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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.

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!

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Cheekwood in Bloom Events

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.

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!

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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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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 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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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.

Food Vendor Application
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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.

Arts and Goods Vendor Application

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
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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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Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville

2023 Entry Garden and Show Floor (Credit Peyton Hoge)

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.

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Spring Bulb Sale

Credit: Nashville Guru/@nashvilleguru

Get a head start on finding flower bulbs that will bloom into pure joy next spring. Cheekwood’s annual bulb sale showcases spring flowering tulips and daffodils, most of which will be on display during Cheekwood in Bloom in 2026. Bulb varieties at this sale include many shades of red and white, a big part of next year’s spring festival theme. The curated selection of bulbs for sale will be set up on Arboretum Lawn adjacent to the pumpkin sale kiosk.

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Halloween Pooch Party

Dress your best four-legged friend in style!
Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.

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Dress your best four-legged friend in style!

Bring your pup to an event designed especially for them. Enter our costume contests, browse the dog-friendly vendors, and delight your furry friend with special treats.

This year’s special costume category is “Founding Paw-thers,” so bring your pooch dressed as an American Icon to celebrate America’s 250th. Costume Contests start at 11 AM & 2 PM each day.

Costume Award Categories:

  • Best Kid & Canine Combo
  • Adult & Dog Duo
  • Best Founding Paw-ther
  • Top Dog

Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Owners are responsible for and must clean up after their pups.

We will have water refill and doggie bag stations throughout the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog.

Saturday

Food Vendors

King of Pops
Moosic City Ice Cream
Daddy’s Dogs
Perenn at Cheekwood Café

Dog Vendors

Cheekwood Gift Show
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps
Unleashed Impact
Dog Bandana Co.
Misty Westebbe Photography
RARE Rescue
Home Run Pet Care
LoveMe Art – PawArtist Experience

Sunday

Food Vendors

Pie Town Tacos
Eat Bubbles
Wyldeflour Pizza
Roadhouse Grille
The Grilled Cheeserie
The Pink Truck and Parlour
Perenn at Cheekwood Café

Dog Vendors

Cheekwood Gift Show
Pet Musings
Weenie Wraps
Unleashed Impact
Dog Bandana Co.
Sniff the Cook
Misty Westebbe Photography
Proverbs 12:10 Rescue
Home Run Pet Care
LoveMe Art – PawArtist Experience

Perenn at Cheekwood

Saturday & Sunday | 9 AM – 4:30 PM
All‑day café and bakery located in the Frist Learning Center courtyard. Full menu service stops at 4 PM and transitions to grab-and-go items until 4:30 PM

Schedule of Events

Saturday & Sunday

11 AM | Costume Contest #1 | Arboretum Lawn
2 PM | Costume Contest #2 | Arboretum Lawn

Registration for costume contests opens 45 prior to the start of the contest and is required.

Registration table will be located near the main stage on Arboretum Lawn.

Bring Your Own Bowl

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.

Please keep all pet friends on leash at Cheekwood and do not bring them into any of the buildings.

Reserve Tickets

 

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion Off-Site Parking Gardens + Mansion
Adults $24 $29 $19
Youth (3-17) $17 $22 $12
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE FREE
Member Adult $14 $16 $9
Member Youth $12 $14 $7

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.

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