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Music in the Beer Garden

Saturday, April 26

April 26: Volcano Brothers
12 – 2 PM

The Volcano Brothers perform sophisticated, traditional Hawaiian string band music featuring metal-bodied steel guitars, ukulele, upright bass and guitar. Reminiscent of 1930s and ’40s hot jazz, their sound is rich and timeless. Comprised of legendary musicians, they pop up for rare shows in Nashville when not touring the world.

Food Trucks
11 AM – 3 PM

Blowin’ Smoke
Sarabhas Creamery
Hautewheels
Salsa Franklin Taco
Taste of Aloha
Chivanada
Gypsy Crepe
Daddy’s Dogs

Sunday, April 27

John England and the Western Swingers
11 AM – 12:30 PM

John England and the Western Swingers bring classic Western swing, honky-tonk, and country tunes with a lively, authentic sound. With a passion for storytelling and musicianship, they transport audiences to a bygone era.

Les Sabler
1 – 3 PM

Les Sabler is an acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his smooth fusion of jazz, blues, and Latin influences. With a career spanning decades, he has performed internationally and released several celebrated albums.

Food Trucks
11 AM – 3 PM

Roadhouse Grille
The Rolling Recipe
Yayo’s OMG
Loveless Cafe
Bondi Bowls
Pizza Assurda
Daddy’s Dogs
Gypsy Crepe

special thanks

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Music in the Beer Garden

Sunday, April 20

Explorers Club
12 – 2 PM

Explorers Club is a musical collective blending lush harmony, vintage pop, and ’60s surf rock influences, known for their feel-good sound and nostalgic, cinematic style that transports listeners to another time.

Food Trucks
11 AM – 3 PM

Salsa Franklin Taco
The Pepper Pot
King of Pops

special thanks

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Music in the Beer Garden

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

special thanks

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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

Reserve Tickets

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Robert Indiana: LOVE

In partnership with Pace Gallery and The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative, Cheekwood is proud to present Robert Indiana’s iconic The American LOVE (White Blue Red) sculpture throughout Cheekwood in Bloom, summer festivals, and Cheekwood Harvest. The sculpture is the second work of Cheekwood’s Masterpiece Art Series, continuing a long-standing tradition of bringing high-quality, world-renowned masterworks to Nashville.

Robert Indiana’s LOVE, with its signature slanted “O” within a square format, first appeared in 1964, in the form of a holiday card the artist designed for friends. The Museum of Modern Art in New York selected the LOVE artwork to be featured on their official holiday card in 1965. Since then, the stacked four letters have become a cultural icon.

The first LOVE sculpture (12-inches high) was made from hand-cut aluminum and exhibited in New York at the Stable Gallery in 1966. In 1970, the artist began a sculpture program which translated his LOVE image into various scales using different color combinations. In 1970, a monumental scale 12-ft LOVE sculpture was fabricated. Robert Indiana’s 96-inch The American LOVE (White Blue Red) is on view at Cheekwood. As with his paintings, Indiana played with form and scale and his LOVE sculptures relate deeply to his own personal journey growing up in America. This celebrated single word evokes universal feelings of peace, unity, and joy for all.

Cheekwood’s 2025 Masterpiece Art Series is supported by the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.

Feature Image: Robert Indiana, The American LOVE (White Blue Red), 1966–1999, Conceived: 1966; Fabricated: 1999, polychrome aluminum, 96×96×48 in., Edition of 5 + 2 APs. Courtesy of The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative and Pace Gallery © 2025 Morgan Art Foundation LLC / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.

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Cheekwood Gardening School: Spring Member Pre-Sale

Members can register for engaging and educational Cheekwood Gardening School classes this spring! Classes include Spring Vegetable Gardening, Designing with Spring Annuals, Ask a Gardener Series, and a special Arbor Day class that explores the Carell Dogwood Garden.

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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.

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

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.

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.
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.

Learn More

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.

	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$22	$28
Youth (3-17)	$15	$21
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE
Members	FREE	FREE

Saturday, April 26

Sunday, April 27

Sunday, April 20

Saturday 12 – 2 PM

Sunday 12 – 2 PM

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 20th

Sunday, April 21st

Food Trucks

Saturday

9 AM – 4 PM

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM

Dog Vendors

Saturday

9 AM – 5 PM

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM

Schedule of Events

Saturday

Sunday

Reserve Tickets

Cheekwood’s 2025 Masterpiece Art Series is supported by the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.

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

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

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

Music

Cabaret at Cheekwood

March 9

March 10

Le Jardin de Bière

March 16

March 17

Art

Figure Drawing

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

French Culture with Amélie de Gaulle *

April 6 | 10 AM

Cuisine

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

TOTS!

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

Food Vendors

Saturdays

March 8

Sundays

March 9

Saturdays

March 8

Sundays

March 9

Get 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