Cheekwood

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

EST. Prior to 1930

Wills Perennial Garden
Burr Terrace
The Japanese Garden
Loggia
Frist Learning Center Lawn
Frist Learning Center
Wisteria Arbor - Ceremony
Wisteria Arbor - Reception
Reflection Pool
Howe Garden
Massey Hall
Swan Lawn - Historic Mansion
Herb Garden
Wills Perennial Garden
Burr Terrace
The Japanese Garden
Loggia
Frist Learning Center Lawn
Frist Learning Center
Wisteria Arbor - Ceremony
Wisteria Arbor - Reception
Reflection Pool
Howe Garden
Massey Hall
Swan Lawn - Historic Mansion
Herb Garden
Wills Perennial Garden
Burr Terrace
The Japanese Garden
Loggia
Frist Learning Center Lawn
Frist Learning Center
Wisteria Arbor - Ceremony
Wisteria Arbor - Reception
Reflection Pool
Howe Garden
Massey Hall
Swan Lawn - Historic Mansion
Herb Garden
Wills Perennial Garden
Burr Terrace
The Japanese Garden
Loggia
Frist Learning Center Lawn
Frist Learning Center
Wisteria Arbor - Ceremony
Wisteria Arbor - Reception
Reflection Pool
Howe Garden
Massey Hall
Swan Lawn - Historic Mansion
Users

Space only

Up to 300 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$1.5k - $12.5k

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Room blocks

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Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Cheekwood is a beautiful 55-acre estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Estate / House / Mansion / Villa

Garden

Historic Building

Views

courtyard

creek

forest

garden

historical monument

landscaped grounds

park

water feature

meadow/Field

Rolling Hills

Style

Elegant

Classic

Eco

Garden Party

Romantic

Venue Settings

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

300

Seated

300

Buffet

300

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range
Additional charges

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

Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Onsite Accommodations
Holding and getting ready areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

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

Awards, Notables & Events

Voted #1 Best Wedding Venue✨ by NFocus, Nashville Scene, and The Tennessean’s Community Choice Awards.