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fter 10 hours of labor my baby girl was born, but not because of me, because of a machine. I didn’t do anything to bring her into the world but lie on a table. Up until they told me it was time to push, my husband and I kidded around scribbling possible baby names into a notebook. I certainly had no idea I was fully dialated at 5 p.m. when they told me it was time. But a little back story: My husband and I arrived at the hospital in the early morning for my induction. It was Christmastime, and my baby was a week overdue. I had wanted to go into labor on my own — like in the movies — only it hadn’t happened. I was fine with waiting it out, everything was normal, but once my doctor started talking about the delivery, I got all excited and emotional and willing to do whatever. Pick a date they told me, and I did. That was my second mistake. The first was just “falling in” to the routine care an OB/GYN offers. I had not done my homework. I guess I thought I’d go to my doctor and “they’d” give me a questionnaire about my wants and needs, and they did, but I never saw it again. They were the pros, so I just followed along. Looking back, there needs to be a book written titled, What to Expect in the Delivery Room if You Don’t Have a Clue. Because that was me. Clueless. At noon when I wasn’t progressing quickly enough (quickly enough for whom?), I was hooked to “go-go” juice (pitocin) to speed things up. So there I labored with my IV in, the fetal monitor band strapped across my belly, my husband joking about naming a girl “May” and us laughing that May Day would be a mistake. My epidural was given and soon enough I was so comfortable I couldn’t feel a thing. “Ok, Susan, it’s time to push,” a nurse said
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a few foggy hours later, and next thing I knew, part of the table was removed and someone told my husband to grab my leg. It was December 17 on a Friday evening. There were lots of holiday parties going on, and my doctor had even twinkled at me that he had one to go to. I thought nothing of it until he came into the room wearing what looked like an astronaut outfit, complete with a see-thru face guard. In the comings and goings, I deciphered the word “vacuum.” I had no voice. I had no choice. Like I said, I had “fallen in” early on and I was still “in,” and deep. She was born with a tiny strawberry mark on the top of her head from the vacuum’s suction. Off went my doctor for holiday punch. I didn’t notice the strawberry mark until later, in the middle of the night, holding her and trying to nurse. I fed her, kissing her ... and sobbing. Years later, when I was filling out paperwork for my daughter’s IEP (Individual Education Plan), I wondered why they asked about the quality of my child’s birth. Was that somehow tied in to her processing difficulties? I will never know the answer to that question, but one could argue that it’s possible. Moms: Don’t fall in to someone else’s plans for your baby’s delivery! Things don’t have to be routine. Do your homework, be knowledgeable, decide what you want and then protect that unborn babe the way you would if he was standing right in front of you right now. Be a warrior mama bear from the moment you learn you’re expecting. I wish someone had told me that, but I’m glad I’m here to share it with YOU.
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EPIDURAL TRUTH! Associate Editor Kiera Ashford is expecting her third child. Recently, she posted about wanting to skip the epidural this time in her BABY WATCH BLOG. Other moms share their experiences of delivery without an epidural. “I had two deliveries, three children (twins), no epidural, and wouldn’t change that for anything! The nurses didn’t believe that I’d just delivered the twins when I came to them less than an hour later in the NICU. My recovery was so easy. It’s all a mind game — your body will do what it’s supposed to — just find something to focus on so your brain doesn’t get in the way.” Anna Welsh
“I wish I never got one!” Samantha Downing
“I had two epidurals. I was able to move my legs and push when needed without pain. Mothers should be able to do what is best for them in their individual cases.” April Eileen
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“I was induced with both of my girls — one a day late and the other two weeks early. I didn’t have an epidural with either, and I’d do it again. I was able to walk around and eat. I feel it made my labor and pushing more effective. I’m not saying that it didn’t hurt like a mo-fo, but not more than I could handle. By the time it got so bad I wanted one, it was time to push. Granted, I had very short labors — three and five hours.” Tanya Bricco-McQuillan
“Four drug-free deliveries, one that needed Pitocin after my water broke and labor stalled. Painful, but manageable. The best part was being able to get up and around almost immediately. That first post-birth shower is like nothing else in the world!” Katie Keenan Lee
“I have had four births with an epidural, inductions for various reasons, but happy healthy babies was the goal and it was achieved. My last birth was a drug-free birth and I admit that I felt much less anxious being in full control of my body. I recovered well from all of my deliveries but the last, epidural-free birth, I felt much
more myself more quickly. I am due to deliver my sixth baby in October, and I hope to have another drug-free birth as long as it is the healthiest option for our baby.” Jennifer Francis
“I delivered twice without epi-
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“Pushing is definitely more controlled without one. YOU set the pace, you feel the ability to start and stop when need be. It of course feels like your insides are being torn to shreds, but by the time you’re at that moment of crying you can’t do it, it’s already time to get the baby out. Then you get to feel like an Amazon warrior, holding that baby in victory. What else could be more empowering than that?” Lee O’Tooler
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hill out from the swelter of July’s heat at the Nashville Zoo during its annual Ice Day family outing. Presented by ICEE, your family can get soaked on inflatable water slides, take a stroll through a snowy tent, dig in to a variety of ice cream samples, enjoy face painting, experience special keeper talks, explore rides and more. Have a blast watching the animals enjoy their frozen counterparts (in the form of ice sculptures). One of the main events during Ice Day is the Ice Cream Eating Contest. There are five time slots this year, including two for parents: ages 8 - 12 (12:30 & 12:45 p.m.), ages 13 - 18 (1 p.m.) and ages 19 and older (1:15 & 1:30 p.m.). Each contest includes a total of 20 participants; register at the event (first come, first served). NOTE: The new “Mom Spot” this year features diaper-changing stations and a privacy tent for nursing mothers. Ice Day takes place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is included with Zoo admission ($16 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); a few activities require minimal additional fees. Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville. Call 615-833-1534 or visit nashvillezoo.org.
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July 30 - 31 2:40 - 4:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, 4, 5, & 10 8:55 - 11 a.m. Aug. 9 3:10 - 5:10 p.m. Aug. 8 & 15 6:55 - 9 p.m. Saint Thomas Sports Park is located at 460 Great Circle Road in Nashville’s Metro Center. Free parking’s available across the street. Once inside the gates of the Titans complex, you can watch from the perimeter of the practice field, but seating (and shade) is extremely limited — be sure to dress appropriately for the heat, and wear sunscreen! Some of the players will sign autographs if time permits, so if your kids have something they want signed, be sure to bring it. Learn more at 615-565-4000 or titansonline.com.
Local mom and author Juli Brenning reads and signs copies of her new children’s book, Maggi and Milo Make New Friends, at Parnassus Books in Nashville on Wednesday, July 13.
QUICK BITS Your Kroger Plus Card saves you money at NASHVILLE ZOO with a buy one get one free zoo ticket deal on Fridays in July and August. Simply present your Kroger Card at the zoo’s ticket booth to get a free ticket with the purchase of another ticket of equal or greater value (zoo admission is $16 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12). The deal can’t be combined with other discounts or promotions. For more info, visit nashvillezoo.org ... Bring the kids and come watch the effort to set the Guinness Book of World Records’ “WORLD’S LARGEST SQUARE DANCE.” It’s happening Wednesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. on Murfreesboro’s Public Square in conjunction with the 39th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days festival. Learn more at uncledavemacondays.com/theworlds-largest-squaredance.
Hendersonville mom of two Juli Brenning celebrates the release of her second children’s book this month. Hitting shelves on Tuesday, July 12, children ages 3 - 5 can get their hands on Maggi and Milo Make New Friends (Dial Books for Young Readers; $16.99). Written by Brenning and illustrated by Priscilla Burris, the story is about a young girl and her dog, Milo. The tale encourages little readers to make new friends while giving children examples of effective communication with their peers. Let your kids experience the excitement of meeting the author on Wednesday, July 13 when Brenning will appear at Parnassus Books at 6:30 p.m. to read the book to kids and sign copies of it. The free event also features light refreshments. Parnassus is located at 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 14, Nashville. Call 615-953-2243 or visit parnassusbooks.net.
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dventure Science Center’s (ASC) keeping kids plugged into STEM learning this month with the nationwide GSK Science in the Summer program. Now in its 30th year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) administers the education program in partnership with select museums and science centers like ASC. Rising second through sixth graders can participate in the free classes. This year, students will learn about electricity and magnetism through hands-on activities and experiments like building an electrical circuit and observing the effects of magnets on different materials. The classes take place at two locations: Rose Park Math & Science Magnet Middle School 1025 Ninth Ave. S. Nashville July 12 - 13 from 9 - 11 a.m. or 12 - 2 p.m. for rising second/ third graders; July 14 - 15 from 9 - 11 a.m. or 12 - 2 p.m. for rising fourth/sixth graders. Stratford STEM Magnet High School 1800 Stratford Ave., Nashville July 19 - 20 from 9 - 11 a.m. or 12 - 2 p.m. for rising fourth/sixth graders; July 21 - 22 from 9 11 a.m. or 12 - 2 p.m. for rising second/third graders. Class sizes are limited to 30 students per class, and registration is now open. Call 615-8625177 or visit adventuresci.org/ scienceinthesummer.
Students entering grades 2 - 6 this fall can have a hair-raising experience while learning about magnetism and electricity through the free GSK Science in the Summer program hosted by Adventure Science Center at two local schools this month.
Students in grades K - 5 can tap into their creative brains this month through a series of classes held at Davidson Academy (1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville). Each weeklong offering takes place for one hour Mon - Fri. The lineup includes: Super Superheroes July 5 - 8; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $75 Make things related to your favorite hero. Princess, Glitter & Sparkles July 5 - 8; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $75 Princess-style creative projects with lots of bling.
Kids can learn pottery techniques along with other creative endeavors during a series of week-long art classes at Davidson Academy in July.
QUICK BITS This year’s SALES TAX HOLIDAY happens in July instead of August, so plan to save some bucks on your child’s back-to-school supplies, fall clothing and more. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 29 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 31, you can shop tax-free for clothing ($100 or less per item), school supplies ($100 or less per item) and computer equipment ($1,500 or less per item). For a list of all tax-exempt items, visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue at tn.gov/revenue/sales-tax-holiday ... Atlanta-based AMERICAN THREADS is now open in Nashville’s Edgehill Village at 1201 Villa Place. The women’s boutique carries clothing inspired by the free spirit of the West Coast for hip and trendy young moms like Show Me Your Mumu, Knot Sisters, Stillwater and Matisse. Store hours are Mon Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. Call 615-649-8853 or visit shopamericanthreads.com.
Jewelry Making July 11 - 15; 9 - 10 a.m. $80 Make different kinds of wearable art and accessories. Art Class July 25 - 29; 9 - 10 a.m. $85 A different project each day like painting, pottery and photos. Clay Class July 25 - 29; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $85 Throw on the wheel and glaze. Registration’s required for each class. Call 615-213-2697 or e-mail bwillis@davidsonacademy.com to sign up.
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THINGS NEW PARENTS SHOULD KNOW.
3 EASY RULES for NAMING BABY A name is a name is a name, right? Well, not always. We’ve got three simple ways to go about naming your baby based upon hundreds of suggestions at nameberry.com.
1. DON’T OVERTAX YOUR CHILD Your child will learn to write his name. Think of him gripping his pencil and trying to spell it for the very first time. For instance, the name Madison: spell it M-a-d-i-s-o-n. Don’t spell it Ma-d-d-e-h-z-u-h-n or something else. Furthermore, you may have serious feelings about genderneutral names, but if you name your daughter Kevin, she’s going to spend a good deal of time clarifying her identify as she grows up. Is that what you want for your child?
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2. DON’T OVERTAX PEOPLE Don’t sign up your child for a lifetime of annoyance by giving him a name that’s impossible for others to pronounce. Think of all the teachers struggling during role call! Another point to make here: Don’t take your best-friend’s favorite girl name because she hasn’t had her daughter yet — find YOUR favorite name. Also, know that if you give your child a lengthy first name, people will try to shorten it, i.e. Elizabeth becomes Lizzy or Liza or Eliza or Beth, see? If you want to name your daughter Elizabeth, do it and then call her ELIZABETH!
3. IT’S UP TO MOM AND DAD Everyone you know will pass judgement on the names you single out as favorites. If you don’t want to hear their opinions, don’t discuss names. Everyone will ask, “What are your top names?” Be careful here. You might say, “Eleanor!” and someone will respond, “Oh,” with no enthusiasm whatsoever, causing you to purse your lips. No matter what, leave the final name choice completely up to the parents, stand behind it and name your baby proudly!
Baby Name RESOURCES nameberry.com babynames.com ssa.gov/OACT/babynames.com meaning-of-names.com thenamemeaning.com ohbabynames.com
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ood news on SIDS-related deaths among infants in Tennessee. State health officials say Tennessee has had a 25 percent reduction in sleep-related deaths among infants. In 2014, Tennessee health officials partnered with the Charlie’s Kids Foundation and Tennessee hospitals to help new parents and hospital staff members learn the “ABCs of Safe Sleep,” by delivering copies of the Sleep Baby Safe and Snug board book. The program continues today. For more info on infant sleep safety, visit tn.gov/health/topic/ safe-sleep.
BREASTFEEDING
TROUBLE-SHOOTERS Starting anything new always takes time. If you’re a first-time breast-feeding mom, these are some of the issues that may come up.
SORE NIPPLES = BAD LATCH
When it comes to getting a proper latch, it’s really a matter of getting the baby’s body in the right position, lactation consultants say. Ideally, babies should lead into the breast with their chins. If the head is tilted back a little then he can open his mouth much wider and get more breast tissue into the mouth — a deeper latch. If you’re suffering from sore, cracked or bleeding nipples, contact your lactation consultant.
RECOGNIZING HUNGER
SleeplessNew-Mom TIPS You’re lucky to get three hours of sleep a night once you’re home with your newborn. Here are a few solutions: • Prepare by accepting that the first few months of your baby’s life will consist of disrupted nighttime sleep for you. • During the first six months, babies sleep soundly in two- to four-hour periods, spacing sleep out in chunks through a 24-hour period. Consider napping when the baby naps. • Discuss breaking up night care into “early night” and “late night” shifts and swapping shifts as needed with your partner. • Pump breastmilk so someone else can get up with Baby in the night. • Attach a bassinet to your bed so you don’t have to get out of bed to feed the baby.
