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CONTENTSCheekwood Mission, Values and Vision …………………………………….…….…. 3Welcome to Cheekwood /A History of Cheekwood ………………………..…… 4Cheekwood Collections/The Museum of Art ……………………………….…….. 8The Botanical Garden…………………………………………………………………..……. 9Bryant Fleming and Philip Kerrigan, Jr…………………………………….…………. 11Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail ……………………………………………………….. 12Cheekwood Services ………………………………………………………………………... 13Volunteer Policies and Procedures …………………………………………………… 14Professional Practices ………………………………………………………………………. 17Volunteer Opportunities ………………………………………………………………….. 19Safety Procedures ……………………………………………………………………………. 20General Information ………………………………………………………………………… 24Directions to Cheekwood ……………………………………………………………….... 25

Cheekwood Mission, Values and VisionMissionCheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheekestate. Cheekwood exists to celebrate and preserve its landscape, buildings, art and botanicalcollections and through these unique means, provide an inspiring place for visitors to exploretheir connections with art, nature and the environment.Values-Preservation of our landscape, structures, art and botanical collections.-Education and the institution’s ability to serve as a resource for the entirecommunity.-Beauty and the recognition that individuals define and appreciate beauty in their ownways and for their own purposes.-Creativity, discovery and exploration of the world around us.-The sense of place that is Cheekwood and the memorable experiences it creates.-Honesty, integreity and respect for all.VisionCheekwood will be cherished locally and recognized nationally for its unique ability towelcome visitors of all ages with one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor experiences reflecting itsnoted art and botanical collections displayed in one of the great American Country PlaceEstates.Via Garibaldi, 1898-99, WATERCOLOR, MUSEUM PURCHASE THROUGH THEBEQUEST OF ANITA BEVILL MCMICHAEL STALLWORTH, 1995.43

Striving to establish their coffee as a prestige product, they convinced Nashville's MaxwellHouse hotel to use the coffee exclusively in its restaurants and later acquired the use of thehotel's name for marketing the coffee. Sold as Maxwell House Coffee with the slogan "Goodto the Last Drop" (allegedly praise lavished by President Theodore Roosevelt when he visitedthe Maxwell House in 1907), the coffee became immensely popular and eventually gained astaggering one-third of the American coffee market. In 1928 Joel Cheek sold the coffeebusiness to Postum Company, later General Foods, for a reported sum of $42 million,enriching family members who had invested in the company. Leslie Cheek took his portion ofthis windfall, approximately $1.25 million, and used it over the next three years for theconstruction of his lavish country house estate, Cheekwood.Making a Mansion a HomeSoon after joining his father's grocery firm, in the early1890’s, Leslie Cheek had met Mabel Wood. Mabel, thedaughter of Louis and Huldah Warfield Wood, grew upClarksville, Tennessee. The couple married in 1896. Theybuilt their first house on West End Avenue in Nashville(near today's Vanderbilt University). Their son, LeslieCheek, Jr., was born in 1908 and their daughter, HuldahWarfield Cheek, followed in 1915.With their income secured by the proceeds from thePostum sale, they hired New York residential andlandscape architect, Bryant Fleming, and gave him controlover every detail - from landscaping to interior furnishings.The result was a limestone mansion and extensive formalgardens inspired by the grand English houses of the 18 thcentury.Bryant Fleming was based in Wyoming, New York and latermoved to Ithaca, New York. He had designed many of Nashville's new grand residences andpublic spaces including part of the Warner Parks. Fleming proposed a number of house plans tothe Cheeks before they settled on an English country house plan inspired by the great estates ofthe eighteenth century. To finalize the design and hunt for antiques, Fleming accompanied theCheeks on a buying trip to Great Britain, a typical practice of the wealthy in the 1920s. Theypurchased doors, mantels, ironwork, chandeliers, and furnishings from old aristocratic houses.5

