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Painting a Still-Life Bouquet

Explore the beauty of flowers through watercolor in this painting workshop focused on summer florals. Begin by selecting a vintage bud vase and assemble your own mini bouquet from a selection of fresh and vibrant summer blooms. Using watercolor, you’ll create a unique still-life painting inspired by your mini bouquet. The class will cover essential watercolor techniques and help you capture the details and natural beauty of flowers.

About the Instructor:

J.R. Ramsey is an artist and educator born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She received her BFA from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2023. Her jack-of-all trades ethos means that she’s worked in nearly every visual arts medium from metal working to fiber art, though these days you’ll most likely find her behind an easel painting.

Instructor

J.R. Ramsey, Artist

Location

FLC Orange Studio
Not Yet Members: $60
Members: $48
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Mother’s Day Tea

Mother’s Day Tea Menu

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Important information:

The tea packages are sold by tables for parties of 2 people or 4 people. Please insert the quantity of tables you want when checking out. If you have only 3 people in your party, you are welcome to reserve a table of 4 but will need to pay the difference.
If you are a Cheekwood member and need to use multiple memberships to get the appropriate discount, you will need to purchase tickets over the Teas Line at 615-627-5141.
We ask that children 2 and under do not attend. Strollers are not permitted in the tearoom and highchairs will not be available.
Dietary requests are not guaranteed but can be requested by emailing teas@cheekwood.org at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
A shuttle is available upon request at check-in for those who need assistance getting to the cafe or the Mansion.
Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Cheekwood is a cashless facility and will not have change available. Ask your server about our new cashless tip option!
Seasonal Teas are non-refundable, and date transfers are subject to availability. Transfers must be requested at least 24 hours in advance and will not be available the day of the event.
Tea sales end 24 hours prior to the event.

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If the table size you’d prefer is sold out, please join our waitlist.

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Songwriters Under the Stars

Chris Destefano, The Warren Brothers & the Music City Symphony

Experience top Nashville hitmakers and musicians in a one-of-kind setting at Cheekwood’s Songwriters Under the Stars. Nestled on gorgeous Swan Lawn, this season’s concert features Chris DeStefano and The Warren Brothers sharing chart-topper songs and stories, accompanied by the renowned Music City Symphony. The show will also feature a special tribute to late singer-songwriter and music producer, Brett James, who was a fixture of Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood for many years.

Reserve Tickets

General Admission

Member Tickets: $65
Not Yet Member Tickets: $75

Friday, August 21 | Sold Out Saturday, August 22 | Sold Out

Premium Ticket Packages

Member Tickets: $150
Not Yet Member Tickets: $175
Premium package includes: 

1 Songwriters Under the Stars concert ticket
Premium parking with golf cart shuttle
Exclusive front of stage viewing in a relaxed Eno Lounger SL chair*
- *Eno Lounger SL chair is Cheekwood property. Please leave for the next event.
2 drink tickets

Friday, August 21 | Sold Out Saturday, August 22 | Sold Out

Perenn at Cheekwood

Dinner & Appetizer Packages

Garden Dinner Box (for 1): $35.00

Includes:

Pesto Pasta Salad with Summer Squash & Rotisserie Chicken
Marinated White Beans with Calabrian Chili and Tomatoes
Herb de Provence Focaccia
Chocolate Bouchon

Concert Appetizer Box (for 2): $35.00

Includes:

Charcuterie
Cheese
Marcona Almonds
Honey
Olives
Crostini
Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wendell Mobley

