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Schedule of Events

Formidable Fortress: The Merry Wives of Windsor

6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM

Crow’s Nest: Romeo and Juliet

6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM

Flower Fairy Palace: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

6:20 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:10 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:10 PM

Wizard’s Watchtower: Hamlet

6:25 PM | 6:55 PM | 7:25 PM | 7:55 PM | 8:25 PM

Dragon’s Den: Macbeth

6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM

Cocktail Menu

Dragon’s Den

Lady McBeth – Heroes Vodka, Amante Liqueur, Riesling, Lime Juice, Tonic Water

Flower Fairy Palace

Puck’s Fizz – Gingarby Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Peach Cocktail Mix, Champagne

Wizard Watch Tower

Taming of the Shrewdriver – Heroes Vodka, Limoncello, Grapefruit Syrup, Orange Juice

Formidable Fortress

What’s in a Name – Old Hickory Bourbon, Blood Orange Syrup, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice – Served in a take home Goblet

Crow’s Nest

R.S. Lipman Tastings

Reserve Tickets

	Gardens Only	Cocktail Crawl + Gardens
Adults	$13	$45
Youth (3-17)	$10	–
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	–
Member Adult	$10	$40
Member Youth	$5	–

Special Ticket for Rideshare: Gardens + Cocktail Crawl | $40 Non-Members, $35 Members

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

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Mother’s Day Tea

Mother’s Day Tea Menu

View Tea Menu

Important information:

The tea packages are sold by tables for parties of 2 people or 4 people. Please insert the quantity of tables you want when checking out. If you have only 3 people in your party, you are welcome to reserve a table of 4 but will need to pay the difference.
If you are a Cheekwood member and need to use multiple memberships to get the appropriate discount, you will need to purchase tickets over the Teas Line at 615-627-5141.
We ask that children 2 and under do not attend. Strollers are not permitted in the tearoom and highchairs will not be available.
Dietary requests are not guaranteed but can be requested by emailing teas@cheekwood.org at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
A shuttle is available upon request at check-in for those who need assistance getting to the cafe or the Mansion.
Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Cheekwood is a cashless facility and will not have change available. Ask your server about our new cashless tip option!
Seasonal Teas are non-refundable, and date transfers are subject to availability. Transfers must be requested at least 24 hours in advance and will not be available the day of the event.
Tea sales end 24 hours prior to the event.

Reserve a Table

If the table size you’d prefer is sold out, please join our waitlist.

Teas Waitist

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Take a break from the heat and join us as for a refreshing new take on Afternoon Tea, featuring TennesSweet Food Company’s specialty iced teas. Tableside service features a selection of iced teas, savory summer-flavored bite-sized sandwiches, and freshly baked sweets for parties of 2 or 4 people.

View Summer Tea Menu

Important information:

The tea packages are sold by tables for parties of 2 people or 4 people. Please insert the quantity of tables you want when checking out. If you have only 3 people in your party, you are welcome to reserve a table of 4 but will need to pay the difference.
If you are a Cheekwood member and need to use multiple memberships to get the appropriate discount, you will need to purchase tickets over the Teas Line at 615-627-5141.
We ask that children 2 and under do not attend. Strollers are not permitted in the tearoom and highchairs will not be available.
Dietary requests are not guaranteed but can be requested by emailing teas@cheekwood.org at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
A shuttle is available upon request at check-in for those who need assistance getting to the cafe or the Mansion.
Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Cheekwood is a cashless facility and will not have change available. Ask your server about our new cashless tip option!
Seasonal Teas are non-refundable, and date transfers are subject to availability. Transfers must be requested at least 24 hours in advance and will not be available the day of the event.
Tea sales end 24 hours prior to the event.

Reserve a Table

If the date you’d like to attend below is sold out, please join our waitlist.

Teas Waitist

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Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection

William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt (Milton) Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., 1947, Gelatin silver print. 18 ¾ x 15 ⅛” (47.6 x 38.4 cm). Bank of America Collection. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Apollo, c.1950, Gelatin silver print. 15 ⅛” x 15 ½” (38.4 x 39.3 cm). Bank of America Collection. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

The magic that happens when a photographer captures a precise moment in a performing artist’s life – on or off stage – is on view in Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition consists of 33 photographs by 15 photographers that date from the 1920s to the 1980s. The photographs portray jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong and celebrate the dynamic nature of the genre. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

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Songwriters Under the Stars

Chris Destefano, The Warren Brothers & the Music City Symphony

Experience top Nashville hitmakers and musicians in a one-of-kind setting at Cheekwood’s Songwriters Under the Stars. Nestled on gorgeous Swan Lawn, this season’s concert features Chris DeStefano and The Warren Brothers sharing chart-topper songs and stories, accompanied by the renowned Music City Symphony. The show will also feature a special tribute to late singer-songwriter and music producer, Brett James, who was a fixture of Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood for many years.

