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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Nashville, TN

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

A former family estate on the western side of Nashville that now operates as a garden, arboretum, and art museum.

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 · Nashville, TN

About Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Cheekwood was once the home of the Cheek family and is now spread across about 55 acres. Visitors can walk through several distinct botanical gardens and an arboretum, tour the historic mansion with its period rooms and art galleries, and look at outdoor sculptures along a sculpture trail, though the trail has been closed for construction. Timed-entry tickets must be reserved online in advance, and the estate also hosts seasonal festivals and a large holiday light display in winter.

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