Cheekwood’s summer trains spectacular continues the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with an immersive journey through some of the nation’s most treasured sites. With 10 running trains, more than 850 feet of track, and 25 iconic landmarks, this is Cheekwood’s largest train installation yet!
Cheekwood is pleased to announce Maura Wright as the 2026 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Wright is a ceramic artist whose practice centers on intricately crafted clay vessels and sculptural forms. Working primarily in earthenware, she creates richly decorated objects with ornate handles, floral motifs, and layered surface treatments. Drawing inspiration from […]
Featuring the NEW Marigold River, Harvest NIGHTS, and 100,000 pumpkins throughout the festival. Fall magic returns at Cheekwood Harvest! During this six-week festival, Nashville’s historic 55-acre botanical garden transforms into a seasonal wonderland. Celebrate the coziest season with outdoor fun, live entertainment, and the beauty of autumn.
Experience the 12th annual Japanese Moon Viewing, Otsukimi, an afternoon and moonlit evening filled with immersive opportunities to experience Japanese culture. Enjoy tea ceremony demonstrations, mochi pounding, taiko drumming, art activities, and bilingual tours of the Blevins Japanese Garden. New this year, a musician will play the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese flute, during the tea […]