Once a baby is upset about being hungry, it’s difficult for him to latch on because he’s wrapped up in what he’s feeling. Crying is the fourth signal of hunger. Learn to recognize baby’s three earlier signs of hunger. First, is smacking of the lips. Second sign: rooting. Baby’s mouth is open, looking for a nipple. Third: the baby’s fist is going into his mouth because he wants to suck on the nipple.
SUPPLEMENTATION
When breast-feeding moms supplement with formula, many times they do so without a plan to keep their breast milk supply up and they can end up weaning from the breast earlier than intended. If you’re going to supplement a feeding with formula, remember to pump your milk and store it in order to keep your milk supply up.
ENGORGEMENT
The truth is, some women make a lot of milk while others make just enough. Milk engorgement can happen when mother’s milk first “comes in” about day five through eight. If you tend to make a lot of milk, engorgement can happen often. Make sure you pump if your baby has difficulty latching on due to engorgement. A cold compress will help reduce your inflammation. Anti-inflammatories can also help — discuss with your doctor.
BREAST INFECTION
Engorgement can lead to plugged milk ducts which can lead to breast infection otherwise known as mastitis. Remember, pain is NOT normal in breastfeeding. If your breasts get so full you’re experiencing pain, pump to get the milk out, and contact your lactation consultant for tips. Always keep your nipples clean to reduce the chance of infection. No matter what breast-feeding issue you experience, seek advice from trusted sources since community support is vital to breastfeeding success. Join Facebook groups, go to meetings and join a La Leche League group.
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT LA LECHE LEAGUE llli.com Lists phone numbers of all breast-feeding leaders in our area. NASHVILLE BIRTH AND BABIES nashvillebirthandbabies.com A birthing resource that also provides breastfeeding education. NASHVILLE BREASTFEEDING COALITION nashvillebreastfeedingcoalition.com Dedicated to educating women about breastfeeding and removing its obstacles. PUBLIC BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Public health department support. NASHVILLE: 615-880-2185 MURFREESBORO: 615-898-7880 SMYRNA: 615-355-6175 WILSON: 615-444-5325, ext. 1052 TENNESSEE BREASTFEEDING HOTLINE 855-423-6667
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Midwives and doulas provide quality care and nurturing environments for women who want more control over their birthing experience. If you’re a healthy child-bearing woman, you can choose a midwife. BY SUSAN DAY
uper model Gisele Bündchen gave birth to son, Benjamin, at home, in a deep bathtub, attended by two midwives six years ago. Bündchen meditated throughout the birth. “It was the most amazing experience of my life,” she later told Vogue. “Feeling him come through my body. And once he was born, I never felt so empowered, looking at him and thinking, ‘Oh, my God, we did it together!’” While the rest of us aren’t as perfectly endowed as Bündchen, she’s a well-known representative of earth-mom leaning millenials everywhere. The uptick in babywearing (the practice of carrying or “wearing” your baby in a sling or carrier) and cloth diapering (keep those super absorbent polymers — SAPs — away from my baby!) underscores a new-mom passion point: the desire to have less intervention in childbirth and to let nature take its course, i.e., less non-stop fetal monitoring, fewer inductions, fewer cesareans, less use of forceps and vacuums. This means deepening personalized care for mothers before, during and after childbirth, and many moms tip their hats to doulas and midwives.
Honing In
Today’s Tennessee cesarean rate is 33.7 percent (according to 2014 data from the Centers for Disease Control), slightly higher than the national average of 32.2 percent and much higher from 20 years ago when the U.S. average rate was 20.7%. The skyhigh rate leaves many women with a question mark in their minds: will I or will I not
be able deliver vaginally, and will I have a say in that process? Significant research shows that less intervention in childbirth is associated with healthy low-risk pregnancies. Also, women who are better educated about childbirth better empower themselves for the rigors of labor, and that’s where partnering with a midwife and/or doula can make the difference in the delivery room.
TYPES OF MIDWIVES Certified Nurse Midwife (CNMs): A midwife trained and licensed in nursing and midwifery. CNMs must have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. They are also certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM). Because CNMs are nurses, they can attend hospital births. Certified Midwife (CM): An individual trained and certified in midwifery. Certified midwives must have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. They are certified by the ACNM. Certified Professional Midwife (CPM): An individual trained in midwifery and meeting the standards of the North American Registry of Midwives. Direct-Entry Midwife (DEM): An independent individual trained in midwifery through various sources that may include apprenticeship, self-study, a midwifery school or a college/university program. Lay Midwife: An uncertified individual who has received training through self-study and apprenticeship.
Discovering Options
When pregnant, many women simply “fall in” to the routine care offered by their OB/ GYN and the hospital they’re associated with, not realizing it doesn’t have to be that way. Vulnerable and exposed in childbirth, they are often powerless to question the course of their delivery. A midwife can speak up for you. “Absolutely,” says Lori Cabbage, MSN, CNM, an instructor in clinical nursing and a certified nurse midwife through Vanderbilt. “CNMs are experts of normal pregnancy and birth. We encourage education and involvement in decision making. By doing this, it empowers women to take responsibility for their own bodies,” she says. Major decisions expectant mothers make can influence the care they receive and the effect of that care on their body and baby; the quality of their relationship with their care provider(s); how much information they get on choices and options during labor and birth; and their involvement in decisions about their care. Sometimes though, no matter what, childbirth doesn’t go as planned. “We value appropriate intervention, meaning, intervening when there is a purpose and sound rationale,” says Cabbage. “But we will not induce a woman’s labor simply because her cervix has started to change,” she adds. Women who want more control over childbirth feel labor should begin on its own and that they should be encouraged and supported to labor as they choose. But it’s not easy for women to remain calm and relaxed in labor — that’s where doulas and midwives come in. “Couples will choose a midwife to obtain nurturing, holistic, personalized care that has a focus on the positive,” says Mary Anne Richardson, CPM, RN, EMT. “Midwifery care (please turn the page)
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expecting! incorporates education about diet, exercise and natural birth with clinical skills to reduce complications such as C-sections,” she adds. Doula — not to be confused with midwives — refers to trained and experienced professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the post-partum period. Like nurse-midwives, doulas have significant experience in the delivery room. Depending on your preference and ability to afford it, you can employ both a midwife and a doula for your delivery.
The Unknown
What happens to a mom when an emergency situation comes up in childbirth? “Things can change quickly in labor,” Cabbage says. “Sometimes babies get in positions that compromise blood flow through the umbilical cord. Other lesscommon emergencies might be placental abruption which is presumed when an increased amount of vaginal bleeding is noted, or perhaps a prolapsed umbilical cord (where the cord comes out before the baby). These are true obstetrical emergencies and the unborn baby’s life depends on a swift delivery.” If a medical emergency arises in childbirth at home or in a birthing center, a transfer to a hospital will take place. As today’s child-bearing women look for more personalized care and the “less intervention” philosophy that midwives and doulas subscribe to, the National Center for Health Statistics shows hospitals are listening: Induction rates have declined since 2010. And, after an alarming 13-year increase in the U.S. cesarean rate, that number is finally showing stubborn indications of decline. Meanwhile, more can be done. Just last year, a major study by the National Partnership for Women and Families titled Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: Evidence and Implications for Women, Babies and Maternity Care concluded that the U.S. maternity care system can provide better care and use resources more wisely to stop intervening in labor and delivery and instead promote, support and protect the innate biological processes that result in healthier outcomes for women and newborns. In the meantime, pregnant women must empower themselves with knowledge and do the outreach it takes to “own” their birthing experience when the times comes. Susan Day is editor of this magazine and the mom of four great kids.
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Interested in using a midwife or doula for your birthing experience? Do your homework! AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE MIDWIVES 240-485-1800 midwife.org Professional association representing CNMs and CMs in the U.S. It sets the standard of excellece in midwifery education and practice. BABY + COMPANY 3212 West End Ave. Ste. 100, Nashville 615-988-1725 babyandcompany.com This fully licensed birth center is staffed by Vanderbilt nurse midwives to provide low-intervention births. Water birth is available as is nitrous oxide. Labor and birth services, education, wellness and personalized clinical care. DOULAS OF NORTH AMERICA dona.org An international network for doulas seeking training and certification. Locate doulas in your area, also. THE FARM MIDWIFERY CENTER 198 Second Road Summertown, TN 38483 931-964-2293 thefarmmidwives.org Prenatal care, support during labor and delivery and afterward by a group of six CPMs. MIDTOWN MIDWIFERY & WOMEN’S HEALTH 601 Benton Ave. Nashville 615-292-9770 —and — 2637 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville 615-250-1475 Prenatal care and midwifery available for the underinsured or uninsured through University Community Health Services. Midwives deliver at St. Thomas.
NASHVILLE CHILDBIRTH nashvillechildbirth.com Birth or post-partum doula services in addition to lactation support, placenta encapsulation and more. NASHVILLE DOULAS 615-933-5838 nashvilledoulaservices. com Birth and post-partum doula services in the Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin areas. NASHVILLE DOULA DIRECTORY nashvilledouladirectory. com Database of local doulas in Middle Tennessee. NASHVILLE BIRTH & BABIES 855-905-2229 nashvillebirthandbabies. com A network of independent birth professionals including birth doulas, post-partum doulas, hypnobirth instruction, placenta encapsulation and more. NASHVILLE BIRTH NETWORK nashvillebirthnetwork.org An alliance of individuals and organizations in Middle Tennessee with concerns for the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families; includes a directory of childbirth support. ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN 2000 Church St. Nashville 615-292-9770 Midwives available through Midtown Midwifery & Women’s Health at Vine Hill. Doula services available. Labor tubs and more.
TENDER BEGINNINGS 1725 Hill Road Eagleville 615-794-0872 Midwifery practice offering complete prenatal care for a safe homebirth. Water birth, doula and monitrice services. TENNESSEE MIDWIVES ASSOCIATION tnmidwives.org Supports and promotes the option of birth at home for childbearing families. VANDERBILT NURSE-MIDWIVES West End Women’s Health 2611 West End Ave., Ste. 380, Nashville 615-936-5858 —and— Vanderbilt NurseMidwives at Melrose 2410 Franklin Pike Nashville 615-875-0875 —and— Cole Family Practice 226 Jackson Meadow Hermitage 615-874-3422 The Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty nurse-midwife practice is available at three different centers in Middle Tennessee. Women receive prenatal care at the centers and deliver in the care of a nurse-midwife at Vanderbilt. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1211 Medical Center Drive Nashville vanderbilthealth.com/ womenshealth Midwives available. Labor tubs, nitrous oxide for pain relief and more.
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things to do show. Ages 3 - 5. BooksA-Million, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; 615-995-7112 or booksamillion.com.
FREE Music and a Movie
Enjoy live musical entertainment followed by an outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania 2 (rated PG). All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 7:50 p.m.; 615758-6522 or mjparksandrec. org.
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Nashville; 8 p.m.; 615-7424399 or fordicecenter.com.
Barefootin’ Concert Series
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime
Enjoy live music by local bands. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-8897050 or nashvilleshores.com.
FREE Bridgestone Movies in the Park
Bring blankets and your favorite snacks for an outdoor screening of Star Wars. All ages. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy.,
A morning of stories and sing-along fun. All ages. Brilliant Sky, 2002 Richard Jones Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-800-7754 or nashvilletoystore.com.
Creative Zone: Design a Concert Poster
During this drop-in program, learn design, layout and messaging while creating a concert show poster. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95
FREE Music in the Vines ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Family Movie Night
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Max. All ages. Lawnchair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Family Program: Beginner Mandolin Workshop
Learn the basics of playing mandolin including chords and strumming techniques. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise
(Registration Required) Enjoy a 90-minute float on a 40-foot pontoon boot while viewing scenic Tennessee farmland and wildlife. All ages. Blue Heron Nature Cruises at Riverbluff Park, Old Cumberland St., Ashland City; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 and younger; 615-385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com.
FREE Friday Night Live Concert Series Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music from local bands. All ages. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30 p.m.; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Grand Ole Opry
Country legends and contemporary stars perform their hits. All ages. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; every Fri, Sat & Tue at 7 p.m.; $35 - $75; 800-733-6779 or opry.com.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In
See a variety of classic cars while local bands perform music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; facebook.com/ hendersonvillecruisein.
FREE Lego Mania
(Registration Required) Unleash your creativity and have fun building with Legos. Ages 6 - 7. Brentwood Public Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.
Bring a picnic and enjoy live outdoor jazz music by local bands. All ages. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; Fri - Sat 4 - 8 p.m., Sun 2 - 6 p.m.; 615-3950102 or arringtonvineyards. com.
FREE Nocturnal Navigation
(Registration Required) Embark on an evening hike while learning how nocturnal animals find their way in the dark. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Oklahoma!
Music City Theatre Collective presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical set in the Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century. It focuses on the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys, centering on the love story of a cowboy and a farm girl. All ages. Centennial Park Band Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; musiccitytheatrecollective.com.
FREE Murfreesoboro Books-A-Million Preschool Storytime
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things to do Parent and Me Drum Circle
Play games, make music and bond with your child through drumming. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9:15 - 10 a.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Seth MacFarlane
The creator of Family Guy and Ted performs classic big band tunes and standards with the Nashville Symphony. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 $87; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Take My Wife
This stage comedy is about a woman who runs and apartment building in New York City whose life goals are marrying off her son, running a tight apartment and involving herself in her neighbors’ problems — whether they like it or not. Ages 12 and older. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100, Nashville; through July 10: Thu - Sat 6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.; $60 adults, $40 ages 13 - 18, $30 ages 12 and younger; 615-646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.
Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) Enjoy playtime while learning to follow directions and working together to accomplish simple goals while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development. Ages 5 and younger. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.;
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FREE Trail Worms: Tree Day
Discover native plant and animal species that call Murfreesboro home. All ages. Old Fort Park Trailhead, Golf Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 10:45 a.m.; 615-893-2141.
Crafternoon
Participate in a supervised art activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Creative Zone: Design a Concert Poster
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See Friday, July 1.
FREE Animal Encounters
During this drop-in program, kids can make their own puppets and put together a mini-show with friends. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
FREE Back Porch Ice Cream Social (Registration Required) Stop by the center’s back porch for a scoop of free ice cream, then learn about the center and park’s offerings. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville. gov/parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and related activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 615377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime
Stories, songs and crafts. Ages 3 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10:30 a.m.; 615-371-0090.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
FREE Explore Galore with Nature Games (Registration Required) Explore the woods, field and creek while playing games like Caterpillar Walk, Predator-Prey, Owls & Crows, and more. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 11:30 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Family Program: Beginner Mandolin Workshop See Friday, July 1.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
FREE First Saturday Art Crawl
Twenty-five art galleries in the downtown area host receptions and art openings. All ages. Hatch Show Print, 224 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; nashvilledowntown.com/ play/first-saturday-art-crawl.
