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Breakfast in bed ... and other Mother’s Day traditions
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rowing up, we always did Mother’s Day the same. Dad would wake up early, put on the coffee, start the bacon and eggs and then sneak upstairs to wake up my sister and I while mom slept in.
It felt like we were on a secret mission and I was always so excited,
because I knew my job — fresh squeezed OJ — and I did not take that job lightly. I knew how much mom loved “extra pulp” so, with about a dozen oranges in front of me, I’d start to juice them one by one with the same glass juicer my parents had for decades that only came out once a year. Mom was always so excited to hear our giggles and little feet scurrying up the stairs. I remember being so proud to watch her take that first bite of bacon and sip her chilled glass of OJ. Breakfast in bed is a Mother’s Day tradition, and for good reason. After all, how many mornings has mom made breakfast for you and your little one(s)? But then again, each family is different and will find their own Mother’s Day traditions. Need some ideas? Here are a few: Give her a free day. Before I became a dad almost four years ago, I remember hearing about a friend’s “dream Mother’s Day.” All she asked of her husband and kids was to give her 24 hours free. Free of cooking, laundry, work — and free of them. I didn’t get it; what was the point of celebrating Mother’s Day without the people who made you a mother in the first place? Fast-forward to 2022 and, well, my tune has changed. Go to the movies. For those nostalgic mamas out there, a good way to share family memories is to look at old photographs or home movies. If you live near Grandma or Grandpa, ask them to pull out old photos and movies and take a trip together down memory lane. Your kids will get a kick out of the styles of clothes their mama wore — not to mention the fact that she was once a kid, too. Plant some flowers. If you have some extra space in your garden, create a real, live Mother’s Day canvas. First, buy various packets of flower seeds that grow fast and well. Then, have your kids draw a picture or write a short message (like “We love Mom”) in the garden dirt with a stick. Drop the flower seeds into the dirt lines; then cover them up, and water every few days. Before long, your picture (or message) will be blooming, and you’ll have a Mother’s Day gift that keeps on growing! Make it about her. This should be rule #1. If she has to pack up the diaper bag and head to brunch with a gift for your mom, your mom’s mom and her mom, then the holiday isn’t really about her. Whatever you do, make sure the day is about her. If you do that, she will love it — whether it’s crispy bacon and fresh-squeezed OJ in bed or just an hour alone so she can call a friend or soak in the tub.
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FEED BACK QUESTION: “Our dentist diagnosed my 2-year-old with an upper lip tie and immediately wanted to cut it at the next appointment. My instinct is to leave it since it doesn’t pose an issue, but do you have a story or experience to share?”
MUCH ADO ABOUT LIP TIES “It’s an easy almost pain-free procedure when you are young, but not when you are older. I would consult with your doctor on the pros and cons and go from there. My son has no speech problems, so we waited until around age 10 to get his done. They burned it in the office and it didn’t hurt and was a simple recovery. I even got to stay in the room and watch the procedure.”
words, not mine) on the front two of her teeth where the lip tie goes between. She also had (and still has) a speech delay. She is in therapy multiple times a week because her diction is horrible. (She was only saying eight words clearly at 2 years old). The fix is quick and easy. Had her’s been caught sooner, it could have been fixed immediately ... if we knew all that could come by not fixing it.”
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“Check with an oral surgeon. I was an oral surgery assistant for 10 years and we performed these procedures. My daughter has a lip tie and the surgeon said it didn’t need surgical intervention, but many do. Ear, nose and throat doctors do not take care of inside the mouth. Oral surgery consult is the way to go.” Donna Dority “My daughter had one undiagnosed until this year at age 3. It ended up being the cause of two cavities (the dentist’s
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“We had my son’s clipped because his front teeth would not close without it. It was a quick and easy procedure they did at the dentist.” Racheal Cook “My son also has this and I refused to have it cut. He is 12 now, no issues whatsoever. Also, the gap closed on its own and he never cut it, either.” Lisa Hill “Our dentist never mentions it, but we are debating having our
8 year olds cut due to speech issues. Our oldest son’s lip tie busted on its own at 3 due to a fall. Our youngest (2) has speech therapy and the dentist has mentioned getting his cut.” Crystal Cameron “Do it. My husband had one that went undiagnosed until he was 14. Went through years of speech therapy and bullying because he talked like a baby. It’s not a bad surgery and mouths heal quickly. Both of my children had it done. My first had a really bad one that prevented her from nursing. My second had a slight one but the doctor said it would probably result in speech issues later on.” Mindy Denney “My oldest, almost 9, has an extreme lip tie. She has no speech issues. She does have a gap in her two top front teeth, but that will be fixed with braces. Her dentist informed us that it wasn’t a big deal.”
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“I know a lot of people do something about, it but I wanted to mention that it is OK to weigh your options and choose to do nothing. My oldest has a slight tie and my youngest has a more significant one. Neither had trouble nursing, neither have had any eating or speech issues. In the future, they will have space between their teeth and for cosmetic reasons may want to do something about it, but we have decided as parents that there is not a significant reason for doing anything. If they request getting it addressed in the future, then it is an option, but we personally don’t think braces and procedures for solely cosmetic reasons is important. For now they are not going to have anything done.” Victoria LeBlanc “My son’s dentist told us they don’t cut them if they aren’t causing issues until at least age 4 as children often fall and tear them themselves. My son did just that at age 2.” Kenna Carter
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Nashville Stampede Brings PBR to Music City “The toughest sport on dirt” will fill Bridgestone Arena come August. Our new hometown team will be finalized later this month, but tickets are on sale now for what promises to be a very wild ride.
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his summer, families will have a new — and thrilling — entertainment option to experience when professional bull riding (PBR), bucks into Music City. Nashville’s newest professional sports team — the Nashville Stampede — will compete in games at Bridgestone Arena August 19 - 21 as part of a new PBR Team Series. Two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride (familiar to Nashville for his country music recording career) is head coach. The team is owned by Morris Communications Company (MCC). The PBR Team Series’ inaugural 10-event, 112-game regular season includes a three-day homestand event hosted by each of the eight founding teams. Nashville Stampede hosts the fourth event of the season. “Nashville is a city unlike any other,” says Nashville Stampede General Manager Tina Battock. “We are proud to represent Music City and the state of Tennessee at home and on the road, and we hope fans are ready to cheer us on to a championship,” she adds. PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization and organizers say events will be family friendly and steeped in popular cowboy culture. “The western mystique is powerful and getting bigger,” says MCC Chairman and Morris family patriarch Billy Morris. “It’s something people everywhere want to associate with. This new bull riding league plays right into this phenomenon, and we’re so proud to be a founding team associated with it.” Tickets for the August home games are on sale now. Learn more and get tickets at pbr.com/teams/stampede.
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local news The Franklin Rodeo Returns May 19 – 21 Saddle up! Tickets are on sale for the wildest western time in Middle Tennessee!
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In addition to the bull riding, Franklin Rodeo has fun events and activities for little ones like the calf scramble and mutton bustin’.
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he Franklin Rodeo stampedes into the Williamson County Ag Expo Center May 19 – 21, with bronc ridin’, bulldoggin’, roping and racing, and everybody’s favorite — bull riding! More than 300 cowboys and cowgirls will be in Franklin to rope, ride, wrestle and race for the gold buckle. Enjoy mutton busting and the calf scramble for the little ones; a rodeo parade thorugh downtown Franklin at noon on May 14; a free “Down in the Dirt” party on May 18; plus the Cantina, VIP Corral, pony rides, a mechanical bull and more.
Rodeo is the perfect family event, according to Devin Gilliam, volunteer with the Franklin Rodeo. “It’s fast-paced entertainment, with cowboys and cowgirls full of grit and try!,” Gilliam says. “And it’s wholesome, too. You don’t have to worry about your kids seeing things they shouldn’t repeat at home,” he adds. Tickets for the Franklin Rodeo are $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 and younger. Children sitting on laps are free. All seats are reserved. Performances start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit franklinrodeo.com
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The program runs June 6 - July 21 with all games played at FRA, 4700 Franklin Pike in Nashville. The league welcomes teams and players from all schools. Registration is open now for summer. For questions, message Performance League Director Joshua Lester at lesterj@franklinroadacademy. com. To register a team, go to franklinroadacaemy.com/athletics/fra-performance-league. • THE HERMITAGE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE HOSTS A MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA in the hotel veranda, including loose-leaf tea, tea sandwiches, pastries such as cream puffs, coconut macaroons and more. Plus, Drusie & Darr by Jean Georges, the Michelin-starred Chef’s first location in the South, hosts a Mother’s Day brunch and
dinner. FInd the menu on the website — and remind Mom to get a photo op in the hotel’s brand new, all-pink Ladies Room. Reservations for the tea, brunch or dinner can be made at Open Table (Capitol Grille - Hermitage Hotel) or by calling 888-888-9414. Learn more at thehermitagehotel.com.
• ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will visit Cheekwood in Nashville on Tuesday, May 10, for an all-day appraisal event as part of the series’ 27th production tour. Admission is free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance. For more information, visit pbs.org/ wgbh/roadshow/tickets/faq.
• GRACEFUL GEMS, “AN ETIQUETTE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS” aims to empower young girls to exhibit integrity and pride from a young age. The new, free, nonprofit program is located at 3475 Bradyville Pike in Murfreesboro and is for girls ages 5 - 17 with a special focus on the development of at-risk girls. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8. For more information, email LaPraise Watkins Swader at lswader0507@ gmail.com.
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ays are slipping away. We feel them through our fingertips like the sand our kids play
with. No matter how tightly I clench my fist, the sand keeps falling. Instead of holding on so tight, maybe we need to relax. Open our hands. Let the sand rest there a moment before we reach down and grab another handful. Here are 10 ways to help you enjoy the moments with your kids this summer:
1) Introduce them to a movie from your youth Age appropriate, of course. They’ll think it’s fun to make fun of the clothing and hair and cheesy movie lines. You’ll enjoy the stroll down memory lane.
2) Let them plan a day for the family
Depending on your child’s age (this works great for teens), give them a budget and let them take the lead. It’s exciting to see what they come up with.
3) Read a chapter book to each other
Pick a book and take turn reading it outloud. For older kids, pick a book you can both read on your own and find moments to discuss it. Don’t make reading demanding and formal, just find time to slip whatever you’re reading into conversation and the connection you can enjoy.
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Summer Parenting You don’t have to entertain your kids this summer, but you can encourage activities and sort of just ease past the tendency to permit unlimited screen time.
4) Pick a show to watch together
Start with episode one, pop some popcorn and enjoy a good binge fest together. Since the kids don’t have to get up early during the weekdays you can do this any day of the week. Start a show-watching festival!
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5) Go to a game or concert
It doesn’t have to be a top musician, but find a sport your kid loves or a local concert for a style of music your child enjoys. It’s simple, doesn’t cost a lot and gives you a great time out together, and it’s great if it is outdoors! Plus, this one doesn’t usually take much convincing.
Summer With the Kids 8) Play their game
With everyone on devices, we all tend to be more isolated than ever. Get involved with the game or app your kids are into. It will most likely be funny, but giving them the chance to show you how to do something creates a special bond. Recognizing their expertise helps them feel respected and that goes a long way.