An example of this is the marble English mantel from the 18th century in the foyer. The marblefireplace with inset clock and cherubs came from the British Isles. In the carved panels, thethistle symbolizes Scotland, the rose - England, and the shamrock - Ireland. After their return,four railroad cars were required to ship these treasures to the construction site, whichbordered Percy Warner Park, thus ensuring only minimal development near and aroundCheekwood. The construction of the mansion occurred during the Depression, making LeslieCheek one of the largest employers in Nashville. Fleming, truly a landscape architect, designednot only the house but the gardens and views around it. Built from limestone quarried on thegrounds, Fleming wished the home to appear as if it were rising out of the hill, so the outerstones of the home look rougher and gradually become more refined as the eye travels to thecenter of the home. Fleming orchestrated the placement of doors, windows, and rooms toaccentuate the views of gardens and landscape, completely tying the house to the grounds inevery aspect. It was designed in a style reminiscent of a Georgian era country manor (the termGeorgian refers to the English kings, George's I-IV, who ruled England from 1714 to 1820.Originally the house had 36 rooms and 9 bathrooms, with approximately 30,000 square feet.The Cheeks moved into the rooms near the stables on Thanksgiving Day, 1929 to precipitate(and hopefully hurry along) the completion of their home. It took over three years to completeboth the house and the grounds. In January of 1933, Leslie and Mabel Cheek moved into themansion.A Generous GiftThe Cheek children lived away from home after Cheekwood was completed. Leslie Jr. wasattending Yale Architectural School (he designed the original doors for the loggia, no longerexistent) and later moved to Virginia to become the Director of the Virginia Museum. He died in1992.Leslie Cheek Sr. lived only two years at Cheekwood before his death in 1935. Mabel Cheek (whodied in 1946) deeded the house to her daughter, Huldah, and her husband, Walter Sharp, in1944. The Sharps, who had married in 1942, continued the family's traditional support of thearts in Nashville. Walter Sharp was a significant figure in the modern history of the arts inNashville. He served as the first president of the Nashville Arts Council and lectured on the artsat Vanderbilt University. He chaired the Department of Fine Arts and Music at Vanderbilt, was atrustee at Fisk University and was a founder of the Tennessee Commission on the PerformingArts, a predecessor organization to the Tennessee Arts Commission. At Cheekwood, the Sharpshosted meetings and parties for numerous local arts organizations including the NashvilleSymphony, thus beginning a long term collaborative spirit between Cheekwood and thesymphony.6

While symphony performances took place at the downtown War Memorial Building, planningand fundraising sessions took place at Cheekwood, and the estate hosted a grand receptionafter their first performance on December 10, 1946. The Sharps also provided living quarters atCheekwood for symphony conductor William Strickland, who lived here until 1951.In 1957, the Sharps offered the mansion and 55 acres of land for the establishment of abotanical garden and fine arts center. The community responded with overwhelming support.The development of the property was spearheaded by the Exchange Club of Nashville, theHorticultural Society of Middle Tennessee and many other civic groups. The Nashville Museumof Art donated its permanent collections (nearly 375 items, approximately 75 of which werepaintings) and proceeds from the sale of its building helped enable Cheekwood to open to thepublic. Cheekwood opened as a Fine Arts Center and Botanical Garden on May 22, 1960, with adedication given by Senator Albert Gore, Sr.In 1981 the Stallworth Gallery, designed byEd Street of Nashville, was added to thehouse by incorporating the first floorkitchen and part of the second floorservants' quarters into a new addition ofcomplimentary design and materials. AStallworth bequest later allowed themuseum to purchase major works of art,mainly by "The Eight," a group of urbanrealists who lived and worked in New YorkCity around the turn of the century.Cheekwood changed its name to BotanicalGarden and Museum of Art to reflect itsmission in 1995.7

Cheekwood CollectionsJOSEPH STELLA (AMERICAN, B. ITALY, 1877-1946), KathleenMillay, 1925, CRAYON AND METAL POINT ON PAPER, MUSEUMPURCHASE THROUGH THE BEQUEST OF ANITA BEVILLMCMICHAEL STALLWORTH, 1989.8.1The Museum of ArtCheekwood has developed a large collection offine and decorative arts. Opened to the public onMay 22 nd 1960, the focus early on was acquiringworks to support a core of 600 paintings and printsbelonging to the Nashville Museum of Art (founded1883). Since that time, the permanent collection hasincreased to more than 8000 objects, split evenlybetween the decorative and fine arts. Holdings inthe fine arts include collections of paintings andworks on paper by the Eight, sculpture by WilliamEdmondson, American paintings and works onpaper, contemporary art by American and Europeanartists and photography. Holdings in the decorativearts include collections of Asian snuff bottles,American and European silver, Art Nouveau glass,American Art Pottery and Worcester Porcelain. The350+ piece Worcester collection illustrates thehistorical design progression through the 18th – 20thcenturies, and is the 3rd largest Worcester collection inthe US.Additionally, Cheekwood currently showcases the MatildaGeddings Gray Foundation Collection of Fabergé. Theexhibition includes 57 rare pieces. Highlights include threeImperial Easter Eggs and 18 delicate floral works, amongthem the spectacular Imperial Lilies of the Valley basket,considered by many to be Fabergé’s floral masterpiece.In addition, the Temporary Contemporary series hasfeatured such noted artists as Robert Ryman, Sally Mann,William Eggleston and Radcliffe Bailey. The museum alsohosts a series of video installations housed in the originalhistoric stable stalls.WILLIAM GLACKENS (AMERICAN, 1870-1938), BellportRegatta, 1913, OIL ON CANVAS, MUSEUM PURCHASETHROUGH THE BEQUEST OF ANITA BEVILL MCMICHAELSTALLWORTH, 1994.98