Freedom Pro Wrestling A night of wrestling entertainment featuring
Tommy Dreamer, Tracy Smothers, Aramis, The Blue Meanie and more. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $5 - $25; freedomprowrestling.com.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop (Registration Required) Make an Ice Age: Collision Course bowling game. Ages 5 - 12. Home Depot (see website for locations); 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; homedepot.com.
FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon
Music Educator Emma Supica guides kids through a storytime adventure of dancing to celebrate other cultures. Ages 21 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 615895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
NFC Soccer
Cheer for the Nashville Football Club when they challenge the Birmingham Hammers. All ages. Vanderbilt Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $12 adults, $1 ages 12 and younger; nashvillefc.net.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds A night of rock music. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $74.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.
FREE Oklahoma! See Friday, July 1.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime
Enjoy songs, giggles and stories. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 14, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
A show starring wild animal puppets that teach kids about habitats and the daily lives of critters. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed
Participate in (or just listen to) a complete reading of Henry IV Part I. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime
Story readings and activities. Ages 3 -5. Books-A-Million, 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 10:30 a.m.; 931-4860113 or booksamillion.com.
FREE Storytime: Cinderella
Join the Fairy Godmother as she shares Cinderella’s magical tale using movement, music and photographs from Nashville Ballet’s production of Cinderella. Ages 5 and younger. Inglewood Library, 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.
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4th Fun!
Your family can celebrate the good ol’ USA’s independence in your local community with fireworks, kids’ activities galore and more! Local girls get into the festivities at Murfreesboro’s Celebration Under the Stars.
Friday, July 1
a smaller crowd. Registration required: $35 adults, $25 ages 2 - 12 (members get a $5 discount).
Smyrna’s Fourth of July Celebration Lee Victory Recreation Park 615-459-9742, ext. 2622 townofsmyrna.org The fun cranks up at 5 p.m. with live music, a climbing wall and more. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Free admission (kids’ train rides are $1).
Brentwood’s Fourth at Crockett Park 615-371-0060 • brentwood-tn.org Enjoy an evening of live big band and jazz music by The Kadillacs starting at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks. Free admission.
Saturday, July 2 Nolensville Star-Spangled Celebration Nolensville Park 615-776-3633 • nolensvilletn.gov Live music by The WannaBeatles, food trucks, family games, children’s activities and fireworks. Activities begin at 6 p.m. Free.
Sunday, July 3 Hendersonville’s Freedom Festival at Drake’s Creek Park 615-824-2818 hendersonvillechamber.com Vendor booths, live music and food booths open at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The Kidszone area is $5 for the first armband, $15 for a family of five.
Monday, July 4 Adventure Science Center July 4th 615-862-5160 • adventuresci.org Explore the center’s exhibits, enjoy live demonstrations and entertainment, play games and watch the downtown fireworks from the lawn with a lot less traffic and
Murfreesboro’s Celebration Under the Stars at McKnight Park 615-890-5333 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Games and children’s activities begin at 5 p.m., and the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra performs. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Free admission. Lebanon at James E. Ward Ag Center 615-589-8131 facebook.com/4thofjulyatthewilsoncounty fairgrounds?ref=ts Free fun starts at 5 p.m. with watermelon, corn hole tournaments and live music. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Franklin on the Fourth Downtown Public Square and The Park at Harlinsdale 239 Franklin Road, Franklin 615-550-6947 tneventinfo.com/4th-of-july Celebrate the holiday beginning at 10 a.m. at Public Square with bluegrass music, craft vendors, inflatables, a petting zoo and more. A children’s parade is at 5 p.m. Fun on the square ends at 8 p.m. Head over to the Park at Harlinsdale for fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Free. Gallatin’s Fourth at Triple Creek Park 615-452-3890 • gallatintn.org This free event hosted by the Sumner County Food Bank starts at 2 p.m. with kids’ activities and live musical entertainment. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Free.
Goodlettsville at Moss-Wright Park 615-851-2241 • goodlettsvilleparks.com The fun kicks off at 4 p.m. with Fireman’s Foam, children’s games, pony rides, inflatables, sports challenges, live music and fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Some activities require small fees (activity zone armbands are $7 in advance, $10 at the event). La Vergne at Veterans Memorial Park 615-793-3224 • lavergnetn.gov Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy live music by Zone Status, face painting, balloon artists, food vendors and more, followed by fireworks. Free. Let Freedom Sing! July 4 in Music City See page 35. Mt. Juliet at Providence Marketplace shopprovidencemarketplace.com/events Free family activities start at 4 p.m. with Kids’ Zone fun and live music. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Pegram Park Fourth of July 615-646-0773 • pegram.net A pancake breakfast is served from 6 - 9 a.m. at Pegram UMC across from the park, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. The rest of the day, families can participate in games, contests, children’s activities and more. Live music starts at 6:30 p.m. prior to the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Watertown Public Square 615-237-1776 • watertowntn.com Bring your squirt guns and water balloons and have fun getting wet during this festivity starting at 3 p.m. that also includes a parade and fireworks at dusk. Free.
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Tennessee Central Railway Museum 220 Willow Street Nashville, TN 37210 www.tcry.org
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things to do FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry Learn about country music history during this familyfriendly show featuring marionettes, rod puppetry, shadow animation and more. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 and 11:30 a.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Summer Laser Shows
Summer Movies for Kids
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Carmike Cinemas’ Summer Kids Series When: Thursdays through Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Cost: $4 includes movie, popcorn and soft drink Locations: Bellevue, Franklin and Murfreesboro Movie Offerings (partial list): Epic, Home, Monsters vs Aliens, The Peanuts Movie, Rio 2, Kung Fu Panda 2 Contact: carmike.com
Malco’s Kids Summer Film Fest When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 27 at 10 a.m. Cost: $2 per movie (proceeds benefit local children’s hospitals) Location: Smyrna Movie Offerings (partial list): The Croods, The Peanuts Movie, Home, Penguins, Turbo, Horton Hears a Who Contact: malco.com
Regal’s Summer Movie Express When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Cost: $1 per movie Locations: Green Hills, Hendersonville, Hollywood 27 (June 14 - Aug. 10), Opry Mills and Mt. Juliet Movie Offerings (partial list): Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, The Lego Movie, Minions, The Peanuts Movie, Curious George, Despicable Me 2, The Croods, Shaun the Sheep, Smurfs 2 Contact: regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express
Enjoy up to three laser shows in the Sudekum Planetarium choreographed to music ranging from classic rock to today’s hits. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; $6 members, $8 non-members ($20 for all three); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ summerlasers.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 615-264-0183 or bn.com.
Take My Wife See Friday, July 1.
Sun 3 Barefootin’ Concert Series See Friday, July 1.
FREE BMX Racing
Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.
Crafternoon
Participate in a supervised art activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Creative Zone: Design a Concert Poster See Friday, July 1.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Harbor Cruise (Registration Required) During this 45-minute cruise, see more than 100 boats, waterbirds and waterfront homes. All ages. Blue Heron Nature Cruises at Riverbluff Park, Old Cumberland Street, Ashland City; 12:30 p.m.; $6; 615-385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com.
Joe Walsh & Bad Company
A night of rock music. All ages. Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $40 $150; fontanel.com.
FREE Music City Independence Celebration Preview
Live music downtown featuring Brandy Clark and others, followed by a five-minute fireworks display. All ages. The Green at Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 4 p.m.; visitmusiccity.com/ july4th.
FREE Music in the Vines See Friday, July 1.
Shooter Jennings with Waymore’s Outlaws
A night of country rock music. All ages. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $32 - $38; 615-3241010 or citywinery.com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
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things to do Sundays LIVE! Revolutionary War of the Southern Backcountry
Explore the revolutionary roots of Tennessee’s frontier settlers, hear patriotic music of the Revolution, hear old stories with a Davy Crockett re-enactor and more. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 students, $10 children ($54 for a family of four); 615-8892941 or thehermitage.com.
Take My Wife See Friday, July 1.
The Nashville Symphony Celebrates America
The Nashville Symphony and the 101st Airborne Division Band perform an evening of patriotic music including “Servicemen on Parade,” Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and more. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 $44; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Mon 4 4 on the 4th
Join A Soldier’s Child Foundation for a four-mile run to help support children of our fallen military. There’s also a kids’ fun run and Fort Fourth Fun Zone. All ages. Providence Christian Academy, 410 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; $35 adults, $10 ages 4 - 9; 615-220-1600 or asoldierschild.org.
American Troubadour Tour
A night of music starring singer/songwriter Don McLean. All ages. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $75 $100; 615-324-1010 or citywinery.com.
Andrews Cadillac Firecracker Race
Participate in a 10K, 5K or
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a kids’ race that includes a costume contest, pool party, inflatables and face painting. All ages. Maryland Farms YMCA, 5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood; 7 a.m.; $40 10K/5K, $10 fun run; give.ymcamidtn.org/ firecracker5k.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
Family Yoga Workshop: Big Kids
This workshop helps parents and kids share in a mindful, playful practice that includes basic yoga postures. Ages 5 and older. Blooma Nashville, 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $30 per family; 615-7978064 or bloomanashville. com.
Family Yoga Workshop: Little Kids
Music City July 4 5K/10K
Start your family’s Independence Day with a race through downtown Nashville benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. All ages. Public Square Park, 10 Public Square, Nashville; 8 a.m.; $45 - $55; whatdoyourunfor.com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Tue 5 Animal Antics
Meet one of the center’s resident animals. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 12 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Moms and dads can enjoy stories, songs and yoga poses with their wee ones. Ages 9 months - 4 years. Blooma Nashville, 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $20 per family; 615-797-8064 or bloomanashville.com.
Barenaked Ladies
Fourth of July Rock the Pool
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime
Celebrate the Fourth with a pool party that includes contests and games. All ages. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 youth; 615-895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
A night of rock music with special guests Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Howard Jones. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $25 - $165; ascendamphitheater.com.
Stories, songs and crafts. Ages 3 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 10 and 11 a.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
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FREE Music City Hot Chicken Festival
DC Storytime
Live music, peppered-up poultry, beer vendors and other activities. All ages. East Park, 700 Woodland St., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; hot-chicken.com/festival.
Enjoy an interactive story. All ages. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE Family Film Festival
Popcorn and prizes are provided during
this family-friendly afternoon at the movies. All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
Knee-High Naturalist: We’ll Seed You Around (Registration Required)
Learn the many uses of plants as well as seeds, how they grow and who eats seeds. Then plant your own seed to take home and watch it grow. Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 adult/ child pair, $7 each additional person; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime
The Professor, Library Pete and Mary Mary sing, juggle and read books with their puppet friends. Ages 2 - 5. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 615-862-5800 or nashvillepubliclibrary.org.
Nature Nuts
Explore the mysteries of the Murfree Spring wetland through this guided activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Science a la Cart
Participate in science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Scott Hamilton Skating Academy Learn to Skate Class (Registration Required) Designed for both recreational and competitive skaters, this eight-week session class covers the fundamentals of basic skating skills. Ages 4 and older. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.; $135; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime
Story readings and activities. Ages 3 - 5. Books-A-Million, 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 10:30 a.m.; 931-4860113 or booksamillion.com.
Fire up your family’s Fourth of July at the Music City Hot Chicken Festival in East Park.
things to do FREE Storytime: Cinderella
Join the Fairy Godmother as she shares Cinderella’s magical tale using movement, music and photographs from Nashville Ballet’s production of Cinderella. Ages 5 and younger. Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and related activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 615-264-0183 or bn.com.
FREE Teen Tuesdays @ 2 (Registration Required)
Make crafts like Tic Tac Toe pillows, retro Nintendo game controller wall art or recycled CD owl sun catchers. Ages 13 - 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.
What’s Up Night Hike: Super Spiders (Registration Required) Discover the forest at night while learning about arachnids. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $3 ($10 family max); 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Wed 6 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Arts in the Park
Have fun playing and creating in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 11:30 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Duran Duran
A night of pop-rock music with special guests Chic and Nile
Summer Reading Continues at Your Local Library!
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void summer brain drain and keep your child’s mind sharp by encouraging him to keep reading with his local library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program continuing through the end of July. Readers can set goals and earn prizes for reaching them. This year’s theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read.” Area libraries host events ranging from storytimes and craft workshops to puppet shows and guest appearances by local children’s entertainers. Participation in the program is free, and some related events require advance registration. For all event info and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, visit one of these websites: DAVIDSON COUNTY library.nashville.org RUTHERFORD COUNTY La Vergne — lavergnetn.gov Linebaugh, MGL, Smyrna, Eagleville — linebaugh.org SUMNER COUNTY Gallatin — gallatinlibrary.org Hendersonville — hendersonvillepubliclibrary.org Portland — youseemore.com/ portland
WILLIAMSON COUNTY Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, Nolensville lib.williamson-tn.org Brentwood — brentwood-tn.org/ library Spring Hill — springhilllibrary.org WILSON COUNTY Watertown — youseemore.com/ watertown Lebanon — lebanonlibrary.net Mt. Juliet — mtjulietlibrary.net
Rodgers. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $25 $290; ascendamphitheater. com.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Harbor Cruise (Registration Required) During this 45-minute cruise, see more than 100 boats, waterbirds and waterfront homes. All ages. Blue Heron Nature Cruises at Riverbluff Park, Old Cumberland Street, Ashland City; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 615-385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com.
FREE Kids’ Character Dinner
Enjoy a kid-friendly meal while interacting with Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man and Captain America. All ages. The Fire Place Fellowship, 403 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 5 - 6:30 p.m.; 615-447-3614 or thefireplacefellowship.com.
FREE Kids’ Hour
Mare Wakefield performs music for kids. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660.
Knee-High Naturalist: We’ll Seed You Around (Registration Required)
Learn the many uses of plants as well as seeds, how they grow and who eats seeds. Then plant your own seed to take home and watch it grow. Ages 3 - 5. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 adult/ child pair, $7 each additional person; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.
FREE Music City Crits Bike Race
The Tennessee Bicycle Racing Association hosts this bike race event. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; free for spectators
($25 to enter the race); tbra. org.
Music City Roots
Jim Lauderdale hosts this evening of live music featuring bands of different genres. All ages. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $15 reserved, $10 general admission; musiccityroots.com.