9) Dream together
Even little moments offer opportunities to connect. Asking questions is a great way to see glimpses of your kid that you never imagined. Here are a few questions to get you started: What is your dream vacation? What kind of house do you think you’ll live in when you’re my age? If you could eat anything in the world, what would it be?
10) Make time, but don’t force it
Being available is one of the best ways to create connection. It doesn’t mean following your kids around, but make sure that you aren’t checking out or disappearing every time they are home. Be present and open and see what happens! Rebecca Hastings is a freelance writer and author.
Earning Screen Time Kids want to be on their screens, but we all know unlimited screen time is unhealthy. Take a moment to post this handy list on your refrigerator so your kids can earn a set-time session on their devices without you having to nag at them:
6) Be the house the kids want to come to
When you create an atmosphere your kids’ friends enjoy, you get to know the friends and see them interact together. Be goofy and silly. Have good snacks. Resist the urge to embarrass or scold. Be real and welcoming and let the rest happen naturally.
7) Serve someone else
Kids don’t really think about serving others, but once you get them started, most kids come around and even appreciate it. Find something you can do for someone else together. Read to others, clean up at a park or bring a meal to someone who could use some help. It doesn’t have to be complex, it’s just about giving.
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WANT SCREEN TIME? FIRST ASK YOURSELF: • Have I brushed my teeth? • Am I dressed? • Did I make my bed? • Have I played for 20 minutes? • Have I done my chores? • Have I asked Mom or Dad if they need me to do anything around the house?
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Adventuring together is a rite of passage each summer. We recommend the following five hikes for parents with kids ages 6 and older — in sturdy climbing shoes, that is.
CUMMINS FALLS tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls 390 Cummins Falls Lane Cookeville, TN 931-268-7223 A natural area with inherent safety risks, the waterfall is located in a gorge (permit required from the website) and it makes for some strenuous hiking, crossing slippery rocks and wading and/or swimming. Children under 12 must wear a life vest and be with an adult. Park hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FOSTER FALLS / GREETER FALLS
tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/south-cumberland-hiking GREETER: 500 Greeter Falls Road Altamont, TN 37301 FOSTER: 498 Foster Falls Road Sequatchie, TN 37374 These two waterfalls are near one another in South Cumberland State Park so you can visit two in one day. Access a GPS map for directions to the trailheads on the website. Your kids will love the swing bridge at the base of the falls. This is a popular climbing spot, and you may be able to spot some climbers.
By volume, Cummins Falls is the eighth-largest waterfall in Tennessee.
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Chasing Waterfalls with Kids LOST CREEK FALLS
RUTLEDGE FALLS
STILLHOUSE FALLS
Lost Creek State Natural Area White’s Cave Road, Sparta, TN
Rutledge Falls Road (park across from Rutledge Falls Baptist Church, 1289 Rutledge Falls Road, Tullahoma, TN 37388)
Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
tn.gov (search “Lost Creek Falls”)
Take your kids to where The Jungle Book was filmed in 1994. The fall opens to a large bowl with no surface drainage, so cold air is trapped in summer. The nearby Lost Creek Cave may be too slippery for kids. Lost Creek Falls are only 0.2 miles from the parking lot. A bit more quiet than other popular waterfalls.
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A short walk from the parking lot makes this very easy for kids. The trail is on private property, but open to the public. Spring water makes a perfect swimming hole. The steep section to the base of the falls is slippery, and you can feel the temperature change as you go down.
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This Class-1 scenic recreational state natural area includes the Stillhouse Hollow Falls which can be seen by walking two-thirds of a mile along the easy trail. Cross several foot bridges and follow the white paint marked on the trees. Cold water makes an easy swimming hole. Lush surroundings make for a nice picnic spot, too.
TIPS FOR DOING WATERFALL HIKES WITH KIDS • Wear good hiking shoes • Pack a few tasty snacks • Bring a waterproof instant camera • Bring swimsuits • Consider doing the same hike over again on another day because kids love familiarity • Go THEIR pace, not yours • Wear bug spray and sunscreen • Consider packing a magnifying glass • Let kids lead • Consider bringing binoculars
The suspension footbridge and the waterfall at Foster Falls along the Fiery Gizzard Trail in South Cumberland State Park.
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Don’t let your kids think for an instant that life is a ho-hum experience. Plan an adventure! We did a little digging to help you make it happen.
ooking for a getaway off the beaten path that includes a bit of glamping? We’ve found some great places to book with your kids.
Cool Digs Forest Gully Farms
forestgullyfarms.com 615-509-0533 601 Fly Hollow Road Santa Fe,TN 38482 Stay in a “Gully Hut” on a farm designed for sustainable living. The farm has three huts and when you book, you get all three. Book on Air BNB, but if you’re just curious, make an appointment to visit first. (please turn the page)
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Glamping & Treehouses Asheville Glamping
ashevilleglamping.com Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville, NC 28806 828-450-9745 Asheville Glamping manages three locations not open to through traffic. Choose from yurts, tee-pees or domes. Requires a minimum stay of two nights; three nights for larger spaces. Dome #3 sleeps up to eight and has a loft with stairs — or a 9-foot slide for returning to the ground.
Canopy Crew
thecanopycrew.com/tree-house-rentals rrgcabin@redrivergorge.com 606-663-9824 Red River Gorge, Kentucky Tree houses or domes to book, all uniquely designed and with electricity and running water. See the houses on the site.
Looking Glass Treehouse in Kentucky, through Canopy Crew.
TerraLodge
terralodge.com info@terralodge.com 1925 Trussell Road Monteagle, TN 37356 Choose from numerous family- and pet-friendly treehouses in Monteagle that sleep up to four. A two night minimum is required. Newly updated.
Treehouse Adventures
earthjoyvillage.com 859-380-1945 shelly@climbtreeswithearthjoy.com 3400 Bridgeville Road Brooksville, KY 41004 A husband and wife team’s dream became a reality in 2007. Now they have treehouses (and tree climbing) and more on 200 acres in Kentucky. Book from the site.
Under Canvas Smoky Mountains
undercanvas.com/camps/great-smoky-mountains 1015 Laurel Lick Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37862 828-496-1148 Luxury tents and complimentary activities. Under Canvas tents sleep up to three, but they can accommodate kids with cots or even a pack ‘n play should you need (subject to availability). Under Canvas in the Smoky Mountains.
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Susan Day is editor of this publication and a mom of four.
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Daily Events 30 Day-to-day goings on. To Know 31 Getting Nashville SC in 2022 New stadium, who dis? What to know about Nashville’s MLS team.
Summer Concerts! 35 Take the kids to a festive music outing and dance the night away!
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Events to look forward to next month.
Editor’s Picks: 31 Oklahoma! at TPAC 33 Murfreesboro JazzFest 34 Laser Beatles at
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35 Tennessee Rennaissance Festival
40 Iroquois Steeplechase 40 Nashville Exotic Pet Expo
42 Middle Tennessee
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ick off summer with a day of swimming, music, fun and prizes at Boro Beach in Murfreesboro on Memorial Day, May 30. For more information, visit murfreesborotn. gov/583/Boro-Beach.
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DAILY EVENTS SUN 1 LITTLE LEAPERS 615-987-0102 skyzone.com
Ages 7 & younger can enjoy the trampoline park from 9 - 11 a.m. Fridays and Sundays at Sky Zone (1220 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro) Cost is $14.99.
COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN 661-252-2440 gentlebarn.org/tennessee
Hug cows, give pigs tummy rubs, spend time with the turkeys and enjoy the Gentle Barn (9295 Christiana Fosterville Road, Christiana) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under.
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Urban Air Adventure Park (4331 Old Hickory Boulevard) is transformed into a calmer atmosphere for those with special needs and sensory issues on the first Sunday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $8.
40 large-scale Lego creations including the world’s first life-sized Harley-Davidson, an 8-foot-tall 660-pound Orca and a detailed model of the Eiffel Towe at Opry Mills (433 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville). Available on Tuesdays - Sundays from 12 - 5 p.m. through May 8. Cost is $18 for adults, $15 for kids.
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SPRING IT ON AT GAYLORD 615-889-1000
Family-friendly seasonal escapes at Gaylord Opryland (2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville) on weekends through May 8. The resort has “Paint Me a Fairytale” experiences ($35), animal encounters (on Saturdays at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.), a scavenger hunt ($12.99), cookie decorating ($10.98), carriage rides ($65) and more.3
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FREE AMERICANA SUNDAYS AT HOP SPRINGS hopspringstn.com
Come jam some tunes and enjoy tasty brunch from My Roots Food Truck, mimosas, craft beer and great music at Hop Springs Beer Park (6790 John Bragg Hwy., Murfreesboro) every Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m.
FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI
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Enjoy live music, circus performances, as well as great deals on fresh produce, clothing, furniture and more at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH nashvillevangogh.com
Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s works through June 19 at Lighthouse ArtSpace (4416 Ridgefield Way, Nashville). Tickets start at $40.
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN 615-862-5863 library.nashville.org
The LEGO League at Green Hills Library (3701 Benham Ave., Nashville) from 2 - 4:45 p.m. on Sundays is designed for families to play around.
BABY SHARK
615-254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
This “Snuggery” experience at Nashville Children’s Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville) is for ages 0 - 5. Performances are Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through June 19. Cost is $23 for adults, $17 for kids.
MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP
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Nashville Repertory Theatre wraps its 2021 - 22 season with Mary Poppins at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Performances are through May 8 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost is $50.
Nashville SC plays their first home game at the brand new Geodis Park on May 1.
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ashville’s 2022 regular season kicked off in late February with 8 straight away games. Starting in May, the Boys in Gold finally get to return home and play at their new home stadium, GEODIS Park. The 30,000-seat stadium is the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, featuring a 360-degree canopy, a 65-foot-wide shared concourse and a safe standing supporter’s section. The inaugural home match on May 1 will be showcased on the national stage on ESPN with kickoff slated for 3 p.m. against Philadelphia Union. If you plan to attend a match in 2022, here’s what you need to know: How to buy tickets Single-game tickets can be pur-
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chased online at Ticketmaster, for around $23, but prices vary. Can young children attend matches for free? Children 3 and older need a ticket. Parking at GEODIS Park Options include 11 on-campus parking lots, three off-campus lots with shuttle service and seven alternative transportation options. Making history Nashville SC rose to historic heights in the club’s second season in MLS after clinching the third seed in the Eastern Conference and reaching the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. The Boys in Gold became the first modern expansion club to win a playoff round in each of its first
two seasons of existence, while becoming the seventh team in history to go a full season unbeaten at home. Players to know Defender Walker Zimmerman elevated to national recognition in 2020 after winning the MLS Defender of the Year award and being named a part of the MLS Best XI. Other players to watch are striker C.J. Sapong and current scoring leader, midfielder Hany Mukhtar. Nashville SC anthem After every match, fans sing the club anthem, “Never Give Up On You” by Nashville band Judah & The Lion. For more information, visit nashvillesc.com.
