Join us at our Monthly Meetings and Events
The Nashville Rose Society serves all of Middle Tennessee by sharing knowledge and information about our national flower, the rose. Through a monthly newsletter and meetings that feature regional and nationally recognized speakers, we bring you advice and instruction geared to growing roses in the specific soil and climatic conditions of this area. For all scheduled Meetings & Events, click here.
Registration now Open for 2026 ARS Rose Show & Convention
The Medley of Roses – 2026 American Rose Society Convention and Rose Show will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, October 2-5, 2026, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel.
Registration is now open!
Listen to Teresa and Robin’s Podcast to get an idea of the excitement and energy that our speakers will bring to the Medley of Roses – 2026 American Rose Society Convention and Rose Show.
For the complete list of speakers, click here. Many of our sessions qualify for ARS Consulting Rosarian credit.
We hope to see you at the convention in October!
Upcoming Meeting and Events
The 2025 meetings of the Nashville Rose Society will be held at the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens or at the Ed Jones Auditorium in the Ellington Agriculture Center. The meeting location, dates and times are shown on the Meetings & Events page of the website.
The Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is located at 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37205. The meetings are free to guests, as is admission to Cheekwood for meetings. Simply tell the gate attendant that you are there for the Nashville Rose Society meeting.
The Ed Jones Auditorium at Ellington Agriculture Center is located at 416 Hogan Rd, Nashville, TN 37220. More information on how to find the Ed Jones Auditorium, click here .
Please join us for our April 2026 meeting of the Nashville Rose Society in the Massey Auditorium of Botanic Hall / Visitor Services Building at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. The evening will begin with time to mix and mingle at 6:30 PM, followed by the program at 7:00 PM.
The presentation will feature a curated collection of member-submitted photos and descriptions showcasing roses that are thriving in Middle Tennessee gardens.
The program will highlight varieties demonstrating strong disease resistance, repeat bloom, and overall garden performance in our local climate.
Guests are welcome to attend. Simply tell the gate attendant that you are there for the Nashville Rose Society meeting.
Join us for a wonderful morning all about roses with Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian and Sumner County Master Gardener. Ron will share his extensive experience growing roses and explain the different types and groups of roses along with their proper pruning methods.
The presentation will also include a live rose pruning demonstration, giving you practical tips you can use in your own garden. Whether you’re new to roses or already love growing them, this talk will help you care for them with confidence. 🌱🌸
📍 Hendersonville Public Library – Community Room
🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 A.M.
Free and open to the public. Bring a friend and grow with us! 🌿✨
Join the Nashville Rose Society at our May 3, 2026, meeting in the Bradford Room at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Get ready for the Bowling Green Rose Show on Saturday, May 23! Marty Reich, Master Rosarian, will start the meeting with a demonstration of some rose grooming techniques and briefly talk about show schedules and entry tags. Click here to see the schedule for the Celebrate America 250 Bowling Green Rose Society Annual Rose Show.
Next we will see a video that Spenser Thomas has recorded for us on Nashville specific soil health and nutrient management. Spenser is the soil-health focused product manager at Great Big Plants, where he specializes in developing biologically supportive inputs designed to improve plant performance from the soil up. His work centers on compost extracts and soil-based solutions that enhance nutrient efficiency, root development, and overall plant vitality.
Spenser has recorded a Nashville specific soil health and nutrient management presentation that will be shown at the May meeting.
With a deep interest in both flowering plants and high-yield vegetable crops, Spenser works to help growers achieve healthier growth and more consistent performance by optimizing the underlying soil system. His approach prioritizes long-term soil health over short-term synthetic feeding, focusing on practical, results-driven outcomes for home gardeners and enthusiasts alike.
Spenser is particularly focused on making soil science more accessible to the public. By helping gardeners understand the complex interactions between biology, organic matter, and minerals, he aims to provide the tools necessary to cultivate stronger, more resilient plants through a “soil-first” philosophy.
Location Note: This meeting will be held in the Bradford Room at the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Frist Center, a new meeting location on the Cheekwood campus (not the Massey Center used in previous years). Please plan to enter Cheekwood via the main weekend entrance and follow signage to the Frist Center. The meetings are free to guests, as is admission to Cheekwood for meetings. Simply tell the gate attendant that you are there for the Nashville Rose Society meeting.