The last day to register for the Medley of Roses – ARS National Convention & Rose Show is September 8, 2026. Sign up soon!
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
Come for the Convention, Stay to Enjoy Nashville
It will have been a little over two years since we had the opportunity to meet with our rose friends in Rhode Island and share, commiserate and encourage one another by the time the Medley of Roses – 2026 American Rose Society National Convention & Rose Show comes around. The Nashville Rose Society is honored to once again host this convention from October 2-5, 2026. It has been a while, 1999 to be exact, since Nashville hosted and we are so excited to welcome you back – and also to welcome first timers. To say that we are thrilled with the developing plans would be an understatement. With a focus on modern (Kordes and Jalbert) roses, we believe we are offering something for all rosarians at this event.
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Medley of Roses Live Auction – Lynn Anderson’s Cowgirl Hat
The hat will be featured as one of the items in our live auction.
The ‘Lynn Anderson’ rose, featured on the hat, was hybridized by Joseph F. Winchel in 1995 and introduced by Weeks. The rose is a beautiful creamy pink hybrid tea with exhibition form and long stems. The rose has won Queen of the show many times in the past. It is lightly fragrant, disease resistant, and blooms continually.
Every gardener carries someone else’s fingerprints in the soil.
Rooted in Love
A grandmother who taught pruning.
A neighbor who shared rose cuttings.
A friend who showed us how to notice beauty unfolding slowly.
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Meet Maverick at the Friday Reception
You won’t want to miss the Friday reception at the Medley of Roses – ARS Convention & Rose Show. The theme for the reception is “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.” You may recognize the lyrics from Lynn Anderson’s 1970 legendary hit song “Rose Garden”. She won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1971, and received gold certification for the record. Lisa Sutton and Melissa Hempel, Lynn’s daughters, will host the reception.