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Dog Nights of Summer

Special Performance by Satin Dollz

6 – 8 PM

The Satin Dollz are an international vintage-inspired, vocal-and-tap-dance ensemble founded in Hollywood, California in 2005. Inspired by the spirit of WWII-era USO Camp Shows, the group blends tight vocal harmonies, lively choreography, and vintage glamour in performances celebrating the music and style of the 1940s and ’50s.

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich
Yayo’s OMG
Chivanada
Vansauwa’s Tacos and Vegan Eats

Dog Vendors

5 – 8 PM

Proverbs 12:10
Wild and Well Animal Chiropractic
Wiggle Butt Wagon
Weenie Wraps
VEG

We ask that all pets be on leash at Cheekwood. Dogs with the exception of service animals are not allowed inside the buildings, including the Mansion.

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.

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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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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Thursday Night Out

Special Performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker

6 – 8 PM

Born in Nashville, Charles “Wigg” Walker has enjoyed a nearly 60-year career as a soul and R&B vocalist. Walker has worked alongside icons like James Brown and Otis Redding, helping shape the golden era of rhythm and blues.

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich
Yayo’s OMG
New Berlin Doner Kebab
The Pink Truck

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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Thursday Night Out

Special Performance by The WannaBeatles

6 – 8 PM

When it comes to recreating the fun and excitement of the most popular band in music history, The WannaBeatles more than live up to their name. These Grammy finalists will blow you away with spot-on covers of Beatles classics as well as hits by other groups from the 1960s and ’70s.

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Hautewheels Rolling Sandwich
Little Cancun on the Go
Kiwi Scoops
Loveless Cafe

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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Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE 

From August 1–9, discover a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins displayed throughout Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall, Frist Learning Center, and Historic Mansion & Museum. This stunning showcase celebrates The Gilded Age, the acclaimed drama set in late 19th-century New York, where old money and new ambition collide in a time of extraordinary social change — reimagined through spectacular floral storytelling.

Created by Nashville’s talented floral designers, each floral masterpiece interprets the series’ distinct characters and opulent style — from the bold, aspirational gowns of Bertha Russell to the refined sophistication of Agnes van Rhijn, the understated elegance of Marian Brook, and the modern perspective of Peggy Scott — inviting visitors to experience the elegance and intrigue of The Gilded Age  in full bloom.

Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE Floral Mannequins

Character Name, Floral Designer, Location, and Patron

1. Mr. Bannister

By Flower Girls Floral Design
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

2. Gladys Russell

By Studio Izrada
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

3. Bertha Russell

By Rose Hill Flowers
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

4. George Russell

By Rose Hill Flowers
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

5. Larry Russell

By Village Revival
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

6. Mrs. Astor

By Laurel & Leaf
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

7. Marian Brook

By Abbj Design
Located in the Frist Learning Center

8. Peggy Scott

By By Gossamer
Located in the Frist Learning Center

9. Dorothy Scott

By Larson Floral Co.
Located in the Frist Learning Center

10. Aurora Fane

By The Flower House
Located in the Frist Learning Center

11. Agnes van Rhijn

By T Villager Designs
Located in the Frist Learning Center

12. Ada Brook

By LL Floral
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Fleurs de Villes Gifts & Keepsakes Pre-Sale

Fleurs de Villes official merchandise now available online! Shop the Fleurs de Villes Pre-Sale to reserve your official merchandise. Orders will ship during the exhibition or select in-store pickup to pick up your items at Cheekwood.

Shop Now

The Museum Shop will feature Fleurs de Villes merchandise, along with elegant items and gifts inspired by the Gilded Age including; books, stationery, jewelry, gilded barware, lace fans, and accessories. Be sure to stop by the shop for botanical bracelets, birth flower necklaces, botanical-infused cocktail syrups, and more!

Reserve Tickets

Garden & Mansion ticket is required to experience the full exhibition.

