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Mahjong in the Mansion Fundraiser

Guests who attend Mahjong in the Mansion on Thursday, October 29 from 5 – 7 PM will be invited to stay for an extra special Harvest NIGHTS Bootanical Bash. During Bootanical Bash, family and friends will enjoy pumpkin-carving demonstrations, live music, food trucks, specialty cocktails, and a lively costume contest and dance party, setting the stage for an extra special fall outing.

Mahjong in the Mansion is generously sponsored by

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Mahjong in the Mansion

October 29 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Player: $125
Lesson: $175

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Mahjong in the Mansion

October 29 | 5 – 7 PM
Player: $150
Lesson: $200

Includes access to Harvest NIGHTS Bootanical Bash.

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Mahjong in the Mansion

October 30 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Player: $125
Lesson: $175

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Mahjong in the Mansion

October 30 | 5 – 7 PM
Player: $125
Lesson: $175

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Cheekwood Community Celebration: Arts and Music in America

Thursday, June 4

Evening

Food Vendors

5 – 8:30 PM | Lot B

Conscious Cravings
Kiwi Scoops
Chivanada
Daddy’s Dogs
Yayo’s OMG
Wyldeflour Pizza

Timbo and Lonesome Country

6 – 8 PM | Arboretum Lawn

Timbo and Lonesome Country delivers a soul country sound blending traditional country, bluegrass, and rhythm & blues.

Friday, June 5

Daytime

Food Vendors

9 AM – 3 PM | Lot B

Salsa Franklin Taco
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream
Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich

Docent-Led Garden Tour

9:45 – 10:30 AM | Meet outside of Botanic Hall

Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

10 AM – 2 PM | Herb Garden

Derek Pell

12 – 2 PM | Arboretum Lawn

Derek Pell presents a fiddle-led trio exploring instrumental American traditions.

Docent-Led House and History Tour

2:15 – 3 PM | Mansion & Museum

Evening

Food Vendors

5 – 8:30 PM | Lot B

The Cookie Patch
Pizza Assurda
Daddy’s Dogs
Chivanada

The Rische Family Band

6 – 8 PM | Arboretum Lawn Stage

The Rische Family Band performs bluegrass and traditional country.

Saturday, June 6

Daytime

Food Vendors Open

9 AM – 3 PM | Lot B

Salsa Franklin Taco
Chivanada
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream
Conscious Cravings

Docent-Led Garden Tour

9:45 – 10:30 AM | Meet outside of Botanic Hall

Conversation and Book Signing with Joe Nolan and Guests

10 – 11 AM | Massey Auditorium

Join Joe Nolan, author of NOWVILLE: The Untold History of Nashville’s Contemporary Art Scene, for a conversation with Katie Shaw and John Sewell reflecting on Nashville’s dynamic art community–past, present, and future. Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow the program.
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Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

10 AM – 2 PM | Herb Garden

Docent-Led House and History Tour

12:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Mansion & Museum

Tour of Common Ground Exhibition with Collector John Hainsworth and Cheekwood’s Sarah Sperling

12 – 12:30 PM | Mansion & Museum

Todd Day Wait Performance

12 – 2 PM | Arboretum Lawn Stage

Todd Day Wait leads an acoustic duo rooted in Americana tradition.

Docent-Led House and History Tour

12:45 – 1:30 PM | Mansion & Museum

Pop-Up Talk on William Edmondson with Filmmaker Mark Schlicher

2 – 2:15 PM | Mansion & Museum

Docent-Led House and History Tour

2:15 – 3 PM | Mansion & Museum

Evening

Food Vendors Open

5 – 8:30 PM | Lot B

The Pink Truck
Pizza Assurda
Taste of Aloha
Daddy’s Dogs

Nathan Belt Performance

6 – 8 PM | Arboretum Lawn Stage

Nathan Belt brings classic country and rockabilly blues styling to Cheekwood.

Sunday, June 7

Daytime

Food Vendors Open

9 AM – 3 PM | Lot B

Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich
Roadhouse Grille
Daddy’s Dogs
Kiwi Scoops

Docent-Led Garden Tour

9:45 – 10:30 AM | Meet outside of Botanic Hall

Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

10 AM – 2 PM | Herb Garden

Docent-Led House and History Tour

12:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Mansion & Museum

Ping Rose Performance

12 – 2 PM | Arboretum Lawn Stage

Ping Rose closes the celebration with Memphis-inspired blues.

Docent-Led House and History Tour

12:45 – 1:30 PM | Mansion & Museum

Docent-Led House and History Tour

2:15 – 3 PM | Mansion & Museum

Reserve Tickets

	Daytime: 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 (3-17)	$7	$10	$8	$11
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Member Adult	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Member Youth	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

Evening Pricing

	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$21	$27
Youth (3-17)	$14	$20
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE
Member Adult	$10	$10
Member Youth	$5	$5

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

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America the Beautiful Opening Weekend

Saturday

May 2

9 AM – 3 PM | Americana-inspired food vendors

10 AM – 2 PM | Scavenger hunt! Fill out your train ticket “passport” for a chance to win a free Cheekwood Membership.

10 AM – 2 PM | Trains art activities

12 – 2 PM | Performance by Kelsey Rae Copeland: This singer-songwriter specializes in a retro-country sound rooted in reflective storytelling that has served as inspiration for a number of American legends. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, she mixes tradition and old-school country “twang” with a hint of mystery.