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MUSIC CITY BMX 615-337-8223 musiccitybmx.com
Practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. (with balance bike practice from 6 - 6:30 p.m. for younger riders). They also have races most Sundays. The track is located at 2901 Bell Road in Nashville. For ages 2 and older, they offer free one-time trials. Practices are $7, races are $14.
NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES NashvilleSC.com
See your Boys in Gold play at their brand new stadium GEODIS Park (501 Benton Ave., Nashville) as the club enters its third year in Major League Soccer. Tickets start around $23, but prices vary for each game.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES 615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com
Come out to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) for free live jazz and bluegrass bands Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 - 8 p.m.
THINGS TO DO NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org/night-visions
After sunset, stroll along the pathways at Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) through stunning projections Thursdays through Sundays through July 17. Lights will dance up and down trees, shimmer on water, and illuminate the Zoo’s scenery in a kaleidoscope of color. Adults & teens are $23, children ages 2 - 12 are $19.
THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY nashvillesymphony.org
Join Nashville Symphony as they celebrate John Williams’ 90th birthday at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). The program includes music from popular soundtracks such as E.T., Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, The Cowboys, Harry Potter and Star Wars. Concert is at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $40.
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The Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! makes its Nashville debut May 3 - 8.
EARLY EXPLORERS
FREE YOGA WITH NPL (ONLINE)
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Kids can enjoy exhibits, storytime and activities at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $18 for adults & $14 for youth; free for members.
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Take a live virtual yoga class at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Nashville Public Library via Zoom.
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FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS
Age-appropriate songs, activities and early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Inglewood (10 and 11 a.m.), Bellevue (10:15 a.m.), Donelson, Green Hills, Edmondson Pike, Old Hickory and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.) branches. Call ahead recommended.
Live puppet shows at 10:30 a.m. The show runs 30 - 45 minutes and is for ages 0 - 6, but all are welcome. Church Street Park (600 Church St., Nashville) or in the Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville), weather permitting.
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FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE MONDAY 615-862-5854
Enjoy a movie at Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) 4 - 5:30 p.m.
FREE READING PAWS AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 x 114 rclstn.org/calendar
Come read to friendly reading education assistance dogs Stevie or General at Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine St., Murfreesboro) from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Registration is required.
FREE BRAIN GAMES AT NPL 615-862-5774 library.nashville.org
Collaborate on puzzles or other games of logic from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). For teens in grades 7-12.
615-862-5800 library.nashville.org/wishingchair
FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES library.nashville.org
Age-appropriate songs, activities and early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Hermitage, Edmondson Pike, Bordeaux, Thompson Lane, Edgehill, Thompson Lane and Southeast Library branches. Call ahead to make sure there’s open spots.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org/calendar/tots
Drop by the Bracken Children’s Garden Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville) for hands-on activities and story times at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. $25 for adults, $18 for ages 3 - 17; members are free.
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY AT WILDERNESS SATION
615-217-3017 dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Meet the educational screech owl and American kestrel up close from 4 - 5 p.m. at The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro).
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET tsfarmersmarket.org
A mid-week market with fresh produce and artisan crafted items every Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m., through October at Homestead Manor (4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station).
FREE MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT
FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET 12southfarmersmarket.com
A weekly market with live music and food trucks Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m., through October at Sevier Park (3000 Granny White Pike, Nashville).
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK 615-862-5870
Breathe, move and nourish your poses outdoors at Richland Park Library (4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville) every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: TAIL WAGGIN’ TUESDAYS
615-690-4487 tickets@nashvillesounds.com
Create a homemade gift for mom at Hermitage Branch Library (3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage) from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. All supplies are provided.
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays, dogs are allowed entry at the ballpark to watch Sounds baseball with their owners.
FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!
A community market every Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the corner of 5th & Woodland in East Nashville. Park for free in the lot at the corner of 6th & Main St., and across the street at the First Church of the Nazarene.
Oklahoma! reimagined for the 21st century May 3 - 8 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St.,, Nashville). Tickets start at $35. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
615-880-3951
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FREE PRENDA CODE CLUB brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Grades 3 - 5 are invited to create Minecraft worlds, build websites and control robots at this free coding club from 4:30 - 5 p.m. in Brentwood Library’s Learning Lab (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Registration required.
615-782-4040 tpac.org
WED 4 IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
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THINGS TO DO JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME urbanairtrampolinepark.com
The park is opened up just for toddlers and their parents to jump, bounce and crawl around safely at Urban Air Adventure Park in Old Hickory (4331 Old Hickory Boulevard) Mondays Thursdays (while MNPS is in session) and Urban Air Adventure Park in Cool Springs (1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin) on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $11.99 plus tax per child; parents play free.
FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES library.nashville.org
Age-appropriate songs, activities and stories at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include North, Hermitage and Madison (10 a.m.); Bellevue (10:15 a.m.); Edmondson Pike, Inglewood, Green Hills, Goodlettsville and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.). Call ahead to make sure there are open spots.
WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION
615-217-3017 lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov
Little ones can sing songs, read a story and complete a craft on Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:45 a.m. at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro). They focus on a different nature theme each week. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $3 per child.
FREE GENTLE YOGA 615-862-5854
Classes at Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) from 6 - 7 p.m.
FREE STAR WARS TRIVIA 615-862-5862
Come celebrate Star Wars Day with a trivia night at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville) from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Test your Star Wars knowledge and win prizes. For ages 8 -11; ages 12 -18 are welcome.
FREE NEW BEGINNINGS HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASS FOR WOMEN 615-862-5871 thenewbeginningscenter.org
Learn tips for eating, managing stress and more at Southeast Library (5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Antioch) from 6 - 7 p.m. Register online.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: WINNING WEDNESDAYS
615-690-4487 tickets@nashvillesounds.com
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Winning Wednesdays, the first 1,000 fans receive a scratch-off card with a guaranteed prize. Also, if the Sounds win, fans get to run the bases!
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! See Tuesday, May 3.
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THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org
CINCO DE MAYO! JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME See Wednesday, May 4.
FREE EDGEHILL GAME NIGHTS 615-862-5861
Kids grades K - 12 can come to Edgehill Library (1409 12th Ave. S., Nashville) from 3 - 5:30 p.m. to play card games, board games or Xbox.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
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Celebrate five years of the Goodlettsville Farmers Market each Thursday, thru October 6 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park (705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville).
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: THROWBACK THURSDAYS
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Throwback Thursdays, The Sounds wear their 1978 uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
FRI 6 DAYS ON THE FARM
See Tuesday, May 3.
615-459-2341 samdavishome.org
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
FREE READ WITH BISCUIT brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Children ages 5 - 12 can improve their literacy skills by reading with Biscuit the dog for 15 minutes between 4 - 5 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Sign up for your time online.
FREE THE 46TH ANNUAL HARDING ART SHOW thehardingartshow.com
Kick off the weekend at this summer concert series at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) every Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., May 5 through October 27. Enjoy musical performances, food and spirits, lawn games and wellness classes, with the gardens as the backdrop. Tickets are $25 for members and $45 for not-yet members.
Shop more than 75 artists May 5 - 7 at Harding Academy (170 Windsor Drive, Nashville). Family Day is Saturday, May 6 with art activities and games for children preK - middle school.
This living history field trip features more than 20 historical demonstrations with hands-on activities, live animals and reenactors at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna). Students learn about 19th century life as they are immersed in history from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for ages 2 & older, one parent/chaperone is free.
FREE GOODLETTSVILLE ART: WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Learn basic techniques of watercolor painting and take home a finished painting in this class for adults from 12 - 3 p.m. at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville). Supplies provided. Registration required.
FREE PUPPET SHOW: CINDERELLA 615-862-5800
A musical retelling featuring Tom Tichenor’s marionettes at the Children’s Theatre in the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). Recommended for ages 3 - 10, showings are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
FREE HIP DONELSON FARMERS MARKET
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A fresh, local, producer-only market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), through October, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Two Rivers Mansion (3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville).
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS 615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com
Enjoy tunes, food from local vendors and all around good vibes at Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
FREE LIVE MUSIC JAM AT NPL 615-862-5803
Every Friday at the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville), Studio NPL brings out instruments and teach music from 3 5:30 p.m. Open to ages 12 - 18.
FREE 2022 MURFREESBORO JAZZFEST mainstreetmurfreesboro.org
Jazz up your weekend on the Murfreesboro square from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. and May 7 from 10 .m. – dusk. Music, games, an interactive kid’s alley and food trucks. In addition, a free jazz workshop will be held on Saturday from 2 - 3 p.m. at The Center for the Arts.
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CAMELOT
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The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guinevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages in this musical by Studio Tenn Theatre Company. Performances are Thursdays - Sundays from May 5 - 15 at Jamison Theater at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin). Tickets start at $35.
MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP See Sunday, May 1.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! See Tuesday, May 3.
Murfreesboro’s annual Main Street JazzFest returns on the square May 6 - 7 with music, games, an interactive kid’s alley and more.
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THINGS TO DO SAT 7 FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET factoryatfranklin.com
Supplying local produce and more every Saturday at The Factory at Franklin covered back lot (230 Franklin Road) from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS MARKET nolensvillefarmersmarket.com
Organic produce, delicious baked goods and maybe a food truck or two every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mill Creek Church of Christ (7260 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville).
Re-live the musical phenomenon of the Fab Four at the Sudekum Planetarium in Adventure Science Center every Saturday in May. FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES
FIREPIT FRIDAYS
This annual free concert series, takes place every Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. in May and June at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave, Nashville). Enjoy live music, food vendors, local artisans, a kids’ area and drinks for purchase.
Friday night climbs include a campfire at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Boulevard) from 4 - 8 p.m. Tickets include two hours of climbing. Climbers have full access to the courses at the beginning of their climb. Cost is $36.
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LERNER AND LOEWE’S CAMELOT See Thursday, May 5.
DAS RHEINGOLD BY NASHVILLE OPERA
nashvilleopera.org/rheingold
Nashville Opera closes its 2021-22 season at Belmont University (2020 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville) with Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold. This one-act draws from Norse mythology and German folklore to weave a story of gods, monsters and an epic heist. Performances are May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and May 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $34.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FOX17 (FIREWORK) FRIDAYS 615-690-4487 tickets@nashvillesounds.com
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St, Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On select Fridays, you can watch the Nashville sky light up with a postgame FOX17 Friday Night Fireworks show.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! See Tuesday, May 3.
MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP See Sunday, May 1.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
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615-610-9500 myadventurepark.com
FOO FIGHTERS LASER SHOW 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org
Adventure Science Center is featuring a new laser show featuring hits from Foo Fighters in its at the Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) every Friday in May from 6:15 - 7 p.m. Cost is $11 for nonmembers; $7 for members.
GHOSTS OF GALLATIN HAUNTED TOUR
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A family-friendly tour featuring some of Gallatin’s most fascinating ghost encounters, history and folklore at the Sumner County Courthouse (100 Public Square, Gallatin) at 7 p.m. $20 for adults, $12 for children 12 & under.
