Cheekwood

"Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop."

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is a Nashville wedding venue set on a 55-acre historic estate originally built in the 1930s, featuring a mansion, botanical gardens, and an art museum. The property includes 13 distinct gardens, a 1.5-mile woodland sculpture trail, and a historic mansion with rooms restored to showcase original furnishings, offering multiple backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. Led by President and CEO Jane O. MacLeod since 2010, Cheekwood raised $37 million through the Cheekwood Campaign and received full accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2016, along with three USA Today Top Ten Botanical Garden distinctions. Located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37205. Visitors frequently mention the gardens, the mansion's interior art collection, and seasonal installations as highlights, though some note parking can be difficult, particularly for guests with mobility concerns.