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Cheekwood

4.1 (402 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Celebrate 250 Train Display thru September 6th, 2026
John M.

We always try to find something interesting when we travel and this was the wifes find. We were definitly lucky as the Celebrate 250 Train display was still on site before moving September 6th....outstanding creation by those involved. And I know this took sometime to build. The Service was great and the grounds were Amazingly Manicured...The Mansion was great with lots of rich history and artwork to look at. Amazing to see how old some of the painting were. The onsite Cafe served up pastries and coffee....both delicious and refreshing. Highly recommend the stop if you have the time.

April H.

Absolutely beautiful property. Parking isn't great but it looks like they are working on that right now. It was an insanely hot the day we visited but we still ended up staying for hours, so that should tell you how nice this place is. There are so many lovely places to enjoy, mostly outdoor gardens. The house is nice but small and it doesn't take long to see it. Don't skip the art trail. We also got to see a cute baby deer wandering the gardens. My only negative is I wish they had more spots to purchase a drink.

Outside- tulips
Charissa T.

Cheekwood is for those who love flowers and pretty places to walk. They rotate through their flowers every so often, and have beautiful views of the mountains. There are toy trains that go around with a slide that kids love. Whenever I go I always little kids there, and there's usually a craft they can do. Inside the mansion it's an art gallery that is very pretty. There's a wooded trail too with woodchips. There are so many gardens including a Japanese garden, flowers garden, and ponds. Make sure to see the turtles !

Jaden B.

The last time my fiancée and I visited Cheekwood was in the summer of 2023. We decided to visit again last Sunday as part of our anniversary trip. Both visits the mansion and the gardens have been well kept and the fall/pumpkin displays they had were absolutely adorable.

Mansion Tour
Michaela V.

I love visiting Cheekwood during the fall and spring when the pumpkins and tulips are in full swing. It's a great place for families to enjoy the grounds and I have also enjoyed the mansion tour. I try to take friends and family when they visit.

Ophelia B.

December 2022 was my first & last visit to Cheekwood. I wanted to see the Holiday Lights-Garden and Mansion there; even though, it was no longer Christmas season & past Christmas. Despite the rainy weather and experiencing pain walking, it was wonderful to walk through the Christmas lights. It was $30 for an adult ticket. Was it worth it? Yes. Just make sure to still be prepared for crowds even after the holidays if you want to see the Christmas lights. We saw a wedding proposal on a bridge. There was walking traffic on the grounds until it started raining. We went to the mansion during some of the time of heavy rain pour. The mansion was showcasing a gallery of illustrations of The Adams Family, paintings, and vintage photos of famous Hollywood celebrities. It was festively decorated for Christmas and was a joy to wander through. It was very crowded in the area with The Adams Family illustrations gallery. I took a lot of videos of the holiday light displays in the rain and tried seeing every part of Cheekwood that night. When we went back to our car, we were given a golf cart ride back to our car to avoid the long walk back to our car by Troy.

Paul V.

Wonderfully beautiful, Cheekwood is a gem and a must-visit if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. The grounds are well-cared for, with a nice variety of gardens. The little village with model trains running was such a cool design, and for me, a nice start to my walk around the grounds. Even though it was a hot day, I made a point to cover the entirety of the trails and gardens, using my time touring the mansion as a chance to cool off. I enjoyed the sculpture trail and how well the sculptures integrated into the landscape. They are a little out of the way, but worth the extra stroll in the woods. I chose to do my self-guided tour of the mansion without the free audio tour, but I appreciate that they include that. The story of the families and how the houses and estates change over are super interesting, and I always enjoy seeing the styles they adopted and artifacts that they brought back from their travels abroad. In this case, one of the items is a set of doors from the Duke of Westminster!

Heather B.

This was our first time at Cheekwood. Easy to find (gps gets lost though if you use Waze) Easy parking. We have a national membership to botanic gardens, despite this, Cheekwood does charge for parking ($3-5 or something). The estate is VERY hilly. It is also more of an English style garden, manicured lawns and hedges and statues with some watering holes or ponds. A few flowers. Drastically less than the Chicago Botanic gardens. I did enjoy the children's area with water painting and some things. The castles throughout the park were a nice touch for younger kids. Seems like it's basically a kinder camp though with toddler groups at each castle. Small gift shop, best a/c though. We didn't visit the mansion, but did see some wedding photos happening. Because of the heatwave, we skipped out early. It was just too hot for all the hills.

Crystal R.

My friend and I had such a wonderful experience here I had to share! The staff is amazing and are so happy to help you find your way around. It was nothing short of a magical experience!

Christmas at Cheekwood
Anne W.

I have been a member of Cheekwood for two years. My family and I love to go for their exhibits, but more than that, the peaceful strolls through their gardens are relaxing. We especially love going in the Spring, Fall and of course, Christmas! If you've not been, I highly recommend that you go!

Grandfather Clock
Isabella S.

The tulip show is gorgeous, and I really enjoyed the Japanese zen garden. The shops are great if you want to get some trinkets from Nashville! I recommend getting a map and asking a park ranger what their favorite route is. I would also recommend paying an extra $3 to see the mansion. There's a lot of history and beautifully kept art.

Fleur de Villes
Alex K.