SNAP: ILLUSION ARTISTS franklintheatre.com
Come out to Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street, Franklin) to see Korea’s greatest illusion artists. The contemporary show combines classic comedy theatre with magic and illusion. Performances are May 6 - 7 at 8 p.m. and May 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $57.50.
WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY firstbankamphitheater.com
See Willie Nelson with special guest Charlie Crockett perform live at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $39.50.
GET MOVE’N 5K FUN RUN secure.qgiv.com/ event/getmoven
Lace up those sneakers for the Get MOVE’n 5K Fun run/walk starting at 8 a.m. at Edwin Warner Park (7311 Highway 100, Nashville). Enjoy the student performance, as well as coffee and snacks available for purchase. General admission is $5, adult registration is $30, kids registration is $15.
FREE ROBERTSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Browse bushels of fresh produce, meats and artisan goods at the Robertson County Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., May 7 through August 27, at Robertson County Fairgrounds (635 Highway 41, Springfield).
FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET
gallatintn.gov/249/Farmers-Market A weekly market open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May through September, across from Gallatin Fire Department (160 W Franklin St, Gallatin).
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022 rclstn.org
Come out to Rutherford County Public Libraries (Linebaugh, Smyrna and MGL) for Free Comic Book Day (400 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be free comics and popcorn while supplies last, cartoons to watch and more!
DROP-IN KIDS ART CLASSES 615-933-9644 LittleArtHouseNashville.com
Kiddos can create original works on Saturday mornings at 2106b Acklen Ave., Nashville. Read a book, create art, then enjoy sensory play. The 9:30 - 10 a.m. class is for ages 1 - 4 and the 10:30 - 11 a.m. class is a drop-off class for ages 4 - 10. Cost is $15.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, May 1.
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NASHVILLE WELLNESS FEST
nashvillehealthandwellnessfest.com Free workshops, a children’s activity area, free food samples, 100+ vendors displaying everything from acupuncture to yoga and more at The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Avenue, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $5 in advance, $8 at the door, seniors and kids under 18 are free.
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST AT WPNC 615-862-8555 wpnc.nashville.gov
Head to Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) to explore nature with a Naturalist. This outdoor adventure will focus on discovery, observation and connecting with nature from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
BABY GOAT CUDDLING 615-481-9546 noble-springs.com
Come to Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road in Franklin) to pet goats and other farm animals. Come between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to join in on a guided educational tour at 11 a.m. Cost is $12. Children 2 and younger are free.
FREE 2022 MURFREESBORO JAZZFEST See Saturday, May 6.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP rclstn.org
Aspiring magicians can join in at 9:30 a.m. for this group geared toward ages 6 - 12 at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna) on the first Saturday and Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro) on the second Saturday of each month.
FREE RACHEL SUMNER AT MADISON LIBRARY 615-862-5868
Enjoy songs, dance and fun at Madison Public Library (610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison) with special Saturday guest Rachel Sumner from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 but all are welcome.
FREE PUPPET SHOW: CINDERELLA See Friday, May 6.
FREE HANDMADE NASHVILLE SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Discover one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and home décor from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Red Caboose Park (656 Colic Jeanne Road, Nashville).
COLORSCAPES OPENS AT CHEEKWOOD cheekwood.org
This exhibit exploring the perception of the physical world through color runs May 7 through September 4, 2022 at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville). Witnes a series of outdoor and indoor installations. Cost for nonmembers is $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 & younger.
THINGS TO DO FREE KITE FEST AT MILL RIDGE PARK
TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
GLOW IN THE PARK
The annual event at Mill Ridge Park (12847 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch) returns with free kites and flying tutorials, picnic snacks and lawn games from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace, artisans from all over the country, musicians, archery, axe-throwing, jousting and more at Castle Gwynn (2124 New Castle Road, Arrington) every Saturday and Sunday in May (including Memorial Day, May 30) from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults are $25, ages 6 - 10 are $10 toddlers 5 and younger are free.
Zipline through glowing trees with music and more at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville) on Saturdays from 5 - 9 p.m. Cost is $42.
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MOM, ME AND TEA
615-480-4409 partea@tearosenashville.com
Celebrate with style at this Mother’s Day-inspired tea party at Canvas Event Studio (216 Goodletsville Plaza, Goodletsville) from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Enjoy brunch with tea and special guest speakers to uplift and motivate each guest. Cost is $30.
FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET Come grab some grub on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marketplace in East Nashville (400 Davidson St., Nashville). There will be live outdoor music outdoors, food trucks and indoor shopping with Music City Flea.
FREE CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND FIESTA assemblyfoodhall.com
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Skydeck of Assembly Food Hall (5055 Broadway, Nashville). Enjoy giant games, a colorful headband making station and a face painter from 1 - 3 p.m. In addition, guests will enjoy salsa dancing lessons, contests and more.
FREE READING PAWS NASHVILLE
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GHOSTS OF GALLATIN HAUNTED TOUR
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OKLAHOMA!
See Tuesday, May 3.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: HIT CITY SATURDAYS 615-690-4487
SUN 8 LITTLE LEAPERS See Sunday, May 1.
BABY SHARK
See Sunday, May 1.
MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP See Sunday, May 1.
FREE AMERICANA SUNDAYS AT HOP SPRINGS See Sunday, May 1.
See Friay, May 6.
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Hit City Saturdays, the ballpark livens up with entertainment options like Third and Home and The Band Box.
CAMELOT
OKLAHOMA!
See Tuesday, May 3.
See Sunday, May 1.
See Thursday, May 5.
FREE LA VERGNE BLOCK PARTY
SNAP: ILLUSION ARTISTS
See Friday, May 6.
FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES
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Come to Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive) for food trucks, vendors, music, a cornhole tournament and activities for the whole family. The tournament begins at 5 p.m. and cost to register is $20 per team.
MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP See Sunday, May 1.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO
See Friay, May 6.
THE BEATLES LASER SHOW
615-862-5160 adventuresci.org
This laser show takes you back to re-live the musical phenomenon of the Fab Four at Sudekum Planetarium in Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) Saturdays from 6:15 – 7 p.m. Cost is $11 for nonmembers; $7 for members.
See Sunday, May 1.
NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES See Sunday, May 1.
FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, May 1.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, May 1.
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN See Sunday, May 1.
DAS RHEINGOLD BY NASHVILLE OPERA See Friday, May 6.
CAMELOT
See Thursday, May 5.
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Ages 5 - 12 can read to a live, furry friend the first Saturday of each month at Nashville Public Main Library (615 Church St., Nashville) from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Registration is required.
FREE FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION AT RIPPAVILLA 931-487-0027
Celebrate and learn about Spring Hill’s rich history in agriculture at Rippavilla Plantation (5700 Main St., Spring Hill) from 3 - 9 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, hands-on activities, yard games, several antique tractors on site and live entertainment to finish off the night.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Families are invited to Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road Brentwood) at 3:30 p.m. for a showing of a family movie. The movie is Christopher Robin (rated PG) and the May 21st movie is Aladdin (rated PG).
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF CRAGFONT 615-452-7070
Explore the lesser-seen areas of Cragfont State Historic Site (200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs), from the cellar to the attic starting at 4 p.m. Cost is $17 for ages 12 and older.
HUZZAH! The Tennessee Renaissance Festival returns every Saturday and Sunday in May with artisans from all over the country, musicians, archery, axe-throwing, jousting and more at Castle Gwynn in Arrington.
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SOCCER • TEE BALL • COACH PITCH • FLAG FOOTBALL One Goal Sports is a Christian-based competitive, youth sports organization where each player’s skills are encouraged and celebrated, and the love of Jesus Christ SIGN UP is shared and demonstrated.
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500 Professional Park Drive Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615.269.7751 tnv@tnvoices.org
Welcome Dr. Vehec! Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Vehec worked as a beside nurse for 9 years. This experience gave her invaluable insights into the needs of patients and families facing chronic illnesses which then led her to medical school. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine with honors in 2001. She completed her pediatrics residency at Vanderbilt where she served as chief resident 2004-2005. Dr. Vehec has been in practice since 2005 with a special focus on the care of chronically ill children and their siblings. She was chosen as a Nashville Business Journal Healthcare Hero in 2015 and Pediatrician of the Year by the Tennessee chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2017. Now accepting most insurances Including Tenncare. Jill Forbess, M.D. • Patricia Williams, M.D. Lee Anne O’Brien, M.D. • Amy Vehec, M.D.
ACCELERATE YOUR SUMMER AT FUSION Use this summer to help your student get ahead and still enjoy your summer vacation! Fusion offers summer classes, accelerated schedules, post-secondary counseling, and STEM courses for students that want to take more classes before the next school year. • Remediate • Accelerate
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THINGS TO DO NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FAMILY FUN SUNDAY
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Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Family Fun Sundays, enjoy childrenfocused giveaways and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
OKLAHOMA!
See Tuesday, May 3.
TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL See Saturday, May 7.
YOLANDA ADAMS WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
The First Lady of Modern Gospel in a special Mother’s Day appearance with the Nashville Symphony and a gospel choir drawn from Nashville-area ensembles. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $55.
MON 9 EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, May 2.
FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES See Monday, May 2.
FREE NATURE PLAY AT WILDERNESS STATION
615-217-3017 lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov
Kids can get messy with activities like mud painting, shaving cream art, paint stomping and more at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 10 - 11 a.m. Bring a change of clothes for your kiddo. For ages 1 and older with adult supervision.
FREE SNAKE FEEDING AT WILDERNESS STATION
615-217-3017 dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Come out to Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) from 11 - 11:30 a.m. and learn all about snake adaptations and how they swallow their food whole with a live demonstration of education snakes getting fed.
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE MONDAY See Monday, May 2.
FREE KIDSVILLE: LET THE BEAT MOVE YOU 615-862-5867
Music, movement and expression from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Nashville Public Library Looby Branch (2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville). For grades K - 6.
FREE YOGA WITH NPL (ONLINE)
JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME
TUE 10
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH
See Monday, May 2.
See Wednesday, May 4. See Tuesday, May 3.
See Tuesday, May 3.
See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK See Tuesday, May 3.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, May 3.
OLIVIA RODRIGO AT GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE
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See singer/songwriter Olivia Rodrigo perform live at the Grand Ole Opry House (2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville). Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $49.50.
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
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See Wednesday, May 4.
This concert features a string quartet playing favorite anthems by Coldplay. Experience a relaxing ambiance at the Downtown Presbyterian Church (154 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville). Starts at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and tickets are $40.
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY AT WILDERNESS SATION
See Tuesday, May 10.
See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE NEW BEGINNINGS HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASS FOR WOMEN
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH
See Sunday, May 1.
FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
COLDPLAY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
FREE GENTLE YOGA
See Sunday, May 1.
See Wednesday, May 4.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
THU 12
FREE EDGEHILL GAME NIGHTS
JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME See Wednesday, May 4.
See Sunday, May 1.
See Thursday, May 5.
FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
FREE CREEK WALK
See Thursday, May 5.
Embrace your sense of adventure with an afternoon creek walk at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Peep under rocks, climb over logs and scoot around sandbars in this unique habitat.
