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Dog Visits with Santa
Photo Courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
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Nashville’s classic holiday tradition returns to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens with stunning new decorations courtesy of a world-famous florist, an additional creative light display on the Mansion lawn, and the familiar twinkling lights guests have enjoyed for more than a decade.
Former Chief Floral Designer for the White House, Laura Dowling, returns to Cheekwood for the second year in a row to create elaborate custom decorations inside the Historic Mansion that will delight guests and spread holiday cheer. This year’s theme is “Sweet Dreams,” and is inspired by visions of sugarplums, candy-colored hues and chestnuts roasting over an open fire
The festive scenery begins at the front gates with elegant and creative light displays guests are accustomed to seeing at Holiday LIGHTS. A 28-foot Pixel Pine Tree, which features eye-catching three-dimensional custom light designs, returns to the center of the Bradford Robertson Color Garden to welcome visitors on their journey through a winter wonderland.
A one-mile walking path throughout the gardens will be aglow with over one million lights. Each turn reveals a surprise, from the classic Peppermint Path with candy-cane trees, to the stunning Bejeweled Bridge and Enchanted Esplanade. The new Sparkling Serpentine display will dance across the Mansion lawn with 600 linear feet of mesmerizing color. Cheekwood’s TRAINS! exhibit also sparkles with holiday magic that will delight the young and young at heart.
Guests can also warm up with hot cocoa and seasonal libations, roast s’mores by a fire, and shop for the perfect gift at the Holiday Marketplace.
"For over a decade, Cheekwood's Holiday LIGHTS has been a cherished tradition, offering Nashville residents and visitors an elegant and timeless holiday experience," said Jane MacLeod, President and CEO of Cheekwood. "We are delighted to welcome guests once again to enjoy the beauty and magic of over one million twinkling lights and festive decorations that define this beloved community event."
Holiday LIGHTS opens to the public November 21 and runs until January 4. A media preview is scheduled for November 20 at 4:30 p.m.
To learn more about Holiday LIGHTS, events, and to purchase tickets, visit https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/