The Botanical GardenCheekwood’s Plant Collections are seen and enjoyed by nearly 180,000 visitors each year. The55-acre site includes the original Cheek gardens designed by noted landscape architect BryantFleming, including pools, fountains, statuary, extensive boxwood plantings, and breathtakingviews of the rolling Tennessee hills. Collections include historically significant Boxwoodspecimens original to the Cheekwood property, Conifers, Crape Myrtles, Daffodils, Daylilies,Dogwoods, Ferns, Herbs, Hollies, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Japanese Maples, Magnolias,Ornamental Grasses, plants native to the Southeastern United States, Redbuds, Trilliums, andViburnum.Cheekwood hosts two interpretive temporary outdoor exhibitions each year. Past outdoorexhibitions have included Once Upon a Garden, Happily Ever After, and Scarecrows. Onpermanent display are ten specialty gardens, described below.The MARTIN BOXWOOD GARDENSsurround the Cheek mansion and weredesigned by Bryant Fleming in 1929. Theemphasis was on views, water features,trees and terraced boxwood gardens,contains several boxwoods plantedoriginally by Mr. Cheek.The ROBINSON FAMILY WATER GARDENincludes three ponds and a stream andwere originally designed by BryantFleming. They form the centerpiece ofthe water garden. This garden serves asa demonstration garden for shadeplants as well as plants that can begrown in and near water.The ROBERTSON ELLIS COLOR GARDEN demonstrates the relationship of colors and texturesin the gardens through ornamental displays of woody plants, perennials, and seasonalannuals. Emphasis is placed on color and design principles that add impact and creativity tolandscape design.SHOMU-EN, THE JAPANESE GARDEN was designed by David Engel of New York. This gardenencourages quiet reflection. “Shomu-en” means "pine-mist garden" and it includes threeadjacent gardens: the entry and crooked path, the bamboo forest, and the viewing pavilionand tranquility garden.9

The WILLS PERENNIAL GARDEN was dedicated in 1981 to the memory of Jesse E. Wills, a wellknownlocal iris hybridizer. Wills developed the Iris ‘Chivalry,’ for which he received the DykesMedal in 1947. His interest in wildlife gardening serves as the inspiration for including plantswhich provide food, shelter, and nesting materials for birds, animals and insects.THE TURNER SEASONS GARDEN features four distinct garden rooms that reflect the fourseasons. The seasons are expressed in several creative ways, including highlighting plantswith unique seasonal interest, the art of the rain basins, and in poetry surrounding the basinsand on garden plaques.THE HERB STUDY GARDEN is devoted to the study and evaluation of herbal plants andfeatures herbs that can be successfully grown year-round in Middle Tennessee. This garden iscared for by volunteers from the Herb Society of Nashville, a unit of the Herb Society ofAmerica.The CARELL DOGWOOD GARDEN was created with the help of a gift from Mr. and Mrs.Monroe Carell, Jr. This is a linear garden highlighting three vertical layers of vegetation andwas redesigned in the late 1990’s. The dogwoods form the intermediate layer under thelarger trees. At ground level, astilbes, hostas, hydrangeas and ground covers for shaded areasare displayed.The BURR TERRACE GARDEN was designed by W. James Coile and is inspired by what isconsidered one of the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in the world (Padua, Italy, built in1542). The design of the Burr Terrace Garden includes walls, level changes, a water feature,and garden sculpture. The horticultural aspects focus on herbaceous perennialscomplimented with seasonal annuals.The HOWE WILDFLOWER GARDEN was originally called "Wildings" and was located in EastNashville. It belonged to Cora B. Howe, a dedicated gardener and wildflowerenthusiast. Developed over many years, her garden contained large boulders, birdbaths andplantings of native plants. Mrs. Howe opened her garden to the public in the spring of 1929,where it remained until her death in 1967. The garden was given to Cheekwood and wasmoved to its present location in 1968. Mrs. Howe's stone tool shed and rock wall weredismantled and reassembled at Cheekwood. Her shed now serves as an interpretive displayarea. Mrs. Howe was a member of the Garden Club of Nashville, an affiliate of the GardenClub of America. Funding for the Howe Garden is provided by the Garden Club of Nashville. In1983, the Howe Garden received a Founder's Fund Award from the Garden Club of Americafor its propagation work with native plants.10