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
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WORKING WITH WATER AT CANNONSBURGH
615-801-2606 mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov
Kids can experience old-fashioned chores using water from 1 - 2 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro). Reservations required. Admission is $3 per person and is for ages 5 and younger.
615-782-4040 tpac.org
See Tuesday, May 10.
FREE ALL ACCESS NIGHT AT DISCOVERY CENTER
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A time for special-needs families to enjoy the exhibits at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro) in a sensory-friendly environment from 5 - 7 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, May 5.
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Come see the Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Performances are May 10 - 15 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets starting at $35.
WED 11 FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
See Wednesday, May 4.
WILD THINGS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, May 4.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
From snake feedings to falcon demonstrations, The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro has you covered with live animal encounters and other nature programs.
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THINGS TO DO SPECIAL!
Summer Concerts
PREVIEW! Bust out those blankets and get those toes tappin’, because Music City is the place for live music. Use this guide to make your plans.
OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERTS Musician’s Corner Fridays and Saturdays in May and June Centennial Park, Nashville Live music, food vendors, local artisans, a Kidsville area and drinks for purchase. The events are free, family-friendly, dogfriendly and open to the public.
Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood Thursdays through October Cheekwood, Nashville Musical performances, regionallysourced food and spirits, lawn games and wellness classes. Tickets are $25 for members and $45 for not-yet members.
Music Under the Stars May 26, June 23, July 28, August 27 Fran Hutson Amphitheater, White House Bring lawn chairs for this free, family-friendly concert series.
Music in the Vines Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November Arrington Vineyards, Arrington Enjoy tunes, food from local vendors and all around good vibes. No reservations are required and entry is free.
Kidsville at Musicians Corner is perfect for little ones who can enjoy crafts, lawn games and educational activities.
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Full Moon Pickin’ Parties May 20 - 21, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16 -17 Percy Warner Park, Nashville This bluegrass music series allows families and dog-lovers to hear local musicians play under the full moon at Percy Warner Park. Bring an instrument and join in on one of the many pickin’ circles. Food trucks will be available. Adults are $25, ages 7 – 17 are $10. Big Band Dances Saturdays from June through August Centennial Park, Nashville Swing dance fans get their good dance floor back this summer when this free concert series returns to the Centennial Park event shelter. If you’re new to the swing-era steps or just need to knock the dust off your shoes, there’s a free lesson for everyone at 7 p.m. before the evening’s big band takes over at 7:30. Crockett Park Summer Concert Series Sundays June through August Eddy Arnold Amphitheater, Brentwood A free summer concert series with performances including Monster of Yacht on June 5, Nashville Symphony with Brentwood Academy Singers on June 12, The Smoking Section Band on July 4 and BrentFest featuring Rubik’s Groove on July 23.
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Jazz On The Cumberland Sundays: May 8, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16 Cumberland Park, Nashville Enjoy free music with a kid’s zone, plenty of food trucks and concessions, presented by Victor Chatman Productions & Nashville Metro Parks. Carnton Sunset Concert Series June 26, July 31 Carnton, Franklin This year’s performances feature WANTED: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band on June 26 and Mixtape, an 80s Cover Band on July 31. Tickets are $20 at the gate. CMA Music Festival June 9 - June 12 Downtown Nashville If you’re not aware of this bad boy, you’ve been living under a rock! Limited full festival passes are still available. There are a lot of free outdoor concerts on stages throughout downtown during the festival. Live on the Green Typically Thursdays in August Public Square Park, Nashville This popular free music series sponsored by Lightning 100 returns in August, bringing a month-long series of free music to Nashville’s Public Square. The final weekend includes a children’s stage.
MORE SUMMER CONCERTS Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter May 3 | 8 p.m. City Winery Nashville Willie Nelson & Family May 6 | 7:30 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Olivia Rodrigo May 10 | 8 p.m. Grand Ole Opry New Kids On The Block May 13 | 8 p.m. Bridgestone Arena Leon Bridges May 13 | 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater Justin Bieber May 18 | 7:30 p.m. Bridgestone Arena Ray LaMontagne May 18 | 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium Sting May 18 | 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince In Concert w/ the Nashville Symphony May 12 - 15 | 7 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center HAIM May 20 | 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater For King & Country May 22 | 7:30 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Sum 41 + Simple Plan May 22 | 8 p.m. Marathon Music Works Halsey May 24 | 7:30 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Leslie Odom, Jr. w/ the Nashville Symphony May 26 - 28 | 8 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center Kenny Chesney May 28 | 5 p.m. Nissan Stadium “Weird Al” Yankovic May 27 - 28 | 8 p.m. The Caverns Chaka Khan May 29 | 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center
St. Paul & The Broken Bones June 3 | 7 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater Drew Holcome & The Neighbors June 3 - 4 | 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium Abba: The Concert June 8 | 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center Back To the Future In Concert w/ Nashville Symphony June 17 - 19 | 7 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center Brooks & Dunn June 18 | 7 p.m. Bridgestone Arena Bernadette Peters w/ Nashville Symphony June 22 | 7 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center
FirstBank Amphitheater, located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, opened in the fall of 2021.
Bon Iver June 24 | 8 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater
OneRepublic + NEEDTOBREATHE July 13 | 7 p.m. Bridgestone Arena
Mandy Moore June 25 | 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium Old Crow Medicine Show June 25 | 8 p.m. The Caverns Matchbox Twenty June 26 | 7:30 p.m. Bridgestone Arena Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, Joan Jett June 30 | 4:30 p.m. Nissan Stadium Ben Folds w/the Nashville Symphony June 30 - July 2 | 8 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Steely Dan July 13 | 8 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Big Time Rush July 14 | 8 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Hanson July 15 | 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium Sing-A-Long-A Sound Of Music July 17 | 3 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center Josh Groban July 19 | 7 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater
George Clinton + Parliament July 2 | 6 p.m. The Caverns
Norah Jones July 20 | 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater
Brandi Carlile July 8 - 9 | 6:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater
The Steeldrivers July 21 | 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium
Toy Story In Concert w/ the Nashville Symphony July 8 - 10 | 7 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Andrew Bird + Iron & Wine July 24 | 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium
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Third Eye Blind July 27 | 7:30 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Cody Johnson July 28 | 7 p.m. First Bank Amphitheater Fleet Foxes July 31 | 7 p.m. The Caverns Grand Funk Railroad August 5 | 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center Styx and REO Speedwagon August 8 | 6:45 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater Red Hot Chili Peppers August 12 | 7 p.m. Nissan Stadium Umphrey’s McGee August 20 - 21 | 5:30 p.m. The Caverns Jack Johnson August 24 | 7:15 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater Goo Goo Dolls August 27 | 7 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater The Decemberists August 27 | 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium
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THINGS TO DO FREE BARFIELD BEACH PARTY
IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE
Who said there are no beaches in Murfreesboro? More than 60 tons of sand make a beach at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro) before it is distributed throughout the park system. Come out for music, dancing, games and activities starting at 5 p.m.
Watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a manicured turf track at Percy Warner Park (50 Vaughn Road, Nashville) from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Expect glamour, fun and suspense, in addition to family activities like pony riding in the Family Area and the “Michael Stanley Stick Horse Race” for kids. Tickets start at $50. Kids 12 and younger are free.
615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov
FOO FIGHTERS LASER SHOW See Friday, May 6.
FREE STRAWBERRY JAM CONCERT & FIREWORKS
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Kick off the Middle TN Strawberry Festival in downtown Portland (100 South Russell St., Portland) with live music & food vendors starting at 5 p.m. “Resurrection – A Journey Tribute” starts at 7 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 8:30 p.m. There will also be a classic car cruise-in on Main Street.
BOOST GYMNASTICS OPEN GYM 615-352-8533 boostgymnastics.com
The Iroquois Steeplechase is Saturday, May 14 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville. The event unites horse racing, socializing and fashion! HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE™ IN CONCERT 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
Projected onto a giant screen and accompanied by a live symphony orchestra, you can join in on Harry’s adventures as never before. Performances are May 12 - 15 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville).
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BY ACT TOO PLAYERS franklintheatre.com
Join Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang as presented by the youth cast of Act Too Players at the Franklin Theatre (419 Main St., Franklin). Performances today at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and May 14 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Show is rated G and lasts 40 minutes.
CAMELOT
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
See Thursday, May 5. See Sunday, May 1.
FRI 13
See Friday, May 6.
This producer-only market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd., #101, Murfreesboro) takes place through the end of October and is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Spend free time bouncing around and playing in the gym at Boost Gymnastics (11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville) on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Enjoy trampoline, floor, bars, vault, beams and the pit. Free for enrolled gymnasts and parents. Otherwise, it is $10 per child.
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE™ IN CONCERT See Thursday, May 12.
LEON BRIDGES AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER
See American soul singer Leon Bridges perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Ave. South, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 pm. and tickets start at $45.
CAMELOT
See Thursday, May 5.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
See Friday, May 6.
Door slamming, on-and-offstage intrigue and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this comic play. Performances are today through May 22 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Center For the Arts (110 W College St., Murfreesboro). Adults are $18; children are $14. Rated PG-13.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES
SAT 14
FREE PUPPET SHOW: CINDERELLA
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME See Wednesday, May 4.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
FREE LIVE MUSIC JAM AT NPL See Friday, May 6.
See Sunday, May 1.
See Friday, May 6.
FREE HIP DONELSON FARMERS MARKET
See Friday, May 6.
FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, May 7.
See Tuesday, May 10.
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FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, May 7.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT RED CEDAR FARMS redcedarfarmstn.com
Enjoy acres of organic strawberries along with fun for all ages today and tomorrow at Red Cedar Farms (2041 State Hwy. 99, Chapel Hill). Craft vendors, a petting zoo with camels, kangaroos and more, live music, a fun zone for all ages (including a rock wall, obstacle courses, Gellyball, games, a strawberry short cake eating contest, face painting, caricature artists and more). Ages 3 - 15 are $9 and adults are $15.
FREE NATURE HIKES AT GLEN LEVEN FARM
615-244-5263 landtrusttn.org/glen-leven-farm
Get out in nature at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s 64-acre Glen Leven Farm (4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville) from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The Nature Trail is recommended for ages 6 and older.
MYSTIC MERMAIDS UNDER THE SEA BREAKFAST aquariumrestaurants.com
Come out to the Aquarium Restaurant (516 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville) from 9 - 11 a.m. for an exclusive breakfast event with the Mystic Mermaids. Adults are $18.99, kids 3 - 10 are $15.99 and kids 2 & younger are free. Reservations required.
FREE NATIVE PLANT SALE AT OWL’S HILL owlshill.org
Choose from a selection of native perennials, trees and shrubs at this in-person shopping event from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood).
BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, May 7.
FREE LEGO PLAYTIME AT GALLATIN LIBRARY
www2.youseemore.com/gallatinPL Gallatin Public Library (123 E. Main St., Gallatin) pulls out all the *blocks* on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
BABY SHARK
See Sunday, May 1.