Sunday

May 3

9 AM – 3 PM | Americana-inspired food vendors

10 AM – 2 PM | Scavenger hunt! Fill out your train ticket “passport” for a chance to win a free
Cheekwood Membership.

10 AM – 2 PM | Trains art activities

12 – 2 PM | Performance by Aaron Till & Mickey Justice: This duo performs traditional country, roots, and Americana music on a variety of instruments from the fiddle to the bouzouki. Their natural musical chemistry and beautiful harmonies will evoke the spirit of the open roads and railways.

America the Beautiful is created by

and made possible by the generous support of:

Presenting Underwriter

The Crossman Family

Presenting Sponsor

Major Underwriter

Mary & Larry Wieck

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2026 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence: Maura Wright

Maura Wright (b.1991), Yellow Amphora, 2024, earthenware, slip, glaze and luster. Photo by Alan Weiner.

Image of Maura’s Studio, Photo by Will Warsalia.

During her residency, Wright will explore Cheekwood’s decorative arts holdings—including the museum’s porcelain collection—as well as the gardens and historic architecture of the estate. Nature, botanical forms, and historical design references often inform her compositions, which combine sculptural ceramics with painted environments that evoke frescoed interiors and decorative wall treatments. Through this approach, Wright creates installations that consider the relationship between objects, ornament, and the spaces they inhabit.

Wright received her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2018 and her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2013. Her work has been exhibited at galleries and institutions across the United States and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Curbed, and Dwell, where her distinctive approach to contemporary ceramics and decorative form has drawn national attention.

The Artist-in-Residence program is made possible through the generous support of the Shallenberger family.

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Thursday Night Out

Special Performance by Paul Childers

6 – 8 PM

With his unique blend of pop, R&B, and soul, Paul Childers finds a way to blur the lines between Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, and Justin Timberlake while adding a nod to D’Angelo.

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich
Salsa Franklin Taco
Kiwi Scoops

Sponsored By

Reserve Tickets

	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$21	$27
Youth (3-17)	$14	$20
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE
Member Adult	FREE	FREE
Member Youth	FREE	FREE

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

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America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail

Set off on a grand adventure across America, from the Statue of Liberty to Tennessee’s own Great Smoky Mountains, all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Every structure is a miniature masterpiece of botanical architecture, hand-crafted from natural materials like willow branches, cedar, acorn caps, moss, pinecones, bark and more.

America the Beautiful is a special traveling model train exhibition built by Applied Imagination and located in the Bradford Robertson Color Garden for a limited time. Cheekwood’s permanent TRAINS! exhibit is open year-round so be sure to stop by both for double the train fun!

America the Beautiful is created by

and made possible by the generous support of:

Presenting Underwriter

The Crossman Family

Presenting Sponsor

Major Underwriter

Mary & Larry Wieck

Trains Tuesdays

May 5, 12, 19, 26 | 12 – 2 PM

Every Tuesday in May, we’ll have special daytime programming related to the America the Beautiful trains exhibition including art activities, a scavenger hunt, and more.

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Cheekwood in Bloom: Red, White & Blooms

Celebrate history in full bloom! This spring, Cheekwood’s annual festival of flowers honors America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular sea of 250,000 red and white tulips, purple-blue violas, and hyacinths. Our growing collection of daffodils adds to the palette, draping the estate in cheerful bright yellows and pure whites, creating a vibrant display of color and renewal.

It’s the perfect setting for families, friends, and nature enthusiasts to gather and welcome a new season as winter fades. On select weekends, enjoy live jazz as talented student musicians from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music perform in the gardens. Stroll through breathtaking scenery, visit food trucks, and enjoy American art on display in the Historic Mansion. Experience beauty, history, and community at Cheekwood in Bloom!

On select weekends during Cheekwood in Bloom, enjoy live jazz performances as talented student musicians from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music perform in the gardens. Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket for a gorgeous day amidst the sights and sounds of spring.

Explore Live Music and Food Truck Schedule

Embrace the hopefulness of the season as 250,000 blooms come to life.

Take a photo with artist Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture and marvel in the beauty all around us. Enjoy the stunning view of blooming tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths as music in the beer garden delights the ears each weekend and the joy of spring warms your heart.

Want to know what’s currently blooming in the gardens? We share our #topplantpicks on Facebook and Instagram!