FREE Musical Petting Zoo
Bang a drum, strum an autoharp, pick a banjo and have hands-on fun with more instruments during this program led by staff from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. All ages. Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Outside Exploration Stations (Registration Required) Explore outdoor habitats through hands-on discovery and observation. Sites include the creek, pond, field and forest. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. 12 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Pitch Perfected
Enjoy an evening of barbershop harmony, the “black belt of a cappella singing,” as part of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s international convention taking place in Music City. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $27 - $99; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
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FUN EVERY DAY Hands-on programs for youth and families are offered in the Taylor Swift Education Center EVERY DAY through September 5. See one-of-a-kind artifacts, play an instrument, write a song, create country music inspired designs, and more!
Visit CountryMusicHallofFame.org/Family for a full list of activities.
MUSEUM MEMBERS ENJOY THESE PROGRAMS AND MORE FOR FREE!
STEP INSIDE Family Fun PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY:
222 5th Ave. South • Nashville, TN • 615.416.2001 • @CountryMusicHOF Family programs are funded in part by The Bonnaroo Works Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Epiphone, Fender, Jackson National Community Fund, the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, Nashville Parent, and the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation. Technology Partners: Cisco; NewTek; Personal Computer Systems, Inc.; and Promethean.
things to do FREE Hendersonville Summer Concert Series
Family-friendly music by local bands. All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake. com.
Little Hammers Workshop (Registration Required)
Create a personalized sign for your room. Ages 8 - 14. Craft Love, 107 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $35; 615-447-8510 or craftloveusa.com/franklin.
Little River Band
A night of rock music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $76 - $91; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Mommy & Me Yoga
A local tot has fun getting muddy during Nature Play Day at The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro. This month’s free offerings take place July 7 and 21. Science a la Cart
Participate in science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Tales and Trails (Registration Required) Listen to a story followed by a hike on the trails. Ages 4 - 7 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $3; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Wild Things (Registration Required) This nature-themed program includes songs, crafts, hikes and other activities. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697
Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m.; $3; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
Youth Yoga
Learn yoga poses and techniques. Ages 7 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.; $4; 615786-0200, ext. 2418, or wcparksandrec.com.
Thu 7 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
Bluegrass Night at the Ryman
A night of music featuring Greensky Bluegrass. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Dance Me a Story: Carnival of the Animals
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required)
See Friday, July 1.
FREE Go! (Registration Required)
Nashville Ballet presents this children’s show that explores the value of diversity through the perspective of the mighty lion. Ages 5 - 12. White County Public Library, 11 N. Church St., Sparta; 10 a.m.; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com.
Explore the fun of movement and work off excess energy. Ages 2 - 3 from 10 - 10:20 a.m.; ages 4 and older from 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.
DC Storytime
FREE Guinness World Record Attempt
See Tuesday, July 5.
Family Night Out
Enjoy yarnbombing with Bliss Yarn along with a Southern Roots family concert. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($16 adults, $9 ages 3 -17); 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Come watch the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Largest Square Dance.” All ages. Rutherford County Courthouse Square, 105 N. Maple St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; 615-893-2371 or uncledavemacondays. com/the-worlds-largestsquaredance.
Parents and their little ones can have fun bonding while doing gentle yoga stretches and poses. Ages 2 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; 615790-5719 or wcparksandrec. com.
FREE Murfreesboro Bird Club Hike
Enjoy a walk while searching for summer migrants and resident birds of Tennessee. Ages 6 and older. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; 615217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Nanoscience Explorations
Learn about nanoscience through hands-on activities. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $3; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
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things to do FREE Natural History Educational Co.
Meet some of nature’s finest, strongest and most athletic animals. Ages 5 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.
and competitive skaters, this eight-week session class covers the fundamentals of basic skating skills. Ages 4 and older. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.; $135; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.
Nature Nuts
Sounds Baseball
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Nature Play Day
Have fun getting wet and muddy at the Nature Play Area while building a fort, playing in the water, climbing, crawling and more. Ages 1 and older with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Parnassus Storytime
Enjoy an afternoon snack and a story. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 3:30 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.
FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class
Focus on choreography and skills to pick up dance routines. Ages 7 and older. The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; free with Perform Murfreesboro membership ($25/year); 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Pitch Perfected
See Wednesday, July 6.
Science a la Cart
Participate in science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Scott Hamilton Skating Academy Learn to Skate Class (Registration Required) Designed for both recreational
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Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Take My Wife See Friday, July 1.
FREE Teen Anime Club (Registration Required) Watch anime, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.
Fri 8 1776
This musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence. All ages. Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Thru July 24: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 students, $11 children; 615-904-2787 or boroarts.org.
38th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days
One of the Southeast’s premier summer music and dance competition festivals also includes heritage activities for kids, ethnic and Southern-style food, locally handcrafted arts,
Your family can enjoy a free outdoor screening of Back to the Future during Movie in the Park at Franklin’s Pinkerton Park on Friday, July 8. storytelling, crafts and trades demonstrations, and more. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 8 a.m., Sun 12 p.m.; $10 per day, $17 for Fri-Sat combo, free on Sunday; uncledavemacondays.com.
Animal Antics
Meet one of the center’s resident animals. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 12 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE Bats Eat Bugs (Registration Required) Learn about local bats through games, observation and hands-on activities. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Highway 100, Nashville; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.
BounceU Parents’ Night Out (Registration Required) Mom and Dad can enjoy an evening out while the kids bounce on inflatables, play games and more. Ages 4 and older. BounceU Nashville, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $25; 615255-1422 or bounceu.com/ nashville-tn.
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime
5 - 11. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required)
A morning of stories and sing-along fun. All ages. Brilliant Sky, 2002 Richard Jones Road, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615-800-7754 or nashvilletoystore.com.
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Friday, July 1.
Dive-In Movie
FREE Fun Fridays: Living & Working in Space
FREE Family Movie Night
Glo Run
See Tuesday, July 5.
Enjoy after-hours water park fun along with a screening of Elf. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 8 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Pan. All ages. Lawnchair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Family Program: Is it a Fiddle or a Violin? Explore the differences between the two with a professional musician. Ages
Staff from Adventure Science Center lead this program where you’ll learn how astronauts travel into space and how space travel changes the way they work, eat, sleep and even go to the bathroom. All ages. MossWright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m.; 615-851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
Run on a 5K course featuring six 1980s-themed zones, a live DJ and glowing tunnels. Proceeds benefit the Pet Community Center. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 9 p.m.; $60 adults, $6 ages 10 and younger; glorun.com/ nashville.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
things to do Telescope Night (Registration Required) The telescopes are open for viewing, and astronomers answer questions and provide information about the various exhibits found in the observatory. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 9 p.m.; $6.27; 615-373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
All ages can participate in an illuminating 5K during the Glo Run at Nissan Stadium on Friday, July 8. FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In
See a variety of classic cars while local bands perform music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; facebook.com/ hendersonvillecruisein.
Legend of Music Series: LeAnn Rimes
Grammy Award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes joins the Nashville Symphony for an evening of her hits like “Blue,” “I Need You,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” and “How Do I Live.” All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $22 $87; nashvillesymphony.org.
FREE Lego Mania (Registration Required) Unleash your creativity and have fun building with Legos. Ages 8 - 12. Brentwood Public Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.
FREE Movie in the Park
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Back to the Future. All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615794-2103 or franklintn.gov/ parks.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
Nature Nuts
See Friday, July 1.
Next to Normal
This musical tells the story of a mom who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness and attempts to alleviate it have on her family. The story also addresses issues like suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry and grieving a loss. Ages 12 and older. Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Thru July 10: Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 students; 615893-9825 or mltarts.com.
FREE Night Hike at Bells Bend (Registration Required) Hear the call of the wild as you explore and listen for animals of the night during this evening hike. All ages. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 8 - 9:30 p.m.; 615-862-4187 or nashville. gov/parks.
Parent and Me Drum Circle See Friday, July 1.
Red, White and Zoo
This social event includes unlimited wine tastings from around the world while you stroll the zoo’s trails. Enjoy food, live music, animal encounters and more. Adults. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; $65 ($25 designated drivers); 615-8331534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Science a la Cart See Friday, July 1.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Take My Wife See Friday, July 1.
FREE Tales at Twilight
The Happy Racers perform alternative music for kids. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville. gov/parks-and-recreation/ cultural-arts/music/freesummer-concerts.aspx.
FREE Trail Worms: Reptiles & Amphibians Day Discover native plant and animal species that call Murfreesboro home. All ages. Old Fort Park Trailhead, Golf Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Sat 9 1776
See Friday, July 8.
38th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days See Friday, July 8.
5K for Hope
Participate in a race benefiting the Brain Tumor Alliance. All ages. Shelby Park Riverview Shelter, 451 S. 20th St., Nashville; 8 a.m.; $35; braintumoralliance.org.
FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory waltz lesson then practice your moves with live music by the Lynn Beal Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Brentwood Storytime
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Butterflies in My Stomach (Registration Required)
Learn about all the butterflies that are native to Tennessee. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.
Caribbean Luau Family Night Pool Party (Registration Required)
See Saturday, July 2.
Barbecue dinner, swimming, games and steel drum entertainment. All ages. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $8; event registration code 6442; 615-302-0971, ext. 2214, or wcparksandrec. com.
FREE Archery (Registration Required)
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Animal Encounters
Learn the basics of archery including safety, gear and general principles. Bring your own equipment or use the center’s. Ages 5 and older. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks.
Crafternoon
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
Family Program: Is it a Fiddle or a Violin? See Friday, July 8.
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things to do Parents’ Night Out (Registration Required)
Mom and Dad can enjoy a night out to themselves while the kids enjoy games, explore the new Dinosaurs exhibit and more (dinner included). Ages 4 - 12. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; $20 ($15 siblings); 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Poetry in the Park: The Art of Writing Haiku Poetry
A local child sails down an inflatable water slide during the inaugural Waterfest event in 2015. This year’s event is Sunday, July 10. Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required)
See Friday, July 1.
Fermentation Class (Registration Required)
Sandor Katz, a leading expert on fermentation, leads a class covering everything from DIY projects like sourdough to sauerkraut. All ages. Green Door Gourmet, 7011 River Road Pike, Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m.; $35 class only, $55 VIP meet & greet luncheon plus class; 615-942-7169 or greendoorgourmet.com.
Gary Morris
A night of country music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $36 - $51; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
Guns N’ Roses
A night of rock music. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $45 - $630; 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.
FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon
Hear a story about the myth of Odysseus and his travels, then make a laminated luggage tag. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.
Murder Mystery Excursion Train
Ride the rails to Watertown while enjoying an on-board murder mystery play. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 3 p.m.; $21 $75; 615-241-0436 or tcry. org.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
Next to Normal See Friday, July 8.
This class covers the history of haiku poetry, a traditional Japanese style. Then, create your own haikus inspired by the natural beauty of the park. Ages 13 and older. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 2 3 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
See Saturday, July 2.
Scott Hamilton Skating Academy Learn to Skate Class (Registration Required) Designed for both recreational and competitive skaters, this eight-week session class covers the fundamentals of basic skating skills. Ages 4 and older. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 9:45 or 10:30 a.m.; $135; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.
Sensory Friendly Movie: The Secret Life of Pets
Enjoy a screening of The Secret Life of Pets with theater lights not as dim, softer sound and no previews. Plus, kids can run around and make noise — great for kids with autism or other sensory issues. All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 10 a.m.; $6; 615451-9500 or ncgmovies.com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Summer Laser Shows
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Summer Star Party (Registration Required)
Meet at the Special Events Field for an evening of planet gazing, including Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 9 - 11 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE BMX Racing See Sunday, July 3.
Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
Creative Zone: Country Collage
During this drop-in program, draw inspiration from the museum’s artifacts and photographs then create an original collage. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
FREE Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print
Get creative by making prints while exploring old-school letterpress art making. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12, 1 and 2 p.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
See Friday, July 1.
FREE Music in the Vines
World Harmony Jamboree
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Take My Wife
As part of the Barbershop Harmony International Convention, this concert features quartets and choruses from around the world. All ages. Music City Center, 201 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; $45; barbershop.org/ nashville.
Sun 10 1776
See Friday, July 8.
38th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days
See Friday, July 1.
See Friday, July 8.
FREE Second Annual Waterfest
Cumberland River Compact presents this family festival that celebrates and connects kids to local waters. Enjoy environmental-based activities, a dance party, water slides, prize giveaways and more. Ages 2 - 12. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615837-1151 or cumberlandriver-compact.org/events/ waterfest.
See Friday, July 8.
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things to do See & Sing Frozen
Join members of Nashville Opera for this Frozen movie sing-along event that includes a free bag of goodies and props for use throughout the film. Make it more fun by dressing as your favorite character. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 1:30 p.m.; $15 - $20; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 1:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
Speedway Racing
Experience the thrill of an auto race featuring more than 500 laps. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 615-254-1986 or fairgroundsspeedwaynashville. com.
Take My Wife See Friday, July 1
FREE Vintage Baseball The Highland Rim Distillers take on Travellers Club of Brentwood during this 1860s-style ball game. All ages. Ravenswood Mansion, 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.
Mon 11 FREE Adoption Information Meeting (Registration Required) Learn about the types of adoption, process and more. Adults. Heaven Sent Children, 2604 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 615-898-0803 or heavensentchildren.com.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
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Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 615895-8580 or bn.com.
Nature Nuts
Explore the mysteries of the Murfree Spring wetland through this guided activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE Nature Storytime Enjoy nature-themed, familyfriendly storybooks in the great outdoors. Ages 3 and younger. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 10:30 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Science a la Cart
Participate in science experiments. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Snack Attack!
Prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4:30 p.m.;
Enjoy the adrenaline rush of Speedway Racing at The Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 10. Photo credit: Racing News Network. $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Grand Ole Opry
FREE Storytime: Cinderella
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime
Join the Fairy Godmother as she shares Cinderella’s magical tale using movement, music and photographs from Nashville Ballet’s production of Cinderella. Ages 5 and younger. Donelson Library, 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Tue 12 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Friday, July 1
See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
Pinot with the President: Sunset Wagon Tour
Enjoy an after-hours tour of the grounds by horsedrawn wagon while learning about the people who lived there, then partake of wine and hors d’oeuvres in the formal garden. Adults. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $20 members, $25 nonmembers; 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 9.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Teen Tuesdays @ 2 (Registration Required) See Tuesday, July 5.