	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$23	$29
Youth	$16	$22
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE
Member Adult 9AM – 5PM	FREE	FREE
Member Youth 9AM – 5PM	FREE	FREE
Member Adult 5 – 9PM	$10	$16
Member Youth 5 – 9PM	$5	$14

$2 service fee per paid item
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

Featured Floral Designers

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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.
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

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Holiday LIGHTS

From the radiant Peppermint Path and breathtaking Star Field to the majestic 28-foot Pixel Pine casting a glow over the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, enjoy elegant and creative light displays along a one-mile walking path where every step ignites the holiday spirit. Don’t miss the Dancing Lights of TRAINS! as Cheekwood’s permanent TRAINS! exhibit gets a holiday makeover with glittering lights, charming scenes, and surprises around every bend.

Stop by the Holiday Marketplace and warm up by cozy firepits with s’mores and toasty drinks. In addition to the dazzling outdoor displays, go inside the Historic Mansion to explore An Enchanted Noel, a French-inspired holiday installation envisioned by former Chief White House Floral Designer Laura Dowling.

Discover why Holiday LIGHTS is consistently voted a Nashville top event, where timeless nostalgia meets brand-new magic every year.

Fireside S’mores

Cozy up around our outdoor firepits with a classic holiday treat. S’mores kits are available for purchase at the bar kiosks and Holiday Marketplace to roast on the Frist Learning Center terrace.

New! Igloo Experience

Heated outdoor igloos provide an intimate, exclusive experience! Each igloo seats up to 8 guests and includes cozy seating, blankets, a charcuterie and sweets board, a bottle of champagne, and gardens admission.

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Holiday Marketplace

Daytime Hours | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening Hours | 4:30 – 10 PM

The Holiday Marketplace returns to the Frist Learning Center with several new holiday décor collections, cozy winterwear, Jellycat plush, and new Cheekwood gifts, including a Mansion snow globe.

Truist Holiday Gift Drive

November 17 – December 16

Give back this season by purchasing a gift for a military family in any of our gift shops and donating it to the Truist Holiday Gift Drive.

Presented by Truist Bank.

Perenn at Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS Hours

Daytime | 9 AM – 3 PM
Evening | 4:30 – 8 PM

Make Perenn part of your Cheekwood tradition with hot chocolate, warm spiced cider, fresh-baked cookies, and a rotating selection of seasonal treats, all made to make your time at Cheekwood feel a little more special.

Merry & Bright Package

The “Merry & Bright” is a flexible admission gift package and includes 2 adult Gardens & Mansion admission passes, 2 drink tickets, 2 s’mores kits, and 10% off in our Holiday Marketplace. The package costs $130 for Members and $155 for nonmembers.
Merry & Bright Package
Valid for any night of Holiday LIGHTS at any time.

An Enchanted Noel

November 20 – January 3

Daytime Hours: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:30 – 10 PM

This year, Cheekwood’s Historic Mansion itself becomes the storyteller, guiding visitors through Un Noël Enchanté (an Enchanted Noel), a French-inspired journey of holiday traditions, design, and gardens. Conceived by Holiday Artistic Director Laura Dowling and Guest Designer Mauricio Clavero Kozlowski, each room presents a distinct French-inspired experience, from grand château celebrations and Versailles-inspired elegance to intimate salons, romantic garden retreats, and the pastoral charm of Marie-Antoinette’s Hameau.

While we can’t reveal every surprise, don’t miss the spectacular vintage-inspired hot air balloon handcrafted by Studio Cera Marie. Suspended above the Loggia, its blue-and-white striped canopy evokes the adventurous spirit of Belle Époque Paris that inspired artists and dreamers alike!

Available with Gardens + Mansion access tickets.
Reserve Daytime Tickets
Reserve Holiday LIGHTS Tickets

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Holiday LIGHTS Member Preview Night

Step into a shimmering winter wonderland as Cheekwood comes alive with over a million twinkling lights! From the radiant Pinnacles…

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An Enchanted Noel

Featuring Le Carrousel Parisien A whimsical centerpiece of Un Noël Enchanté, the carousel originally created by Glitterville's Stephen Brown for…

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Live Greenery Wreath Workshop

Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons. Instructor Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood Location Botanic Hall…

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Live Greenery Wreath Workshop

Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons. Instructor Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood Location Botanic Hall…

Learn More

Live Greenery Wreath Workshop

Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons. Instructor Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood Location Botanic Hall…

Learn More

Live Greenery Wreath Workshop

Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons. Instructor Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood Location Botanic Hall…

