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16 LITTLE ONES Quirky Baby Behaviors From the startle reflex to the odd colors of poo, understand some of the more unusual aspects of your sweetheart’s development.

20 GROWING UP Kids, Healthy Development and the Love of a Dog The easy-going nature of a dog helps to fulfill an emotional need in children. Is it time to get your child a furry friend?

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Yes, You Can Motivate Your Kids Without Yelling at Them! Kids really, really hate it when people shout and scream at them, but then, doesn’t everybody? Discover better ways to jumpstart your child’s get up and go.

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a La Land, and it’s another day of sun, or should I say, another day of a hotel room? It really wasn’t supposed to go this way, but as so few of us can grasp, we are NOT in control; we are here for the ride of our lives. It’s 6 a.m., and from my ninth-floor window, cars are zooming past on the 101 freeway and the pink-and-green shimmering lights are still aglow at Universal Studios Hollywood. Soon it will be another day of sun, but only Ryan Gosling knows if this is the start of something wonderful. For me, it’s the start of four more days of solitude. My fourth baby, my Thomas, is a quarter-finalist on America’s Got Talent. It’s no wonder that he sings, he sort of had to coming from our family; we all sing, loudly and a lot. We all think we’re good and some of us are, some of us not so much. I’m biased as Thomas’s mom, but I think he’s the greatest singer on Earth and also the most handsome guy ever to be born. How’s that for devotion? Parents, I know you get me. From my perch, the promise of the hazy, coral sunrise is the most beautiful view I’ll receive today from the San Fernando Valley. By noon it will be hazy with a layer of smog and a fusion from heat you can practically touch. My window here gets very warm. I am in isolation; something about testing positive for COVID-19 and being told, “No, no, don’t do this, don’t do that, go away and don’t come back tomorrow.” I am a lucky one, though — so far. It is Day Six of what will hopefully run as a problem-free 10-day course. I have a runny nose and just a smidge of headache. I have wracked my brain to pinpoint where I may have picked this up. Thomas is “negative,” thank God, but as his guardian, I have accompanied only him, social distanced, masked up. So did it enter my body in the ladies’ room? Or when I secretly pulled my mask down on the plane just to breathe a quick stream of cool air? Was it that man I recall sneezing in the lobby here at the hotel? The sky has changed from pink and orange to light yellow. People live in these marvelous structures all mashed together on the hillsides. People here are very serious about COVID, and coming from Nashville, I may have been a bit nonchalant about it all. God, do I miss the bucolic Tennessee. God, I am not blasé about this anymore. God, please help me get through this and help my boy stay safe and all of these good people out here and at home and, well, just everywhere, God. We are not meant to be alone. We are a people who need one another, and if I have learned anything from this, it’s that the sun is going to keep on rising whether I’m here or not. And also that many human beings are suffering much more than I am right now and the puzzle of the world cannot be figured out by anyone. We are in a giant mystery and we’re in it together. My boy is in his own room out of necessity. We Facetime, and I know I call him too much, but one can only watch so much “Chopped.” So be careful out there, everybody, and get yourselves good masks — these paper-thin ones just aren’t cutting it!

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Connecting Students with Song Through Nashville Opera Delivering arts when it’s desperately needed BY MICHAEL W. ALDRICH

hose who wish to sing always find a song. The Swedish proverb epitomizes how the Nashville Opera has responded since canceling its performances last spring due to the coronavirus. Virtual education tours and upscaled digital performances are keeping the music turned on. And on the horizon is an Opera on Wheels, created during the shutdown to debut next spring. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been absolutely determined to find a way to continue to create opportunities in a safe, meaningful way,” says Lea Maitlen, engagement director for the 40-year-old organization. “I mean, without art, what are we?” she asks. The Opera’s education tour, which serves between 20,000 and 25,000 children and their families annually, was one of the first big challenges to tackle. “We thought to ourselves, ‘what can we do to still deliver arts-driven content to students, allow our emerging