Wed 13 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Arts in the Park
Have fun playing and creating in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 11:30 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Bring your lunch and enjoy live music in the park. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.; 615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.
things to do FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Spineless Wonders (Registration Required)
Search for, observe and record as many different kinds of invertebrates as possible, including snails, butterflies, pillbugs and spiders. Ages 6 - 12. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.
FREE Storytime: Cinderella
Local children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner performs a free Kids’ Hour show at Whole Foods in CoolSprings on Wednesday, July 13. Photo credit: Karan Simpson. FREE Children’s Author Signing
Local mom and author Juli Brenning of Hendersonville reads and signs copies of her new children’s book, Maggi and Milo Make New Friends (Dial Books for Young Readers; Ages 3 - 5; $16.99). All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 14, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Flick ‘n Float
Bring your own float for the pool (or a poolside blanket) for a family-friendly movie. Ages 12 and younger. Boro Beach at Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 youth; 615-8905333 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
FREE Kids’ Character Dinner
Enjoy a kid-friendly meal while interacting with Elsa, Anna and Olaf. All ages. The Fire Place Fellowship, 403 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 5 - 6:30 p.m.; 615-447-3614 or thefireplacefellowship.com.
FREE Kids’ Hour
Rachel Sumner performs interactive music for kids. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.
FREE Music & Dance Kids Show
Join the Fairy Godmother as she shares Cinderella’s magical tale using movement, music and photographs from Nashville Ballet’s production of Cinderella. Ages 5 and younger. Manchester Public Library, 1005 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester; 10 a.m.; 615297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, July 6.
Wild Things (Registration Required) See Wednesday, July 6.
Nashville Ballet presents a family-friendly performance of Emperor and the Nightingale. All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 615794-2103 or franklintn.gov/ parks.
Youth Yoga
Music City Roots
Bluegrass Night at the Ryman
See Wednesday, July 6.
See Wednesday, July 6.
Thu 14 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
A night of music featuring Rhonda Vincent and The Rage with Jesse McReynolds, Bobby
Osborne and Mac Wiseman. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.
FREE Concert Cruise-In
Enjoy live music, grilled burgers and dogs, a beer garden and several classic cars on display. All ages. Fontanel, 4125 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6 - 8 p.m.; 615-724-1600 or fontanel. com.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Dream Space: Visualizing the Unseen Emmy Award-winning animator and comic book artist Michael Lapinski leads this teen workshop where participants will go through the creative process of illustrating visual narratives inspired by dreams and emotions. The workshop takes place July 14 - 15. Ages 15 - 18. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $160 members, $210 nonmembers; 615-744-3323 or fristcenter.org.
Family Night Out
Cowboy Dan performs a family concert. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Flight of the Conchords
A night of music starring the New Zealand comedy band. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 $210; ascendamphitheater. com. (please turn the page)
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things to do Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 5:45 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 10 and younger (VIP cabanas for eight are $250; call to make reservations); 615-800-2268 or franklinpolo.com.
Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry
Feast on all-you-can-eat farmraised catfish, enjoy live bluegrass and swing music, participate in fun activities in the children’s play area and more. All ages. Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin; 4:30 - 8 p.m.; $10 advance/$13 at gate adults, $6 ages 3 - 10, free ages 2 and younger; 615-794-6721 or bethlehemumc.com.
BounceU Parents’ Night Out (Registration Required) See Friday, July 8.
FREE Bridgestone Movies in the Park
Kids have fun cooling off and getting soaked during Splash Out with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Head to Old Fort Park on Thursday, July 14 to get under the spray! FREE Hendersonville Summer Concert Series
Family friendly music by local bands. All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake. com.
Legends of Music Series: Tony Bennett
Seventeen-time Grammy Award-winning legend Tony Bennett performs a night of classic songs like “Smile,” “Because of You,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and more. Concert presented without orchestra. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m.; $66 $131; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Mommy & Me Yoga
Parents and their little ones can have fun bonding while doing gentle yoga stretches and poses. Ages 2 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; wcparksandrec.com.
Nanoscience Explorations
Learn about nanoscience through hands-on activities. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $3; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Parnassus Storytime
See Thursday, July 7.
FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class See Thursday, July 7.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Splash Out!
Cool off under the spray from the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department. Ages 12 and younger. Old Fort Park Pavilion 1, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
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See Friday, July 8.
49th Annual Murfreesboro Antique Show
This show includes some of the finest antique dealers from across the country. All ages. Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $7; murfreesboroantiqueshow. com.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
Arena Polo
Franklin Polo Club hosts the International Cup match. All ages. Tractor Supply Co. Arena at Harlinsdale
Bring blankets and your favorite snacks for an outdoor screening of Jurassic Park. All ages. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 8 p.m.; 615-7424399 or fordicecenter.com.
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime See Friday, July 8.
Creative Zone: Puppet Making
See Saturday, July 2.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Dive-In Movie
Enjoy after-hours water park fun along with a screening of The Good Dinosaur. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 8 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.
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things to do Embellished Instruments: Gretsch Style
Learn about guitar design then decorate your own guitar made out of boxes and cardboard. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Family Movie Night
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Cinderella (2015; rated PG). All ages. Lawnchair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
G-Eazy & Logic
A night of rap music with special guests Yo Gotti and YG. Ages 14 and older. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $29.50 - $94.50; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena. com.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Guided Nature Hike (Registration Required)
Look and listen for wildlife in Henry Hollow Creek and along the Sedge Hill Trail during this one-and-a-half-mile nature hike. All ages. Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-8628580 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In See Friday, July 1.
FREE Island Fun Run Participate in a one-mile run on the trails along with
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music and prizes. All ages. Gateway Island, 1875 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 7 - 8 p.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Jurassic Disco Night
Act like a kid again as you explore the museum, engage in dinosaur-themed activities, participate in a costume contest and enjoy festive beverages. Ages 21 and older. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 7 10 p.m.; $15 members, $20 non-members; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Legends of Music Series: Tony Bennett See Thursday, July 14.
Maxwell
A night of R&B music with special guests Fantasia and Ro James. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $35 - $230; ascendamphitheater. com.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
Next to Normal
Kids can have fun jumping on inflatables and other activities during the Bethlehem Fish Fry at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Franklin on Friday, July 15.
Parent and Me Drum Circle
FREE Sparks: Summer Family Campfire (Registration Required)
See Friday, July 8.
See Friday, July 1.
Rex’s Exes
This Southern-fried farce find the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas, teetering on the brink of disaster. Ages 10 and older. Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; Thru July 31: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 615-847-0934 or lakewoodtheatreco.com.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Bring a blanket and participate in campfire songs and activities. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 8 - 9 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Tales at Twilight
Mr. Chris performs interactive hip hop dance for kids. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville.
gov/parks-and-recreation/ cultural-arts/music/freesummer-concerts.aspx.
FREE Third Friday Night Concert and Cruise-In
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a night of outdoor music. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 - 9 p.m.; 615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Trail Worms: Fish Day
Discover native plant and animal species that call Murfreesboro home. All ages. Old Fort Park Trailhead, Golf Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Wooden Heart Tour
A night of rock music with John Waite. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $54 - $64; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
things to do Full Moon Zip Tour
Experience a zip line excursion across nine lines in the woods under the light of the full moon. Ages 6 and older. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road, Kingston Springs; 8:30, 8:45 and 9 p.m.; $65; 615-297-2250 or adventureworks.com.
Gary Clark Jr.
A night of blues and jazz music with special guest Raury. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $30 $200; ascendamphitheater. com.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
H2glOw Family Pool Night (Registration Required) See the 2015 live action film Cinderella during the free Family Movie Night at Lawnchair Theater in Franklin on Friday, July 15.
Sat 16 49th Annual Murfreesboro Antique Show
This longstanding Murfreesboro tradition attracts some of the finest antique dealers from across the country. All ages. Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $7; murfreesboroantiqueshow. com.
FREE Animal Encounters
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory swing lesson then practice your moves with live music by the J. Bradley Big Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
Creative Zone: Country Collage
During this drop-in program, draw inspiration from the museum’s artifacts and photographs then create an original collage. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95
ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
FREE Fifth Annual Superhero Day
Enjoy a day of superhero fun including complimentary comic books, prizes, games, face painting, food, costume contests and more. All ages. The Academy, 151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 615-824-1159 or academychilddevelopment. com/special.
Fostoria Glass Show
This show features dealers from several states with American-made glassware and pottery, including elegant glass, depression glass and mid-century modern pieces. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-856-4259 or fostoria-tennessee.com.
A DJ provides music and everyone receives a glow-inthe-dark necklace or bracelet during this illuminating pool party. All ages. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 7 - 10 p.m.; $5; event registration code is 7307; 615-799-9331, ext. 2310, or wcparksandrec.com.
Half Pint Triathlon (Registration Required) Local kids can compete in a mini triathlon where they’ll swim, bike and run. Ages 8 - 12. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 7 a.m.; $20; 615-790-5719 or wcparksandrec.com.
Hawaiian Family Pool Party (Registration Required)
Fun by the pool with Hawaiian fire dancers along with barbecue dinner, swimming, games and more. All ages. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $8 ($32 family max); 615-786-0200, ext. 2417, or wcparksandrec. com.
FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon
Musicians from Intersection, Nashville’s contemporary classical music ensemble, interact with kids and explore how new music can expand our minds, then create a music maker. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.
Macy Gray
A night of R&B and jazz music. All ages. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $40 - $60; 615324-1010 or citywinery.com.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
Nashville Rib and Jazz Festival
Enjoy a day of live jazz music featuring several acts along with food. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 3 - 9 p.m.; $20 - $75; musicfestival.city/ nashville-rib-and-jazz-festival.
Next to Normal See Friday, July 8.
Night Nation Run
This 5K musical voyage celebrates electronic dance music with lights, lasers, live music and celebrity performances. Proceeds benefit Stand Up To Cancer. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $60 ages 9 and older, free ages 8 and younger; nightnationrun.com.
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things to do Summer Laser Shows
Enjoy up to three laser shows in the Sudekum Planetarium choreographed to music ranging from classic rock to today’s hits. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.; $6 members, $8 non-members ($20 for all three); 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ summerlasers.
FREE Summer Saturdays: Wild Wings & Creeping Things
A local girl competes in last year’s Half Pint Triathlon with Williamson County Parks and Recreation. This year’s race is Saturday, July 16. Registration’s required. Opera on the Mountain
Nashville Opera presents the entertainment, and guests can view celestial objects through the Seyfert Telescope. Bring a picnic basket for the outdoor concert. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 6 p.m.; $30 - $70; 615-832-5242 or nashvilleopera.org.
FREE Painting on the Back Porch (Registration Required) This beginner level painting lesson for all skill levels is for those who love nature and art. Paint, brushes and canvases provided. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville. gov/parks.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
A show starring wild animal
puppets that teach kids about habitats and the daily lives of critters. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
Riverbend Kids Club
Make a “Dog Days of Summer House.” All ages. Riverbend Nurseries, 2008 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; $5; 615-468-2008 or riverbendnurseries.com.
Roller Derby
The Nashville Rollergirls hosts this double header that includes the Music City Brawl Stars, Peach State and Music City All Stars. All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students, $7 ages 7 - 12, free ages 6 and younger; nashvillerollergirls.com.
Roy Clark
A night of country music. All
ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $51.50 - $61.50; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.
SneakFest Sneaker Expo
Buy, sell and trade the hottest kicks during this expo featuring more than 75 vendors and 20,000 sneakers along with door prizes. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; sneakfest.org.
FREE Spotlight on Small Business
Several small businesses from clothing to pets will be on site along with balloon artists, a magician, face painters and more. All ages. Growing Spells, 5226 Main St., Spring Hill; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 931451-5540 or growingspells. com.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime
Activities include catchand-release fun at the Butterfly Hotel, live music, basket making, Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck performance (9:30 - 11 a.m.), animal encounters and more. All ages. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-8375197 or tnagmuseum.org.
Summer Science
Discover the effects of the sun’s heat on the human body and environment, and learn about the science behind ice cream while enjoying a frozen treat. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12; 615862-5160 or adventuresci. org/summerscience.
Summer Wine on the Rails
Ride the train to the Del Monaco Winery in Baxter and enjoy a wine tasting on board the train prior to the stop for winery tours and activities, live music and more wine tasting. Adults. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $93 - $180; 615-241-0436 or tcry.org.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Sumner Crest Lawn Concert
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of old time rock music by the Body & Soul Band. All ages. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 E. Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 6:30 p.m.; 615-325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.
FREE The Farmisan’s Market
Explore a variety of vendors with produce, crafts, homebaked goods, food and more while enjoying live music and other entertainment. All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1100 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 4 - 7 p.m.; facebook. com (search Farmisan’s Market Mt. Juliet).
FREE Vaughn’s Creek Venture (Registration Required)
Explore the creek searching for crawdads, salamanders and water snakes. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Sun 17 1776
See Friday, July 8.
49th Annual Murfreesboro Antique Show
This longstanding Murfreesboro tradition attracts some of the finest antique dealers from across the country. All ages. Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $7; murfreesboroantiqueshow. com.
FREE BMX Racing
Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.
See Saturday, July 2.
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things to do Bowie Park Kids Race
Nashville Running Company hosts this inaugural 1.2-mile kids’ fun run around the Loblolly Loop Trail. Ages 4 12. Bowie Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 7:30 a.m.; $10; 256-749-2720 or nashvillerunning.com/ products/bowie-kids-fun-run.
Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
Creative Zone: Country Collage See Sunday, July 10.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Fostoria Glass Show
This 17th annual show features nationally known dealers from several states with American-made glassware and pottery, including elegant glass, depression glass and midcentury modern pieces. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $6; 615-856-4259 or fostoriatennessee.com.
FREE Games Day
Have fun playing board games, logic games and puzzle games. All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
FREE Jazz on the Cumberland
Enjoy an outing in the park featuring live jazz music. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 5:30 8 p.m.; jazzonthecumerland@ gmail.com or nashville.gov/ parks.
Melissa Ethridge
A night of rock music with special guest Delta Rae. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $37.50 - $67.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.
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FREE Minecraft Club (Registration Required) The library’s newest teen club, bring your laptop and get ready to build. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.
hands-on workshop, design and decorate a bow tie or other kind of neckwear. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Music in the Vines
DC Storytime
See Friday, July 1.
See Tuesday, July 5.
Next to Normal
Early Explorers
See Friday, July 8.
Our AG Memories (Registration Required) Enjoy a meal, crafts, conversation and other activities. Ages 8 and older. American Girl Store at CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; $38; americangirl.com/ retailstore/nashville.
Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour
This car show and concert features music by Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye. All ages. Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $25; fontanel.com.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
Sundae Sunday
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, explore the science behind making ice cream, create ice cream art and sample frozen treats. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Mon 18 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties Country star Lester Flatt’s iconic bow tie was part of his signature style. In this
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter.; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and activities. All ages. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 615895-8580 or bn.com.
Nature Nuts
Explore the mysteries of the Murfree Spring wetland through this guided activity. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
FREE Nature Storytime Enjoy nature-themed, familyfriendly storybooks in the great outdoors. Ages 3 and younger. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 10:30 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Read with Lily (Registration Required) Sign up to read to Lily the READing Paws dog. Grades preschool - elementary. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood;
Andi Kelley reads a story to a furry friend during Read with Lily at Brentwood Library. Kids can register to read to Lily the READing Paws dog on July 18 and 25. 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
#Remix: Silent Movie Making (Registration Required)
This five-part series running July 18 - 22 incorporates the Pixar storytelling format to remix a classic tale. After updating and twisting the story, participants will storyboard in preparation for shooting and starring in their own silent movie, filmed and edited on iPads. Ages 13 18. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $75; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Snack Attack!
Prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St. Murfreesboro; 4:30 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Writers Round
A night of music with singer/ songwriters Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack. All ages. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $12 - $20; 615-3241010 or citywinery.com.
Tue 19 98 Degrees
A night of pop music with special guests O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $45 - $99; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Brentwood Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties See Monday, July 18.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Paying Off Debt and Building Your Credit (Registration Required) Learn to simplify paying off your debt and rebuilding your credit during this class that covers how debt and credit work. Ages 16 and
things to do $49.50; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Kids’ Character Dinner
Enjoy a kid-friendly meal while interacting with Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog and Minecraft characters. All ages. The Fire Place Fellowship, 403 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 5 - 6:30 p.m.; 615-447-3614 or thefireplacefellowship.com.
FREE Kids’ Hour
Ginger Sands performs music for kids. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or gingersands.com.
Little Labs
Local tots have fun making music and moving around during Sumner Music Together. A new six-week summer class starts Wednesday, July 20, and there’s a brand-new Big Kids Program for ages 5 - 7, too. older. Bellevue Library, 720 Baugh Road, Nashville; 6 p.m.; 901-827-9091 or iriscompass.org/events.
FREE Teen Tuesdays @ 2 (Registration Required)
FREE Runaway Puppet Theater
What’s Up Night Hike: Bats and Bugs (Registration Required)
The story of how the Olympics began is told through hand and shadow puppetry. Ages 4 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
Sarah Jarosz
A night of acoustic music with special guest Scott Mulvahill. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $29.50 $39.50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
See Tuesday, July 5.
Discover the forest at night while learning about critters that fly in the dark. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $3 ($10 family max); 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Wed 20 FREE Animal Anglers (Registration Required) Learn about animals that catch and eat fish, including osprey, water snakes, raccoons and snapping turtles. Ages 6 - 12. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Arts in the Park Have fun playing and creating in the park. All
ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties See Monday, July 18.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Garbage
A night of rock music with special guest Kristin Kontrol. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $55; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.
Hillsong United
A night of Christian worship music with special guest Lauren Daigle. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $24.50 -
Investigate different instruments and see how vibrations create sound, then enjoy a related story and craft. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $3 members, $5 non-members per child in addition to regular admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12); 615862-5160 or adventuresci. org/littlelabs.
FREE Music City Crits Bike Race
The Tennessee Bicycle Racing Association hosts this bike race event. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; free for spectators ($25 to enter the race); tbra. org.
Music City Roots
See Wednesday, July 6.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Sumner Music Together Class (Registration Required) The six-week summer semester of this parent/tot music-
and-movement program takes place during your choice of Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., or Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Wed - Fri classes take place at Creative Music Center (366 W. Main St., Hendersonville); Sat classes are at Delmas Long Community Center (2oo Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville). Ages 5 and younger, plus a new Big Kids Program for ages 5 - 7; $112 (second child is $60, third is free; ages 9 months and younger are free with registered sibling); 615-9736554 or sumnermusictogether. com.
Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, July 6.
Wild Things (Registration Required) See Wednesday, July 5.
Youth Yoga
Learn yoga poses and techniques. Ages 7 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.; $4; 615786-0200, ext. 2418, or wcparksandrec.com.
Thu 21 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
AWOLNATION
A night of rock music featuring Death From Above and Irontom. All ages. Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $20 - $45; fontanel. com.
Bluegrass Night at the Ryman
Enjoy a night of music featuring The SteelDrivers with Della Mae. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com. (please turn the page)
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things to do Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties See Monday, July 18.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Family Night Out
Bright Star Theatre presents Upcycled Cinderella. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
FREE Hendersonville Summer Concert Series
Family friendly music by local bands. All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake. com.
Mommy & Me Yoga
Parents and their little ones can have fun bonding while doing gentle yoga stretches and poses. Ages 2 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; 615790-5719 or wcparksandrec. com.
FREE Music on Main Summer Concert Series
Enjoy food vendors, kids’ activities and live music by local bands. All ages. City Hall Park, 105 S. Main St., Goodlettsville; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; 615-859-7979 or goddlettsvillechamber.com.
Nanoscience Explorations
Learn about nanoscience through hands-on activities. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $3; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Nature Play Day
Have fun getting wet and muddy at the Nature Play Area while building a fort, playing in the water, climbing, crawling and more. Ages 1 and older with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Parnassus Storytime
See Thursday, July 7.
FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class
See Thursday, July 7.
FREE Puppeteer Steve Pennington
A Master Puppeteer for Walt Disney on Broadway and co-creator of WSMV’s Snowbird — Steve Pennington — performs for kids. Ages 5 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Science Cafe
Participate in an informal discussion on current issues in science. Ages 13 and older. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615862-5160 or adventuresci. org/sciencecafe.
Selfie: The Musical
A youth cast presents an original stage production rooted in our world’s modern Instagram society. All ages. The Theater Bug, 4809 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; Thru July 30: Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m.; $7 - $12; 615818-7358 or ticketsnashville. com.
Star Bright Theatre presents Upcycled Cinderella during Family Night Out at Cheekwood on Thursday, July 21.
Fri 22 1776
See Friday, July 8.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
BounceU Parents’ Night Out (Registration Required) Mom and Dad can enjoy an evening out while the kids bounce on inflatables, play games and more. Ages 4 and older. BounceU Nashville, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $25; 615255-1422 or bounceu.com/ nashville-tn.
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime See Friday, July 1.
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Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties See Monday, July 18.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Dive-In Movie
Enjoy after-hours water park fun along with a screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 8 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.
FREE Family Movie Night
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Zootopia. All
ages. Lawnchair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-8708870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Full Moon Pickin’ Party
Enjoy bluegrass music under the light of the full moon. All ages. Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $20 ages 18 and older, $7 ages 7 - 17, free ages 6 and younger; 615-370-8053 or warnerparks.org.
FREE Fun Fridays: Olympic Day
Participate in outdoor games
things to do and races like the 50-yarddash, sack race and more. All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m.; 615-851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In See Friday, July 1.
July Jamboree (Registration Required) Feast on Southern fried chicken, catfish and all the sides along with live music on the veranda by The Knott Brothers, tastings by Prichard’s Distillery and mansion tours. Adults. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 6:30 p.m.; $75; 615-893-0022, jwm@ oaklandsmansion.org or oaklandsmuseum.org.
Madison Train Show
View operating model train layouts of various scales and train-related exhibits, shop from vendors from three states, win door prizes and more. All ages. City Road Chapel United Methodist Church, 701 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville; 3 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 4 - 12, free ages 3 and younger; 615612-3324.
FREE Music in the Vines See Friday, July 1.
FREE Nashville Flea Market
Find treasures among 2,000 booths with this month’s market theme, “Americana Cool.” All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 615-8625016 or thefairgrounds.com.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
Parent and Me Drum Circle
Play games, make music and bond with your child through drumming. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Patterson Park Community Center, 521
Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9:15 - 10 a.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Rehearsal for Murder
This play within a play features a cast starting a new production with a connection to a murder. Ages 12 and older. Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Thru July 31: Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15; 615-598-8950 or encore-theatre-company. org.
All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville.gov/parks-andrecreation/cultural-arts/ music/free-summer-concerts. aspx.
Taste of Rutherford
Rex’s Exes
Sample foods from local restaurants and caterers along with an open bar and music during this fundraiser for Main Street Murfreesboro. All ages. The Grove at Williamson Place, 3250 Wilkinson Pike, Murfreesboro; 7 - 10 p.m.; $50; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Scholastic Chess Club (Registration Required)
Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required)
See Friday, July 15.
Two chess coaches from Nashville Chess Center teach beginning, intermediate and advance strategies. Boards provided. Ages 7 - 12. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $10 instructor fee; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Selfie: The Musical See Thursday, July 21.
SOULROCKER Tour
A night of rock music featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead. All ages. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $30.50 - $36; 615782-4030 or wmarocks.com.
See Friday, July 1.
FREE Trail Worms: Weather Day
Learn the nature of weather systems. All ages. Old Fort Park Trailhead, Golf Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Sat 23 5 Seconds of Summer A night of rock music. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.95 $89.50; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Animal Encounters
Meet a resident education
animal that calls Tennessee home. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.; 615217-3017.
FREE Back-toSchool Bash
Students can get a book bag (must pick up a wristband first and be accompanied by a parent), enjoy character meet and greets, play on an obstacle course, meet a balloon artist and get their faces painted. Grades 1 - 5. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergatemall.com.
FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory rumba lesson then practice your moves with live music by The Moonlighters. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440.
Bluebird on the Mountain
Enjoy a night of local singer/ songwriters performing outside. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $130 per carload of eight; 800-745-3000 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu.
FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Cloud Cover (Registration Required) Make clouds in a jar while discovering what it takes to make a cloud and why there are so many different kinds in the sky. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 11 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Concert in the Park
The Williamson County Community Band presents an evening of music. All ages. Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin; 6:30 p.m.; 615-790-5719.
See a variety of model railroad layouts during the Madison Train Show July 22 - 23. (please turn the page)
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Tales at Twilight
The Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck presents a puppet show for families.
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things to do FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
Summer Laser Shows
Enjoy up to three laser shows in the Sudekum Planetarium choreographed to music ranging from classic rock to today’s hits. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; $6 members, $8 non-members ($20 for all three); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ summerlasers.
FREE Summer Saturdays: Horsing Around Have fun watching Nashville Zoo animals interact with their frozen counterparts during Ice Day on Saturday, July 23. There’s icy treats for kids, too! Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
Creative Zone: Blinged-Out Bow Ties See Monday, July 18.
Dave Barnes
A night of acoustic rock music with special guests Lucie Silvos and The Shadowboxers. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $25 - $37; ryman.com.
Elliston Place Street Fest
Celebrating 45 years of the Exit/In, this outdoor music festival features The Delta Saints, The Protomen, Diarrhea Planet, The Black Cadillacs and more. Ages 18 and older. Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville; 3 p.m.; $10 - $55; ellistonplacestreetfest.com.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
Ice Day
Cool off from summer’s heat at the zoo where you and the animals can enjoy icy treats. Kids can participate in the ice cream eating contest and have fun on the inflatable water slides. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $16 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-8331534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Little Labs
Investigate different instruments and see how vibrations create sound, then enjoy a related story and craft. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $3 members, $5 non-members per child in addition to regular admission ($14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12); 615862-5160 or adventuresci. org/littlelabs.
Madison Train Show
View operating model train layouts of various scales and train-related exhibits, shop from vendors from three states, win door prizes and more. All ages. City Road Chapel United Methodist Church, 701 Gallatin Pike S.,
Nashville; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 4 - 12, free ages 3 and younger; 615-612-3324.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
Museum Fun Day
Enjoy a day of rides, demonstrations, tours of the basement areas and more. All ages. Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $12 adults, $3 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 615-742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
FREE Nashville Flea Market
Find treasures among 2,000 booths with this month’s market theme, “Americana Cool.” All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 615-8625016 or thefairgrounds.com.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
A show starring wild animal puppets that teach kids about habitats and the daily lives of critters. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Rehearsal for Murder See Friday, July 22.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
Selfie: The Musical See Thursday, July 21.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
Activities include wagon rides, Metro Mounted Patrol training horses, miniature donkey rides (for a small fee), sheep shearing demonstrations, live music, spinning and weaving demonstrations, and more. All ages. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime
See Saturday, July 2.
Watermelon Festival
Cool off in the Splash Zone featuring a splash pad, bubble blast pool and inflatable water slides, test your skills and win prizes in the watermelon crawl, seed spitting, melon toss and watermelon eating contests, and more. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-2743786 or luckyladdfarms.com.
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See Friday, July 8.
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Local kids chow down on summer’s favorite treat during the annual Watermelon Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville. This year’s event is Saturday, July 23. FREE BMX Racing
Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.
Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Music City Triathlon
Choose spring or intermediate distances during this run/ bike/swim event in downtown Nashville. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 6 a.m.; $110 - $160; team-magic.com/ events/48.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
FREE Nashville Flea Market
Find treasures among 2,000 booths with this month’s market theme, “Americana Cool.” All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-8625016 or thefairgrounds.com.
Planet of the Apes
See the 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell back on the big screen. All ages. Regal Green Hills Cinema, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, and Regal Opry Mills, 570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 2 and 7 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.
Rehearsal for Murder See Friday, July 22.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
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Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $10 - $35; nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball at Carnton
Travellers Club of Brentwood plays the Franklin Farriers during this 1860s-style ball game. All ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.
FREE Vintage Baseball at Mansker’s Phoenix of East Nashville plays the Highland Rim Distillers during this 1860s-style game. All ages. Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.
FREE Vintage Baseball Double-Header The Stewart’s Creek Scouts challenge the Emmett Machinists of Knoxville at noon followed by the Nashville Maroons vs the Knoxville Holstons at 2:30 p.m. during 1860s-style ball games. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.
Mon 25 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 2.
Artful Tales: Storytime in the Galleries
Join an educator in the galleries to hear a story connected to the current exhibits, then head to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery for hands-on creativity at the art stations. Ages 3 and older. Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
919 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
See Saturday, July 2.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
things to do FREE Nature Storytime Enjoy nature-themed, familyfriendly storybooks in the great outdoors. Ages 3 and younger. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 10:30 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
PREDecessor Learn to Play (Registration Required)
flamboyant bands performs its hits like “Karma Chameleon,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya,” “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and more. Presented without orchestra. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39 - $109; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
while learning about raptors. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $3 ($10 family max); 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Enjoy a kid-friendly meal while interacting with SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star. All ages. The Fire Place Fellowship, 403 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 5 6:30 p.m.; 615-447-3614 or thefireplacefellowship.com.
