Cruise into Cheekwood and stroll among more than 100 impeccably maintained classic cars and vintage motorcycles from the early to mid-20th century during this dazzling two-day event. Elegant cars from a bygone era shine against the backdrop of Cheekwood’s lush gardens before the weekend culminates with an 11-mile Tour d’Elegance through the city streets of Belle Meade.

Enjoy era-specific tunes, grab a drink from our bar stations, and enjoy tasty bites from the city’s favorite food trucks. With hands-on activities for kids and our Enchanted Castles exhibition, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family to enjoy a perfect weekend for all ages.

Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars at Cheekwood Schedule of Events

Saturday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Barry Stowe | Car # 13 and Car #16
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Myke Schwartz | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Crispin & John Menefee | Car #2 and Car #14
3 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Somer Hooker | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall

Sunday

9 AM – 4 PM | Food Trucks | Beer Garden
9 AM – 4 PM | Café 29 Open | Frist Learning Center
10 AM | Classic Car Chronicles with Craig Pearson | Car #8
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Nashville Jazz Orchestra performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
10 AM – 2 PM | Family Car Activity | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Two Wheel Tales with Gary Sanford | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
12 – 2 PM | Classic Cruisers performance | Arboretum Lawn Stage
2 PM | Classic Car Chronicles with Amy & David Nau | Car #5 and Car #7
2:30 PM | Two Wheel Tales with Michael Fair | Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall
3:30 PM | Cars and Motorcycles assemble for the Tour d’Elegance
4 PM | Cars and Motorcycles depart for Tour d’Elegance