Listed below are the past 2025 meetings and events of the Nashville Rose Society.
2025
February 21-22 – 2025 Tenarky District Winter Workshop & Photo Contest
The Tenarky District Winter Workshop will be held February 21-22, 2025, at the Holiday Inn University Plaza, Bowling Green, KY. District Director, Howard Carman, and Vice Director, Paula Williams, have planned a great winter getaway
February 2, 1:30 – 4:00pm – “Buzz Session: Rose, Thorn & Bud”
The first meeting of the Nashville Rose Society in 2025 will be held on February 2, 2025, at the Ellington Agriculture Center Ed Jones Auditorium, 416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220. Join us for
Monday, March 3, 5:00 – 7:30 pm – “Bloom & Grow”
The March meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held on Monday (Note the day!), March 3, in the Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. A pruning demonstration will begin at 5:30 in
Monday, April 7, 5:00 – 7:30 pm – Kara Jamison, “Summer Blooms”
The April meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held on Monday (Note the day!), April 7, in the Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Our speaker is Kara Jamison a cut flower
Saturday, May 10 – The Craighead House and Gardens Tour
Nashville Rose Society members are invited to join host Steve Sirls for a members-only event on Saturday, May 10, for an awe-inspiring visit to The Craighead House and Gardens located in the historic Richland-West End
Sunday, June 1, 2:00-4:30 pm – “From Bare Roots to Beauty: One Year of Rose Garden Magic”
Nashville Rose Society members are invited to join host Lisa Schaaf for a members-only event on Sunday, June 1, at her home in Franklin, TN. We will picnic with NRS supplying BBQ pork, rolls and
May 24, 10am-5pm – Ron Daniels Gadwall Abbey’s Open Garden
Ron Daniels, Nashville Rose Society Master Rosarian and Sumner County Master Gardener, will host his Gadwall Abbey's Rose Garden Tour on Saturday, May 24, 10am - 5pm at 1000 Gadwall Circle, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Ron
May 31, 1:00-4:00pm – Bowling Green Rose Society Annual Rose Show
In celebration of the 60th Bowling Green Rose Society Rose Show will be held on May 31, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00pm at the American Legion Post #23, 208 Dishman Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Monday, July 14, 5:00-7:30pm – Hands on propagation workshop with Gene Meyers
The July 2025, meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held in Massey Hall at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens on Monday, July 14, beginning at 5:30pm. Gene Meyers, a Master Rosarian with the American
August 13 – Wilson County and Tennessee State Fairs Rose Show Entries
Nashville Rose Society Members - Bring your roses to the Fairs! Both the Wilson County Fair and the Tennessee State Fair will be held in the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway,
Monday, August 4, 5:00-7:30pm – Jim Sproul, “Rose Hybridizing Made Easy”
The August meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held on Monday (Note the day!), August 4, 2025, in the Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Our speaker is Dr. James (Jim) Sproul.
Monday, September 8, 5:00pm-7:30pm – Fall Grand Prix Rose Show
Fall is one of the most beautiful times for our rose blooms! Hopefully, the brutal summer heat is on its way OUT!! The Nashville Rose Society 2025 Fall Grand Prix Rose Show will be held