Event Category: Special Events
Shakespeare at the Castles
Schedule of Events
Formidable Fortress: The Merry Wives of Windsor
6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM
Crow’s Nest: Romeo and Juliet
6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM
Flower Fairy Palace: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
6:20 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:10 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:10 PM
Wizard’s Watchtower: Hamlet
6:25 PM | 6:55 PM | 7:25 PM | 7:55 PM | 8:25 PM
Dragon’s Den: Macbeth
6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM
Cocktail Menu
Dragon’s Den
Lady McBeth – Heroes Vodka, Amante Liqueur, Riesling, Lime Juice, Tonic Water
Flower Fairy Palace
Puck’s Fizz – Gingarby Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Peach Cocktail Mix, Champagne
Wizard Watch Tower
Taming of the Shrewdriver – Heroes Vodka, Limoncello, Grapefruit Syrup, Orange Juice
Formidable Fortress
What’s in a Name – Old Hickory Bourbon, Blood Orange Syrup, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice – Served in a take home Goblet
Crow’s Nest
R.S. Lipman Tastings
Reserve Tickets
| Gardens Only | Cocktail Crawl + Gardens | |
| Adults | $13 | $45 |
| Youth (3-17) | $10 | – |
| Ages 2 & Under | FREE | – |
| Member Adult | $10 | $40 |
| Member Youth | $5 | – |
Special Ticket for Rideshare: Gardens + Cocktail Crawl | $40 Non-Members, $35 Members
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee
Summer Afternoon Iced Teas
Take a break from the heat and join us as for a refreshing new take on Afternoon Tea, featuring TennesSweet Food Company’s specialty iced teas. Tableside service features a selection of iced teas, savory summer-flavored bite-sized sandwiches, and freshly baked sweets for parties of 2 or 4 people.
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.
Reserve a Table
If the date you’d like to attend below is sold out, please join our waitlist.
Great Spring Art Hop
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.
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.
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.
Presented by
Supported by
Media Sponsor
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.
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.
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.
Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, one of the largest antiques and horticultural events of its kind in the country, returns to the Music City Center Jan. 12-14, 2024 with an impressive showcase of antiques from more than 150 dealers, world-class landscaped gardens, special events and more. Now in its 34th year, the Show draws more than 16,000 attendees and has become a Southern tradition for collectors, gardeners and anyone who enjoys beautiful things, as well as an internationally reaching event for its esteemed lecture series, which brings the top names in design, entertaining and horticulture from around the world to Music City. Show proceeds benefit Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, a historic estate serving Nashville as a public botanical garden, arboretum and art museum, and ECON Charities, the charitable arm of the Economic Club of Nashville that works with nonprofit partners like The Family Center to help build resilient families and communities by eliminating barriers to enriching cultural experiences through ECON’s homegrown initiative, Light a Spark.
Holiday LIGHTS Member Pre-Sale
Nashville’s classic holiday tradition is back, and members can reserve tickets now, before they go on sale to the public.