Some favorites were the rural and rustic items on display by Syvia Antiques all the way from Nantucket, Massachusetts. They brought a little piece of the island with them including some nostalgic nautical themed items and whale paintings. The most popular booth we entered was the pop-up store from Don Fields and Craig Ringstad out of Fairway, KS who brought just a piece of their renowned retail space including a fantastic pair of ornate shell urns that would set you back only $28,000. B. Viz Design from Louisiana were showcasing stunning textiles including clothes, pillows and tapestries. Peony's Envy heralding from New Jersey, ship bare-root peony plants nationwide in the spring & fall while attending horticultural events such as the Antiques & Garden Show throughout the year.

Of particular interest was "Inglewylde" which at first glance looked like a large nest but once we stepped inside it, we saw that it was a whimsical display of spring ephemerals, a mossy stumpery of ferns and woodland perennials surrounding an inviting shelter. "Inglewylde" was a collaborative effort led by Daigh Rick Landscape Architects who are dedicated to creating environments where natural beauty seamlessly blends with formal design.

The Antiques & Garden Show had something for everyone at all sorts of price points. There were plenty of one-of-a-kind items fetching top dollars along with affordable plants, seeds, tools and more. We were drawn to a pair of garden lions priced around $20,000 but was able to purchase a $3 cat tassel from Lina's Interiors out of Leland, Mississippi which - in our mind - might have been the best bargain of the show.

Seeds, silk and colorful scenes were on fully display at Music City Center.

As we were exploring this expansive exhibit, we realized that another fun way to enjoy The Antiques & Garden Show is to look for themes of our own. So, with the lucky purchase behind us we decided to focus on felines during our second pass around the convention hall. Sure enough - there was quite a bit of art featuring felines along with other critters including birds, fishes and horses. So, our day was complete with cats along with a better understanding of creating spaces that nourish the soul.

The mission of the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is to raise funds for Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and ECON Charities by exhibiting the highest-quality antiques, landscaped gardens and horticultural items paired with a related educational outreach program. Founded in 1990, this show has donated over eleven million dollars while providing an exception experience to enjoy and purchase fine art and furnishings.

The Antiques & Garden Show host - the Music City Center - in Nashville is surrounded by numerous hotels, live music venues, museums and restaurants so there is plenty to do in the area after a conference. So, all being well we are already looking forward to the next one as they celebrate their 36th anniversary in 2026.

A fun way to explore the show is to search for a theme - we chose felines this year.

Related Links: For more information on the ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW NASHVILLE and the other organizations mentioned please visit the following links - Antiques & Garden Show Nashville | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Music City Center | The Antique & Garden Show of Nashville Was a Beautiful Sight to Behold at Music City Center