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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 29: Austin John Organ Trio

The Austin John Organ Trio, led by Nashville-based musician Austin John Doody, delivers 1960s-inspired instrumental funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll, featuring organ, guitar, and drums.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Cousin’s Maine Lobster
The Pepper Pot
Daddy’s Dogs
King of Pops

Sunday 12 – 2 PM

March 30: Yates McKendree

Yates McKendree is a Nashville-based guitarist known for his versatile style blending blues, rock, and soul. His dynamic performances and collaborations with renowned artists highlight his exceptional musicianship and creativity.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Daddy’s Dogs
Loveless Cafe
Nash Kabab
Nashville Craft and Beverage Company
King of Pops

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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.

Sunday 12 – 2 PM

March 23: Carmen Dianne

Carmen Dianne blends soulful vocals with heartfelt lyrics, delivering an authentic sound rooted in jazz and R&B. Her performances showcase raw emotion and a genuine connection to her audience.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Buns on the Run
Sarabhas Creamery
Pizza Assurda
Gypsy Crepe
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck

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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 15: Charles Treadway Organ Trio

Charles Treadway, a master of the Hammond organ, leads the Charles Treadway Organ Trio, delivering soulful, groove-driven jazz inspired by the classic organ trio sound with dynamic improvisation and rhythm.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Little Cancun on the Go
The Rolling Recipe
The Pepper Pot
Smokin’ Buttz BBQ
Livvi’s Sips and Sweets

Sunday 12 – 2 PM

March 16: Parker James, Paul DeFiglia & Anson Hone

Parker James (vibraphone), Paul DeFiglia (bass), & Anson Hone (drums) form a Nashville-based jazz trio, blending traditional swing with modern influences.

Food Trucks: 11 AM – 3 PM

Coley’s Jook Junt
The Rolling Recipe
Yayo’s OMG
Gypsy Crepe
Livvi’s Sips and Sweets

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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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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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Cheekwood in Bloom: Love is in the Air

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.

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.

We share our #topplantpicks on Facebook, Instagram, and our Blog!

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Cheekwood in Bloom Events

Food Vendors

Saturdays

11 AM – 3 PM

March 8

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

March 15

Little Cancun on the Go
The Rolling Recipe
The Pepper Pot
Smokin’ Buttz BBQ
Livvi’s Sips and Sweets

March 22

Holi at Cheekwood

March 29

Cousin’s Maine Lobster
The Pepper Pot
Nashville Craft Beverage
Daddy’s Dogs
Sarabhas Creamery

April 6

King of Pops
The Rolling Recipe
Taste of Aloha
Nashbowls Acai
Smoke Boss

April 12

Roadhouse Grille
Hautewheels
Salsa Franklin Taco
Moosic City Creamery
Nashbowls Acai

Sundays

11 AM – 3 PM

March 9

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

March 16

Coley’s Jook Junt
The Rolling Recipe
Yayo’s OMG
Gypsy Crepe
Livvi’s Sips and Sweets

March 23

Buns on the Run
Sarabhas Creamery
Pizza Assurda
Gypsy Crepe
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck

March 30

Daddy’s Dogs
Loveless Cafe
Nash Kabab
Nashville Craft and Beverage Company
King of Pops

April 13

J & D Smokers
Loveless Cafe
Hautewheels
Chivanada
Rolled 4 Ever

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.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.
Register

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

Get Tickets

Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests. During busy seasons and events, Cheekwood may reach parking capacity. If parking capacity is reached, walk-up tickets will only be available for those utilizing rideshare services.

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