Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood
A botanical garden and art museum in a former estate built with the fortune from Maxwell House coffee. Seasonal flower shows and winter Christmas lights are city highlights.
Cheekwood was built between 1929 and 1932 by the Cheek family, who made their fortune selling Maxwell House coffee. The estate covers about 22 hectares. A Georgian Revival mansion houses an art museum, and the grounds include a Japanese garden, a cherry blossom garden, a sculpture trail, and several themed gardens. In spring, the “Cheekwood Blooms” display features more than 100,000 tulips. In autumn, there is a chrysanthemum show. In winter, the “Christmas at Cheekwood” light show is extremely popular, so buy tickets online in advance. Admission is about US$25–35, and the garden is usually closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- The Bluebird Cafe
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area
- The Parthenon (Centennial Park)
- 12 South
- Music Row & RCA Studio B
- The Gulch
- Frist Art Museum