Reserve Tickets

General Admission

Member Tickets: $65
Not Yet Member Tickets: $75

Friday, August 21 | Sold Out Saturday, August 22 | Sold Out

Premium Ticket Packages

Member Tickets: $150
Not Yet Member Tickets: $175
Premium package includes: 

1 Songwriters Under the Stars concert ticket
Premium parking with golf cart shuttle
Exclusive front of stage viewing in a relaxed Eno Lounger SL chair*
- *Eno Lounger SL chair is Cheekwood property. Please leave for the next event.
2 drink tickets

Friday, August 21 | Sold Out Saturday, August 22 | Sold Out

Perenn at Cheekwood

Dinner & Appetizer Packages

Garden Dinner Box (for 1): $35.00

Includes:

Pesto Pasta Salad with Summer Squash & Rotisserie Chicken
Marinated White Beans with Calabrian Chili and Tomatoes
Herb de Provence Focaccia
Chocolate Bouchon

Concert Appetizer Box (for 2): $35.00

Includes:

Charcuterie
Cheese
Marcona Almonds
Honey
Olives
Crostini
Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wendell Mobley

Multi platinum Grammy nominated singer songwriter Wendell Mobley has had 10 number one songs parked at the top of the charts for a combined 26 weeks and sold over 60 million records and countless BMI awards. But he continues to create refreshing lyrics and melodies for the biggest acts and brightest newcomers. Since making his way from his hometown of Celina, Ohio, Wendell has had huge success with acts including Rascal Flatts “Take Me There”, “Fast Cars and Freedom”, “I Melt” and “Banjo” – Kenny Chesney’s ACM song of the year nom “There Goes My Life” ASCAP song of the year “How Forever Feels”, ASCAP song of the year “How Country Feels” for Randy Houser – Jason Aldean’s number one songs “Tattoos On This Town” and “A Little More Summertime” 15 other cuts by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan “Shut It Down”, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Dustin Lynch, Brantley Gilbert, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Lonestar, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Montgomery-Gentry, Andy Griggs, Julianne Hough, John Michael Montgomery, the legendary Kenny Rogers and pop star Edwin McCain among many others. He is the writer / singer and voice of the national ad campaign “Napa Know How”. This decorated songwriter is also one of Nashville’s finest vocalist. Yes, he’s written a lot of songs that you’ve blasted through your speakers but if you’ve not heard him sing then you’re missing out.

Kelly Archer

Originally from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Kelly Archer has been a signed songwriter in Music City for over two decades. Her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Brett Young, Jason Aldean, Tricia Yearwood, Justin Moore and Jo Dee Messina, to name only a few. Her first No. 1 charting song was with Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You,” while her most recent hit was the song “Wild as Her,” performed by Corey Kent.

Lee Thomas Miller

Nashville-based songwriter Lee Thomas Miller has written seven #1 singles in the past 15 years. He recently co-wrote “It Ain’t My Fault” with Brothers Osborne, a song that reached the Top 10 and earned a Grammy. Lee is a former President of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association Internation (NSAI), three-time Grammy nominee and winner of the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year.

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Cheekwood’s Love Grows Here Community Celebration

Presented by

The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

Sponsored by

Classics in the Gardens

Tuesday, June 3

Daytime

10 AM & 12 PM
Enjoy two performances by the Nashville Opera featuring love songs/arias.

2 PM
The Nashville Puppet Truck will give a free performance at 2 PM.

Fun for the Kids

Elizabethan Silhouettes Activity | 10 AM – 2 PM
Learn about fashion in the age of Queen Elizabeth and then dress a silhouette using coffee filters and watercolors.

The Cheekwood Gardening School $5 Class | 1:30 PM

Historic Garden Design: Selections from England, France, and Italy
Explore iconic garden styles from England’s varied landscapes to France’s formal parterre, and Italy’s Renaissance villas. Discover key design elements and historical context.

Instructor
Dr. Marc Lavine, Retired Historian
Register

Evening

Shakespeare in the Gardens | 6 – 9 PM
Experience special performances by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival among the Castles and a Shakespearean Cocktail Crawl.

Special event reservations required

Reserve Tickets

Tennessee Treasures

Wednesday, June 4

Daytime

9 AM – 4 PM
The Country Music Hall of Fame brings its Musical Petting Zoo (10 AM – 12 PM) to Cheekwood and pays tribute to Taylor Swift with a Dance Party featuring some of her most beloved songs and a Friendship Bracelet Making Station (12 – 2 PM).

Fun for the Kids

Tennessee Wildflowers Seed Bombs | 10 AM – 2 PM
Country music isn’t the only thing native to Tennessee! Learn about the native wildflowers that blanket the state and make your own seed bomb to take home and plant.

The Cheekwood Gardening School $5 Class | 1:30 PM

Designing Native Plant Gardens
Tennessee is one of the most biodiverse states in the country. Learn how to design a native plant garden that showcases Middle Tennessee’s splendor and supports local ecosystems.

