Welcome to Cheekwood! We’re so glad you’re going to visit and want to share a little bit about what you’ll see during your time here.

We hope that you’ll come to Cheekwood soon to see the beautiful gardens, inspiring art, and interesting history. If you have any questions about your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at education@cheekwood.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Destination Cheekwood

Destination Cheekwood is a weekend outreach program that brings Middle Tennessee public school students (K-5) and their families who are facing economic hardship to Cheekwood for a day of art, garden, and historical experiences and activities. Transportation, admission, programs, and more are completely free, giving families the opportunity to enjoy the best of Cheekwood’s seasonal festivals. Destination Cheekwood partners with Middle Tennessee public schools based on students’ financial need, representation of underserved communities, and potential for Cheekwood’s programming to complement school curriculum. Public schools in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, and Wilson Counties are invited to apply, with priority given to Title I schools and schools with a high percentage of low-income or English language-learner students. For questions or more information, please contact Nathalie Lavine at NLavine@cheekwood.org or at 615-353-6972.

**Due to popular demand, all Destination Cheekwood experiences have been booked for the 2019-2020 school year. We hope that your school group will join us for the 2020-2021 school year!

The Destination Cheekwood Program is supported, in part, by the Bonnaroo Works Fund, The Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund for Fine and Performing Arts, and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Cheekwood General Supports

As a TRIAD Community Partner, Cheekwood engages in a staff training, modifies existing programs, and develops evidence-based supports and resources for use by their guests. By providing support to families through direct teaching and practice, and by providing ongoing support to local organizations, TRIAD is developing a dynamic network to help families feel comfortable navigating their own community.