Cheekwood is hosting a viewing party for the solar eclipse set to sweep the nation on Monday, August 21. The rare natural phenomenon is the first total solar eclipse to hit the U.S. in 99 years, with Nashville serving as the largest U.S. city in its path. Typically closed to the public on Mondays, Cheekwood will open its doors with half-priced admission from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., which will feature live music, food trucks, cash bars and protective eyewear for the viewing. The eclipse is set to occur at 1:25 p.m. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience at one of Nashville’s most beautiful outdoor settings!