Multi platinum Grammy nominated singer songwriter Wendell Mobley has had 10 number one songs parked at the top of the charts for a combined 26 weeks and sold over 60 million records and countless BMI awards. But he continues to create refreshing lyrics and melodies for the biggest acts and brightest newcomers. Since making his way from his hometown of Celina, Ohio, Wendell has had huge success with acts including Rascal Flatts “Take Me There”, “Fast Cars and Freedom”, “I Melt” and “Banjo” – Kenny Chesney’s ACM song of the year nom “There Goes My Life” ASCAP song of the year “How Forever Feels”, ASCAP song of the year “How Country Feels” for Randy Houser – Jason Aldean’s number one songs “Tattoos On This Town” and “A Little More Summertime” 15 other cuts by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan “Shut It Down”, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Dustin Lynch, Brantley Gilbert, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Lonestar, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Montgomery-Gentry, Andy Griggs, Julianne Hough, John Michael Montgomery, the legendary Kenny Rogers and pop star Edwin McCain among many others. He is the writer / singer and voice of the national ad campaign “Napa Know How”. This decorated songwriter is also one of Nashville’s finest vocalist. Yes, he’s written a lot of songs that you’ve blasted through your speakers but if you’ve not heard him sing then you’re missing out.

Kelly Archer

Originally from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Kelly Archer has been a signed songwriter in Music City for over two decades. Her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Brett Young, Jason Aldean, Tricia Yearwood, Justin Moore and Jo Dee Messina, to name only a few. Her first No. 1 charting song was with Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You,” while her most recent hit was the song “Wild as Her,” performed by Corey Kent.

Lee Thomas Miller

Nashville-based songwriter Lee Thomas Miller has written seven #1 singles in the past 15 years. He recently co-wrote “It Ain’t My Fault” with Brothers Osborne, a song that reached the Top 10 and earned a Grammy. Lee is a former President of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association Internation (NSAI), three-time Grammy nominee and winner of the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year.

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In Conversation: Becky Suss, Ann Patchett & Noah Saterstrom Discuss The Dutch House

Artist Becky Suss will discuss the inspiration behind her exhibition The Dutch House in conjunction with Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House (Harper Collins, 2019) and Noah Saterstrom, cover artist for The Dutch House novel. Suss’s paintings explore themes of memory, domesticity, and identity and are based on her artistic interpretation of the fictional setting in Patchett’s novel, which was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction.

Becky Suss

Painter of all works featured in The Dutch House exhibition

Photo by Ryan Collerd

Ann Patchett

Author of The Dutch House novel

Noah Saterstrom

Painter of The Dutch House cover art

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El Día de los Muertos 2023

Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 24th annual El Día de los Muertos festival

that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Visitors will learn about the culture of their Latin American neighbors while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.

*Due to limited parking and timed tickets, school groups coming on buses will not be allowed.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 28

Entertainment

Main Stage
10 – 10:30 AM | Bilingual Song and Storytime with Senora Rachel
11 – 11:50 AM | Rachel Rodriguez
12:30 – 1:20 PM | Canción: Flowers Of Spanish Song (with the Nashville Opera)
2 – 3:20 PM | AB Band

FLC Courtyard (Dance Performances):
10:30 – 10:50 AM | Aztec Dancers
12 – 12:30 PM | Folklore Iyali
1:30 – 2 PM | Glencliff Ballet Folklorico
3:30 – 4 PM | Aztec Dancers

Food Vendors

Beer Garden
Little Cancun on the Go

Parking Lot B
Caracasville
Delicias Colombianas RR
Nelly’s Peruvian Sweets
The Inka Trailer
Maria’s Snacks
Sieté Luminarias

FLC Courtyard
Amor y Churros
Conexion Americas

Art & Good Vendors

Bows by Nici
Bisutería Nashville
La Casa Azul
Cheekwood
Cindy David Designs
Happy Phantom
Najah Cuidado Artesanal
Nina’s Colores
Skulls & Roses
The Llama House
Valentina Harper
Vera Art

Sunday, October 29

Entertainment

Main Stage
11 – 11:50 AM | Rosa Rodriguez
12:30 – 1:20 PM | Duo Sudeste
2 – 3:20 PM | Luna Morena and Serenatta

FLC Courtyard (Dance Performances)
10:15 – 10:45 AM | Aztec Dancers
12 – 12:30 PM | Mi Cielito Lindo
1:30 – 2 PM | Baila
3:30 – 4 PM | Aztec Dancers

