Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Below the formal gardens of the Historic Mansion & Museum lies the Wills Perennial Garden. Dedicated to both new and traditional perennials, the Wills is a favorite site for wedding ceremonies, with views of Tennessee’s rolling hills providing the backdrop for a ceremony. The lush perennials and expansive, terraced lawn make the Wills Perennial Garden one of Cheekwood’s most beautiful outdoor venues for your wedding.

Situated on the Historic Mansion & Museum’s west wing, this location is known for its breathtaking views of the surrounding Warner Parks and the Reflecting Pool. Wisteria Arbor consists of two parts; an upper and lower arbor separated by a dramatic fountain and cascading double staircase.

The Frist Learning Center has a rustic, yet elegant appeal, combining the original stables and carriage house of the Cheek estate with a two-story, glass building opening onto a lovely brick courtyard. The former stables have been transformed into the ideal setting for an outdoor wedding reception under the stars. In addition, this space offers three rooms to accommodate catering and holding areas.

The most versatile of Cheekwood’s indoor wedding venues, the newly renovated Massey Hall and its adjoining terraces provide a changing backdrop of art exhibits and greenery. This modern space features floor to ceiling windows and functional doors that open to two outdoor terraces. Massey Hall is the perfect space for larger weddings and receptions!

Cheekwood’s Historic Mansion is one of Nashville’s most sought after, elegant wedding venues. Transport yourself to another era in this 1930’s Georgian-style Mansion surrounded by lush gardens. The rental of the Historic Mansion includes access to Wisteria Arbor, Loggia, the Reflecting Pool, and Swan Lawn. Watch your dream wedding come to life with this fully customizable space. All Historic Mansion & Swan Lawn bookings require tenting and flooring.

The Reflecting Pool is a hidden expanse of the Boxwood Gardens and is located on the western slope of the Historic Mansion & Museum overlooking nearby hills of Nashville’s Percy Warner Park. Guests find themselves transported to another time and place within a garden accented with water features, stonework and a breathtaking view of the museum and surrounding grounds. The Reflecting Pool is the perfect outdoor space for your intimate wedding ceremony.

With vast ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, the historic Loggia overlooks the beautiful Swan Lawn and Swan Fountain, connecting the Historic Mansion & Museum to the back of its property. Pair this dinner space with cocktails on Wisteria Arbor for the ultimate Historic Mansion & Museum experience.

One of the centerpieces of Cheekwood’s botanical gardens and a beloved fixture in Nashville’s horticultural community, the Howe Garden has garnered national renowned for its horticulture, design, and environmental impact. Howe Garden is highlighted by water streams, a thatched cottage, and the original iron gates. Guests of wedding ceremonies in the Howe Garden will find themselves surrounded by extensive stonework, secret garden paths and the trickling sound of water from the nearby pond.

Cheekwood’s Herb Garden displays herbal plants that can be grown in Middle Tennessee and features two connecting spaces with lovely flagstone flooring and historical column artifacts from the First Tennessee Statehouse.

A cottage garden on three levels with pastel perennials, an armillary bed and fountain, the Burr Terrace Garden is a dream location for intimate engagements, ceremonies, or elopements. The garden is reminiscent of a garden in Padua, Italy that is considered to be the oldest surviving botanical garden in the world.