Cheekwood
Est. Prior to 1930
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States
Up to 300 guests
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Cheekwood is a beautiful 55-acre estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityEstate / House / Mansion / VillaGardenHistoric Building
Views
CourtyardCreekForestGardenHistorical MonumentLandscaped GroundsMeadow/FieldParkRolling HillsWater Feature
Style
Classic
Eco
Elegant
Garden Party
Romantic
Best type of Celebrations
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Elopement
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Vow Renewal
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception

Venue Setting

With its historic beauty, exquisite foliage, and stunning view of the Tennessee hills, Cheekwood is Nashville’s premier outdoor wedding destination. Our estate is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, and elopements — no matter if your special day is full of friends and family or is an intimate celebration, Cheekwood can make your dreams a reality.

Capacity

Seated
300
Buffet
300
Standing
300
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges


Not included: catering & service staff, bar & bar staff, rentals & tenting, valet, decor. 

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Connect
Request a Venue Tour
Call: 615-354-6377
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Select A Caterer From The List Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
Holding and getting ready areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:
Cheekwood is Nashville’s premier wedding destination and the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions, elopements, and photography sessions. Instead of a vast ballroom, Cheekwood offers unique indoor and outdoor wedding venues, including our botanical gardens and Historic Mansion & Museum, perfect for a couple’s dream wedding. If you are searching for the perfect wedding venue in Nashville, let us show you how Cheekwood can make your dream wedding a reality.
Extra perks:
  • 1-year dual-household membership to Cheekwood
  • Use of Cheekwood grounds for a complimentary photography session before the wedding date.
  • Use of the grounds for photography on the day of your event is also included.
  • Self-Parking; Valet options are available for a fee
  • Use of the grounds for a 1-hour ceremony rehearsal
  • Up to 250 white plastic folding chairs for ceremonies only; subject to availability. Upgraded styles are available for an additional fee through our preferred rental vendor, Please Be Seated.

Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Wisteria Arbor
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.
View: Hills, Reflecting Pool, Fountain, Greenery, Gardens
Max capacity: 50 Seated Ceremony / 30 Seated Dinner
Price range: $6,000
Frist Learning Center and Lawn
The Frist Learning Center has a warm, 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 Cheekwood’s Contemporary Art Galleries, with a terrace overlooking downtown Nashville. In addition, this space offers three rooms to accommodate board meetings to seminars. The Frist Lawn is adjacent to the Frist Learning Center and has a view of the eastern
View: Gardens & Historic Buildings
Max capacity: 220 Seated Courtyard / 250 Seated Lawn
Price range: $8,000
The Herb Garden
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.
View: Trees
Max capacity: 60 Seated
Price range: $2,500

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