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artists to hone their skills, and continue the creation of art at a time it’s so desperately needed?’” Maitlen recalls. As a result, the Children’s Opera Tour is going fully virtual, with an all-access digital education program around The Three Little Pigs. The Nashville Opera’s emerging artists are being filmed on stage for presentations that will debut this school year before elementary school students statewide. “Kids will be able to access this content wherever they are,” Maitlen says. “And then after viewing the film, they will get to participate in a live Zoom Q&A with the performers dressed in costume.” OPERA OUT LOUD; ONE VOTE ONE; and OPERA ON WHEELS This winter, another virtual program called Opera Out Loud will be offered to middle and high school kids and late this month, the company will present its first-ever digital opera, One Vote Won, to high school students across the state. Composed by Nash-

ville native Dave Ragland, the production celebrates the hard-won battle to make sure every citizen is able to exercise their right to vote. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools was the first to sign on to share the One Vote Won study guide with every high school teacher across its district. All of this pandemic-inspired creativity will continue in 2021. In fact, it may be driving to a place near you. “We are currently working towards the goal of having a mobile stage connected to an SUV that we can take around the city, pop open, and give a performance outdoors,” Maitlen explains. Known as Opera on Wheels, the community engagement initiative will reach a range of audiences and launch in conjunction with Nashville Opera’s Rigoletto Noir (April 8-10) and Cinderella (June 11-12). For more information, visit NashvilleOpera.org or check out past archival performances on the Nashville Opera YouTube page.

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QUIRKY, BABY!

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The odd (but completely normal) behaviors your little one can exhibit can make for a virtual sideshow of baby-watching!

very new parent at some point wonders: Is my baby

Funny breathing.

supposed to do that? Is this normal?

Babies have breathing patterns that alarm many newbie parents.

Morgan Shandler recalls several moments of

new mama anxiety during the first few weeks home with her daughter, who is now a busy 1 year

old, getting into everything.

Physicians call it “periodic breathing of the newborn”— and it’s completely normal. “They will almost pant for a period of time and then they will pause for several seconds — several seconds in baby breathing

“One thing that particularly freaked me out was when Violet

would bob her head when attempting to nurse. It almost looked like she was having a seizure or like she was a broken down robot,”

seems like a really, really long time. Then, they take a deep breath, let out a deep sigh and they pant again,” Mellick says. Babies also often make lots of “gurgly, snorty sounds,” says

Shandler says. “But my pedia-

Michael Greenfield, M.D., inter-

trician assured me it was a

nal medicine and pediatric spe-

completely normal part of

cialist.

‘rooting’ for the breast.”

“This is pretty normal, because babies have to breath through their nose when they’re

Startle reflex.

eating and a lot of babies have

Parents also worry about

congestion so it will make their

seizures when their infant

breathing sound much worse

suddenly throws out their ams

than it really is,” Greenfield says.

and legs as if they’re falling. Pediatrician Jennifer Mellick, M.D., FAAP, says that

Bless you!

the startle or Moro Reflex is

Just as babies make funny

a normal neurological infantile

sounds when they breath, they

reflex that disappears as the

often sneeze, which leads par-

nervous system matures.

ents to wonder if their little one

“If you believe in evolution,

suffers from allergies or is get-

there’s probably some reason

ting sick.

why mammals and homo

“That’s just how the baby

sapiens have this instinctual need to grasp, and if they’re falling,

clears out his nose because they can’t blow their nose like we can,”

reach out to find something and grab on. Babies do that same kind

McBride says.

of thing. If they feel like they are falling, they are going to throw their arms and legs out wide to find their caregiver and grab,” Mellick says. If you’re ever concerned about strange movements that your baby makes, try to video record it, suggests Jennifer McBride, M.D., internal medicine and pediatric specialist. “Nine times out of 10, Baby won’t do the motion when in the office with us,” McBride says. “If parents record it, I can see what

Hiccups. Just like the rest of us, babies experience hiccups, which are sudden contractions of the diaphragm. Often a baby can get hiccups after a feeding. “Babies will hiccup for hours on end, which doesn’t bother them at all,” Greenfield says.

the baby looks like when they are doing that movement and either

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reassure them or decide if we need to do something else,” she adds.