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THINGS TO DO FREE MIDDLE TENNESSEE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
YOGA FOR KIDS BRENTWOOD
Have a “berry” fun time in downtown Portland (100 South Russell St., Portland). Enjoy 175+ vendors, Portland Rotary pancake breakfast, Strawberry Stride 5K, multiple music stages, KidTown USA (all day play for $5), magic shows, robocars, bingo, strawberry farmers, mascot race and parade at 4 p.m. to end the day.
Join Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) for kid’s yoga and more from 1 - 1:45 p.m. Cost is $10.
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FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP See Saturday, May 7.
SEUSSICAL JR. BY ACT TOO PLAYERS franklintheatre.com
A colorful musical at the Franklin Theatre (419 Main St., Franklin). Adapted from Dr. Seuss characters, this delightful show weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Performances are today at 4 and 7 p.m. and May 15 at 12 and 3 p.m. Show is rated G and lasts one hour.
SATURDAYS ON THE PORCH AT HISTORIC WYNNEWOOD 615-452-7070 historiccastaliansprings.org
Experience a mini-field trip at Historic Wynnewood (210 Old Highway 25, Castalian Springs) the Second Saturday of each month through August. Each program will focus on a different aspect of Wynnewood’s history and includes a hands-on activity. Two sessions are offered at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Reservations are required and cost is $6 for ages 5 and older.
615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com
SCOUT-URDAYS
615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/scouts
Scout groups can learn new skills in an interactive environment at the Discovery Center (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro) from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. $10 per scout, $5 per adult.
TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL See Saturday, May 7.
WINE & WHISKEY + SHAKESBEER
One of the most extensive tasting experiences of the year at Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro) from 4 - 7 p.m. Enjoy performances by Murfreesboro Little Theatre, MPROV and Inebriated Shakespeare, along with samples of a variety of local craft brews plus wines and whiskeys. A 21 and older event. Regular tickets are $60, DD tickets are $15.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, May 1.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BY ACT TOO PLAYERS See Friday, May 13.
NERF WARS AT MPACT SPORTS mpactsports.com/nerfwars.
Come out for community Nerf Wars at Mpact Sports (121 Seaboard Lane, Suite 1, Franklin) twice a month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This special event is open to members and non-members. Price is $10 per warrior. Bring your Nerf Gun (extra available to purchase if you don’t) and protective eyewear/ goggles.
FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Saturday, May 7.
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE™ IN CONCERT See Thursday, May 12.
See Friday, May 6.
See Tuesday, May 10.
615-782-4040 tpac.org
Take a bus ride to heaven in C.S. Lewis’ imaginative The Great Divorce at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville). There are two shows at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49.
SEUSSICAL JR BY ACT TOO PLAYERS FREE AMERICANA SUNDAYS AT HOP SPRINGS
See Sunday, May 1.
See Sunday, May 1.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
HATCH SHOW PRINT BLOCK PARTY
See Sunday, May 1.
See Thursday, May 5.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS THE BEATLES LASER SHOW See Saturday, May 7.
SUN 15
hatchshowprint.com
Revel in the creative atmosphere of Hatch Show Print (224 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville) as they work with ink and the shop’s image blocks. Learn the best way to sling the ink and roll it out, making each piece by hand from 3 - 5 p.m. Cost is $60 per adult.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE™ IN CONCERT See Thursday, May 12.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
LITTLE LEAPERS
See Sunday, May 1.
BABY SHARK
NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
See Sunday, May 1.
See Friday, May 13.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT RED CEDAR FARMS
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
See Satruday, May 14.
See Tuesday, May 10.
COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN
CAMELOT
See Sunday, May 1.
See Sunday, May 1.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, May 1.
See Thursday, May 5.
MON 16 EARLY EXPLORERS
TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
See Monday, May 2.
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN
See Monday, May 2.
See Saturday, May 7. See Sunday, May 1.
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C.S. LEWIS’ THE GREAT DIVORCE
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH
See Friday, May 13.
The 81st Annual Middle TN Strawberry Festival is Saturday, May 14 in Portland, TN. Enjoy free live music, more than 250 food & craft vendors, bingo, inflatables, kid’s activities and more!
Head out to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville (925 3rd Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37201) for a family-friendly concert that allows kids to move, play and sing! In addition, the events offer games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out for families with children ages 10 or under. The fun starts at 12 p.m. and costs $15.
See Saturday, May 14.
See Saturday, May 7.
See Sunday, May 1.
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
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GLOW IN THE PARK
CAMELOT
FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PLAYHOUSE: DOLLY PARTON
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
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FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
THINGS TO DO
FREE NMAAM PRESENTS: RHYTHM AND DRUMS 615-862-5856
Join the National Museum of African American Music to learn about rhythm and drums from 3 - 4 p.m. at Nashville Public Library Goodlettsville Branch (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville). For ages 6 - 13.
FREE READING PAWS AT LINEBAUGH See Monday, May 2.
FREE YOGA WITH NPL (ONLINE) See Monday, May 2.
TUE 17 FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, May 6.
BASIC KNOT TYING AND FIRE-STARTING
Peppa Pig’s Adventure brings the loveable, cheeky little piggy to TPAC’s Jackson Hall on Wednesday, May 18. WILD THINGS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, May 4.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
615-859-3678
PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: TAIL WAGGIN’ TUESDAYS
Join Peppa on a camping trip with George and her school friends at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Little piggies everywhere can enjoy this 60-minute live musical experience. Show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets start at $30.
Homeschoolers can learn basic knots and how to start a fire using flint and steel at Historic Mansker’s Station (705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville) from 1 - 2 p.m. Cost is $12.
See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY AT WILDERNESS SATION See Tuesday, May 3.
VANDERBILT BASEBALL VS. MTSU
vucommodores.com/sports
See Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball take on the MTSU Blue Raiders at Hawkins Field (2600 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville) at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $10.
THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY citywinery.com/nashville
tpac.org
FREE MADISON KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB 615-862-5868
Learn about chess on the third Wednesday of the month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Madison Library (610 Gallatin Pike S., Madison). All ages.
NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES See Sunday, May 1.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: WINNING WEDNESDAYS See Wednesday, May 4.
JUSTIN BIEBER
Journey through the careers of Carole King and James Taylor at City Winery Nashville (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $15.
The Justin Bieber “Justice World Tour 2022” makes its stop at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Tickets start at $49.50 and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
WED 18
SPRING OUTING AT THE HERMITAGE
FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES See Wednesday, May 4.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
thehermitage.com/spring-outing
The 121st annual Spring Outing is the Andrew Jackson Foundation’s premier fundraising event from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage). Single tickets are $150.
STING
The “My Songs Tour” by British singersongwriter Sting makes its stop at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Ave. South, Nashville). Tickets start at $45 and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
BALLET EXTRAVAGANZA nashvillesymphony.org
See Sunday, May 1.
See Nashville Symphony and Nashville Ballet in one performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (One Symphony Place, Nashville) today through the 22nd and be transported to a world of saloons, cowboys and Wild West adventure with Copland’s Billy the Kid. Then, witness the sights and sounds of Stravinsky’s shimmering fairy tale, The Firebird. Tickets start at $25.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
FRANKLIN RODEO
FREE READ WITH BISCUIT
The rodeo stampedes into the Williamson County Ag Expo Center (4215 Long Lane, Franklin) today through the 21st, with bronc ridin’, bulldoggin’ and everybody’s favorite — bull riding! In addition, there will be kids events like the “calf scramble,” specialty acts and more. Happens from 7 - 10 p.m. Reserved seats are $25 for adults, $12 for kids. Standing-room-only tickets are $17 for adults, $7 for kids.
THU 19 IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH
See Sunday, May 1.
brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Children ages 5 - 12 can improve their literacy skills by reading with Biscuit for 15 minutes between 4 - 5 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Sign up online.
FREE READING PAWS OLD HICKORY 615-862-5869
Join a trained reading dog with Reading Paws between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for a reading session at Old Hickory Branch Library (1010 Jones Street, Old Hickory). Call to reserve your spot.
FREE ALL ABOUT LIZARDS AT WILDERNESS STATION 615-217-3017 jfogel@murfreesborotn.gov
Join The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro) in learning about the coolest reptiles — lizards! Learn why they’re important members of our environment and the different adaptations some lizards have from 4 5 p.m. Registration recommended.
629-245-0632 franklinrodeo.com
THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, May 5.
GET THE LED OUT: THE AMERICAN LED ZEPPELIN 615-782-4030 tpac.org
This group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium (301 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville) and tickets start at $29.50.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: THROWBACK THURSDAYS See, Thursday, May 5.
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THINGS TO DO TIG NOTARO AT TPAC 615-782-4040 tpac.org
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated standup comedian, writer and actor Tig Notaro brings her “Hello Again” tour to TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets start at $39.50 and show starts at 7 p.m.
BALLET EXTRAVAGANZA See Thursday, May 19.
See Wednesday, May 4.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
FREE TOUCH A TRUCK
615-794-2103 Janey.mason@franklintn.gov
Trucks, equipment and vehicles of all shapes and sizes at Jim Warren Park (705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin) where children of all ages can touch, climb-on and explore pieces of equipment from 5 - 8 p.m. Music, inflatables, food and fun.
FREE LIVE MUSIC JAM AT NPL See Friday, May 6.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, May 6.
FREE HIP DONELSON FARMERS MARKET See Friday, May 6.
FREE GOODLETTSVILLE ART: WATERCOLOR PAINTING See Friday, May 6.
FRANKLIN RODEO See Thursday, May 19.
FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS See Friday, May 6.
615-654-2555 kilgorestation.com
This festival features favorite local and regional bluegrass artists in Kilgore Park (150 Kilgore Trace, Cross Plains). See the junior fiddle contest and barn dance and bluegrass music all day on Saturday, May 21. Armband for both days costs $10, children 12 and younger are free.
DISCOVERY CENTER PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/pno
Drop kids ages 4 - 12 off for fun at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro) from 5:30 - 9 p.m. The evening includes dinner, activities and museum exploration. Price is $30 per child, $25 per additional child.
FREE VINTAGE & VINYL
NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
See Friday, May 13.
murfreesborotn.gov
Join a ranger for a bike ride through Stones River Battlefield and along the Stones River Greenway (1563 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro) with stops at several locations where critical battle actions occurred. Happens from 9 - 11 a.m. Reservations required.
FREE LEGO JR. MAKER CLUB rclstn.org
See Friday, May 6.
SAT 21
KILGORE STATION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
NAMIWALKS GREATER NASHVILLE WELLNESS FESTIVAL
FREE THIRD COAST COMEDY KIDS SHOW
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FOX17 (FIREWORK) FRIDAYS
615-891-4724 namiwalks.org/greaternashville
A timed 5K, community walk, pup parade, live music and more at Shelby Park (1601 Davidson St., Nashville). Register by 7:30 a.m. Race at 8 a.m.
FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Shop for in-season produce including organic and naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. every Saturday at The Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville) through September 21, 2022.
FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET
FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY
See Saturday, May 7.
