What is a COMMUNITY FLOWER SHOW?

Every 2 years, the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee (HSMT) hosts a Flower Show for the benefit of our community. Sponsored by Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, HSMT and Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., District II, this year’s event is scheduled for September 24,2024 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the beautiful setting at Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall, Massey Auditorium.

This flower show conforms to the standards established by National Garden Clubs, INC, and is open to participation by all members of  HSMT, Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs and Cheekwood Estates & Gardens. An NGC Flower Show is the official title of any flower show conforming to standards established by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and described in the Handbook for Flower Shows

The purpose of having a Flower Show is to educate club members and the viewing public, to stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design, provide an outlet for creative expression, and to communicate the goals and objectives of NGC.

“Pumpkins, Gourds and Mums, Oh My!” will be an exciting opportunity to view fresh and dried floral designs centered around “Cinderella’s” life-size, gilded golden pumpkin carriage at the entrance of our show. Come see scarecrows, lanterns and “Enchanted Tea Party Tables.”  Two features of the show are: DESIGN and HORTICULTURE.  The DESIGN category showcases and judges designs that are interesting and pretty.   The HORTICULTURE category is other plant material – even a single flower or branch.

Children twelve and under are invited to bring their uncut but painted and decorated pumpkin for a “Pumpkin Contest” at the flower show.   No pre signup required.  Children should bring pumpkins from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm with judging at 2:00 p.m.  Ribbons and certificates will be awarded in the following categories:

• Scariest
• Prettiest”
• Most Unusual
• Most Colorful
• Nature Themed
• Fall Pumpkin Patch

Admission to the flower show and parking is free for flower show participants.  Admission tickets or proof of Cheekwood membership is required for non-participants.  Participants will not be expected to provide proof of Cheekwood membership or purchase an admission ticket. The Flower Show will be open to the general public from 11am until 3pm immediately following judging.

If Horticultural Society members wish to participate by entering a category, please contact Flower Show Chair Denise Thorne at (615)289-2138 or Denise@tec63.com or Co-Chair Kay Flynn at (615) 513-7328 or leolewis1@comcast.net.   REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 8/15/2024.