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Native Plant Sale 2025

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The Garden Club of Nashville, committed to supporting the preservation and protection of native plants vital to our environment in middle Tennessee, hosts the 16th annual Native Plant Sale on the lowest floor of the Frist Learning Center on Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7. The sale features native plants, flowers, shrubs, azaleas and more! Garden club members and Cheekwood staff will be on hand to assist with questions concerning the various native plants. Proceeds benefit the Howe Garden at Cheekwood.

The Flash Sale on Sunday runs from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Purchases may be left by the Frist Learning Center for return pick-up through the Cheek Road Service Gate. All purchases held for pick-up must be collected no later than 1:00 PM on April 15, 2023. More details can be provided at time of purchase.

The Garden Club of Nashville

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2025 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Exhibition

Students submit photographs of their works online to be judged at Cheekwood by expert panels of jurors. Jurors pour over hundreds of works of art, looking for the following: originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal vision.

Gold and Silver Key awarded works are displayed in the Frist Learning Center Great Hall during the Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition February 1 – March 9, 2025.

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Great Spring Art Hop

Join us for a lively weekend filled with 48 egg hunts for children in every age group. The excitement is not to be missed, as approximately 36,000 eggs are filled with treats to be discovered. Go on a scavenger hunt for larger-than-life bunny murals created by Nashville artists and hidden throughout the gardens. This two-day celebration is a wonderful way to hop into spring, with food trucks, musical performances, and more.

Great Spring Art Hop 2022

Egg Hunts | Friday & Saturday

3 Years Old & Under | Wills Perennial Garden
9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM

4 – 6 Years Old | Arboretum Lawn
9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM

7 – 9 Years Old | Music Meadow
9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM

10 Years Old & Up | Below Burr Terrace
9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM


Cheekwood is once again partnering with Turnip Green Creative Reuse to offer the option of recycling plastic eggs. Bins will be positioned throughout the property where visitors can drop off their unwanted eggs after the hunts.


Entertainment

Special Musical Performances

Farmer Jason

Arboretum Lawn Stage

Friday & Saturday | 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM

Art Activities

Frist Learning Center Courtyard | 9 AM-4 PM

Food Trucks

Friday

Food trucks located in Lot B from 9 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Livvi’s Lunchbox
  • Nashbowls Acai
  • The Grilled Cheesire
  • Gypsy Crepe
  • Yayo’s OMG
  • Cousin’s Maine Lobster
  • Moosic City Creamery
  • Retro Sno

Saturday

Food trucks located in Lot B from 9 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Livvi’s Lunchbox
  • Nashbowls Acai
  • The Grilled Cheesire
  • Gypsy Crepe
  • The Pepper Pott
  • Cousin’s Maine Lobster
  • Moosic City Creamery
  • The Cookie Patch

Food trucks subject to change.

Great Spring Art Hop 2022

Great Spring Art Hop

Featuring nine oversized bunnies painted by local artists – eight of them hidden throughout the gardens – and the return of egg hunts, the Great Spring Art Hop is not to be missed!

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

$2 service fee on each ticket; $5 parking fee for Non-Members

Reserve Tickets

Ticket Transfer Request

Food Trucks

Reserve Tickets

Member Pre-Sale: March 3 – 9
Public On-Sale: March 10

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $24 $26
Youth (3-17) $17 $19
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Members Adult  $14  $16
Members Youth  $12  $14

A $2 per item service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
All Non-Members are required to pay a $5 parking fee. Members receive free parking for one vehicle per visit.

Magnolia, Dogwood, Boxwood, and Cheekwood Society Members can contact the Membership Department at (615) 353-6984 or membership@cheekwood.org for assistance with reserving complimentary Great Spring Art Hop tickets.

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Holi: Call for Vendors

Join Cheekwood as we celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Spring” and “Festival of Colors.” This educational event will introduce visitors to the vibrant sights, sounds, and colors of Indian culture. Hands-on activities for all ages, tasty fare from local food vendors, shopping opportunities, and music and dance performances will shine against the thousands of blooming bulbs.

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Entertainment Application

We are excited to feature and promote entertainers during our Holi Celebration event! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek entertainment that reflects diverse cultural traditions.

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Food Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of food vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek food vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

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Arts and Goods Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek retail vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

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Holi at Cheekwood

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Join Cheekwood as we celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Spring” and “Festival of Colors.”

This educational event will introduce visitors to the vibrant sights, sounds, and colors of Indian culture. Hands-on activities for all ages, tasty fare from local food vendors, shopping opportunities, and music and dance performances will shine against the thousands of blooming bulbs. Holi activities are included with membership or general admission.

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Call for Vendors


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Entertainment Application

We are excited to feature and promote entertainers during our Holi Celebration event! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek entertainment that reflects diverse cultural traditions.