This bluegrass music series allows families, friends and dog lovers to hear local musicians play together under the full moon at Percy Warner Park (50 Vaughn Road, Nashville) from 6 - 10 p.m. Bring an instrument and join in on one of the many pickin’ circles throughout the night. Food trucks will be available. Adults are $25, youth ages 7 - 17 are $10.
310-751-8962
Join other enthusiasts from 10 - 11 a.m. for an open-ended LEGO makerspace at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W Vine St., Murfreesboro) and see what you can create.
Shop and celebrate all things vintage & vinyl while vibing out to DJs and live music at The Marketplace in East Nashville (400 Davidson St., Nashville) Today from 6 - 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
615-862-8555 warnerparks.org
FREE HENDERSONVILLE HANDMADE MARKET
FREE BICYCLE TOUR OF STONES RIVER BATTLEFIELD
See American sister music act HAIM perform live at Ascend Amphitheater (310 1st Avenue South, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35.
JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME
See Saturday, May 7.
FOO FIGHTERS LASER SHOW HAIM
KILGORE STATION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST AT WPNC
Enjoy vendors, food trucks and arts & crafts for the kids from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Hendersonville City Hall (101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville).
See Friday, May 6.
FRI 20
See Saturday, May 7.
FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES See Friday, May 6.
Kids of all ages can touch, climb on and explore trucks and other large equipment vehicles on Friday, May 20 at Franklin’s Jim Warren Park.
FREE ROBERTSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
See Saturday, May 7.
FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, May 7.
FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET mainstreetmurfreesboro.org
Fresh produce on the square of downtown Murfreesboro every Saturday through October 29, 2022, 8 a.m. until noon.
See Friday, May 20.
brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Children of all ages are invited to join Third Coast Comedy Club for a comedy show for kids at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road Brentwood) from 11 - 11:45 a.m.
FREE YOUNG CHEFS
615-862-5866 library.nashville.org
Come join the kids’ cooking class at Inglewood Public Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) to learn culinary basics from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FREE VINTAGE & VINYL See Friday, May 20.
BABY SHARK
See Sunday, May 1.
BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, May 7.
FRANKLIN RODEO See Thursday, May 19.
FREE WORLD TURTLE DAY
615-217-3017 dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Celebrate the world of turtles and learn more about the shelled creatures and why they are important at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro). Family friendly activities, live animal demonstrations, live music, and more from 1 - 3 p.m.
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FREE VINTAGE BASE BALL
FREE FAMILY MOVIE AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY
Looking for some unique and free entertainment this summer? The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (or TAOVBB) play games in different locations in Middle Tennessee from May through August. See games at Oaklands Mansion at 12 and 2 p.m.
See Saturday, May 7.
See Saturday, May 7.
NASHVILLE SC HOME GAMES See Sunday, May 1.
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, May 1.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FAMILY FUN SUNDAY See Saturday, May 7.
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO See Sunday, May 1.
THE BEATLES LASER SHOW See Saturday, May 7.
FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES See Friday, May 6.
BALLET EXTRAVAGANZA
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TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
See Saturday, May 7.
FRANKLIN RODEO See Thursday, May 19.
FREE AMERICANA SUNDAYS AT HOP SPRINGS See Sunday, May 1.
Looking for unique and free entertainment this summer? The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (or TAOVBB) play games in different Middle TN locations May through August. See the full schedule at nashvilleparent.com/play-ball.
FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY
NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
See Friday, May 20.
See Friday, May 13.
GLOW IN THE PARK
NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO
See Saturday, May 7.
See Sunday, May 1.
NOISES OFF AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
See Thursday, May 19.
See Friday, May 13.
KID ROCK
See Kid Rock with Jason Bonham’s Led Zepp. Eve – Bad Reputation Tour at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at 43.95.
THE JOHNSON FILES 615-782-4040 tpac.org
Come see the one-of-a-kind show where everything is made up on the spot based on audience suggestions. TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Tickets start at $31.50.
FREE DRIP PAINTING AT INGLEWOOD
FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES
HALSEY
See Sunday, May 1.
Create your own version of a drip painting Jackson Pollock-style at Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
BALLET EXTRAVAGANZA
FREE MAKE & TAKE MONDAY
See Thursday, May 19.
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NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FAMILY FUN SUNDAY See Sunday, May 8.
FOR KING & COUNTRY
See the Grammy award-winning duo perform live at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin). Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $29.
MON 23 EARLY EXPLORERS
LITTLE LEAPERS
FREE NMAAM PRESENTS: SPOONS
BABY SHARK
See Sunday, May 1.
FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI See Sunday, May 1.
615-862-5869
A National Museum of African American Music team teaches about spoons, a kitchen-utensil-turned-musical instrument, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Old Hickory Library (1010 Jones St., Old Hickory). For ages 0-5.
FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES
FREE NATURE PLAY AT WILDERNESS STATION
See Sunday, May 1.
See Monday, May 2.
See Monday, May 9.
FREE SNAKE FEEDING AT WILDERNESS STATION See Monday, May 9.
TUE 24 See Tuesday, May 3.
See Monday, May 2.
COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, May 1.
Kids ages 3 - 12 can head to Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine St., Murfreesboro) for a make & take craft with a variety of supplies and themes from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
SUN 22 See Sunday, May 1.
615-862-5866
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE PRENDA CODE CLUB See Tuesday, May 3.
FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET See Friday, May 6.
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET See Tuesday, May 3.
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See Tuesday, May 3.
The singer performs live in her “Love and Power Tour” at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $49.50.
WED 25 REE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES See Wednesday, May 4.
WILD THINGS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION See Wednesday, May 4.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
FREE GENTLE YOGA See Wednesday, May 4.
PROHIBITION WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
Guest singers, dancers and musicians, in an evening of classic jazz, revisiting some of the great artists of the 1920s with vintage photos and video at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35.
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THINGS TO DO THU 26 SPRING HOMESCHOOL DAY AT LUCKY LADD FARMS 615-274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com
Come out to Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville) to learn and have fun with live science presentations throughout the day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $13.
FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET See Thursday, May 5.
LESLIE ODOM, JR. WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 615-687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org
The Tony Award-winning star of Hamilton joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of jazz standards and Broadway hits today through the 28th at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). Tickets start at $47.
FREE MUSIC UNDER THE STARS CONCERT SERIES whitehousechamber.org
See Sunday, May 1.
Bring your lawn chairs for this familyfriendly concert series at the Fran Hutson Amphitheater (105 College St., White House) starting at 6:30 p.m. To kick off the series, Variety Pack takes the stage with a selection of classic rock and a little country, too.
FREE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS GROUP
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY AT WILDERNESS SATION
Comic fans can check out this monthly comic book club staring at 6:30 p.m. at Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine St., Murfreesboro).
THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS
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FREE KIDS FLAVOR LAB 615-862-5856
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IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
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DROP-IN KIDS ART CLASSES See Saturday, May 7.
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BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, May 7.
FREE MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS AT MADISON LIBRARY 615-862-5868
See a live science show at Madison Public Library (610 Gallatin Pike S., Madison) from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
FREE STORY TIME WITH BACH TO ROCK MUSIC SCHOOL 615-862-5870
Bring your toddlers out to this Rock ‘n’ Roll storytime at Richland Park Library (4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville) from 12 - 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month. Each session contains music and movement-based activities with age-appropriate themes and musical selections.
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Visit the Story Room at Green Hills Library (3701 Benham Ave., Nashville) from 1 - 2:30 p.m. to cuddle up with a canine to read with.
Visit Tennessee’s largest petting farm with hundreds of friendly animals and exotic livestock at Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville. Pick strawberries or bring your homeschoolers to Spring Homeschool Day on May 26.
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Decorate your own water lantern and then light up the lake in a way you will never forget at The Parthenon in Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). Tickets are $35.99 through May 20, $55.99 at the gate.
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FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES See Friday, May 6.
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See the satirical musical parody performer at Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Ave. North, Nashville). Tickets start at $45 and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
CHAKA KHAN
Chaka Khan performs at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (One Symphony Place, Nashville). Tickets start at $50 and concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
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“Come Together” at City Winery Nashville (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) to see Forever Abbey Road. Show starts at 12 p.m. and tickets start at $15.
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Come see Kenny Chesney’s Here And Now 2022 tour at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville). Show starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $35-$250.
Enjoy a day of swimming, music, fun and prizes at Boro Beach (2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro) from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for youth.
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COW CUDDLING AT THE GENTLE BARN See Sunday, May 1.
TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL See Saturday, May 7.
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Celebrate Memorial Day Hendersonville-style with a free concert at Veterans Park (224 Scotch St., Hendersonville) from local family group, The Isaacs. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are free and must be presented for entrance. Parking will be available around the event as well as food trucks.
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FREE SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY
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Come out to this year’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Kick-off Party at Linebaugh Library (105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro) for crafts, raffles and a surprise guest from 10 - 12 p.m.
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TODDLER TUESDAYS AT SAM DAVIS HOME samdavishome.org
On the last Tuesday of every month, bring your toddler to learn more about life at the 19th century Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna) from 10 - 11 a.m. Listen and sing along to nursery rhymes and lullabies as they celebrate Mother Goose Day in May. Cost is $5 per participant.
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Come out to Bordeaux Library every Tuesday and Wednesday this summer and dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They’re showing all the Marvel movies in chronological order starting with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Starts at 1 p.m.
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TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD See Tuesday, May 3.
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Planning for the BEST SUMMER EVER starts here! BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY 336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin 615-567-8327 | battlegroundacademy.org/camps
In the summers, Battle Ground Academy is home to a robust camp program for children ages four and up. With half- and full-day options available, our on-campus programming includes more than 40 camps, ranging from art and cheerleading to coding and soccer.
CHEEKWOOD ESTATE AND GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 | cheekwood.org
Cheekwood offers both half-day and full-day camps focusing on art and nature including drawing, painting, clay, gardening and more, for campers ages 5-14 years old. Summer 2022 brings new camps inspired storybooks and the exciting Colorscapes exhibition. Campers will be outside in the garden as well as in the classroom discovering, experimenting, and creating unique pieces of art. Perennial favorites will return, including Studio Sampler, Artist Exploration, and Garden Sprouts.
DEER RUN CAMPS & RETREATS 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 615-794-2918 | deerrun.camp/camps
DAY CAMPS – Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Camps, age 5 - grade 6. THE place for your child to have a fun and memorable experience. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, and create life-long memories. Traditional camp with exciting recreation and games. Includes archery, pedal karts, climbing tower, giant swing, zip lines, and more! OVERNIGHT CAMPS – THE place for your preteen and youth (grades 3 - 10) to have a fun and a memorable camp experience. One and two-week camps. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, create life-long memories, and form deeper friendships when they unplug and connect with others. Lake activities, zip lines, games, and more. FAMILY CAMPS – Summer and Labor Day Weekend. Family Camp is an opportunity to be fully engaged with your kids in customized recreational choices and a variety of family-strengthening activities. Get away from the busyness of your regular routine and spend focused time with each other to create long-lasting memories, share adventures, explore nature, and become powerfully united. You will be treated to delicious meals, upscale accommodations, and incredible hospitality in an amazing setting.
