Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has earned an international reputation for its service and amenities but is equally well known for its nine acres of lavish indoor gardens. Boasting 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and romantic Southern species, the horticultural displays at Gaylord Opryland are among the most exquisite in the world. Meticulously selected and lovingly maintained by a staff of 20 full-time interior horticulturists, the landscaping is a colorful, year-round paradise tucked inside this amazing resort. Each of the gardens is housed under one of the hotel's soaring atriums, creating a series of breathtaking horticultural wonderlands. An elaborate climate-control system keeps the temperature at 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Relative humidity stays around 55 percent most of the time. There is also an air exchange system to ensure air in the atriums does not become stale. The system exchanges air four times in a 24-hour period. The Garden Conservatory features a collection of 10,000 tropical plants, representing more than 215 species. Towering palms and banana trees rise 60 feet above the atrium floor. In all, there are 37 different families of trees represented, including ficus, banana trees, palms and a sampling of miniature orange trees. In August 1982, months before opening, a staff of 10 began landscaping the Garden Conservatory, which was at that time one of the largest facilities of its kind in a single, glass-topped room in the world. Many of the taller plants were put in place before construction was completed, in advance of installing the thousands of flowers that add color and texture to the majestic space. It took staff 3 months to install the gardens of the Garden Conservatory Atrium. A precise drip-irrigation system was developed that allows many plants to be watered slowly over the course of several hours. The soil is a special mixture of pine, peat and cypress bark solelite developed specifi...See more..
5.0Parrot Mountain & Gardens(5.667 reviews) - My 14 year old son to 3 year old daughter loved it! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
This place is amazing!! Went with my family of 5. Me, my husband and and our 3 children 14, 5 and almost 3 year old And we all loved it so much! Wear comfortable shoes, definitely hills and lots of walking. Wear comfortable clothes. Bought the serum for the birds to pretty much attack you and drink it up. Highly recommend we were all cracking up!! If you can’t do steep hills you may want to look into the driving golf cart tours. Just walking into the place is intense with the steep hill you are standing in line to pay for the tickets. Arrived right when it opened. Planned to go eat after. Definitely do that. When we were leaving around noon the parking lot was mobbed. Not sure anyone else could fit. Opted to not eat there. Way to small decided to go to BBQ BUSTN BUTTS after. Only a few min away. Best BBQ around. It was a great day!See more..
4.5Cheekwood(1.422 reviews) - Cheekwood Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Gardens • Art Museums
Experience Cheekwood, the 55-acre estate built by the Maxwell House Coffee fortune in Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era Estate in the United States. The Botanical Garden is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity with eleven specialty display gardens and stunning natural landscape. The Museum of Art has collections of Painting, Sculpture and Decorative Arts. Visitors can enjoy year-round family-friendly activities with four distinct festivals held during the year. From Cheekwood in Bloom with more than 100,000 tulips in the Spring, to a children’s wonderland of Christmas trees, Trains, Santa, live reindeer, and more during Holiday LIGHTS, Cheekwood celebrates the seasons in style with something for everyone!See more..
Belmont Mansion is the largest house museum in Tennessee and one of only a few whose history revolves around the life of a woman: Adelicia Acklen. The historic house is open to visitors for tours. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. The house is also one of Nashville's most popular rental venues for weddings and events.See more..
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center offers over 300 acres of scenic splendor, outdoor recreation, botanical and wildlife exhibits, and more. Just five miles from downtown Chattanooga, we are family-friendly and dog-friendly. Hike, ride your bicycle, paddle or fish on Lookout Creek, or just chill.See more..
The UT Gardens function as an outdoor laboratory to evaluate the performance and landscape use of every type of plant, from trees and shrubs to annuals and perennials. The gardens feature a children's garden, formal rose garden, a sustainable kitchen garden, perennial borders, a beautiful hosta collection as well as annual beds, huge old growth trees and seasonal displays.See more..
4.5River Gallery(96 reviews) - Enjoyed the River Gallery Outdoor Sculpture Garden Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries • Gardens • Art Museums
4.5Hendersonville Memory Gardens(85 reviews) - Johnny Cash/June Carter Cash gravesite Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Gardens
Got to see the grave of Mr. and Mrs. Cash. It was pretty ~dead~ by the time we got there, but the experience was still pretty dope. Caught myself singing "Ring of Fire" but had to stop because it didn't seem appropriate. Overall, standing 6 ft above the Man in Black was pretty surreal. 10/10 would recommend.See more..
4.5The Lily Barn Garden(34 reviews) - Backroad Beauty Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Gardens
Beautiful garden, free and open to the public. We are a state certified nursery with daylilys, water plants and natives. We also have a large selection of yard art. There is a mature childrens maze on site. Wading in creek allowed with water shoes and parental supervision. Wildflower trail along back creek path with bloom march thru may. The Lily Barn makes a great place for weddings and family reunions, and picnics. We host Hops for Hope in May of each year. Check out our website for more details! Feel free to call and make an appt.See more..
Beautiful walk through the rhododendrons. This is accessible by everyone since it has a concrete path. Enjoyed lunch after our walk in the picnic area which has about 6 tables or so. Due to the close proximity to others, many wore masks. I can see this being a very busy place on the weekends so you may want to have a mask handy.See more..
Harvey's garden is a great place to take a walk, or just find a bench to sit down and relax for a bit. The daffodils are georgeous in the spring.See more..
Very nice botanical garden in the middle of town. Quiet and relaxing with birds and squirrels. Sits on 10 acres with original home built in the 1850'sSee more..
They will sell you plants but they are not cheap! You would think because they are a grower that you could purchase plants at a discount!See more..
4.5Hedgewood Gardens(2 reviews) - Wildflower Pilgrimage Gardens Great little jewel hidden away. I bought a columbine here. Love the garden walkway and the different array of wildflowers. The plant I bought had just been dug up and put in a pot that morning!! I just hope it will survive in NE Mississippi... I'm sure I'll be back.See more..
We often visit the UT Gardens and Plateau Discovery Gardens, maintained by UT students, Master Gardeners, and volunteers. We attended the Fall Gardeners Festival recently where we rode on a tractor-pulled cart and learned about the research done on this amazingly beautiful property. The Discovery Gardens are gorgeous in late Spring and Summer! Free classes are offered to teach interested attendees about many subjects relating to flower and vegetable gardening on the Cumberland Plateau. Their butterfly garden is pretty spectacular!See more..