Creating a MasterpieceBryant Fleming Notes from lectures by Ben Page,1993/1994Bryant Fleming, designer for Cheekwood, was born in1877 in western New York. When Fleming was 15, hereceived a 16-page letter from famed Americanlandscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (designer ofNew York City’s Central Park) encouraging him to go toCornell to study both architecture and horticulture andto consider the new field of landscape architecture.Following Olmstead's advice, the young Flemingreceived a double degree in architecture andhorticulture. After graduation, he spent a year and ahalf in Europe studying English, French and Italiangardens.In 1904, Fleming worked with Warren Manning on themaster plan for Peabody University based on Thomas Jefferson’s design for the University ofVirginia. By 1917, Fleming had a solo practice and worked on the Maine and Kentucky homesfor Mrs. Coonley Ward of Louisville. In 1926, he was contacted by the Edwin Warner family ofNashville to work on "Brook Hill," their home at Lynnwood and Harding; his first major projectin this area. At this time he also built "Jocelyn Hollow," the home of W.F. Allen. OtherFleming homes include "Burlington" across from the Centennial Club for the Armistead Familyand the Schwab House that was built on what is now the Belle Meade Shopping Center.Philip Kerrigan, Jr.Responsible for much of the unique ironwork of Cheekwood, Philip Kerrigan lived and workedin Nashville his entire life. The 20 th century revival of the art and craft of metalwork in theUnited States influenced Philip Kerrigan greatly. In 1929, at 25, he founded Kerrigan IronWorks after working in various iron companies. Cheekwood was one of his first majorcommissions and Kerrigan used his accomplishments here in his advertisements.Furthermore, Kerrigan and architect Bryant Fleming established a long friendship andbusiness partnership until Fleming's death.During World War II, Kerrigan's company produced landing tarmacs for military aircrafts andby the end of the war, Kerrigan Iron Works was completely industrial and ornamentalironwork fell from production. At the time of Kerrigan's death in 1958, Kerrigan Iron Workshad three plants and employed over 500 people. A partial Kerrigan’s Cheekwood works arelisted on page 12 to the right (excluding the Hardison entrance gates).11

A few examples of Ironwork at Cheekwood:The circular bench at the Howe Wildflowergarden entrance and a long bench on thegrotto level in the boxwood gardens (P.Kerrigan)Railings and balustrades in the MartinBoxwood gardens (P. Kerrigan)The circular staircase on the Loggia level ofthe Museum of Art (P. Kerrigan)The exterior metal railing below theDrawing Room's Palladian window in theMuseum of Art (P. Kerrigan)Wemyss’ Gates located in the HoweWildflower Garden (P. Kerrigan)The Hardison entrance gatesCarell Woodland SculptureTrailThe Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail is a uniqueattraction among American art museums, as it unitesthe collections of the museum and gardens. The trailis a place where contemporary sculpture byinternationally recognized artists such as JamesTurrell, Siah Armajani, and Ulrich Ruckriem areinstalled in a natural setting. The trail features nativeplants and is integrated into reclaimed woodland.The path is rugged and stretches more than onemile. The area brims with native species. Easternred cedar, black locust and hackberry - all tolerant ofshallow soils – give way to hickory, oak, black cherry,ash and persimmon. While walking the trail, visitorsexperience the synthesis of art and nature.Siah Armajani, The Glass Bridge, 2003, Mixed Media,Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Small 2003. 112

Cheekwood ServicesPineapple Room RestaurantWith floor to ceiling picture windows, the Pineapple Room Restaurant overlooks the greeneryof the Cheekwood west lawn. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is a lovely setting for daytimeentertaining - bridal showers or luncheons. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is the requiredcaterer for events taking place in the restaurant. The Pineapple Room Restaurant isopen Tuesday - Sunday for lunch from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Reservations are encouraged andcan be made during your visit to Cheekwood or by calling 615-352-4859. Box lunches can bepurchased, and picnic tables are located near the Water Garden. Cheekwood Gate Fees applyto non-members.Education and Public ProgramsPublic programs add interpretive depth to the Cheekwood collections and exhibitions whileproviding lifelong learning opportunities. Cheekwood offers an extensive schedule of artisticand horticultural programs and classes for all ages. Class information and event schedules canbe found at www.cheekwood.org or by calling 353-9827.Facility Rental and CateringThe buildings of Cheekwood may be rented out for private meetings and weddings. Pleaserefer guests to www.Cheekwood.org for details and prices or they may contact our RentalsDepartment at 354-6377. Cheekwood Catering can attend to every detail of an event. Samplemenus are available and the Catering Manager will work with guests to accommodateindividual preferences. The Pineapple Room is the required caterer for events taking place inthe restaurant and the Museum of Art. The services of an outside licensed caterer, carrying aminimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance, may be used in other facilities if preferred. A$10 per person surcharge will apply to events with outside catering. Cheekwood Catering isrequired to supply all alcohol.Garden WeddingsCheekwood has a variety of unique sites for garden weddings. The gardens are available after5pm. However, if there are fewer than 20 people in attendance and no set-up is required,small daytime weddings are allowed in certain gardens. The use of chairs and tents in thegardens is limited, and chairs are an additional fee. The gardens can only be used forweddings, not receptions. There is no access to the gardens after dark. Please refer guests towww.cheekwood.org for the prices and details regarding a specific garden rental or contactour Rentals Department at 354-6577.13

