{"id":702,"date":"2022-11-01T16:44:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T16:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheekwood.local\/about\/press-coverages-awards\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:37:31","slug":"media-coverage-and-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/about\/media-coverage-and-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Coverage &#038; Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"banner banner--background\" style=\"background-color: ;\"><div class=\"banner__overlay\" style=\"background-color: ;\"><\/div><div class=\"banner__content\"><h1>Media Coverage &amp; Awards<\/h1>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheekwood-Mansion_front_3.jpg\" alt=\"Cheekwood Mansion front 3\" \/><\/div><!-- .banner -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Cheekwood in the News<\/h2>\n<p>As one of Nashville\u2019s premiere attractions, it\u2019s no wonder that Cheekwood is always making headlines.\u00a0Cheekwood\u00a0is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is a three-time USA Today Top 10 Botanical Garden. In 2020, the grounds were awarded a Level II National Arboretum Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.\u00a0See below for some\u00a0press coverage\u00a0highlights\u00a0and awards received in recent years.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"buttons buttons--left\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/about\/press-coverages-awards\/media-kit\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Media Kit\" title=\"Media Kit\">Media Kit<\/a><\/div><div><hr><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Media Coverage<\/h2>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2PIodNjUbCw\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Arts Break: Orchids &amp; Dutch House Paintings at Cheekwood &#8211; Nashville PBS<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/March-2025_Southern-Living_Cheekwood.pdf\">Brights of Spring \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">Southern Living<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenashvillian.com\/robert-indiana-love-at-cheekwood\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Robert Indiana\u2019s LOVE comes to Cheekwood \u2013 The Nashvillian<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkrn.com\/news\/local-news\/on-tour-middle-tn\/the-history-behind-nashvilles-cheekwood-estate-gardens\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">The history behind Nashville\u2019s Cheekwood Estate &amp; Gardens \u2013 WKRN-TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instyleaustralia.com.au\/lifestyle\/ultimate-nashville-city-guide\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">The Ultimate Guide to Nashville \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">InStyle Australia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfocusmagazine.com\/arts-culture\/nsider-enchanted-castles-at-cheekwood\/article_e1b05ef5-e5e8-4b46-b693-197b75fb2bf0.html?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Sandra%20Lipman%20and%20Janice%20Morgan%20talk%20Symphony%20Fashion%20Show&amp;utm_campaign=05-08-25%20Nfocus%20Newsletter\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">NSIDER: Enchanted Castles at Cheekwood \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">nFocus<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetmediatn.com\/articles\/cce-print\/ms-cheap-cheekwood-celebration-offers-extra-programming-and-discount-for-non-members\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Ms. Cheap: Cheekwood celebration offers extra programming and discount for non-members \u2013 Main Street Media<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillescene.com\/arts_culture\/coverstory\/nashville-outdoor-events-summer-2025\/article_c83aed4f-98c5-42af-9ef6-ef6c80fd3b3a.html\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Summer Guide 2025: What to Do Outdoors This Season \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">Nashville Scene<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkrn.com\/video\/newsmaker-cheekwood-community-celebration\/10769790\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Newsmaker: Cheekwood Community Celebration \u2013 WKRN-TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newschannel5.com\/talk-of-the-town\/family-friendly-finds-enjoy-the-enchanted-castles-at-cheekwood-all-summer\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Family Friendly Finds: Enjoy the Enchanted Castles at Cheekwood all Summer! \u2013 NewsChannel5<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsmv.com\/video\/2025\/06\/02\/cheekwoods-first-ever-community-celebration-happening-this-week\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Cheekwood&#8217;s first ever Community Celebration happening this week \u2013 WSMV-TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurytravelmagazine.com\/news-articles\/best-things-to-do-in-nashville-top-attractions-activities\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">Best Things to Do in Nashville: Top Attractions &amp; Activities \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">Luxury Travel Magazine<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2023\/03\/09\/travel\/things-to-do-nashville.html\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">36 Hours in Nashville \u2013 <em data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"em\">The New York Times<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"image-block themed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheekwood_Reflecting-Pool-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cheekwood Reflecting Pool 1\" \/><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Awards<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"accordions\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><em><strong>Named The Most Beautiful Garden in Tennessee by HGTV<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g55229-d109248-Reviews-Cheekwood-Nashville_Davidson_County_Tennessee.html\"><em><strong>Based on traveler reviews and opinions Cheekwood is a Tripadvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards Winner 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillescene.com\/bon\/2024\/\"><b><em>Nashville Scene Best of Nashville <\/em>(2025)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1st Place<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Summer Camp<\/li>\n<li>Best Art Happening<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<li>Best Art Installation, Enchanted Castles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2nd Place<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Concert Series, Under the Stars<\/li>\n<li>Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yourchoiceawards.com\/nashville\/\"><em><strong>The Tennessean\u2019s Best of Music City The Official Community\u2019s Choice Awards (2025)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue | Winner<\/li>\n<li>Best Event Venue | Finalist<\/li>\n<li>Best Art Gallery | Finalist<\/li>\n<li>Best Tourist\/Seasonal Attraction &#8211; Local | Finalist Holiday LIGHTS<\/li>\n<li>Best Event &#8211; Local | Finalist Holiday LIGHTS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 200px; margin-right: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CC25_Nashville_Winner.png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CC25_Nashville_Finalist.