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Cheekwood
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,097 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Nashville, Tennessee
Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 615-356-8000
- Website cheekwood.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The setting
“Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.” — its Google listing
Amenities, with proof
“The gardens are beautifully maintained year-round, with countless picturesque spots that make every proposal feel unique.”
“The estate is very accessible, with the majority of paths being wheelchair accessible.”
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are beautifully maintained year-round, with countless picturesque spots that make every proposal feel unique.”
“The staff are friendly and helpful too.”
“The staff has always been kind and welcoming, and the estate provides an elegant, timeless backdrop that couples absolutely love.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Listed on Google as a wedding venue”
- Year-round — “For about the cost of two visits, Membership opens the door to year-round access, inspiration, family fun, and more.”
Getting married at Cheekwood
Cheekwood comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.