Group ToursGroup Tours can be scheduled through our Public Programs Department. They can becontacted at 353-9827.Reciprocal MuseumsDid you know you can use your Cheekwood membership card to gain free entrance tomuseums all over the southeast? A current list of reciprocal museums is available atwww.cheekwood.org as well as in the “Greeter handbook.”Volunteering at Cheekwood has been a most rewardingexperience! I find myself learning something new each time Ivolunteer. I always meet a variety of delightful people atCheekwood, including staff and visitors, but most importantlyotherCheekwood volunteers. Through the years, many fellowvolunteers have become my dear friends!Deanna Zadick- Welcome Center Greeter and FriendsVolunteer Committee MemberVolunteer Policies and ProceduresThe Volunteer ProcessBecoming a Cheekwood Volunteer is simple and fun!It happens in 5 quick steps:1) Complete a volunteer application2) Pass any required background screenings3) Attend a New Volunteer Orientation4) Confirm that you have read the “VolunteerPolicies & Procedures Manual”5) Attend at least two volunteer trainings annuallyHaving fun at Summer Camp!Matching personal interests, skills and schedule is important to ensure a positive andproductive volunteer experience. The placement process begins with the New VolunteerOrientation, which is an informative and individualized session lasting 30-45 minutes.Weather permitting, it concludes with a mini tour of Cheekwood. All volunteers (even onetimevolunteers) must follow the five steps outlined above.14

Rewards and RequirementsAs a volunteer, you are a vital part of our success here at Cheekwood. We truly appreciate thetime and dedication of our volunteers and value them as fellow workers. As such, volunteersare provided with whatever level of training is needed to succeed. In turn, volunteers areasked to adhere to the same standards that apply to staff members.We ask for a one year commitment from each ofour volunteers (there are exceptions forseasonal/episodic positions) and require aminimum of 2.5 hours of service per month to beconsidered an active volunteer. We also ask thatyou not bring friends, relatives, children, orother visitors with you while volunteering.A Garden GuideThe benefits of volunteering include invitationsto special events and annual gatherings, venuesfor making new friends, and the ultimatepleasure of supporting one of the south’s trulyremarkable places. Other special perks includedeeply discounted Cheekwood membershiprates, 50% off their meals in the Pineapple RoomRestaurant* and 20% off merchandise from theGift Shop*, as well as our volunteer newsletterThe Volunteer Voice.As an active volunteer serving a minimum of 2.5 hours per month, memberships toCheekwood will be available at the discounted annual rates of $20 for Individual Membership(a $55 value) and $40 for a Family Membership (a $75 value).We encourage all volunteers to join so they receive unlimited entrance to Cheekwood for onefull year, the quarterly magazine Inspire, invitations to exhibition previews and events, freereciprocal admission to over 190 botanical gardens, arboreta, and conservatories nationwide,as well as over 60 museums in the Southeastern region, free family art activities on Tuesdaysand Saturdays, a 25% discount on classes and workshops and 2 single-visit guest passes.Volunteers working more than 100 hours per year will receive a complimentary membershipthat can be given as a gift as well as the honor of other special recognition.As an active volunteer, you will also be invited to join us each year at a celebration in honor ofyou! During the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, you can enjoy terrific food and drinks,as well as prizes and special rewards. You will also receive invitations to other special events.*On days you volunteer15

Volunteer Appreciation PerksHours of ServiceRecognition Perk50 A special gift from the Cheekwood Gift Shop100 A free Family Membership250 A special gift from the Botanical Gardens500 A Certificate redeemable for a speciallyselected Cheekwood Program or Class1000 Lunch with Cheekwood President and CEO* Appreciation Perks will be presented at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Perks are foractive volunteers only and are calculated within each calendar year.TrainingTraining is provided for all volunteer positions. Specific training may be required before youbegin your position. Other training is supplemental and ongoing. In order to maintain youractive volunteer status and be eligible for volunteer rewards and benefits, you must attend aminimum of 2 volunteer training sessions per year. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinatorfor a training schedule and look for upcoming trainings in The Volunteer Voice.ParkingVolunteers may park in the lot closest to their volunteer post. There are reserved parkingspaces available for volunteers in the Parking Area A. These are located in the spaces closestto the buildings and are designated with a sign. Please check with the Volunteer Coordinatorfor special parking instructions during Chihuly at Cheekwood.16

Professional PracticesHolidaysCheekwood is closed to the public on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, andthe day of the Swan Ball (the second Saturday in June). Cheekwood is closed on Mondays,except Memorial Day and Labor Day. Please check with the Volunteer Coordinator regardingscheduling on or around the holidays.InjuriesIf an injury occurs, please call the Security Department immediately at 354-6386. The Securitystaff will respond with the necessary first-aid and reports.SmokingSmoking is prohibited at Cheekwood.AttireIt is important that volunteers dress appropriately for the task they are performing. For alltasks except Art Activities Assistants and Garden Volunteers, a professional appearance andbusiness casual attire is required. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes. ForGarden Volunteers and Event Volunteers, please see the paragraph on attire under the Safetysection.Time Sheets/Hour Log (Check-In and Check-Out Procedures)It is very important that all volunteer hours are recorded. Please discuss this process with theVolunteer Coordinator. Click here to download a current Hour Log.Volunteer BadgesWhile volunteering, we ask that you wear theVolunteer badge so visitors can identify you forassistance. Please leave the badge at yourvolunteer post when you leave. For those whowish to have a personalized badge, a $10 fee willapply. For replacements, please contact theVolunteer Coordinator.Tuesdays for Tots17

