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Music in the Beer Garden

Gather your friends in the Cheekwood Beer Garden for an unforgettable day filled with the best of Nashville’s food, music, and drinks! Enjoy live performances by top regional bands, indulge in delicious bites from the city’s favorite food trucks, and sip on refreshing beverages in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Whether you grab a picnic table or spread out on a blanket, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the sights and sounds of spring.

Saturday 12 – 2 PM

March 8: Chris Walters Trio

The Chris Walters Trio showcases the vibrant piano stylings of New Orleans native Chris Walters, blending jazz, blues, and swing with soulful precision, backed by masterful rhythm section accompaniment.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Cousin’s Maine Lobster
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Southern Spoon
Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck

Sunday 12 – 2 PM

March 9: Jeff Picker

Jeff Picker is a renowned bassist known for his versatile performances across jazz, bluegrass, and folk genres. He has collaborated with artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Nickel Creek, and Sarah Jarosz, contributing to acclaimed recordings and live shows.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Nashville Craft Beverage Company
Loveless Cafe
Grilled Cheeserie
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Sarabhas Creamery

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Verse and Vision 2025

Verse and Vision, a Graphic Arts exhibition of works on paper from Cheekwood’s permanent collection, will be displayed alongside poems written in response to the 12 works of art. The exhibition forms a thoughtful connection between two distinct artforms in celebration of the creative spirit, further connecting the viewer to the artwork.

Featuring ekphrastic poetry written by:

Rachel Bartek
Carson Colenbaugh
Ajla Dizdarević
Sarah Elliott
Kelly Ann Graff
Didi Jackson

Donneisha Jennings
Margaret Kingsbury
Andi Kopek
Emiliya Mailyan
Sydney Mayes
Judith Kittredge

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Member Orientation

Welcome, Cheekwood Members!

We love having you here.

Make the most of your Membership by joining us for a lively and informative presentation with our Member Services Team to learn about Cheekwood’s history, horticulture, and art. Get all the details about your Membership benefits, reservations, and discounted tickets. Plus, you will find out about current and upcoming events, programs, activities, and Member-only exclusives.

Reserve Tickets

Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP
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Member Orientation

Welcome, Cheekwood Members!

We love having you here.

Make the most of your Membership by joining us for a lively and informative presentation with our Member Services Team to learn about Cheekwood’s history, horticulture, and art. Get all the details about your Membership benefits, reservations, and discounted tickets. Plus, you will find out about current and upcoming events, programs, activities, and Member-only exclusives.

Reserve Tickets

Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP
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Member Orientation

Welcome, Cheekwood Members!

We love having you here.

Make the most of your Membership by joining us for a lively and informative presentation with our Member Services Team to learn about Cheekwood’s history, horticulture, and art. Get all the details about your Membership benefits, reservations, and discounted tickets. Plus, you will find out about current and upcoming events, programs, activities, and Member-only exclusives.

Reserve Tickets

Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP
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Dogs & Dogwoods

Dogs plus dogwood trees equals a perfect spring weekend! Bring your furry friend to Cheekwood for a stroll through the gardens and admire our nationally recognized dogwood collection. Enjoy a celebration designed for dog and nature lovers, featuring food trucks, local dog-focused vendors, live music, and the stunning beauty of flowering dogwoods.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 20th

9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29
10 AM – 12 PM | Children’s Garden | TOTS! Art Activities

Music
11 AM – 2 PM | Beer Garden

Charles Treadway Organ Trio

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Charles Treadway, a renowned organ maestro, along with his trio, comprised of Nashville’s top musicians. The CTO3 will deliver a dynamic fusion of electrifying soul-jazz, blues and funk, creating sounds of reminiscent of organ legends Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, and Jimmy McGriff.

Food Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B
Cousins Maine Lobster
Gypsy Crepe
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Rolled 4 Ever
Taste of Aloha
The Pepper Pott

Dog Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Front of Botanic Building
Mars Petcare

9 AM – 4 PM | Lot B
Blonde Sausage Co.
Dancin’ Dog
Made with Heart
Meadow Flower Farm
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps

Sunday, April 21st

9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29

Music
11 AM – 2 PM | Beer Garden

Vanderbilt Blair Academy Flute Ensemble
11 – 11:30 AM

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt is the precollege and adult program of the Blair School of Music. Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of music education for children, youth, and adults, so they may achieve their full potential as artists, citizens and leaders.

Chester Thompson
12 – 2 PM

Chester Thompson is a renowned drummer/percussionist, highly regarded for his ability to move seamlessly between multiple genres. Thompson’s known best for his work with Genesis and Phil Collins, with whom he shared the worldwide stage, as well as time in the studio, for over 30 years.  Other notable legends Chester performed or recorded with include Frank Zappa, Weather Report, John Fogerty, Santana, Michael McDonald, Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad Jamal, Kirk Whalum, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’.

Food Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B
Bondi Bowls
Cousins Maine Lobster
Gypsy Crepe
Little Cancun On The Go
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Moosic City Ice Cream
The Grilled Cheeserie
Yayo’s OMG (Original Mexican Gourmet)

Dog Vendors
9 AM – 4 PM | Lot B
Addy and Olive
Blonde Sausage Co.
Dancin’ Dog
Doggie Doodles by Dina
Pet Musings
SOAR Nashville
Weenie Wraps

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Please keep all pet friends on leash at Cheekwood and do not bring them into any of the buildings.

We will have water refill and doggie bag stations on the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog. If you don’t have a collapsible bowl and want something that’s easy to carry around, try making one out of materials you could already have at home. Like this one from a dog food bag or this one from a cereal box and bag.

For more information on why we no longer provide communal bowls, check out this article from the AKC and this article from Preventative Vet.