MY GYM OF BRENTWOOD 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 615-371-5437 | mygym.com/brentwood
Creating Moments That Matter! From first steps to handstands My Gym grows with your child. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delight in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement with their children’s accomplishments is the high point of our day.
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SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 615-297-2966 ext. 910 | nashvilleballet.com/snbclasses
Experience the joy of dance at School of Nashville Ballet! Our Children’s Classes help students ages 2 - 7 reach important developmental milestones while having fun. Open to ages 8 - 18, our Community Youth Classes guide students in building upon their dance education and provides flexible classes to accommodate busy schedules. So why wait? Spark a lifelong love of movement today! Enroll in our Spring semester classes now at nashvilleballet.com/snbclasses or 615-297-2966 x910.
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Explore nature through the lens of inquiry and sustainability at our summer camps for ages 5 - 12. Campers will get to exercise the body by way of hiking, yoga, and sports; and express the mind through art, music, writing, and handwork. Our explorations take us on many adventures throughout the natural landscape. Children may look for treasures such as geodes and fossils, engage in birdwatching, compare creek and pond ecology, build a herbarium collection, and care for our farm animals.
381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 423-472-6070 | campwoodmont.com
Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia is a traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Just 30 minutes from Chattanooga. Features horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more! Founded on Christian principles in 1981, it’s the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and memories.
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Summer Theater Camps from Acting All Around. Let’s Make a Play! – Through improvised storytelling and exploration, students will create their own original short play. Audition Technique – This camp is for teens wanting to take their performance skills to the next level. Call or visit our website for more information. Book today!
Camp Caverns is a residential summer camp in Pelham, dedicated to exploration and growth. Our mission is to provide girls and boys, ages 8 - 13, an epic experience that will be the highlight of their summer and one they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Camp Caverns is a nurturing place where campers can be themselves while building character and confidence. Camp weeks are filled with exploration and discovery. Campers explore the great outdoors and participate in arts and sports. Registration now open for camps in July.
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
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800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org
Opening minds to the wonders of science and technology for 75 years. Plan an adventure for the family including a show in the Sudekum Planetarium, an immersive experience of sound and music in soundBox, live science shows and more!
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Your kids will have a blast learning to code! At Code Ninjas Franklin, kids learn to code by building their very own video games. Our flexible coding programs for kids make it easy on parents with convenient drop-in hours on weeknights and weekends.
BELLEVUE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7097 Old Harding Pike, Ste. J, Nashville 615-662-8553 | bellepac.com
Calling all performers! Bellevue Performing Arts Center offers dance, acting and music all under one roof! With our new triple threat class, you receive all those services in one class! Prefer one-on-one instruction? Our music teacher is holding private lessons on Monday and Tuesday after school. Just want to dance? BellePAC has a wide selection of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. If your dancer is passionate about performing through adulthood, our Performance Company is for you!
DAVIDSON ACADEMY 1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 615-860-5300 | davidsonacademy.com
Enrich your child’s summer with Bear Camp 2022 skills-based camps! Week-long athletic, academic, technology, art camps and more are available to rising PreK4 - grade 12 in the Nashville and surrounding communities.
ENSWORTH SCHOOL 211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville 615-383-0661 | ensworth.com
BACH TO ROCK, MT. JULIET 1475 N Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-903-9658 | mtjuliet.b2rmusic.com
Designed for campers ages 7 yrs. and older, of all levels. Our summer camps are taught by real musicians using the unique B2R method, which will have students playing full songs in no time. We also offer studio and beat making studio camps and other popular themes.
Is your child interested in learning sewing, exploring nature, or finding art in math? Do they need to brush up their skills in basketball, football, soccer or other sports? Or, expand their creativity with a course in dance, photography, stonecarving, and more. Ensworth camps offer summer fun for whatever your child’s interests might be.
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BACH TO ROCK, NASHVILLE WEST 6702 Charlotte Pike #105, Nashville 615-637-7242 | nashvillewest.b2rmusic.com
Rock City World Tour Camp, to Rock Band Camp, Glee Club, DJ Camp, Beat Making and more. We offer full- and half-day camps for kids of all ages. Sign up today or come visit us at our Nashville West location.
E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 - 18 years and all ability levels. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
FOLK ART CAMPS FOR KIDS
BILL TAYLOR BUSHIDO SCHOOL OF KARATE 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 615-890-6755 | bskonline.com 1820 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro 615-893-6003 | bskonline.com
Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate for ages 3 - adult. Call now to get one month free plus a uniform.
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Folk Art Camp for Kids combines music, art and creative movement to inspire your little one in the art of storytelling! This 3 hour day camp will focus on learning the basics of the ukulele, listening to and learning songs, and then illustrating a song chosen by the group with paint, collage, and drawing. That piece of art will be presented and performed at the end of Friday each week, with a recording for families to take home.
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THE GARDNER SCHOOL
Locations in Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Nashville
thegardnerschool.com At The Gardner School, we make summer camp both educational and exciting. Camp Gardner offers 10 weeks of summer fun, S.T.E.A.M. activities, kindergarten boot camp, creative theme days, and much more. Learn more and sign your child up for the Camp Gardner experience.
Leadership Academy creates camps that connect children to nature, makes friends and develops social skills for children ages 5 - 17. We believe that play and outdoor exploration increases creativity, confidence, social intelligence and grit. Our goal is to get children outside, exploring, learning, playing and having fun so that they develop a strong sense of self and a deeper connection to nature. Our camps are Camp Twigs, Nashville Sail Camp, Mountain Bike Camp, and Teen Leaders.
HARVEST MARTIAL ARTS
LIBERTY MUSIC ACADEMY
313 Independence Square, Franklin 615-224-3851 | harvestmartialarts.com
The Harvest Concept opened in 2016, and is long known for its specialty in teaching Han Mu Do, the traditional Korean art of self defense, and is the only Han Mu Do school in the state of Tennessee. We offer classes for ages 3 through adult. We focus on optimism, balance and harmony, building mental and physical strength through movement and practices, such as martial arts, yoga, and traditional archery.
SUMMER CAMPS
9587 Liberty Church Road, Brentwood 615-461-5925 | libertymusicacademytn.com
Camps at LMA are the total package for any kiddo interested in music! Whether your camper is new to music and looking to make some melodious memories, or has been jamming to their own tune for quite a while, our camps are the perfect place to grow and learn amongst other young musicians and our fabulous music mentors made counselors.
HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP 3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg 931-364-7656 | hortonhaven.org
MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS 615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com
We are OPEN this summer! Overnight camps and day camps are running as scheduled. We will be operating with fewer campers and new procedures for cleaning and sanitizing. It’s time to get outside! Register on our website.
Our winter, spring and summer camps inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning, teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork and perseverance in an entertaining, kid-friendly setting. The camps are full- or half-day and are excellent for ages 5 - 12. Sibling discounts are available.
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With over 3 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, communitybased youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 and up in sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for busy families.
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY, SUMMER @ MBA 4001 Harding Pike, Nashville 615-298-5514 | montgomerybell.edu/camps
More than 100 sports, enrichment and academic camps and classes allow rising first graders to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Offerings include sports, outdoor adventure, art, leadership, study skills, science, crafts and computer. MBA faculty, staff and students work with campers, providing families a glimpse of the MBA community. Visit our website and click on the “Camp” tab.
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Spartan Development Academy is a skills based training league for children ages 5 - 13. The program is designed for players looking for more than recreational soccer but not ready to commit to travel soccer. Check out our sibling discount and referral program with Mini Spartans and Spartan Development Academy. Join us anytime! Register for the fall league training today.
Jump into our exciting world or summer camps in 2022. This summer we will feature four weekly themed dance camps for kids of all ages starting June 20th with our popular Princess Tea Party camp, then Mermaid Magic, our Unicorn and Pony camp and the brand new Encanto amp. All special, unique and most importantly fun! We are open and follow-
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RIVERVIEW CAMP FOR GIRLS 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL 800-882-0722 | riverviewcamp.com
Voted best sleep-away camp more than six times in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. Riverview is embraced by tall graceful pines and billowing hardwoods, nestled into a bend of Little River atop Lookout Mountain. One- and two-week sessions. Ages 6 - 16. Member of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities. Facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins. Campers select six activities daily. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.
SMYRNA OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E., Smyrna 615-459-9710 | smyrnaoutdooradventurecenter.org
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 2022 Summer Camps offered May 31 through July 29. Half-day, 8 a.m. 12 p.m., $75, ages 5 - 7. Full-day, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., $125, ages 8 - 12. Registration required at Community Pass.
SOUTHERN STARS MONTESSORI 910 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-509-9423 | southernstarsmontessori.net
Registration is now open for 2022 camps! Camps include outdoor play, geographic exploration, social activities, and Kindergarten readiness. We explore nature by using the outdoors as our classroom. We look at a new country each week. And we prepare for Kindergarten with phonetic learning, basic math skills, and writing utensil control. Visit our website for more information and to register.
Stars is the largest basketball club in the Nashville area. We provide year-round basketball opportunities for boys and girls in grades 1 - 12, through team play and developmental programming, including camps, clinics, and 3-on-3 play. In addition to these camp offerings, we also host Girls and Boys Elite Camps for middle school and High School players. This invitation only camp will bring together the best middle and high school players in the mid-state region.
SUMMER AT DANCE ACADEMY OF BELLEVUE 8074 TN-100, Nashville danceacademyofbellevue.com | 629-888-9954
Time to Dance to Summer! Join our DABventure as we DANCE ACROSS THE GLOBE, Jun. 20 - 24. Our dance themed classes are happening Jun. 13 - 17 and Jul. 11 - 15, and campers will have the option for a half- or full-day of endless fun! Calling all princes and princesses for our Fairytale Camp, Jun. 27 - Jul 1. Musical theatre camps, dance intensive classes, and more. Who is ready for Summer?
TRACY EQUESTRIAN (FORMERLY PEACHTREE FARMS) EQUESTRIAN
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At Tracy Equestrian we offer summer camps for riders of every age and skill level. Our accredited trainers will provide clear instruction in a safe and fun environment. We’ve hand-selected and trained our horses to be good mannered and well-tempered. We have 30 plus acres of premier riding land with clean and modern stables to accommodate all of our campers. formerly Peachtree Farms
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WEBB CAMP Art, outdoor adventure with zip line, robotics, science and more! Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Jun. 13 - 17, Jun. 20 - 25, and Jun. 27 - Jul. 1. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $350 (15% multi-week discount). Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $60 per week. Overnight Camp: Jun. 19 - 24, Jun. 26 - Jul. 1. Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $850 ($100 off each additional week) SPORTS CAMP Jul. 18 - 22. Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $300. Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $60 per week. Overnight Camp: Jul. 17 - 22. Co-ed, rising grades 5 - 8. Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $800.
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• Flexible schedule • Easy drop-off and pick-up • Age-appropriate activities including gymnastics, relays, games, arts & crafts, and snack time • Perfect for ages 4 to 8 years
Look for more camps in the directories on our website at nashvilleparent.com/directories.
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