EvaluationAt Cheekwood, we strive to offer an engaging and exceptional visitor experience. In order toensure such, volunteers are evaluated annually. The evaluation includes a questionnaire aswell as a discussion about the volunteer process, the activities the volunteer is involved in andthe strengths & areas for improvement of the volunteer- assuring we have a proper fit.Training attendance is also reviewed at this time. Cheekwood reserves the right to re-train,move or request a volunteer to discontinue activity at Cheekwood. Your success as avolunteer is important to us and we take this process very seriously.Absenteeism and SubstitutionCheekwood staff members depend on volunteers to perform the duties they have been givenat the times they have been scheduled. If you must be tardy or absent, please contact theVolunteer Coordinator immediately so a proper substitute can be found. Since the tasksCheekwood volunteers perform are so crucial to the organization, continual tardiness orabsenteeism will result in review of the volunteer assignment and possible reassignment ordismissal.HarassmentCheekwood has a strict policy against harassment of any kind (sexual, racial, religious,national origin) and will not be tolerated.Inclement WeatherCheekwood will be closed to the public when dangerous weather conditions occur.Volunteers should call 356-8000 and listen to the recorded message to see if we are open forbusiness. If your volunteer job takes you outside, please be alert to hazardous weatherconditions. Please seek shelter as soon as possible if those conditions occur.We need YOU!!There are many different ways that people learn about volunteer opportunities atCheekwood. The most important way is by your word of mouth. Ask a friend to join you as avolunteer at Cheekwood!I will always be thankful for the two enthusiastic Cheekwood volunteers who, ten yearsago, urged me to also become a Cheekwood volunteer. It has been a “time-flies-whenyou’re-having-fun”experience for me ever since. The years have flown by, filled with thefun of being trained by the capable staff, giving tours of beautiful and thought-provokingexhibitions and getting to know the other volunteers. The privilege of being a volunteer atCheekwood is for anyone who has the time to give and who wishes to have fun- lots offun!Ruby Fowinkle - Museum of Art Docent18

Volunteer OpportunitiesChoose an opportunity! The following activities are just some of the ways you canget involved at Cheekwood. Please let the Volunteer Coordinator know whichopportunities interest you.-Special Events- Be a part of making a Cheekwood special event fun andfabulous! Events include: Season of Celebration, Spring Art Hop, El Dia de losMuertos, Highballs & Hydrangeas, Scholastic Art Competition, Antiques &Garden Show of Nashville, Exhibition Previews, and many more!-Museum of Art Docent- Give interpretive and interactive tours through ourhistoric Museum of Art.-Garden Guide- Give interactive, prescheduled tours throughout our gorgeousgardens.-Garden Volunteer- Help keep the gardens seasonally beautiful.-Administrative- Help with mailings, filing, data entry, online projects andresearch.-Art Activities Assistant- Support teachers and students as they have fun withart.-Library- Assist with the organization and cataloging of the botanical librarycollection.-Greeter- Welcome visitors as you answer questions, give directions and informthem of current events and exhibitions. Greeters work at the Welcome Center,the Museum of Art and the Cheekwood Gift Shop.-Booth Assistant/Community Outreach (Speaker’s Bureau)- Educate thecommunity about Cheekwood while you help recruit new volunteers.-Hospitality- Provide refreshments or help with set-up/clean-up for volunteerevents such as the Volunteer Meet & Mingle and the Volunteer AppreciationParty.-Sculpture Maintenance- Have a background in the arts? Ask about how you canhelp keep our outdoor sculpture beautiful.-Summer Camp- Each year from June-August, we are in need of volunteers andinterns with a love of children, art, education and fun!-Chihuly Host- Be a part of something truly amazing! As a part of the Cheekwood50 th Anniversary festivities of 2010, you can help instruct and inform visitors inthe Gardens or in the Museum of Art.-Chihuly Team Clean- Responsible for keeping Chihuly artwork looking theirbest, this select group will receive specialized training to work directly with theobjects, cleaning and maintaining them with prescribed tools and techniques.More details, including shift information, can be found here.19

