2026 Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars & Motorcycles at Cheekwood
Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among impeccably maintained classic cars and vintage motorcycles from the early to mid-20th century during this dazzling two-day event. Elegant cars from a bygone era shine against the backdrop of Cheekwood’s lush gardens before the weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the city streets of Belle Meade. Highlights include a 1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a 1938 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster, and a 1955 Austin‑Healey 100M.
Enjoy era-specific tunes, grab a drink from our bar stations, and enjoy tasty bites from the city’s favorite food trucks. With informational car talks and lectures, hands-on activities for kids, and our blockbuster America the Beautiful trains exhibition, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and make it a Father’s Day weekend to remember.
Exposition of Elegance Annual Art
Collectable Limited-Edition Art Print & Poster for 2026
Get your 2026 commemorative artwork that captures the spirit of the Exposition of Elegance!
Reserve your print or poster online and pick it up at the event on 6/20 or 6/21. Please note, a ticket is required for the Exposition of Elegance.
The prints and posters will also be available while supplies last at the Garden Shop during the event.
About the Artist
Artist Mattie Ree Neal’s custom design is featured on these signed limited-edition prints and posters. Neal is a native Nashvillian and attended Lipscomb Academy. Her work has been displayed at the U.S. Capitol, the Players Club of New York, and published in The Tennessean and International Artist Magazine.
Schedule of Events
Saturday
9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Lot C
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Perenn Open | Frist Learning Center
9:45 – 10:30 AM | Docent-Led Garden Tour | Meet outside of Botanic Hall
9:45 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Barry Stowe | Lot B | Car #10 & Car #14
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 4 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Howard Lesser | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall | Motorcycles #22 & #23
11 AM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Lot B
11:30 AM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
12 PM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Frist Learning Center Courtyard
12:30 PM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Lot B
1 – 2 PM | Lecture with Robert Swope | Frist Learning Center Great Hall
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Crispin & John Menefee | Lot B | Car #2 & Car #11
3 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Michael Fair | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall | Motorcycle #26
Sunday
9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Lot C
9 AM – 4:30 PM | Perenn Open | Frist Learning Center
9:45 – 10:30 AM | Docent-Led Garden Tour | Meet outside of Botanic Hall
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with David Nau | Lot B | Car #4
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra Performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 4 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Howard Lesser | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall | Motorcycle #22 & #23
11 AM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Lot B
11:30 AM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
12 PM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Frist Learning Center Courtyard
12:30 PM | Front Row Barbershop Quartet | Lot B
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Robert Swope | Lot B | Car #35
2:30 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Michael Fair | Massey Auditorium, Botanic Hall | Motorcycle #26
3:30 PM | Cars and Motorcycles assemble for the Tour d’Elegance | Lot B + Botanic Hall
4 PM | Cars and Motorcycles depart for Tour d’Elegance
Reserve Tickets
Tickets for June 20 & 21 are SOLD OUT. Guests arriving by rideshare may purchase walk–up tickets with proof of rideshare travel to the Exposition of Elegance.
| Gardens Only | Gardens + Mansion | |
| Adults | $24 | $29 |
| Youth (3-17) | $17 | $22 |
| Ages 2 & Under | FREE | FREE |
| Members Adult | $14 | $16 |
| Members Youth | $12 | $14 |
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee
Please note: Earlier ticket entry is recommended for those planning to attend Exposition of Elegance on Sunday, June 21. Show participants and their vehicles will begin forming a line to depart for the Tour d’Elegance parade at 3:30 PM.