Learn More

Daytime Visits with Santa

Visit with Santa in the Historic Stable and Tack Room located in the Frist Learning Center and bring your letter…

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Dog Visits with Santa

Bring your four-legged family member to join in the merriment of a holiday visit with Santa in the Frist Learning…

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Holiday Watercolor Wall Art

Learn how to paint a festive scene in watercolors! Participants will leave with their own frame-ready, matted artwork. Location Frist…

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Dog Visits with Santa

Bring your four-legged family member to join in the merriment of a holiday visit with Santa in the Frist Learning…

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Late Night LIGHTS

Late Night Lights returns this year.

Tickets are Garden Only
Monday – Thursday | 8:30 PM
- Not offered on peak nights (Fridays, Saturdays, week leading up to Christmas)
Nonmembers pay $20 per person (adult or youth)
Members receive discounted tickets: $17 Member Adult, $13 Member Youth

Because these are discounted tickets, “Late Night Lights” ticketholders must wait until 8:30 PM for entry.

Ticket Transfer

If you find you’re unable to make your visit, tickets can be transferred to a new date for a fee of $5 per ticket. Please review the ticket calendar to confirm date and time availability before submitting your request as tickets cannot be transferred to sold out times. This transfer fee is non-refundable. Tickets must be transferred in advance of your scheduled date and time of visit of your original order.
Ticket Transfer Request

Military Mondays

November 23 & 30
December 7 & 28

Active duty and retired military personnel receive 50% off tickets on select Monday nights for up to 5 people with valid ID. Military Monday tickets can be purchased using the ticket calendar below. Look for the Military Monday: Adult and Military Monday: Youth ticket types after selecting the date and time slot. Military ID will be checked upon arrival.

Military Monday tickets can only be transferred to other Military Mondays..

Reserve Tickets

	Non-Peak		Peak
	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion	Gardens Only	Gardens + Mansion
Adults	$26	$29	$29	$32
Youth (3-17)	$20	$23	$23	$26
Ages 2 & Under	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Members Adult	$17	$20	$20	$23
Members Youth	$13	$16	$16	$19

Late Night LIGHTS

8:30 PM | Select days Monday – Thursday

	Gardens Only
Adults	$20
Youth (3-17)	$20
Members Adult	$17
Members Youth	$13

$2 service fee per ticket (in advance); $3 service fee per ticket (walk-up)
$5 parking fee per vehicle

Holiday LIGHTS

Presented by

Sponsored by

Supported by
Lipman
With special thanks to
OLP
Hospitality Sponsor

Special Performance by Satin Dollz

6 – 8 PM

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Dog Vendors

5 – 8 PM

Reserve Tickets

Special Performance by Paul Childers

6 – 8 PM

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Reserve Tickets

Special Performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker

6 – 8 PM

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Reserve Tickets

Special Performance by The WannaBeatles

6 – 8 PM

Food Trucks

5 – 8:30 PM

Reserve Tickets

Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE Floral Mannequins

Character Name, Floral Designer, Location, and Patron

1. Mr. Bannister

Sponsored by Gail Danner Greil and Joanne Slaughter

2. Gladys Russell

Sponsored by Janice Morgan and Gus Mayer

3. Bertha Russell

Sponsored by Mrs. John Whitney Payson

4. George Russell

Sponsored by Barry Stowe and J. Michaels Clothiers

5. Larry Russell

Sponsored by Russell Bates & Ben Scott

6. Mrs. Astor

Sponsored by Northern Trust

7. Marian Brook

Sponsored by Vicki & Kerry McCluggage

8. Peggy Scott

Sponsored by Anonymous

9. Dorothy Scott

Sponsored by Lucie Cammack, Julia Cammack Truemper & John Truemper

10. Aurora Fane

Sponsored by Mimi Bliss

11. Agnes van Rhijn

Sponsored by Josephine Darwin, Sandra Lipman, and Mary Follin Simonsen

12. Ada Brook

Sponsored by Laurie & Steve Eskind

Fleurs de Villes Gifts & Keepsakes Pre-Sale

Reserve Tickets

Featured Floral Designers

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 *

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

Daytime Hours: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:30 – 10 PM