Safety ProceduresYour safety is top priority. If at any point you find your volunteer post conditionsuncomfortable in any way, please advise the Volunteer Coordinator immediately so changescan be made.It is important that you adhere to the following safety tips and regulations:Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an emergency, call the Cheekwood Security Department immediatelyat 354-6386.General Safety for Garden and Special Event VolunteersBefore starting tasks, reconfirm physical limitations, including:-Lifting restrictions-Allergies (insect or plant related)-Heart conditions-Pregnancy-Other conditions affecting ability to perform assigned tasksAttireBeware of loose clothing, as it can get caught on things. We ask that volunteers refrain fromwearing tank tops. Tee shirts will help with air circulation which keeps you cooler. If youchoose to wear shorts, please keep the length to mid-thigh or longer.Protective clothing and eye protection should be used as needed. We require that gardenvolunteers wear closed toed shoes.Please see the Volunteer Coordinator if you forget to bring sunblock or insect repellant. Wekeep extras in the office.Heat Related EmergenciesHeat in Tennessee can be particularly humid. Pace yourself as the day warms up. Takefrequent breaks to rest. Ask your staff liaison where the nearest water cooler is located andhydrate yourself regularly. Find shade.During periods of prolonged heat and humidity, susceptible persons may fall victim to anyoneof several heat related emergencies. Contact Security at 354-6386 to respond. Commonexamples include:20

-Heat Cramps: Muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion, usually occurring in thelegs or abdomen. Treatment: Get to a cooler place, resting in a comfortable position. Drinkcool water every fifteen minutes.-Heat Exhaustion: Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea orvomiting; dizziness; exhaustion; body temperature near normal. Treatment: Get to a coolerplace; loosen tight clothing and apply a cool, wet cloth or towel. If conscious, give coolwater to drink. Rest, and watch for changes in the condition.-Heat Stroke (sun stroke): Life threatening! Sweating stops; body temperature can rise sohigh that brain damage or even death can occur. Treatment: Help is needed fast! CallSecurity immediately. Move the victim to a cooler place, and quickly cool the body byimmersion in a cool bath, or by wrapping them in cool, wet towels - then fan. Watch forirregular breathing. Keep victim lying down and continue to cool the body.Basic Sun Safety TipsWear sun glasses to ward off the sun from your eyes. Remember that clouds scatter sunlight.Therefore you can get a sunburn even on a cloudy day.Using Sunblock:-Use a sunblock with a PF of 15 or greater. An ounce of sunblock will effectively cover yourentire body.-Apply sunblock at least 15-30 minutes before venturing out into the sun and reapply at leastevery hour. Re-apply at least every hour. Re-apply more often if you are perspiring heavily orswimming.-Use sunblock with higher PF’s on areas that need extra protection like the tip of yournose, your ears, your collarbone, the tops of your feet, and your shoulders.-Do not use sunblock on your lips. Instead, use only sun protection products designedspecifically for lips. Keep all sunblock and sun medications away from your eyes.Watch for TicksThe following are some tips that can protect you from tick bites:-Wear light-colored clothing. This allows you to see a tick more easily.-Wear a hat and long-sleeved shirt.-Tuck your clothes in- shirts into pants and pants into socks. Use a rubber band or tape thearea where the socks and pants meet to prevent ticks from getting under clothing.-Use an insect repellant with DEET on exposed skin and clothes.-Avoid underbrush, fallen trees, and tall grass21

How to remove a tick:- Using a pair of fine tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pullslowly, steadily and firmly. Avoid crushing the tick’s body.-Once removed, clean the area with antiseptic, such as alcohol.-Save the tick in a jar of alcohol or taped to a piece of paper so it can be identified by amedical professional.Other Insects to Watch for:-Yellow jackets often make their nests in holes in the ground.-Bees nest in eaves and corners, especially mud daubers.-Scorpions can be quite small, and like to hide under rocks.-Brown recluse spiders like to hide in shady spaces under windows, in nooks and crannies andin piles of rocks, wood or leaves. Its entire body is brown, except for a dark mark on the bodyin the shape of a violin. If bitten, capture and kill the spider if possible, for later identification.General First Aid for Bites and Stings-Wash bite/sting area well with soap and water.-Place an ice pack or cold compress on the wound intermittently (15 minutes on and 15minutes off). Never place ice directly on the skin.-Elevate and rest the wounded area to decrease swelling. Do not use heat.-If a tetanus vaccination has not been given in the past five to seven years, consult aphysician.-A normal reaction will exhibit a small red area within minutes at site of injury, graduallysurrounded by a whitish and reddish flare. A whelp or raised area may develop which mayitch, be hot to the touch, or irritated. These symptoms usually subside in a few hours.-Look for signs of a severe allergic reaction such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, severeswelling, abdominal cramps, vomiting, dizziness, chest tightness, hoarseness, or bluediscoloration of the lips. If these signs occur, go to an emergency room or consult a physicianimmediately.-Multiple stings/bites, especially to head and neck, may be particularly serious. Consult aphysician immediately.22