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Quirky, Baby! Scaly scalp.

parents has to do with sleep and when everyone in the family can

Cradle cap, which is a greasy, yellowish, scaly rash on the head,

get more of it.

may not look cute, but it’s usually nothing to worry about. Try brushing your baby’s hair or head once a day with a soft baby brush,

“Sleep is the Holy Grail of parenthood,” Mellick says. Babies generally don’t sleep for long periods of time because

which will help loosen the natural oils on the scalp to avoid build

they need to eat every few hours. Their tiny tummies can only hold

up. Moisturizers like baby oil, mineral oil or coconut oil can also

so much milk.

help.

“As they get older, they still need to eat frequently because they

“If it seems to be getting worse or looking really red, that would be a time to see the pediatrician. It could be a sign that Baby is going to have eczema, which typically runs in families,” McBride

need a large volume to get the calories they need to grow,” Mellick says. By about six months, your baby should be sleeping for a seven

says.

to eight hour stretch.

Strange colored poop.

Wait, what’s happening?

Depending on whether your baby is breast-fed or formula-fed,

What is normal today probably won’t last since babies grow and

the color of their poo can range from green and yellow to brown.

change rapidly, but always consult your family physician with any

Breast-fed babies will have more color variations since breastmilk is

concerns.

comprised of mom’s diet.

“We’d rather you call with a question that isn’t really something

“I get worried if the poop is a gray color or lacking in the brown

to be alarmed about than miss something that is,” Mellick says.

or green tones or if there is ever blood or red in the diaper,” Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two adolescent sons, who still do strange things! Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

McBride says.

Difficulty pooping. Your baby may appear to struggle when they go, but as long as their poop is soft and doesn’t look like pellets or rocks (a sign of

Unusual Baby Behaviors to Get Checked Out

constipation), don’t worry. Babies can have dirty diapers anywhere from once a day to every few days. “Formula-fed babies don’t necessarily poop every day and sometimes that concerns parents, but the body doesn’t process formula as fast as it does breastmilk,” McBride explains. If your little one is passing watery diarrhea, contact your doctor as this can be a sign of an infection.

Non-stop crying It’s absolutely normal for babies to cry — a lot. What’s not normal is for your infant to cry nonstop. If your baby has inconsolable crying (colic), it may be gas, constipation or other digestive troubles that need to be checked out.

Breastfeeding Refusal

Jeepers, creepers… It may look weird, but babies sometimes sleep with their eyes half open or appear as if their eyes are rolling around in their head. “I don’t know that anyone knows why eyes roll around the head. It’s probably something to do with their sleep patterns. They don’t have well-organized R.E.M. sleep at that age,” Mellick says.

Sometimes babies can have a tough time learning to latch on for breastfeeding and you just have to keep on working at it. One physical issue that can prevent a baby from nursing properly is tongue or lip-tie which can be corrected by a procedure called a fenectomy. Some can be so severe that it leads to a speech delay. Be sure to check this out.

Vomiting

physician.

All babies spit up after eating, some quite a bit. What’s not normal is spitting up so often and so much that it’s actually vomiting. This can be caused by acid reflux or other stomach issues. Be sure to mention it to your pediatrician so you can get good guidance on how best to handle it.

Zzz’s …

Source: The Baby Book (Little, Brown 2013 Revised edition) by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.

Occasionally, it may appear that your baby’s eyes are crossing, which is normal up to 18 months of age. If your baby’s eyes seem persistently crossed or turned in or out, however, talk with your

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Although dogs take over easy chairs, shake up vacation plans and throw vaccuums into overdrive, new studies reveal that for young kids, they also help alleviate stress and provide ongoing emotional benefits.

oyalty. Companionship. Unconditional love. All qualities we seek from others, yet rarely find rolled into one, uncomplicated soul. Except that of the dog. Our human love affair with domestic canines dates back thousands of years. Dogs have worked for us, played with us, curled up by the fire with us, and truth be told, many people express they way thery feel about their dog on their bumper stickers: “My dog makes me happy; you not so much.” Or, “Who rescued who?” While cats run a close second to dogs as the favorite household pet and are in no way being demoted here, the dog’s status as