Music

Cabaret at Cheekwood

The Frist Learning Center Great Hall transforms into a French Cabaret for the opening weekend of Cheekwood in Bloom, featuring acoustic music on Saturday and a vocal trio on Sunday.

March 9

12 – 2 PM | Isaac Eicher Quartet

March 10

12 – 2 PM | Justyna Kelley

Le Jardin de Bière

The Beer Garden transforms to Le Jardin de Bière to celebrate French music en plein air. French food and wines will be available to complete the après-midi parfait or perfect afternoon!

March 16

12 – 2 PM | Brook Sutton

March 17

12 – 2 PM | Jerome Degey Trio

Art

Figure Drawing

March 16 – 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Frist Learning Center Great Hall | Included with Admission

Leap into your inner artist! Nashville Ballet dancers will pose as living art while modeling the work of Edgar Degas. Practice your hand at figure drawing with live models for reference. All drawing materials will be provided.

Nashville Ballet

French Culture with Amélie de Gaulle *

April 6 | 10 AM

*We are no longer accepting reservations. This program is at capacity.

Join Amélie de Gaulle, Honorary Consul of France for Tennessee and great niece of past President of France, General Charles de Gualle, as she talks all things France. A native Parisienne, Ms. de Gualle will share stories of her homeland and discuss the best of French culture.

Cuisine

Pop Up: Little Gourmand
April 13 | 10 AM | Open Until Sold Out

Frist Learning Center Great Hall
Guenievre Milliner, a Parisian native, moved to Nashville in 2014 and started the Little Gourmand. Come taste authentic French pastries and other delicacies available for purchase.

French Cheese 101*
April 13 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | Sold Out

French cheese is so much more than brie! Learn about the many types of fromage and how to best enjoy them from the cheese mongers of Grey Cheese.
Register

French Wines 101*
April 13 | 1 – 2:30 pm | Sold Out

France is arguably the wine world’s most important country, and home to famed regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne. Under the guidance of a trained sommelier, taste a few of the best of what France has to offer.
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All About Crêpes
April 14 | 1 – 2:30 pm

Crêpes originated in France around Brittany all the way back in the 13th century. Crêpes can be filled with sweet or savory items, making them a favorite throughout the day. Join the experts of Black Diamond Culinary to learn about the history of crêpes, taste a few versions, and even try your own hand at creating one.
Register

* Additional registration and purchase required.

TOTS!

March – May | Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 12 PM

TOTS! returns in 2024 with more fun for the little ones in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden. Beginning March 9, tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and storytimes Tuesday through Saturday. Join a member of the garden staff for a crowd favorite, Turtle Talks, as they feed the turtles and answer questions about the Children’s Garden’s shelled residents. Each week’s theme is inspired by current exhibitions or seasonal festivals, encouraging exploration of art and the natural world.

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Food Vendors

Saturdays

March 8

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

Sundays

March 9

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

Saturdays

March 8

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

Sundays

March 9

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

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Mahjong in the Mansion

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Mahjong in the Mansion

Thursday, June 4

Evening

Food Vendors

Timbo and Lonesome Country

Friday, June 5

Daytime

Food Vendors

Docent-Led Garden Tour

Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

Derek Pell

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Evening

Food Vendors

The Rische Family Band

Saturday, June 6

Daytime

Food Vendors Open

Docent-Led Garden Tour

Conversation and Book Signing with Joe Nolan and Guests

Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Tour of Common Ground Exhibition with Collector John Hainsworth and Cheekwood’s Sarah Sperling

Todd Day Wait Performance

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Pop-Up Talk on William Edmondson with Filmmaker Mark Schlicher

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Evening

Food Vendors Open

Nathan Belt Performance

Sunday, June 7

Daytime

Food Vendors Open

Docent-Led Garden Tour

Art Activities and Passport Scavenger Hunt

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Ping Rose Performance

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Docent-Led House and History Tour

Reserve Tickets

Evening Pricing

Saturday

May 2

Sunday

May 3

The Crossman Family

Mary & Larry Wieck

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Maura Wright (b.1991), Yellow Amphora, 2024, earthenware, slip, glaze and luster. Photo by Alan Weiner.

Image of Maura’s Studio, Photo by Will Warsalia.

Special Performance by Paul Childers

6 – 8 PM

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Reserve Tickets

The Crossman Family

Mary & Larry Wieck

Trains Tuesdays

May 5, 12, 19, 26 | 12 – 2 PM

Food Vendors

Saturdays

11 AM – 3 PM

March 8

March 15

March 22

March 29

April 6

April 12

Sundays

11 AM – 3 PM

March 9

March 16

March 23

March 30

April 13

Reserve Tickets

March 16 – 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Frist Learning Center Great Hall | Included with Admission

Pop Up: Little Gourmand
April 13 | 10 AM | Open Until Sold Out

French Cheese 101*
April 13 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | Sold Out

French Wines 101*
April 13 | 1 – 2:30 pm | Sold Out

All About Crêpes
April 14 | 1 – 2:30 pm