Food Vendors

Beer Garden
MOREMPANADAS

Parking Lot B
Caracasville
Nelly’s Peruvian Sweets
The Inka Trailer
Maria’s Snacks
Sieté Luminarias
Delicias Colombianas RR

FLC Courtyard
Amor y Churros
Panecito Kale

Art & Good Vendors

Bows by Nici
Bisutería Nashville
La Casa Azul
Cheekwood
Cindy David Designs
Happy Phantom
Najah Cuidado Artesanal
Nina’s Colores
Skulls & Roses
The Llama House
Valentina Harper
Vera Art

Murals / Los Murales

Murals depicting the Day of the Dead have a strong history throughout Latin America, highlighted by the works of Diego Rivera and José Guadalupe Posada, the creator of the iconic Catrina figure. Finding inspiration in these artists, students from local middle and high schools will create large-scale works which will hang in the Great Hall.

Participating Schools

Buckhorn High School
Culleoka Spanish Club
Cane Ridge High School Visual Arts
McMurray Middle School
Hume Fogg
St. Cecilia Academy Spanish Club
Summit High School – National Art Honors Society
Stratford STEM Magnet High School

Meigs Academic Middle
Nolensville High School – Los Caballeros
East Nashville Middle School
USN – Lucha Group
USN – International Club
Shelbyville Spanish Club
Glencliff High School International Club

Altars

One of the most important aspects of El Día de los Muertos is the creation of a memorial altar for the departed, known as an ofrenda. All across Mexico and beyond, families honor their ancestors by creating altars decorated with items that the deceased enjoyed in life. Learn more about this tradition as you tour the creative ofrendas designed by local groups and organizations.

Participating Organizations

Alvéole
FUTURO, Inc.
International Club USN
KIPP Nashville
MLK Spanish Honor Society

MNPD Family Intervention Program
Mundito Spanish
Paragon Mills Elementary
Shelbyville Spanish Club
Voces de Nashville

Cheekwood is grateful for the support and guidance of the

El Día de los Muertos Advisory Committee:

Maricruz Flores, Cheekwood Volunteer
David Julseth, Belmont University
Luisa Mattos da Costa, Vanderbilt Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies
Claudia Nielson, Catholic Charities
Rachel Rodriguez, Performer and Entrepreneur
Arcelia Vasquez, USN
Ofelia Vázquez, La Mision ConArte
Jose Vera, Artist
Suzy Vera, Cheekwood Volunteer

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Kitchen Gardening in Middle TN

Compact and close to the one’s home, a kitchen garden is a small garden space used to grow herbs, salad greens, and/or small produce that can be used in day-to-day cooking. Participants in this class will learn about the differences between a vegetable garden and a kitchen garden, and what they need to start their own kitchen garden at home!

Instructor

Sarah Ruzic, Tennessee Kitchen Gardens

Location

Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Bonsai for Beginners

Explore the world of beginning bonsai with your local experts! Members of the Nashville Bonsai Society will walk through the basics of bonsai; From container and plant options, to shaping and styling, you’ll gain the information you need to start your own living piece of art!

Instructor

Sara Hopson, The Bonsai Society

Location

Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Instructor

Location

Mother’s Day Tea Menu

Important information:

Reserve a Table

Chris Destefano, The Warren Brothers & the Music City Symphony

Reserve Tickets

General Admission

Premium Ticket Packages

Perenn at Cheekwood

Dinner & Appetizer Packages

Garden Dinner Box (for 1): $35.00

Concert Appetizer Box (for 2): $35.00

Premium Ticket Packages:

Wendell Mobley

Kelly Archer

Lee Thomas Miller

Food Trucks

Reserve Tickets

Becky Suss

Ann Patchett

Noah Saterstrom

Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 24th annual El Día de los Muertos festival

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 28

Entertainment

Food Vendors

Art & Good Vendors

Sunday, October 29

Entertainment

Food Vendors

Art & Good Vendors

Murals / Los Murales

Participating Schools

Altars

Participating Organizations

Cheekwood is grateful for the support and guidance of the

El Día de los Muertos Advisory Committee:

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Instructor

Location

Instructor

Location