres of breathing room this fall!
Member Appreciation Week
September 27, 2021 – October 01, 2021
We're celebrating our Members all week long!
Member Orientation Sessions
September 27, 2021 – October 01, 2021
Learn more about the benefits of Cheekwood Membership by attending one of our Member Orientation sessions during Member Appreciation Week.
The Hunt for Hero Escape Challenge
September 30, 2021 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Test your puzzle-solving skills while exploring the gardens!
Exploring Nature through Poetry Workshop
October 02, 2021 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Porch instructor Melissa Jean, PhD, will guide participants in writing poetry while outdoors and engaged with nature.
Buzzing Bees Workshop
October 02, 2021 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Learn about the many ways in which bees contribute to our environment, from pollinating flowers and plants, to wax production, to making honey!
Portrait Photography Workshop
October 02, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local photographers DaShawn Lewis and Kim Manson will discuss content, composition, and more in this photography workshop examining the art of William Edmondson.
SOLD OUT – Botanical Watercolors Workshop
October 09, 2021 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Get in the harvest spirit with a botanical drawing and painting class featuring a quintessential fall bloom - the chrysanthemum!
SOLD OUT – Tree ID Workshop
October 09, 2021 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Connect with Cheekwood’s Vice President of Gardens & Facilities Peter Grimaldi for a closer look into common trees in Tennessee.
Pick Your Own Bouquet Workshop
October 16, 2021 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Led by members of the Nashville Rose Society, this workshop will cover fall activities like fertilizing, spraying, watering, deadheading, and winterizing roses.
SOLD OUT – Beginner Ceramics: Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Workshop
October 16, 2021 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM
This class offers an overview of the clay process — from forming a bowl on the potter’s wheel, to constructing vessels using a variety of hand-building methods.
Pooch Parade
October 23, 2021 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Calling all costumed canines! Join the Pooch Parade and you might just trot away a winner.
El Día de los Muertos Moving with Music Storytime with Rachel Rodriguez
October 26, 2021 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM
Join us outside in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden for a special Moving with Music Storytime with Rachel Rodriguez!
El Día de los Muertos
October 30, 2021 – October 31, 2021
Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 22nd Annual El Día de los Muertos festival.
Manhattan Memories: Soaring Towers and Park Visions of Jefferson Hayman and A.C. Webb
November 20, 2021 – February 13, 2022
Manhattan Memories: Soaring Towers and Park Visions of Jefferson Hayman and A.C. Webb explores how two artists, generations apart, are captivated by New York City.
Holiday LIGHTS
November 20, 2021 – January 09, 2022
Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville's favorite tradition returns with Santa's reindeer, trains, and one mile of lights!