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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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	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.

Dragon’s Den

For the brave and daring, a climbing wall scales a tower leading to the castle’s heart, the Dragon’s nest. A treasure chest glistens as padlocks and keys along the cool, stone walls invite you to uncover untold riches and secrets. Sconces cast a warm, flickering glow that brings the dragon’s fiery spirit to life. Outside, the gardens blaze with red, orange, and yellow foliage, creating dancing flames.

Flower Fairy Palace

Magic and nature intertwine in this land of fairies, blossoms, and breathtaking beauty. Mystical winged creatures spread supernatural stardust upon everything they touch. The gentle sound of chimes fills the air as spinning flowers dance in the breeze. Colorful, fragrant annuals surround a place where dreams bloom.

Crow’s Nest

Climb the ladder to the balcony, where bird lovers and adventurers alike can use spyglasses to survey the landscape from above. Discover the feeling of flight and freedom on the swing set below. Towering trees and shrubs create a natural avian sanctuary, providing a paradise for feathered friends.

Wizard’s Watchtower

Step inside the wizard’s lair, every corner brimming with mystery. Navigate an intricate maze as mirrors mesmerize and shift reality. Gaze at the reflective stars overhead and escape time as you peer into the crystal ball. The grounds brim with wild, grasses, and vines, providing cover for the wise wizard who calls this castle home.

Formidable Fortress

Test your valor and show your skills in action. Entry may be a challenge for all who seek safe passage, as you must cross a moat and drawbridge surrounded by alligators. Your triumph will be rewarded with a moment of glory standing before the sword throne, as you become a true knight with heroic tales to tell.

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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.

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Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP

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Member Orientation

Welcome, Cheekwood Members!

We love having you here.

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Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP

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Member Orientation

Welcome, Cheekwood Members!

We love having you here.

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Advanced reservations required

MEMBER ORIENTATION | RSVP

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Dogs & 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

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

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Arbor Day

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!

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