FREE Arts in the Park
FREE Kids’ Hour
This hockey class for kids not yet ready for league play emphasizes core skating fundamentals along with general hockey knowledge and getting a feel for the puck. Class takes place Mondays, July 25 - Aug. 29. Ages 5 - 18. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 6 or 6:45 p.m.; $65; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Read with Lily (Registration Required)
Kids can dress up as their favorite storybook characters and join the children’s librarian from Madison Library for a story along with songs and other activities. All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergate-mall.com.
Sign up to read to Lily the READing Paws dog. Grades preschool - elementary. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.; 615-3710090 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Snack Attack!
See Monday, July 11.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
Tue 26 Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Culture Club
One of the 1980s’ most
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE RiverGate Storytime
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
What’s Up Night Hike: Amazing Owls (Registration Required) Discover the forest at night
Wed 27 Animal Antics
Have fun playing and creating in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 11:30 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Bring your lunch and enjoy live music in the park. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 615-862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Homeschool & Family Science Lab See demonstrations on the physics of sound (and how you can make fire bigger with sound), explore sound-snap circuits to build your own speaker and try unique instruments you can play. Grades 4 - 8 with a parent/teacher. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 2 p.m.; $12; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org/ familyscience.
Journey
A night of pop-rock music with special guest Dave Mason. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville;
7:30 p.m.; $45 - $770; ascendamphitheater.com.
FREE Kids’ Character Dinner
Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Johnson entertains children. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660.
FREE Music City Crits Bike Race
Watch a bicycle race. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; free for spectators ($25 to enter the race); tbra. org.
Music City Roots
See Wednesday, July 6.
FREE Nashville Preschool Storytime See Tuesday, July 5.
Tales and Trails (Registration Required) See Wednesday, July 6.
FREE The Glorious Garden (Registration Required)
Discover plants and animals that make gardens active and amazing places. Ages 6 - 12. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Wild Things (Registration Required) This nature-themed program includes songs, crafts, hikes and other activities. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 a.m.; $3; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
Youth Yoga
Learn yoga poses and techniques. Ages 7 - 12. Williamson County Recreation Complex, 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville; 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.; $4; 615786-0200, ext. 2418, or wcparksandrec.com.
See Tuesday, July 5.
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Planet of the Apes
See Tuesday, July 5.
Nature Nuts
See the 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell back on the big screen. All ages. Regal Green Hills Cinema, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, and Regal Opry Mills, 570 Opry Mill Drive, Nashville; 2 and 7 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 12:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Animal Antics
Bluegrass Night at the Ryman
A night of music featuring Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.
DC Storytime
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Doctor Who Club
Enjoy all-things Doctor Who while making a craft and enjoying snacks. Ages 13 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library. (please turn the page)
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things to do older. BounceU Nashville, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $25; 615255-1422 or bounceu.com/ nashville-tn.
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime
Dwight Yoakum
Frist Friday
See Tuesday, July 5.
Dive-In Movie
Enjoy an “International Night” with performances and food inspired by the global travels of the Cheek family. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $9 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
FREE Hendersonville Summer Concert Series See Friday, July 1.
Maura O’Connell & Karan Casey
A night of Irish music. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $35 - $47; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Mommy & Me Yoga
Parents and little ones can have fun bonding while doing gentle yoga stretches and poses. Ages 2 - 5. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; 615-7905719 or wcparksandrec.com.
Nanoscience Explorations
Learn about nanoscience through hands-on activities. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $3; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Nature Nuts
See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Parnassus Storytime
See Thursday, July 7.
FREE Perform Murfreesboro Dance Class See Thursday, July 7.
Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson
A night of pop-rock music with special guest A Great Big World. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $20 - $45; ascendamphitheater. com.
Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
Selfie: The Musical See Thursday, July 21.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. All ages. First Tennessee Park,19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Fri 29 10th Annual Saddle Up (Registration Required) This benefit for the Ann Campbell Early Learning Center features a magician, live bee observation, live animals, a straw maze, lunch and other children’s activities. MTSU Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; $10 ($50 family max); 615898-2458 or mtalumni.com/ saddleup.
Animal Antics
See Tuesday, July 5.
BounceU Parents’ Night Out (Registration Required) Mom and Dad can enjoy an evening out while the kids bounce on inflatables, play games and more. Ages 4 and
Frist Exhibit Opening
Enjoy after-hours water park fun along with a screening of Inside Out. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 8 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.
DC Storytime
Family Night Out
See Friday, July 1.
Women, Art and Social Change: The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise is the largest exhibit of Newcomb arts and crafts in more than 25 years. It examines the role that the Newcomb school played in promoting art for the advancement of women and New Orlean’s business and cultural communities. It’s on display through Sunday, Nov. 6. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615-244-3340 or fristcenter. org.
See Friday, July 1.
Students in grades 4 - 8 can learn about the physics of sound during the Homeschool & Family Science Lab at Adventure Science Center on Wednesday, July 27.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required)
Country star Dwight Yoakum performs a night of hits including, “Honky-Tonk Man,” “Fast as You,” “Little Ways” and more. Presented without orchestra. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $54 $154; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
FREE Family Movie Night
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Goosebumps. All ages. Lawnchair Theater, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-8708870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
Family Program: Design an Album Cover
Find inspiration in the galleries to design album art that represents your favorite country song or album. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
The Revelers combine swamp pop, Cajun, country and zydeco into a medley of roots music. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 18 and younger); 615-244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
Grand Ole Opry See Friday, July 1.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In
See a variety of classic cars while local bands perform music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; facebook.com/ hendersonvillecruisein.
FREE Insects of the Night (Registration Required)
Dress as your favorite sixlegged creature and learn about insects through games, activities, night hikes and more. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 7 - 9:30 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks. (please turn the page)
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things to do FREE Movie in the Park
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for an outdoor screening of Inside Out. All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615-794-2103 or franklintn.gov/parks.
Movies in the Park
Start off with inflatables and train rides ($1 each) prior to a screening of Zootopia at sundown. All ages. Rotary Soccer Park, 300 Soccer Way, Smyrna; 5:30 p.m.; $1; 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
FREE Music & Magic
Experience Mario the Magician — as seen on Sesame Street and Sprout! — and Grammy Awardwinning entertainer Tim Kubart present a pop-meets-vaudeville imaginative show for kids. All ages. Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 1 p.m.; 615-514-1100 or oprymills. com.
Mario the Magician entertains kids during the free Music & Magic outing at Opry Mills on Friday, July 29. Science a la Cart See Tuesday, July 5.
FREE Music in the Vines
Selfie: The Musical
Nature Nuts
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $10 - $35; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
See Friday, July 1.
See Tuesday, July 5.
Parent and Me Drum Circle
Play games, make music and bond with your child through drumming. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9:15 - 10 a.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Ray Lamontagne
A night of folk-rock music. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $30 - $80; ascendamphitheater.com.
Rehearsal for Murder See Friday, July 22.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
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See Thursday, July 21.
Sounds Baseball
FREE Tales at Twilight
Sir Crazy Pants performs a rock-n-roll show for kids. All ages. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville. gov/parks-and-recreation/ cultural-arts/music/freesummer-concerts.aspx.
Toddler Time with Thomas (Registration Required) Friday, July 1.
FREE Trail Worms: Worm Day
Discover native plant and animal species that call
Murfreesboro home. All ages. Old Fort Park Trailhead, Golf Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Sat 30 FREE Animal Encounters
Meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance Take an introductory tango lesson then practice your moves with live music by The Jerry Vinett Band. All
ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
FREE Brentwood Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Brentwood Library Storytime
Girl Scout Camp Out (Registration Required) Pitch a tent and spend the night at the zoo with fun activities and learning opportunities for Brownies and Juniors. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 4:30 p.m. - 9 a.m.; $35 per scout and adult; 615-8331534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Grand Ole Opry
See Saturday, July 2.
See Friday, July 1.
Crafternoon
FREE Kidsville at the Parthenon
See Saturday, July 2.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required) See Friday, July 1.
Foam Glow Run
This 5K glow-in-the-dark run raises money for childhood cancer awareness. All ages. The Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville; 8:30 p.m.; $50; foamglowrun.com.
Participate in festival-themed games while exploring the differences between the Panathanaeic Festival and the Olympics, then make replica olive oil jars like the ones given to festival contest winners. Ages 12 and younger. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m.; conservancyonline.com/ about/kidsville.
FREE Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble Storytime
See Saturday, July 2.
things to do Music City SUP Race (Registration Required) This race on the Cumberland River benefiting the Cumberland River Compact is open to SUP, kayak and prone paddlers. Choose twoor six-mile races. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $40 - $60; 773-5590213 or musiccitysuprace. com.
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
FREE National Dance Day
Nashville Ballet hosts a day of complimentary dance instruction, including choreography provided by the hit Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance. All ages. The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-2972966 or nashvilleballet.com.
National Mutt Day
Explore the world of genetics as mixed breed dogs are in the spotlight during this day celebrating mutts. Teddy’s Wagon will be on site for dog adoptions. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/mutts.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Porter Flea Artisan Market
This curated, juried handmade market features merchandise from Nashville artists as well as ones from across the nation. All ages. Skyways Studios, 3201 Dickerson Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 615-849-5129 or porterflea. com.
Positive Hits Tour
A night of pop and rock music featuring Passion, Danny Gokey, Kritian Stanfill, Capital
King and Hollyn. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $19.50 - $55; 615-8893060 or ryman.com.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
A show starring wild animal puppets that teach kids about habitats and the daily lives of critters. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Rehearsal for Murder See Friday, July 22.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
School of Rock
Participate in fun craft projects while learning about different aspects of geology. Last group starts at 3 p.m. Ages 8 - 12. Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, 816 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10; 615-6051417 or theearthexperience. org.
Selfie: The Musical See Thursday, July 21.
Songwriting 101: Blake Shelton Style
During this group writing workshop, learn about the songwriting process with Nashville-based songwriter Deanna Brown. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Splash Day!
Cool off by playing in the splash pad along with inflatable water slides and an inflatable Slip N Slide. Ages 5 - 12. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-758-6522 or mjparksandrec.org.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime
Sun 31
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE BMX Racing
FREE Summer Games: The Animal Olympics (Registration Required)
FREE Carton Sunset Concert Series
Play games while discovering the athletic feats of animals. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville. gov/parks.
Summer Laser Shows
See Saturday, July 23.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, July 2.
Tarzan the Musical
Act Too Players present this stage production based on Disney’s animated adventure about the king of the apes and his lady. All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Sat - Sun 2 and 7 p.m.; $13 - $25; 615538-2076 or franklintheatre. com.
FREE Titans Training Camp
Get into the spirit of the upcoming football season by attending the Tennessee Titans Training Camp. This is the only time of the year that you and the kids can watch the Titans practice. Dress appropriately as seating and shade is limited. All ages. Saint Thomas Sports Park, 460 Great Circle Road, Nashville; 2 - 4:30 p.m.; 615-565-4000 or titansonline.com.
FREE Williamson County Schools Backto-School Infothon
Representatives from all WCS departments will be on hand to answer questions and help families prepare for the upcoming school year along with student performances throughout the day. All ages. CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; wcs.edu.
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Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music by a Journey tribute band. All ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance/$12 at the gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; boft. org.
Crafternoon
See Saturday, July 2.
FREE Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with an afternoon of Quidditch hosted by the Chamber of Knowledge Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. Ages 6 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwood-tn.org/library.
Max & Val
Enjoy dance performances by stars of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $49.50 - $75; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.
Family-Friendly Nature Cruise (Registration Required)
FREE Music in the Vines
See Friday, July 1.
See Friday, July 1.
Fiesta Day
Rehearsal for Murder
Enjoy the water park with live music, Hispanic food, dance troupe performances and more. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; free with gate admission ($36.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter, free ages 2 and younger); 615-8897050 or nashvilleshores.com.
See Friday, July 22.
Rex’s Exes
See Friday, July 15.
Tarzan the Musical See Saturday, July 30.
FREE Titans Training Camp
See Saturday, July 30.
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The Tree House at Holly Tree Priest Lake is proud to present a BRAND NEW Summer Camp Program for school agers (6 - 12 yrs.) called “Finding The Fruits of the Spirit”. God has given us an outline of good character in Galatians 5:22-23. Every week we will explore each character trait, dissect it’s meaning, and how we can live it out to our fullest! Holly Tree exists to focus on the development of the whole child. Space is limited and the sign up deadline is May 23. Call to register today!
Southpointe Community Church 7227 Haley Industrial Drive, Nolensville 615-746-7722 southpointecommunity.org/summercamps • marianne@southpointecommunity.org
Day camps for grades K - 5. Camps cover a wide variety of interests. Weekly themes, indoor and outdoor activities, team-building exercises, hands-on-learning opportunities, scripture memorization, and special instruction from real-world professionals in related fields. We believe that children are whole persons created in the image of God, valued for who they are, not who they are becoming. Our staff is intentional about building relationships with our children and their families. They are all known and loved.
Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. C, Murfreesboro locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/murfreesboro-tn/resources
615-893-3542
Murfreesboro Sylvan EDGE: exciting programs that give kids fun, hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Our camps are a cool way to build critical thinking skills, while having a blast. Robotics, coding, engineering, math EDGE, and more. Options to fit your busy summer schedule.
University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville usn.org/summer • jkleiner@email.usn.org
615-321-8016
Make USN Summer Camps your choice for a fun, enriching experience this summer. Many of our camps are led by USN faculty members who bring their expertise and varied passions to diverse programming in sports, academics, the arts, and technology. Flexible morning and afternoon scheduling allows either whole-day or half-day experiences. After-care provided from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth On the Vanderbilt Campus pty.vanderbilt.edu
615-322-8261
We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities, best serve the intellectual needs of gifted children; that being able to work alongside true academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meed the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting authentic creative learning experiences best allows gifted students to develop their full capacities as thinkers, as problem-solvers and as compassionate people.
Ann Carroll School of Dance 1121 Harpeth Industrial Court, Ste. 500, Franklin 321 Liberty Pike, Ste. 111, Franklin anncarrollschoolofdance.com • di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com
615-790-6468
Specializing in all dance styles ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary, as well as a musical theater program with private and group vocal, acting and musical theater dance. Catering to ages 2 - 18.