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number one has something to do with how intently they pursue us, socialize with us and rely upon us for affection and presence. In this highly unusual pandemic era, many of us need pursuing, and not just those of us who are “dog people,” but kids who may be experiencing stress, anxiety and quite possibly too much isolation with all of the social distancing going on. Science now backs this up. According to a recent study from Pediatric Research, the official publication of the American Pediatric Society and the European Society for Pediatric Research, kids with dogs are about 30 percent less likely to have conduct problems, 40 percent less likely to have difficulty relating to peers and 34 percent more likely to show pro-

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social behavior compared to kids without dogs. The study that collected data from 1,646 parents of 3- to 5-year-olds also highlighted that the social-emotional benefits of owning a dog begin early in childhood. There’s no question for dog lovers that when times are tough, their pet provides an enormous amount of emotional support to them. The use of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) have exploded in recent years for people with extreme anxiety and more, so if you’re at all concerned about a kid’s anxiousness or stress, you can bet that a pet of some kind — but most specifically a dog — can help smooth out the ups and downs in a day. According to animal therapy program professionals, simply petting an animal promotes the release of mood-elevating hormones. While it’s been shown that teens and young adults benefit from ESAs during difficult transitions in life, the news that young children benefit from a dog beginning at an early age is new. While service gos require extensive training, emotional support animals require no training at all. Finding Your Child a Furrever Friend It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of a pooch warming the foot of your kid’s bed, but actually bringing a dog home is a huge responsibility. Before you begin the search for a dog, do a little due diligence to make sure it’s a good decision for your family. You can also take a dog for a “test drive,” through Nashville Humane Association’s Doggie Dates and Rovernights programs. Doggie Dates let you take a shelter dog out for a few hours to hike or just to play in your yard. Rovernights allows you to host a dog in your home overnight. This makes for a great way to learn if a dog is a good fit for your family. Learn more about this at nashvillehumane.org/doggie-dates/. So if you’re thinking, “Maybe my boy will benefit from a dog,”

the answer is actually yes. It’s not cheap, the dog will become a very important part of your family and will even complicate your easy-going lifestyle, but research now shows that kids with dogs benefit emotionally, developmentally and socially. Susan Day is editor of this publication, a mom of four and the happy owner of two fur babies, Bella and Theo.

Nashville Humane Association’s Doggie Date program lets you borrow a dog for a few hours to go on a hike or simply play at home together.

Find a Furry Family Friend Here: AGAPE ANIMAL RESCUE & TRAINING CENTER agaperescue.org Eakin-Weakley Dr., Nashville 615-406-7799 Foster-based rescue. Donate, volunteer. CRITTER CAVALRY crittercavalry.com 615-661-5333 or 615-943-7311 No physical facility. Rescues homeless dogs from high-kill facilities. Foster, adopt, donate, volunteer and more. FREEDOM FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY freedomfarm.net No physical facility. Hendersonville. 615-664-2380, Ext. 52 Adopt, donate, volunteer. HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMNER COUNTY sumnerhumane.org 16 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville 615-822-0061 Rescues dogs and cats. Adopt, donate, volunteer and more.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT lafspetadoption.com 4423 Murphy Road, Nashville 615-297-2464 Healthy puppies for adoption. MUSIC CITY ANIMAL RESCUE musiccityanimalrescue.com 629-777-6277 No physical location. Foster-based rescue. Email musiccityanimalrescue@gmail.com NASHVILLE HUMANE ASSOCIATION nashvillehumane.org 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville 615-352-1010 Shelter, adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, events, DoggieDates and Rover Nights. NEW LEASH ON LIFE newleashonlife.org 507 Jim Draper Blvd., Lebanon 615-281-0664 Shelter, adoption, donate, volunteer. NOAH’S ARK SOCIETY RESCUE noahsarksociety.org No physical facility Foster-based rescue. Volunteer and more.