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Parent Magazine\u00a0 Best of Parenting 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"strong\">Nashville<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Best Museum | Winner<\/li>\n<li data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Best Tourist Attraction | Finalist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"strong\">Williamson<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Best Museum | Winner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g55229-d109248-Reviews-Cheekwood-Nashville_Davidson_County_Tennessee.html\"><em><strong>Based on traveler reviews and opinions Cheekwood is a Tripadvisor Travelers&#8217; Choice Awards Winner 2024 Things to Do. <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillescene.com\/bon\/2024\/\"><b><em>Nashville Scene Best of Nashville <\/em>(2024)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Place to Take Out of Towners<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Summer Camp<\/li>\n<li>Honorable Mentions:\n<ul>\n<li>Best Cultural Center<\/li>\n<li>Best Art Happening<\/li>\n<li>Best Concert Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yourchoiceawards.com\/nashville\/\"><b><em>The Tennessean\u2019s Best of Music City The Official Community\u2019s Choice Awards <\/em>(2024)<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CC24_Nashville_Winner.png\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Art Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Tourist\/Seasonal Attraction \u2013 Local<\/li>\n<li>Holiday LIGHTS Best Event \u2013 Local<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Nashville Parent Magazine Best of Parenting 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nashville<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Family Day Trip | Winner<\/li>\n<li>Best Local Day Camp | Runner Up<\/li>\n<li>Best Tourist Attraction | Runner Up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Williamson<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Museum | Runner Up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheekwood-Receives-Hispanic-Chamber-of-Commerces-Bridges-Award_1-1.pdf\"><em><strong>Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) \u201cBridges\u201d in Art, Culture &amp; Community Service Award (2023)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The Tennessean\u2019s Best of Music City <\/strong><\/em><strong>(2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Family Amusement<\/li>\n<li>Best Tourist\/Seasonal Attraction &#8211; Local<\/li>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Holiday Lights at Cheekwood won for Best Festival\/Fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><em>Nashville Scene Best of Nashville <\/em>(2023)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Place to Take Out of Towners<\/li>\n<li>Best Concert Series for Under the Stars<\/li>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Summer Camp<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Cultural Center<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Art Happening for Cheekwood Events<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Event\/Festival (Local) for Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Parent\u2019s Best of Parenting<\/em>\u00a0(2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Local Day Camp in Nashville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Kid\u2019s Out and About<\/em>\u00a0(2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ranked 3rd in Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Nashville Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong><em>The Tennessean Best of Music City<\/em>\u00a0(2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Tourist\/Seasonal Attraction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Scene Best of Nashville<\/em>\u00a0(2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Place to Take Out of Towners<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>#2 in Best Event\/Festival, Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS<\/li>\n<li>#3 in Best Charity Event, Swan Ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Parent\u2019s Best of Parenting<\/em>\u00a0(2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Local Day Camp in Nashville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Kid\u2019s Out and About<\/em>\u00a0(2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ranked 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Nashville Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong><em>Nfocus\u00a0<\/em>Best Parties Reader\u2019s Poll (2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Venue for a Wedding \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Photo Op\/Backdrop \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Children\u2019s\/Family Event for\u00a0<em>Fall for Cheekwood\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Event You Missed the Most for Swan Ball\u00a0\u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Scene\u00a0<\/em>Best of Nashville Reader\u2019s Poll\u00a0(2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue \u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Cultural Center \u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Place To Take Out-of-towners \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Art Happening for\u00a0<em>Chihuly at Cheekwood<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<li>Best Event\/Festival (Local) for\u00a0<em>Holiday LIGHTS<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) (2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Award of Excellence for Hiroshi Sato exhibit<\/li>\n<li>Award of Commendation for\u00a0<em>En Plein Air<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Award of Excellence \u2013 Where Flowers (Virtually) Bloom: Cheekwood Marketing Campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Travel Pulse\u00a0<\/em>(2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Botanical Garden in Tennessee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Style Blueprint\u00a0<\/em>(2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Botanical Garden in the South<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>American Public Garden Association (APGA) (2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hansell Marketing Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong><em>Tennessean\u00a0<\/em>Best of Music City (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Art Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Best Seasonal Attraction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Scene\u00a0<\/em>Best of Nashville Reader\u2019s Poll<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Art Happening for\u00a0<em>Chihuly at Cheekwood<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Best Wedding Venue<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level II National Arboretum Accreditation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Parent\u00a0<\/em>Best of Parenting (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best of Nashville: Best Museum<\/li>\n<li>Best of Williamson: Best Museum (2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Place)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Kids Out &amp; About\u00a0<\/em>Top Places to Take Kids (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheekwood was named #2 (behind Nashville Zoo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><div class=\"accordions__tab-indicator\"><\/div>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong><em>USA Today<\/em>\u00a010 Best (2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reader\u2019s Choice Best Botanical Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Scene<\/em>\u00a0Best of Nashville Reader\u2019s Poll (2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Local Event\/Festival for\u00a0<em>Holiday LIGHTS<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor Fun<\/li>\n<li>Best Canine Outing for\u00a0<em>Dog Nights of Summer<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Nashville Parent<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0Best of Parenting (2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best 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