Bellevue Dance Center
ANIMALS, EQUESTRIAN
7097-J Old Harding Pike, Nashville bellevuedancecenter.com
Creekside Riding Academy 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin creeksideridingstables.com • creeksidestables@gmail.com
615-595-7547
Where horse lovers come to camp! Daily mounted riding lessons, games on horseback or trail rides. We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care, tacking and leading. Day camps throughout June and July for beginners to advanced riders, ages 6 and up.
Meridian Equine Education Center 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro meridianequine.com • courtneysmith@meridianequine.com
423-309-8386
MEED Kids Horse Camps provides hands-on learning. Each day your child will experience activities from outdoor survival tips, daily horse back riding, first aid for horse and human, crafts, and games. Education stations and “work” stations are set up throughout the day giving campers the full “horse” experience.
Peachtree Farms Equestrian Center 4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington peachtreefarms.com • polly@peachtreefarms.com
615-419-1089
Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. After-care is available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.
615-662-8553
Register now for summer sessions, camps and intensives. We are now also enrolling for classes in August. Open House: Sat., Jul. 16, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. See our website for details!
Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville blair.vanderbilt.edu
615-322-7651
Summer offerings include: Nashville Summer Orchestra, private and group instrument study (piano, strings, and woodwinds), Kindermusik (newborn - 5 yrs) and Music Theory Without Fear. See website for details!
Bounce U of Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/nashville-tn
615-255-1422
Art Camp is now enrolling with exciting weekly themes and daily fun for ages 3 - 12. Kids get to create art and bounce in a spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring warehouse-sized giant inflatables including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City, and 38 ft. obstacle course. Camps run through Aug. 17.
Cheekwood Summer Camp 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org
615-353-9827
For ages 2 - 14. Jun. 6 - Jul. 29. Drawing, painting, clay, Nature Explorers, gardening, and much more. For art and outdoor adventures, you can’t beat summer camps at Cheekwood!
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Dance in Bloom 7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville danceinbloom.com • info@danceinbloom.com
The Dance Academy 615-662-4819
Voted #1 Dance Studio by Nashville Parent readers! Located just off I-40W in Bellevue. Offering dance training in a family-friendly environment for ages 2 and up. Summer camps, classes, and workshops. Register online now!
117 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro danceacademydance.com
615-849-8263
We offer classes and combination classes for ages 2 and up in pre-ballet, ballet, lyrical, pre-pointe, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop and tumbling. Our Toddler Program is amazing! We always use age appropriate music that creates a fun learning environment. Register now for July camps!
The Dancer’s School 2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5, Murfreesboro thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com
615-907-1155
The Dancer’s School has designed a fun, creative summer schedule with six different weeks to choose from that will fit your needs. Offerings include ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop, adult classes, and our ever-popular pre-K themed classes for ages 3 - 6. Visit our website for registration information.
Elite Dance and Fitness 7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com
615-776-4202
Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson counties. Tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We also offer an after-school program with transportation to and from local elementary schools and a Talented Tots pre-K program three days per week. Music program includes private lessons in piano, violin, fiddle and voice.
First Baptist Nashville 108 7th Ave. S, Nashville 615-664-6023 firstbaptistnashville.org/2016summer • children@firstbaptistnashville.org
Summer with First Kids means creating memories, building friendships, and experiencing life with Jesus! Your kids will have a blast at VBS and VBS Plus, Music Arts Camp, and Parents Day Out. Check out our website for all the details and to register online.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org/summerartcamp
615-244-3340
Sculpture, drawing, animation, photography, and so much more. Our week-long, age-appropriate classes are designed to be fun and educational for kids ages 5 - 18. No art-making experience is necessary. continued on page 76 ...
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The Music Class
David Deaton Karate
5000 Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood Satellite locations in Belle Meade and Franklin themusicclass.com/nashville • info@themusicclass.com
615-777-9314
Early childhood music program for parents and children ages birth - 5 yrs. Help your young child achieve his or her full musical potential with this innovative, developmental music and movement program. Parent and child classes are playful and creative and each family receives the acclaimed CDs and songbooks. Classes meet weekday and weekend mornings. Call or visit our website for current schedule and session pricing or to find out about our birthday parties and moms’ group events.
Nashville Ballet Summer Camp 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119, Brentwood nashvilleballet.com
615-297-2966 x 20
School of Nashville Ballet offers the highest quality of training for children and adults of all ages. Artistic director Paul Vasterling leads an outstanding faculty comprised of highly respected professional teachers from around the world, providing a complete dance experience that is challenging and fun for all students, whether they simply love to dance or aspire to a professional career.
FITNESS/SPORTS 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com
615-890-6755 615-893-6003
Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform.
Boost Aquatics 11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville boostfitclub.com/aquatics • aquatics@boostfitclub.com
615-499-5348
Get ready for a fun and safe summer by taking swim lessons NOW! Boost Aquatics offers private or group swim lessons, kids competitive swim team, summer pool memberships and pool parties!
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The free one-month summer camp gives children these five great life skills: (1) Easy-to-learn self-defense; (2) Vital safety tips; (3) How to handle bullies; (4) What to do when parents aren’t around; (5) What to do when confronted by strangers. Only two 4-week sessions will be held in June and July. Classes fill quickly so register now!
E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com
615-867-6900 615-617-7644
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 years and older. 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.
Lipscomb University Soccer Camps
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate
www.EliteDanceAndFitness.com
7177 Nolensville Road Suite B-1 Nolensville 615-776-4202
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Brentwood 615-377-1100 Hendersonville 615-824-9111 Lebanon 615-547-1754 Mt. Juliet 615-754-6878 daviddeaton.com
1 University Park Drive, Nashville lipscombsoccercamps.com
615-966-5383
Camps are available in June and July for boys and girls ages 4 - 18. Camps are gender and age specific (all boys or all girls). Camps are designed to enhance every players skill level. Professionally licensed NCAA Division 1 coaches, collegiate players, and certified athletic trainers run all Lipscomb University soccer camps on the university’s campus.
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Ms. Sue’s Swimming Lessons 7857 S. Lamar Road, Smyrna mssueswimming.com • mssueseimming@hotmail.com
615-459-5124
Swim lessons for ages 6 mos - adult beginning Jun. 1 and running through Jul. 31. Heated salt water pool, convenient day and evening classes, all levels. Contact us today to register.
My Gym 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood my-gym.com/brentwood
615-371-5437
We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low studentteacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way.
One Goal Sports Murfreesboro 615-896-7309 onegoalsports.net • admin@onegoalsports.net
A non-profit, community-based sports league existing to provide quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for spring soccer, summer t-ball, summer coach pitch, summer flag football and others. Visit our website for more information.
Wado Karate Centers 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch (ages 5 and up) 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville (ages 3 and up) 550 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W, Smyrna (ages 5 and up) wadokaratecenters.com • orileykarate.com
615-399-3992 615-859-9473 615-399-3992
Kids and adults. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Check us out on the web or call for more information.
Camp Bells Bend and Beaman Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville
615-856-4772
Experience two of Nashville’s Metro parks in one camp! Camp Bells Bend and Beaman provides outdoor adventures for children ages 6 - 12. Day campers are grouped with well-trained, energetic, and caring counselors who will foster a sense of appreciation of the parks and the outdoors. Let the adventure begin! Mon. - Wed. at Bells Bend Outdoor Center, Thu. and Fri. at Beaman Park Nature Center.
Camp Warner Park 7199 Hwy 100, Nashville campwarnerpark.com • director@campwarnerpark.com
615-856-4772
Summer is better in Nashville’s largest Metro park! Camp Warner Park connects children with nature through outdoor learning and play. Day campers will be grouped with qualified, energetic, and passionate counselors who will foster a sense of appreciation of the parks and the outdoors. Let the adventure begin!
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Bricks 4 Kidz® Lego® Camps 99 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 100, Brentwood bricks4kids.com/middletennessee
615-988-9080
In these unique and dynamic camps, children will build incredible motorized creations, play games, and have lots of fun using Lego bricks!
Camp Invention Multiple Locations campinvention.org • campinvention@campinvention.org
800-968-4332
Local educators lead hands-on activities created especially for children entering grades 1 - 6. Campers spend their time constructing and personalizing a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat, playing high-energy games, and building original prototypes using real tools and components found in everyday devices. Lessons explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Discounts are available and spaces are limited. continued on page 78 ...
Bellevue Dance Center is now enrolling for classes in August! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Open House: Saturday, July 16th 10am - 2pm
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tap • jazz • ballet • hip-hop • contemporary • ages 3 and up Lauri Gregoire, Director, BPA in Dance from Oklahoma City University
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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro explorethedc.org
The Covenant School 615-890-2300
When school is out, camp is in! Surrounded by 22 acres of protected wetlands in downtown Murfreesboro, the Discovery Center offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)-based day camps year round – whenever school is on break! Rising Kindergartners through fifth graders are invited to spend a summer of fun at the Discovery Center for camp themes from superheroes and dinosaurs to animals and nature.
Engineering for Kids Various locations in the greater Nashville area 615-435-9321 engineeringforkids.net/location/nashville • nashville@engineeringforkids.net
Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids ages 4 - 14 in a fun and challenging way through camps. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Check out our website for our 2016 summer camp offerings.
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys mrbondscienceguy.com 615-573-2702
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys have another summer of fun and educational SCIENCE CAMPS planned for your future scientist! With multiple choices for location and theme, we have a day camp your child will love. Our week-long camps offer the opportunity for inquiry-based experimentation. Perfect for grades K - 6.
SPECIAL NEEDS The Center for Courageous Kids 1501 Burnley Road, Scottsville, KY courageouskids.org • jobryan@courageouskidsorg
270-618-2900
The Center for Courageous Kids is a medical camp where children with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses can have a physically safe and medically sound camp experience. We host illness specific summer camps for children ages 7 - 15 and illness specific family weekend retreats, free of charge.
Summer Fluency Day Camp Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, 1215 21st Ave. S, Nashville vanderbilthealth.com/stutteringcamp
615-936-5016
Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is holding a special summer day camp for children and teens who stutter. The goal of this camp is to help stutterers become more confident communicators. Specialist in speech and language will lead the camp. Space is limited, apply by April 15.
TRADITIONAL CAMPS Camp Crusader - Hendersonville Christian Academy 355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville crusaderkidscom • wslater@hcacrusaderscom
615-824-1550
Parents appreciate our pay-by-the-day plan. There is no need to commit to full weeks during the summer. We provide a clean t-shirt each day and clean towels on pool days. Lunch and snacks are included in the daily rate. Campers take fun-filled field trips every day.
Camp Juliette Low 321 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, GA cjlorg • info@cjl.org
770-428-1062
CJL is an independent, residential summer camp for girls ages 7 - 17. Campers live in platform tents and enjoy traditional camp activities that emphasize outdoor living skills and recreation, including canoeing, ropes course, archery, and horseback. CJL provides exciting, outdoor experiences that foster self-confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. One- and two-week sessions available. ACA Accredited.
33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville 615-467-2313 thecovenantschool.com/student-life/camps • glevy@thecovenantschool.com
If you’re looking for summertime fun and learning for your 4-year-old to rising 8th grader, check out Covenant Camps! Discover the culinary arts, hone your basketball skills, explore lots of different art mediums, celebrate all things princess and much more! For more information visit our website.
Deer Run Camps and Retreats 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station deerrun.camp • contact@deerrunretreat.org
615-794-2918
Overnight Camps – 100 wooded acres. Build relationships, character, confidence. Age-graded sessions for completion of grades 3 - 12. Registration includes ALL activities: horseback, giant swing, climbing tower, paintball, archery, BB guns, lake activities, cardboard boat regatta, small group Bible study, nightly speaker, and worship. Campers choose one track: fishing, percussion, drama, sports, horse care, and more. Day Camps – Voted best day camp. Age 5 yrs. - completed grade 8. 100 wooded acres. Build relationships, character, confidence. Registration includes ALL activities: lake activities, games, BB guns, archery, crafts, climbing tower, creek wading, songs, small group Bible study. Grades 6 - 8 Adventure Camp also includes outdoor education and survival skills — compass orienteering, tomahawk throwing, debris hut building, fire starting, knot tying. Extended care. Bus transportation.
Expression City Arts and Fitness 1724-A Gen. George Patton Drive, Brentwood expressioncity.com • allison@expressioncity.com
615-678-4739
Expression City Arts and Fitness is positively impacting the lives of children through arts education. A variety of summer programs are being offered, including camps in circus, Lego and robotics, and jump rope, along with workshops in mixed media art, songwriting, hooping, magic, stilt walking, and dance.
Franklin Road Academy Summer Programs 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville fracamps.com • fracamps@franklinroadacademy.com
615-369-4546
Whether it’s academic preparation, athletic skills training, arts and crafts, or all of the above, FRA is the place to be for summer fun! A wide variety of camps are offered for all ages (pre-K and up) in academics, arts, enrichments, and sports. Extended morning and afternoon services are available.
Indian Creek Camp 150 Cabin Circle Drive, Liberty indiancreekcamp.com • icc@kytn.net
615-448-1023
Indian Creek Camp is a Christian, co-ed, overnight, ACA accredited camp for ages 7 - 17. It also offers an all-inclusive family camp summer vacation. Week-long affordable fun! Activities include horseback riding, water skiing, canoeing, archery, ceramics, mountain biking, swimming lessons, a nature center, and more.
Montgomery Bell Academy - Summer @ MBA 4001 Harding Road, Nashville montgomerybell.edu/camps
615-298-5514
Montgomery Bell Academy’s more that 100 different camps and classes allow rising kindergartners to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Sports, Legos, robotics, driver’s ed, leadership, study skills, Minecraft, science, and soccer and lacrosse leagues are just a few of the myriad offerings. Check our website for all information and to register.
YMCA Day Camps ymcamidtn.org/programs/camp 615-259-9622
Camping at the Y is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. Our camps are also places where kids become a community as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities that teach how to be more independent and contribute to a group. Each week includes swimming and field trips.
YMCA Summer Adventure Camps offered at participating school locations ymcafunco.org
615-259-3418
The summer component of the YMCA’s Fun Company out-of-school time program, Summer Adventure offers campers daily fun in a safe, supervised environment. Offering full-day excitement, campers will learn skills, develop character, and make new friends, all while engaging in physical, social, and educational activities.
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