Poison IvyPoison Ivy is extremely variable, growing as avine, a ground cover, or upright as a sapling. Theadage “Leaves of three, let it be” helps identifythe ivy from other plants and vines. The irritatingoil found in Poison Ivy is found in all parts of theplant, even in dead roots. Bodies reactdifferently to exposure with Poison Ivy, and thatreaction can vary over a life time. If exposed,wash hands first with cold water and adishwashing liquid with degreasing agent todissolve and neutralize the irritating plant oils.Remove clothing exposed to poison ivy by turning inside out, carry in a plastic bag and washin hot water and ammonia. The oil can remain active on footwear, clothing and tools for aslong as a year. When working near sites with potential ivy exposure, consider bringing achange of clothing.Once exposed, calamine lotion, baking soda paste and oatmeal baths provide soothing relief.First AidCheekwood volunteers do not dispense or administer medication. An offer to give Aspirin,Tylenol, etc. is considered dispensing medication and is not Cheekwood policy. First Aid Kitsare located at all 3 permanent volunteer posts: the Visitor Services Information Desk inBotanic Hall, the Information Desk in the foyer of the Museum of Art and the front desk of theGift Shop. Please make yourself familiar with where they are located.Building EmergenciesIf maintenance or building emergency arises, please call the Facilities Manager at354-6382 or 582-2864 or the Superintendent of Buildings at 582-2892.FiresEach Cheekwood building is equipped with several fire extinguishers. Please makeyourself familiar with where they are located.23

General InformationAdmission Prices$10 - Adults$8 - Seniors$5 - College Students with ID$5 - Youth (6-17)Age 5 and Under - Free$30 - Household CapMilitary Discount- 50% off gate admission for active military personnel and theirimmediate families. Must show a current military ID.Special rates are available for group tours.* Guests may use up to $30 of gate receipt toward the purchase ofmembership if purchased on same day as entry!Hours of OperationOpen Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30am until 4:30pm and Sunday from11:00am until 4:30pm.Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day,as well as the second Saturday in June (Swan Ball).Closed on Monday except for Labor Day andMemorial Day.Please visit www.cheekwood.org for special Pricingand Hours of Operation during 2010!Photograph of William Edmondson, ca. 1937,Photographed by Lousie Dahl-Wolfe, Gift of the Artist,1964.3.124

Directions to CheekwoodCheekwood is approximately 8 1/2 miles southwest of downtown Nashville and isadjacent to the Percy Warner Park and Golf Course on Forrest Park Drive.From Downtown NashvilleTake Broadway / West End Avenue / Harding Road to Belle Meade Boulevard (1/2mile beyond White Bridge Road); turn left from Harding Road onto Belle MeadeBoulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2 1/2 miles); turnright from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left from Page Road ontoForrest Park Drive (the first street on the left); Cheekwood is at the top of ForrestPark Drive on the right.Traveling on I-65N from FranklinTake Harding Place exit to Belle Meade Boulevard; turn left from Harding Place ontoBelle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2/3mile); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left from PageRoad on to Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the right); Cheekwood is at the topof Forrest Park Drive on the right.25

Traveling on I-65S from Bowling GreenMerge onto I-40 W toward Memphis (approx. 1.9 miles); Merge onto I-440 E towardsKnoxville (approx. 1.3 miles); take exit 1A – West End Avenue west / US-70S; take aleft onto Belle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx.2 1/2 miles); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left fromPage Road onto Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the left); Cheekwood is at thetop of Forrest Park Drive on the right.Traveling on I-40E from MemphisTake the Bellevue/Newsom Station exit (#196); take right toward Bellevue; takeHighway 70S / Harding Road to Page Road (immediately beyond intersection ofHighway 100 and 70S); turn right from Harding Road onto Page Road; travel PageRoad to Forrest Park Drive (approx. 1 mile); turn right from Page Road onto ForrestPark Drive; Cheekwood is at the top of Forrest Park Drive on the right.Traveling on I-40W from KnoxvilleMerge onto I-24 E toward Chattanooga/Memphis/I-440 W; merge onto I-440 Wtoward Memphis; take exit 1 – West End Avenue west / US-70S W; take a left ontoBelle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2 1/2miles); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left from PageRoad onto Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the left); Cheekwood is at the top ofForrest Park Drive on the right.Traveling on I-24W from ChattanoogaMerge onto I-440 W (exit #53) toward Memphis; take exit 1 – West End Avenue west/ US-70S W; take a left onto Belle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle MeadeBoulevard (approx. 2 1/2 miles); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto PageRoad; turn left from Page Road onto Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the left);Cheekwood is at the top of Forrest Park Drive on the right.Traveling on I-24E from ClarksvilleMerge onto I-65 S toward Memphis/Huntsville/I-40 W; merge onto I-40 W towardMemphis; merge onto I-440 E towards Knoxville (approx. 1.3 miles); take exit 1A –West End Avenue west / US-70S; take a left onto Belle Meade Boulevard; travel tothe end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2 1/2 miles); turn right from Belle MeadeBoulevard onto Page Road; turn left from Page Road onto Forrest Park Drive (the firststreet on the left); Cheekwood is at the top of Forrest Park Drive on the right.Revised November 200926