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Cheekwood’s gardens are bustling with a variety of pollinators, loving the cosmos, zinnia, and lantana blooms. Join The Honey Collective to learn about the pollinators native to Middle Tennessee, and what you can do to support native pollinators in your own outdoor space.
Ian Dawe, The Honey Collective
Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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It’s going to be another hot summer in Nashville! Join the Cumberland River Compact to learn about watering smart, and how you can save resources at home while supporting biodiversity and native pollinators.
Natalie Stone, Cumberland River Compact
Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Join Peter Grimaldi, Vice President of Gardens & Facilities and learn about how to sow, grow, and maintain your green space at home!
Peter Grimaldi, Cheekwood Vice President of Gardens and Facilities
Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Join Peter Grimaldi, Vice President of Gardens & Facilities and learn about how to sow, grow, and maintain your green space at home!
Peter Grimaldi, Cheekwood Vice President of Gardens and Facilities
Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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The Nashville Rose Society invites you to see the results of more than 40 of the most accomplished, award-winning rosarians from across Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky as they compete for “Best Rose” awards in multiple categories – from hybrid teas, floribundas, and miniatures to shrub roses and old garden roses – displaying hundreds of beautiful roses in a variety of colors and fragrances. Admission to the Show is FREE with the purchase of a ticket to Cheekwood and is open to the public from 1 – 5 PM on Saturday, October 14, and from 11 AM – 4 PM on Sunday, October 15. Saturday features a FREE lecture from Co-President and established author, Ron Daniels, on the “Basics of Growing Roses” while Sunday offers participants the limited opportunity to pick their favorites (pre-registration required), right out of Cheekwood’s rose gardens, and build their own bouquet!
Saturday, October 14
9 AM – 1 PM | Massey Auditorium *closed to the public | Judging and Awards in progress
11 AM – 3 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks: Chivanada, Tennessee Cobbler Company, Gypsy Crepe, Smokin’ Buttz, Blooming Kupcakes
12 – 2:30 PM | Beer Garden | Live Performance: Denny Jiosa
1 – 5 PM | 2023 Music City Rose Show included with admission to the gardens
TBA | Massey Auditorium | Free lecture on the “Basics of Growing Roses” by Ron Daniels
Sunday, October 15
10 AM -12 PM | Pick-Your-Own Rose Bouquet *pre-registration required
11 AM – 4 PM | 2023 Music City Rose Show included with admission to the gardens
11 AM – 3 PM | Beer Garden & Lot B | Food Trucks: The Love Bus, Bradley’s Creamery, Music City Fish & Chicken, Cousins Maine Lobster
12 – 2:30 PM | Beer Garden | Sunday Jazz Live Performance: Les Sabler
Be inspired by the Bradford Robertson Color Garden as it becomes a showroom for newly planted summer flowers and then shop the Mother’s Day plant sale. Handy “Container Kits” help take the guesswork out of assembling the perfect combinations for 12, 18, and 24-inch planters.
Take home your favorite varieties of Begonia, Lantana, Canna, Sunpatiens, Zinnia, Guara, Caladium, Angelonia, Petunia, Salvia, and more in colors ranging from warm pinks and lilacs to vibrant oranges and reds.
Discover an absolute must-have or repeat your favorite combination. Cheekwood horticulturalists will be on hand with gardening tips. Enjoy colorful echoes of Cheekwood in your own garden all season long!
Itz a Philly Thing
Little Cancun on the Go
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Salsa Franklin Taco
Retro Sno