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Food Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of food vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek food vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

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Arts and Goods Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of vendors in our Holi Celebration marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek retail vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

Schedule of Events

Arboretum Lawn & Lot B

⦁ Arts and Goods Vendors | 9 AM – 4 PM
⦁ Dance Performances | 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM
⦁ Food Vendors | 10 AM – 4 PM
⦁ DJ Srikanth | 10 AM – 3 PM
⦁ Color Throwing | 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:45 PM, 3: 15 PM

Frist Learning Center Courtyard

⦁ Hands-on activities | 9 AM – 4 PM

Color Throwing at Cheekwood

Color packets are included in the price of admission. Every ticket holder will receive a pass to be redeemed for one packet of color. Color packets will only be available at the start of each Color Throw and must be used when received.

Please Note: While the color powder is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, the powder will be thrown and potentially may get in eyes and/or mouths. Most of the color powder will shake off or wash off, but it may discolor clothes and/or cloth automobile seats. Only the powder provided by Cheekwood may be used. Preferred color cannot be guaranteed.

No entry into the mansion permitted if you have taken part in the color throwing.

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Food and Vendors

Food Vendors:

Cafe India Franklin
Desi Mart
Namaste Indian Restaurant
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine
Nashville Fried Chicken Indian Fusion
350 Degrees LLC
Sarabha’s Ice Cream 

Arts and Goods Vendors:

InFlair Boutique
Suraj Spices and Teas
Sadgura Art
Swetrang Creation
Geminna LLC
Maharani Collections
Jioar
Potpourri By Anisha
PrernaByPri

Henna Artists:

Seemi’s Intuitive Henna Art
Hetal’s Henna
A.B. Parlour and Henna
Henna Nashville 

Holi Performance Schedule

10 AM

National Anthem: Sung by Raina Patel and Rohan Shah
Nachle Nashville Ladies:by Suruchi Jaju
Little Gulab Jamuns: by Suruchi Jaju
Bolly Bubbles: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollyville: by Vineesha
Bollywood Cubs: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls: by Suruchi Jaju
Sher Squad: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Boys: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Tigers: by Suruchi Jaju
Music City Bhangra: by Vineet Agrawal & Abhi Ganesh

11:30 AM

Nachle Nashville Ladies: by Suruchi Jaju
Little Gulab Jamuns: by Suruchi Jaju
Bolly Bubbles: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Cubs: by Suruchi Jaju
Bollywood Tigers: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Dolls: by Suruchi Jaju
Sher Squad: by Suruchi Jaju
Desi Boys: by Suruchi Jaju
Holi Gulal Groove : by Bplus Dance
Holi Rang Revolution: by Keril Bansal
Music City Bhangra: Vineet Agrawal & Abhi Ganesh 

1 PM

NES Girls: by Prathusha Kurra
RB School of Dance Beginner 2: by Srimanth Brindavanam
RB School of Dance Beginner 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
RB School of Intermediate 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
Nrithyalaya Jr: by Sweta Boeana
Dazzling Divas: by Neelam Patel
Dudes and Divas: by Neelam Patel
Nrithyalaya Sr: by Sweta Boeana
Naachville: by Sejal Vagal and Neeti Kothare

2:30 PM

Little Groovers: by Sonia Bedi 
Dancing Gems: by Misha Patel
Rangeela Rhythm: by Bina Patel
USN Shakti Kids: by Easha Nachnani
USN Shakti: by Easha Nachnani
Dazzling Divas: by Neelam Patel
Dudes and Divas: by Neelam Patel
RB School of Dance Intermediate 1: by Srimanth Brindavanam
USN Adults: by Eesha Nachnani

Holi Performance Schedule

10 AM

Anthem-Holics
Music City Bhangra
Cheeky little kids
Ensworth cubs
Ensworth Tigers
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

11:30 AM

Anthem-Holics
Music City Bhangra
Cheeky Little kids
Dancing Gems
Ensworth cubs
Dazzling Divas
Desi Boyz
Ensworth Tigers
ZEA
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

1 PM

Music city Bhangra
Dancing gems
Twinkle Toes
Dazzling Divas
Beat Battalion
Desi Boyz
ZEA
Rhythm Rebels
USNaach
Nachle Nashville

2:30 PM

Anthem-holics
Twinkle Toes
Dazzling Divas
Beat Battalion
Desi Boyz
ZEA
Rhythm Rebels
USNaach


Reserve Tickets

Can’t make your visit?
Tickets are nonrefundable, but can be exchanged in advance of your original scheduled date and time. There is a transfer fee of $5 per ticket. To request a ticket transfer, click here.

Members who are unable to make the timed reservation are asked to cancel your free Member reservation and open your ticket(s) to other Members. Cancel Reservation

Transfer and Cancellation Questions?
Chat with us online, call us 615-353-6965 or email info@cheekwood.org and reference your order number. For more information regarding your ticket purchase please review our ticket policy.

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Special Indoors Winter TOTS!

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New this year! Come join us for our Special Indoors Winter TOTS! programming. Beginning November 26, tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and Storytimes indoors and in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios. Each week’s theme is inspired by current exhibitions or seasonal festivals, encouraging exploration of art and the natural world. Bundle up and come prepared for some winter fun!

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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.

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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.

Pre-Order Now

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.

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Explore the Cars of 2026 Exposition of Elegance

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.


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