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CLASSIC CAR SHOW OFFERS UNIQUE LABOR DAY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

CLASSIC CAR SHOW OFFERS UNIQUE LABOR DAY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

Mid-20th Century Cars on Display at Cheekwood  

Cruise into Cheekwood and grab a beer or cocktail for the second annual Classic Car Show. Guests can stroll among nearly 30 impeccably maintained vintage cars from the early to mid-20th century.

The event is free for Cheekwood members and included with general admission for not-yet members. The event will feature food trucks, bar stations, family activities and more. Cheekwood is also encouraging guests to drive out in their own collector cars.

The Cheekwood Classic Car Show is presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners and is sponsored by Andrews Transportation Group. The Show will take place Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information visit https://cheekwood.org/calendar/classic-car-show/

About Cheekwood
Cheekwood is considered one of the finest American Country Place Era estates in the nation. Formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, the extraordinary 1930s estate, with its 30,000 square foot Mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries, showcasing works from its permanent collection as well as traveling exhibitions. The property includes 13 distinct gardens including the Blevins Japanese Garden and the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden, as well as a 1.5-mile woodland trail featuring modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture. Each year, Cheekwood plays host to seasonal festivals including Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest and Holiday LIGHTS. Cheekwood is 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. Cheekwood is located just 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville at 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Daily hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to Cheekwood must be purchased in advance at cheekwood.org. For further information, call 615-356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.

 

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