About this property
Cheekwood is a 55-acre (22 ha) historic estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee that houses the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Formerly the residence of Nashville's Cheek family, the 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) Georgian-style mansion was opened as a botanical garden and art museum in 1960.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000993. It was listed on August 22, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cheekwood listed on the National Register?
Cheekwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Cheekwood?
Cheekwood is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cheekwood?
The period of significance for Cheekwood is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1960.
Can I research the history near Cheekwood?
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