Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, a benefit for Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and Economic Club of Nashville (ECON) Charities, presented by Northern Trust, announced “American Elegance” is the theme for the 2026 Show, returning to Music City Center on January 9–11, 2026. Tickets are on sale now at antiquesandgardenshow.com. The 2025 Show, which marked 35 years, drew more than 17,000 attendees forthe150 antiques, art and horticulture dealers, immersive garden showcases, live music and special events.
Chairing the forthcoming event are Paula Kinard and Phyllis Vandewater, close friends and creative collaborators who have years of joint community involvement.
Additionally, renowned designer, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Bunny Williams and her business partner Elizabeth Lawrence will return as Honorary Co-Chairs. The look of the Show will be guided by fabric partner Kravet, along with a talented team of designers, landscape architects, and volunteers who transform the Music City Center each year in a matter of days. The 2026Show’s lecture series is also inspired by the theme with an impressive lineup of US-based experts who tout international influence and acclaim.
•The Friday morning Keynote Lecture will kick off the series with David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren discussing the legacy of Ralph Lauren’s classic American interiors, moderated by Alfredo Paredes.
•A Design Panel on the sophisticated translation of American elegance on Friday afternoon includes renowned designers Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis and John and Christine Gachot of GACHOT.
The Show Floor’s three spectacular garden showcases are presented by accomplished landscape designers, where attendees are invited to walk through and experience them interactively. Cheekwood will once again greet attendees with the Entry Exhibition designed by Cheekwood’s talented team of gardeners. The East Garden lead landscape designer is Gavin Duke of Duke Design Group. At the same time, Nature’s Best, an award-winning garden center in Middle Tennessee, will design the West Garden, incorporating a Hartley Botanic Greenhouse into the showcase.
Additionally, Antiques & Garden Show presents Nashville-based interior designers Stephanie Sabbe of Sabbe Interior Design as the 2026 Stage Designer and Roger Higgins of R. Higgins Interiors as the 2026 Entrance Designer. The 2026 Show also welcomes designer and tastemaker Kate Rheinstein Brodsky as Preview Party Honorary Chair and Southern Living Editor in Chief Sid Evans and House & Parties Founder and Creative Director Rebecca Gardner as Bourbon Party Honorary Co-Chairs.
Lectures and special events require a separate ticket from General Admission, and there is limited ticket availability for the 2026 Keynote Lecture. To learn more about the Show’s beneficiaries, schedule of events, lecture speakers and to purchase tickets, visit www.antiquesandgardenshow.com.
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