Weed Wrangle Day
March 02, 2019
A one-day, citywide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants.
Orchids in the Mansion
February 01, 2019 – March 03, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore how the Cheek family likely brought nature indoors and decorated their home during Orchids in the Mansion.
The Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards
February 02, 2019 – March 03, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards is one of the most prestigious student art competitions in the country. This year, Cheekwood will celebrate its 28th year as a regional affiliate.
Gardening in Small Spaces: Hydroponic and Container Gardening for Urban Living Lecture
March 09, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Super-fresh produce is within your reach! With a hydroponic system, healthy plans can be grown with minimal yield, even in areas with limited resources.
Spring Greenery: Design Your Own Spring Wreath Workshop
March 16, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A fresh and modern take on the spring wreath. Using hoops as a base, we will construct a wreath using eucalyptus, faux flowers, and various greenery to capture the spirit of spring.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration
March 16, 2019 – March 17, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the greenest place in Nashville!
Spring Break One-Day Camps
March 13, 2019 – March 19, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Treat your child to art and garden adventures during our Spring Break One-Day Camps. Choose from options like nature and clay camps!
In Bloom: Flower Arranging Workshop
March 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn professional techniques on floral arranging and leave with a unique creation inspired by a work included in Cheekwood’s art exhibition, In Bloom.
Derived from the Decorative Found Object Sculpture Workshop
March 30, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embrace your creativity in this introductory sculpture workshop led by ceramic artist Heather Johnson.
Native Plant Sale
April 06, 2019 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
From spring blooming wildflowers to shrubs, vines, and small trees, you are sure to find the perfect plants for your garden!
Start Your Engines: Spring Essentials for Growing Healthy Roses with the Nashville Rose Society
April 06, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Come and learn everything you need to know about growing and caring for roses.
Drop Everything and Read Day
April 06, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day with a storytime trail, scavenger hunt, book drives, and Cheekwood's very own mobile library!
Cheekwood in Bloom
March 09, 2019 – April 07, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
There’s no place more beautiful than Cheekwood in the spring as more than 150,000 blooming bulbs spill from our gardens creating a color experience you won’t forget.
Blooms & Brunch
March 10, 2019 – April 07, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday funday has never tasted (or looked) so good. Come out to Cheekwood and enjoy a full brunch buffet and bottomless mimosas at Cafe 29!
Plein Air Painting
March 10, 2019 – April 07, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Experience the serenity of painting outside with the Chestnut Group as you enjoy the beautiful outdoors and capture it with brush to canvas.
Dogs and Dogwoods
April 13, 2019 – April 14, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cheekwood is going to the dogs! Treat your four-legged friend to a day in the gardens featuring the Beer Garden, live music and more.
Spring Art Hop
April 19, 2019 – April 20, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 27th Annual Spring Art Hop will feature egg hunts, storytime with local authors, live performances, ‘art’ivities, garden games, food trucks and more!
Howe Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration
April 27, 2019
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Howe Garden, one of the most beloved gardens at Cheekwood.
Afternoon Tea in the Mansion
March 12, 2019 – April 30, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Experience afternoon tea on the Loggia of Cheekwood's historic Mansion.
Derived from the Decorative: Works by Faig Ahmed, Beth Lipman and Bouke de Vries
February 01, 2019 – June 09, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Three artists take cues from decorative arts traditions yet invert the precepts by blurring the space between functional forms and art forms.
Summer Camp
June 03, 2019 – August 02, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nashville’s favorite Summer Camp will be back for 2019. Kids ages 4-15 can come explore our gardens, make masterpieces and more.
In Bloom: Works from Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection
March 21, 2019 – September 01, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening on the first day of spring, In Bloom: Works from Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection pulls works from our collection that explore the subject of flowers.
Diana Al-Hadid
May 24, 2019 – September 01, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Presented in collaboration with the Frist Art Museum.
Summertime at Cheekwood
June 02, 2019 – September 01, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
From scavenger hunts and treehouse climbing to Summer Camp and nighttime strolls in the garden, we invite you to discover the color, wonder and peaceful nature of Summertime at Cheekwood.
Children’s Illustrations
June 22, 2019 – September 01, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
With over 140 original works, Children's Illustrations explores the history of children’s books from the turn of the century to the most popular works of today.
Cheekwood Harvest
September 21, 2019 – October 27, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
We're celebrating all things fall with 6 weekends of Harvest activities and entertainment!
Tuesdays for Tots
January 22, 2019 – December 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Art and garden adventures abound as toddlers take over Cheekwood every Tuesday morning!
Holiday LIGHTS
November 23, 2019 – January 05, 2020 5:00pm - 10:00 pm
Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville's favorite tradition returns with ONE MILLION LIGHTS illuminating our gardens.