On a Thursday in January, botanic and antique lovers made their way to the Music City Center for the 36th annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville Benefactor’s Reception and Preview Party. The event fills a gap between the lively social seasons of the spring and fall, giving everyone a chance to catch up after the holidays.
Co-chairs Paula Kinard and Phyllis Vandewater picked a brilliant theme — “American Elegance” — working with fabric partner Kravet to create the weekend’s look. The Antiques & Garden Show draws visitors from across the region and vendors from all over the country, offering them space to showcase high-end antiques, fine jewelry, imaginative landscaping, and a broad spectrum of design. The event, presented by Northern Trust, raises crucial funds for Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and the Economic Club of Nashville (ECON).
Just before the doors opened for the Preview Party, benefactors headed in for a first look. The Entry Garden, designed by the fiercely talented team at Cheekwood, welcomed them into a tidy, stone-lined garden bordered by rich, green boxwoods. Landscape designer Gavin Duke of Duke Design Group led the design of the East Garden, while Nature’s Best Nursery designed the West Garden — which included a stunning Hartley Botanic greenhouse.
Guests spent hours perusing vendor booths — many leaving
with treasures from the evening, while others promised to
return the next day for what a night’s sleep convinced them they needed. Revelers stepped away from shopping to enjoy
cocktails on cozy seating vignettes, while others enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres at the buffet.
For many, the Benefactor’s Reception and Preview Party was just the beginning of what promised to be a long, fun-filled weekend, as anticipation built for the next day’s keynote speakers, entrepreneur Lauren Bush Lauren and David Lauren, chief branding and innovation officer at Ralph Lauren.
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