Instructor
Paul Prill, Master Gardener
Register

Evening

Under the Stars: An Evening with Rodney Crowell | 7 PM
Legendary singer, songwriter, and Grammy Award winner Rodney Crowell brings his timeless talent to Cheekwood for an intimate concert amid the beautiful gardens.

Special event reservations required

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Groovin’ in the Garden

Thursday, June 5

Daytime

10 AM – 2 PM
The Groovin’ in the Garden Festival will be an electrifying day of rock ’n’ roll performed by some of the coolest kid bands around. These talented music students will blow you away with their undeniable energy.

Know a kid who rocks? Sign up below for a chance to join in the fun as young musicians take over the stage.

Performers must be under the age of 16 and must have parental approval.

Groovin’ in the Garden Application

Fun for the Kids

Make a Maraca | 10 AM – 2 PM
We’re grooving in the garden today, so make a maraca and dance to your own rhythm.

The Cheekwood Gardening School $5 Class | 1:30 PM

Dig In: Kid-Friendly Gardening
Get your hands dirty together! This kid-friendly class blends fun, take-home gardening activities with composting and soil care basics. Open to adults and accompanying children.

Instructor
Kaitlyn McGrath, Cheekwood
Register

Evening

Thursday Night Out featuring Sunny Dada and Afrokokoroot | 5 – 9 PM
Join us for a special Thursday Night Out featuring Sunny Dada and his AfrikokoRoot Afrobeat Ensemble. Sunny Dada, with his 12-piece band, will bring the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeat, blending traditional African music with jazz, funk, and soul.

Special event reservations required

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Best Outdoor Classroom

Friday, June 6

Daytime

9:30 – 2:30 PM
The Nashville Zoo brings three animal ambassadors to see and learn about. Travel throughout Cheekwood’s grounds and visit our Education Stations where you can step into the world of pollinators and understand the science behind a rain garden.

Fun for the Kids

3-D Bluebirds Activity | 10 AM – 2 PM
Of the many things to see at Nashville’s best outdoor classroom, the bluebirds are among the prettiest! Make your own bluebird to take home with you.

The Cheekwood Gardening School $5 Class | 1:30 PM

Bringing Birds to Your Garden
Explore practical options to attract birds and wildlife. Learn about plants, structures, and practices that support bird populations and create a lively ecosystem you can enjoy year-round.

Instructor
Pandy Upchurch, Tennessee Healthy Habitats
Register

Evening

Movie Night in the Gardens | Gates Open 7:30 PM, Showtime 8 PM
Watch one of the greatest stories of true love, The Princess Bride, unfold on the big screen while relaxing outdoors.

Special event reservations required

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Sharing the Love

Saturday, June 7

Daytime

10 AM & 12 PM
Rejuvenate in nature at a free wellness class, including a morning Beginner Yoga class and a noon Sound Bath Meditation with Small World Yoga. Just bring a mat and join in!

Fun for the Kids

Love Grows Here Activity | 10 AM – 2 PM
Design your own flower-filled heart and take a little Cheekwood love home with you.

The Cheekwood Gardening School $5 Class | 1:30 PM

Touch Grass: Mental Health Benefits of Nature
Discover nature’s impact on your well-being. Learn the science of nature-based wellness, then participate in a mindful forest walk with a certified local guide.

Instructor
Sarah Champion, Certified Guide, Association of Nature & Forest Therapy
Register

Evening

All You Need is Love Concert | 6 PM
Join us on Arboretum Lawn for a special concert featuring Forever Abbey Road. This incredible collective of top Nashville musicians will perform an electrifying set of Beatles hits with dynamic energy and exceptional musicianship. Get ready to experience the timeless music of The Beatles like never before.

Special event reservations required

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Join the Cheekwood Love Team!

We invite you to share why you love Cheekwood. Your heartwarming experiences and memories will help spread the love and joy found at Cheekwood every day.

In gratitude for sharing your stories, we are giving away a complimentary LOVE sticker, seed packet, and yard sign that you may pick up during our Community Celebration, June 3 – 7 (while supplies last). Stop by the LOVE TEAM table from 9 AM – 4PM.

Join the Cheekwood LOVE Team

Reserve Tickets

	Daytime: Tues-Thurs		Daytime: Fri-Sun
	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$10	$13	$11	$14
Senior	$9	$12	$10	$13
College	$8	$11	$9	$12
Youth	$7	$10	$8	$11
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Member Adult	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Member Youth	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

All paid tickets will have a $2 service fee. Community Week, Non-Members will need to pay a $5 per vehicle parking fee.

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Enchanted Castles at Cheekwood

The event offers a unique adventure, allowing imaginations to soar. Children can climb and discover hidden wonders within these magical fortresses, each one a gateway to a different world. As you wander through the gardens, the beauty of nature and the charm of these whimsical castles will transport you to a place where dreams and reality intertwine. The experience is an exciting escape for families and dreamers alike.

Parent/guardian supervision is required at all times while children interact with the Enchanted Castles. By participating, parent/guardian acknowledges and accepts all risks, and waives all liability, associated with the use of the Enchanted Castles.