Had an absolutely great time at Cheekwood for the Fleur de Villes exhibit in the mansion! I have been to Cheekwood many times before - for the tulips in spring, the dog days of summer, summer Fridays, pumpkins in the fall, lights at Christmas, and other special exhibits - and I truly enjoy every visit I've made over the years. This was my first time going into the mansion and im disappointed in myself for having never gone before! The house is huge and has incredible displays in every room. There's even a great view of downtown from the top floor. I recommend becoming a member at Cheekwood if you want to visit more than once a year. It's a great gift for friends and family as well. Parking is always available in a paved lot or in the overflow during busy times.

Rochelle M.

We visited Cheekwood to see the Christmas decorations and Holidays at the White House Exhibit. We met Linda at the mansion entrance. She was very friendly and helpful in recommending that we take the guided tour. My daughter has done the self guided audio tour before. She said it was ok. Leanne was our wonderful guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable. There was only one couple with us. We learned so much about the family history and details of the mansion's design. My daughter enjoyed it much, much more than the audio. The tour ended upstairs where we started with the exhibits. It was a cold weekday so visitors were few and spread out. We were often by ourselves in each room. It was so nice to take our time admiring the decorations and artwork. Taking pictures was easy without waiting for people to move out of view or from a popular spot. Because of the 10th anniversary, Laura Dowling was hired to decorate the mansion. She was once the Chief Floral Designer for the White House. She and her team did an amazing job. Every room was themed and just spectacular. We walked to the Holiday Market after the mansion, then through the garden, ending at the Garden Shop. Parking is free just a short walk from where the tickets are bought. They can also be purchased online with an added service charge. It was a beautiful, but cold day at Cheekwood. We hope to return in the Spring when the garden is in bloom.

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Frist Art Museum

Frist Art Museum

4.1
(285 reviews)
7.0 mi

The Frist center is great if you enjoy art and art related events…read more Highlights: 1. Rotating exhibits that are not limited to one style 2. Gift shop that has local art. 3. Cafe on-site 4. You can get through the whole museum in half a day 5. Kids' activity area is actually really fun!

The Frist Art Museum is a smaller art museum, but nice with excellent staff…read more Parking was a breeze. The lot in back had good signage to lead us there from Broadway. The spots were normal size, not striped for a smart car like most lots. I was able to validate in the museum when I purchased my ticket. For an hour and a half of parking it was about $6 with the validation. The museum was built in an old post office. I loved the building with the history and character. Admission is free for under 18 years old. We happened to catch a day when an exhibit was being switched out so admission for adults was only $10! On a normal day it would be $20. I saw that college students can enter for free on Thursday evenings. What a nice offer since there are so many colleges in the area. We started our visit at Cafe Cheeserie for matcha lattes. They were great! The dining room is so bright and cheery. The menu looks delicious. We had afternoon tea reservations the day we visited, but we'll definitely be back for food. They also had tables outside for nice days. The staff here really made the experience a great one. They were so friendly and welcoming. They were so sweet with my seven year old, both in the kid area and in the main gallery. I loved the cart to show the different elements used in the rotating exhibit. This gave us a real appreciation for the art and what we were seeing. The first floor has the main gallery. This was larger than it looked from the outside. We enjoyed looking at the variety of art in these rooms. Our favorite exhibit was Interwoven by Anila Quayyum Agha. It was all so beautiful, interesting, and impressive. The Martin ArtQuest area for children was great. Kids could spend hours here. They had watercolor painting, sketching, drawing, and other interactive options. They even had bags available to bring everything home in. Don't miss the gift shop. They had a lot of fun and beautiful things in there, especially for kids. The pricing was surprisingly reasonable. My daughter was excited to leave with a couple of inexpensive treasures. The Frist was a fun place to explore and we really enjoyed interacting with the employees here. They really added to the experience.

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An Indigenous Present: 
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Spanning 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art, Highlighting
An Indigenous Present: Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Spanning 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art, Highlighting
An Indigenous Present: 
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Spanning 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art, Highlighting
An Indigenous Present: Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Spanning 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art, Highlighting
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The kids area (The MAQ)
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Bennett Galleries

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Bennett Galleries is truly a special place, and the level of care and craftsmanship they put into…read moretheir work shows in every detail. I brought in a Bluebird Café poster that meant a lot to me, and they helped me transform it into something that feels like a true piece of art. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was working with people who genuinely appreciate not just framing, but the meaning behind what you bring to them. They took the time to guide me through different options, explaining the choices without overwhelming me, and helped me select a frame and glass that elevated the piece beautifully. The final result exceeded my expectations--it looks like something you would see in a gallery, not just hanging in a home. It was an investment, but absolutely worth it for something so personal and lasting. Every time I look at it, it brings me right back to that experience. If you have something meaningful that you want to preserve and display in a way that does it justice, Bennett Galleries is the place to go. I don't frame things just to decorate--I frame them to remember, and they understood that completely

The only place I would ever trust with my art. The selection is incredible and the service is top…read morenotch. They are very transparent about your project and give you the best options you can find in the city. Their work is consistent and beautifully done! Love these guys!

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Framing design counter
Classically styles moulding for custom framing
Classically styles moulding for custom framing
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Fun contemporary moulding for custom framing

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