Food Trucks

Saturday

9 AM – 4 PM

The Mac Shack
Salsa Franklin Taco
Daddy’s Dogs
Cousin’s Maine Lobster
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Retro Sno
The Tennessee Cobbler Company

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM

Grilled Cheeserie
Loveless Cafe
Yayo’s OMG
Smoke Boss BBQ
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Kiwi Scoops
The Tennessee Cobbler Company

Dog Vendors

Saturday

9 AM – 5 PM

Belle Meade Animal Hospital
Bohemian & Hound
Dog Bandana Co.
My Second Home Pet Resort
Pet Musings
Proverbs 12:10 Rescue
Sniff the Cook
Unleashed Impact
Wagz & Whiskers
Wiggle Butt Wagon

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM

Belle Meade Animal Hospital
Dog Bandana Co.
My Second Home Pet Resort
Pet Musings
Proverbs 12:10 Rescue
Sniff the Cook
Weenie Wraps
Wiggle Butt Wagon
Wish List Studio

Schedule of Events

Saturday

10 AM – 12 PM | Children’s Garden | TOTS! activities

12 – 3 PM | Beer Garden | Cristina Vane

9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29

9 AM – 4:30 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks

  • Music City Fish & Chicken
  • Bag Lady’s
  • Gypsy Crepe
  • Tennessee Tater Cakes
  • King of Pops
  • Bradley’s Creamery
  • Hoss’ Loaded Burgers

9 AM – 4:30 PM | Lot B | Dog Vendors

  • Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
  • Metro Animal Care & Control
  • Weenie Wraps
  • Wendy Jo Photo
  • Dog Bandana Co.
  • Doggie Doodles by Dina
  • Pet Musings
  • Proverbs 12:10
  • SOAR Rescue
  • The Village Unleashed
  • Movement Lounge
  • Spotted Dog Bakery

Special Musical Performances in the Beer Garden- Noon-2pm

April 20- Saturday Sounds with Charles Treadway Organ Trio

April 21- Sunday Jazz at Cheekwood with Chester Thompson

Sunday

12 – 3 PM | Beer Garden | Les Sabler Quartet

9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29

9 AM – 4:30 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks

  • Moosic City
  • Yayo’s OMG
  • Daddy’s Dogs
  • Livvi’s Lunchbox
  • Cousins Maine Lobster
  • Simeon Chicken Enchiladas
  • The Rolling Recipe

9 AM – 4:30 PM | Lot B| Dog Vendors

  • Weenie Wraps
  • Wendy Jo Photo
  • Dog Bandana Co.
  • Doggie Doodles by Dina
  • Pet Musings
  • Proverbs 12:10
  • SOAR Rescue
  • The Village Unleashed
  • Movement Lounge

Reserve Tickets

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $22 $28
Youth (3-17) $15 $21
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members FREE FREE

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.

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Arbor Day

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Cheekwood’s nationally accredited Arboretum is the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of trees. In honor of Tennessee’s beloved native tree species, the dogwood, the first 500 visitors to our Arbor Day celebration can take home a dogwood tree sapling to plant. Visit our reading table featuring books about trees, play tree trivia, and get a close-up view of dogwood flowers via microscope.

This year, Cheekwood’s Arbor Day celebration is happening in tandem with our Dogs & Dogwoods event. Guests can bring their four-legged best friends to Cheekwood all weekend long on April 26 & 27!

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Schedule of Events

9 AM | Arboretum Lawn
Free tree saplings for the first 500 people.

9 AM – 3 PM | Cheekwood Resource Table | Arboretum Lawn
Branch out and expand your knowledge! Cheekwood offers numerous resources for both in-person and online learning. Visit the resource table to get a sneak peek of The Cheekwood Gardening School summer class lineup and discover hidden gems on the Cheekwood website.

9:30 AM – 3 PM | Food Vendors | Lot B
Enjoy an array of food truck vendors crafted from nature’s finest ingredients. Experience refreshing fruit-infused flavors along with your hearty, savory favorites!

10 AM | Bradford Robertson Color Garden Entrance
Arboretum Tour with Vice President of Garden & Facilities, Peter Grimaldi.

10 AM – 12 PM | Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
TOTS! Tree Craft & Storytime

10 AM – 3 PM | Reading Table | Arboretum Lawn
Explore a captivating selection of tree-inspired books for readers of all ages.

10 AM – 3 PM | Tree Trivia | Arboretum Lawn
Expand your knowledge with trivia about trees at Cheekwood and learn how to identify different tree types based on their leaves and where to discover them in the garden.

11 AM – 12 PM | Charles Brindley: Creative Process and a Celebration of Arbor Day | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
Noted Nashville-based artist Charles Brindley will discuss creativity in everyday life and art. In celebration of Arbor Day, the artist will provide a special discussion on trees and the unique woodland pasture landscape of the Nashville Basin and Kentucky Bluegrass.

11 AM | Forest Bathing | Frist Learning Center Events Lawn
Learn about the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku. Hear from Sarah Champion, certified Forest Bathing guide, as she breaks down how the process works and what the benefits are.

1 PM | Charles Brindley: The Old Tree Drawing | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
Charles Brindley will illustrate many aspects of drawing and painting trees. The discussion portion of this workshop will be followed by time spent drawing in the surrounding Cheekwood landscape.

All skill levels are welcome to attend. Participants should bring drawing materials and a limited amount will be available for use.

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2 PM | Bradford Robertson Color Garden Entrance
Arboretum Tour with Vice President of Garden & Facilities, Peter Grimaldi.

Food Vendors
Essie & Olive
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Taste of Aloha
Roadhouse Grille

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