Celebrating its 29th year, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville will take place at the Music City Center February 1 – 3. This year’s headliner will be GRAMMY® award-winning superstar Faith Hill, with her design team, architect Bobby McAlpine and designer Ray Booth.
They will share their experience of building an island paradise in a panel discussion moderated by Leslie Newsom Rascoe, MILIEU design director.
Hours are from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 prior to January 29; after that date, admission is $25. Lecture tickets are priced separately.
Every year the Antiques and Garden Show hosts more than 15,000 show attendees and over 150 fine antiques and horticultural dealers, making it the biggest show of its kind in the United States. Proceeds raised from the show benefit Cheekwood—a historic estate serving as a public botanic garden, woodland sculpture trail, and art museum—and more than 20 charities supported by the Economic Club of Nashville (ECON).
“I’ve attended many of the Antiques and Garden Shows in the past, and I’m excited to be a part of it this year,” says Hill. “Bobby and Ray are extremely talented and so much fun to work with. We are looking forward to sharing what we learned in transforming a 20-acre island into our private paradise getaway.”
McAlpine and Booth are partners of the interior design and architecture firm McALPINE. Known for their timeless work, the firm provides a high-end design on projects ranging from residences and restaurants to private chapels and follies in a public park. The team showcases their talents around the country with offices in Nashville, Atlanta, Montgomery, and New York.
Chaired by Martha Chapman and Shea Ghertner, the 2019 Show theme will be “A Passion for Home.” In addition to the keynote, other speakers will talk about their passions for entertaining, home, and design. The featured speakers and moderators are:
• Katie Ridder, renowned New York-based interior designer who has been commissioned by clients spanning from Switzerland to Virginia
• Peter Pennoyer, founding partner of New York-based Peter Pennoyer Architects, acclaimed author and industry expert
• Susanna Salk, host and co-producer of Quintessence’s At Home with video series with accolades as an author of many best-selling design books, including At Home with Dogs and Their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life
• Carolyne Roehm, New York City-based designer, admired tastemaker, and best-selling author of 13 books
• Garden District, Memphis-based floral boutique comprised of two talented floriculture experts Greg Campbell and Erick New
• Elizabeth Heiskell, world-class chef, best-selling author, and “TODAY Show” contributor
“Whether your interests are in horticulture, interior design, architecture, the culinary arts, or all of the above, our lineup of 2019 speakers is sure to spark inspiration,” says Chapman. “From insightful lectures to shopping one-of-a-kind collectibles to savoring breathtaking gardens, there’s something for everyone.”
The Show will also celebrate the return of honorary chairman Gil Schafer III of G. P. Schafer Architect, PLLC for the third consecutive year.
“Gil has been such a friend of the Show, having served on our national advisory board for years,” said Ghertner. “Legacy partners like Gil continue to help us build the Show into the go-to design event our attendees enjoy each winter.”
Made possible by a team of more than 150 volunteers, the show is the perfect event destination for collectors, travelers, designers, gardeners, fans, and families. In addition to exhibiting the highest-quality antiques, landscaped gardens, and horticultural items from exhibitors across the country, the show includes items available for purchase, lectures, bites, drinks, music, and parties.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit antiquesandgardenshow.com. For the latest show updates, speaker schedule, and information about show exhibitors, follow the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville on Facebook, Twitter (@antiquesgarden) and Instagram (@antiquesandgardenshow).