Thursday Night Out
Thursday Night Out is an adventure through food, drink, art and song, every Thursday through October from 5:30 – 9 PM. The evening invites guests to sample seasonal beers, specialty cocktails created by premier spirit providers, irresistible bites from the city’s favorite food trucks and Café 29 while the always diverse music lineup provides the eclectic soundtrack. Bring the whole family to enjoy the perfect evening.
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May 16 | Imperial Blues Hour
6 – 8 PM
Experience The Imperial Blues Hour at Cheekwood’s Thursday Night Out! Join legendary musicians Kenny Vaughan, Dave Jacques, and Jeffrey Clemens as they weave a sonic tapestry of twangy, swampy, and swinging blues and jazz tunes.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Daddy’s Dogs
Rolled 4 Ever
Taste of Aloha
The Rolling Recipe
May 23 | Paul Childers
6 – 8 PM
Blending pop, R&B, and soul, Paul Childers is leading a new breed of singer/songwriters and guitarists. Hailing from Nashville, he finds a way to blur the lines cast between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix guitar-playing styles, a Motown rhythm section, and pop vocal melodies.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Chivanada
Little Cancun On The Go
The Grilled Cheeserie
Shugs’s Ice Cream
May 30 | The Explorers Club
6 – 8 PM
Originating from the coast of South Carolina, The Explorers Club are American pop rock at its best. They feature a rotating cast of musicians, led by singer-songwriter and producer, Jason Brewer. Their music is heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production of The Beach Boys, as well as classic rock and roll arrangements made popular by The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Phil Spector, The Zombies, The Monkees and The Byrds.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Loveless Café
Moosic City Ice Cream
YAYO’s OMG (Original Mexican Gourmet)
June 6 | Hannah Juanita
6 – 8 PM
Chattanooga-born and Nashville-based artist Hannah Juanita found her home and calling in old-school country music. Hannah is a hard-hearted, ramblin’ gal who likes to call her own shots, and with her band the Hardliners, she delivers an uncompromising attitude that peppers the traditional country and western music she uses to frame her vintage vocals.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Essie & Olive
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Roadhouse Grille
Taste of Aloha
June 13 | McKinley James
6 – 8 PM
Performing a serious mix of Motown, soul, blues, and rock ‘n roll, McKinley James isn’t just a household name — he’s a household sound. His searing, lead lines streak like jet trails from a 747. Aficionados first gravitate to his guitar playing and then realize he’s also one of the best vocalists in the game. McKinley will plug in and summon the spirits of his own idols, nearly forgotten pioneers like Otis Rush, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Magic Sam and Lightnin’ Hopkins.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Bradley’s Creamery
Chivanada
Loveless Cafe
Roadhouse Grille
June 20 | The Tiger Beats
6 – 8 PM
One of the leanest, meanest blues combos around, The Tiger Beats take the stage at Cheekwood for a deep dive into the relentlessly grooving, no-nonsense 1950s and ’60s heyday of electric blues and soul, when folks like Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Bobby “Blue” Bland ruled the roost.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Cousins Maine Lobster
Daddy’s Dogs
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Taste of Aloha
June 27 | Airshow
6 – 8 PM
Airshow is a high-flying, bluegrass-influenced jam band that has soared to the top of every music lover’s priority list this summer. After releasing two albums and two EPs, this fleet has enough studio material to keep your ears occupied for a 747 trip from JFK to O’Hare. Airshow’s live performances showcase their explosive energy and ability to groove and improvise as a unit through different genres, styles and sounds.
Food Trucks
5:30 – 8 PM
Bradley’s Creamery
King of Pops
The Pepper Pott
YAYO’s OMG (Original Mexican Gourmet)
| Gardens Only | Gardens + Mansion | |
| Adults | $22 | $28 |
| Youth (3-17) | $15 | $21 |
| Ages 2 & Under | FREE | FREE |
| Member Adult | $10 | $10 |
| Member Youth | $5 | $5 |
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.