Cheekwood https://cheekwood.org/ Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:56:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cheekwood.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Cheekwood https://cheekwood.org/ 32 32 Top Plant Picks February 2026 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-february-2026/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:36:24 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36498 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for February 2026

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]]> Top Plant Picks January 2026 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-january-2026/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:29:14 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36388 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for January 2026

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]]> Top Plant Picks December 2025 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-december-2025/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:18:28 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36323 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for December 2025.

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]]> The Decorating Dream Team Returns: How Laura Dowling, Renowned Floral Designers and Volunteers Transformed the Historic Mansion for Another Holiday Season https://cheekwood.org/the-decorating-dream-team-returns-how-laura-dowling-renowned-floral-designers-and-volunteers-transformed-the-historic-mansion-for-another-holiday-season/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:44:33 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36304 Flower power has taken over the Historic Mansion and Museum at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens for the second year in a row, but this year’s project comes with a fresh approach, newly imagined décor and help from some additional friends.

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]]> Sweet Holiday Dreams Design Team https://cheekwood.org/sweet-holiday-dreams-design-team/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:22:12 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36300 It takes a village of talented minds and hands to deck the halls of Cheekwood Mansion. Get to know former Chief White House Floral Designer Laura Dowling and her talented team of designers and florists who traveled from all corners of the globe to create Sweet Holiday Dreams, a world-class holiday décor installation.

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]]> Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Gideon https://cheekwood.org/volunteer-spotlight-amy-gideon/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:50:27 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36288 Amy embodies what it means to be welcoming and warm, she brightens up every encounter with guests, staff and other volunteers. In the mansion she serves as a docent or host; greets guests at events; helps children with craft activities; works on many prep projects; supports education programs; and represents Cheekwood at community outreach….all with a cheerful smile. We are grateful for Amy’s contribution to our mission.

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]]> Top Plant Picks November 2025 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-november-2025/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:20:19 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36247 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for November 2025.

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]]> Behind the Curtain with Artist Shawn Huckins https://cheekwood.org/behind-the-curtain-with-artist-shawn-huckins/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:19:21 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36214 Cloth can both conceal and reveal — draped to cover, worn boldly as a statement, or pulled aside to unveil a surprise. Painter Shawn Huckins uses textiles to explore ideas about identity and blending worlds in INTERVENTIONS: Shawn Huckins, on view at Cheekwood through October 26. Launched in 2021, the INTERVENTIONS series invites artists to engage with the Cheekwood Mansion's historic interiors through their own creative lens.

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]]> Top Plant Picks October 2025 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-october-2025/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:20:48 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36201 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for October 2025.

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]]> Top Plant Picks September 2025 https://cheekwood.org/top-plant-picks-september-2025/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:06:30 +0000 https://cheekwood.org/?p=36005 It's a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for September 2025.

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