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PROVERBS 12:10 ANIMAL RESCUE proverbs1210rescue.org No physical facility Email: info@proverbs1210rescue.org Foster-based rescue. Adopt, donate, volunteer and more. RUTHERFORD COUNTY PET ADOPTION & WELFARE SERVICES paws.rutherfordcountytn.gov 615-898-7740 285 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro Shelter, adopt, donate, volunteer. SNOOTY GIGGLES DOG RESCUE snootygiggles.com No physical facility Foster-based rescue. Donate and more. Make inquiries on website contact form. WILLIAMSON COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER adoptwcac.org 615-790-5590 106 Claude Yates Drive, Franklin Adopt, dontate, volunteer, programs and more.

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October is Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month.

SHARING of Middle Tennessee is a 501 (3)c non-proﬁt organization that supports parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death.

President Reagan proclaimed it in 1988 and said, “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them.”

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Everyone probably knows someone who has lost a pregnancy by miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. It is difﬁcult to know what to do or say. The reality is that it is not just the loss of the baby that the parents grieve, but it is the loss of a lifetime of hopes and dreams that the parents had for their baby. Participating in the SHARING “Drive-Thru” activity for Remembrance and Hope helps families heal and make memories to treasure forever.

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Registration is needed. For more information and to register, visit SHARING of Middle TN website at www.sharingofmiddletn.org Participants will “Drive-Thru” the Remembrance and Hope event line to receive a bag with activities to enjoy safely at home. The bags will be handed out by volunteers who are following recommended COVID-19 protection guidelines. SHARING warmly invites all parents, friends and family, who have lost a baby by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death to join us as we SHARE a moment of remembrance with you, and facilitate time for your family to honor your baby, spending memorable time together at home.

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PARENTING

BY SARAH LYONS

want to motivate your kid? STOP YELLING.

We all lose it sometimes, but with kids, repeatedly yelling at them is useless and harmful. There’s a better way!

very parent yells at their kids once in awhile, but when yelling becomes your go-to method of communicating your expectations, it can end up leading to negative results. A child who is yelled at frequently will start to tune out what is being said and will begin to use yelling as a way to express themselves also. What is the best way to motivate kids without yelling? Here are some ideas:

SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

To avoid yelling at your kids, establish clear rules and expectations and make sure your kids understand what those are. “Remain consistent in applying the consequences so that it is known that rules have value, says Kara Thomas, a mom and preschool teacher. For example, if school mornings are difficult, set rules that help everyone in the family can follow to make things run more smoothly. Create a routine so your kids know what to expect and what needs to

be done next. Set rules such as: everyone needs to be dressed, done eating, and have shoes on and bags packed before playtime or using electronics in the morning. A natural consequence for not following this rule is loss of electronics for a day following the event. A similar routine can be set for bedtime. Let your kids know what behaviors are not acceptable in the home (hitting, fighting, being disrespectful) and what the consequences are for breaking a family rule. When a rule is broken or a morning isn’t going smoothly, (please turn the page)

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STOP YELLING! the kids will not be surprised by the consequences because they have been discussed calmly in advance. There will be no need to yell because once a rule is broken, the consequence is put into place and the day goes on.

GIVE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

It won’t come as a surprise to anyone that someone who receives negative feedback will start to feel bad about themselves while a person who receives positive feedback, understanding, and encouragement will have more self-confidence and a better attitude overall. Take the opportunity to encourage and give as much positive reinforcement as possible when dealing with kids. “If you are trying to find the balance, the two positives to every behavior correction can be a good model to try and follow.” says Thomas. When the time comes for correction, try to give advice or ask for things in a positive and calm way. This will likely have better results than yelling.

GIVE A WARNING

There are times when simply giving your child a warning can save us from an argument later. Calmly saying “We are leaving the park in 5 minutes.” or “Please stop screaming or you will have a time out.” gives your child a chance to prepare themselves and make a choice of how to respond. When the time comes to leave the park or give a time out, follow through on your warning. If you give multiple chances or end up staying at the park another 20 minutes, your child will not take your warnings seriously in the future and you may find yourself frustrated and yelling once again. “Consistency is key in your children knowing that the rules have meaning and consistent consequences for breaking them.” says Thomas.

ASK FOR HELP

One way to avoid yelling is to ask your child to help you solve the problem you are faced with. If you are expecting company and the house is a mess, you could yell at the kids to clean up their rooms or you could present the situation as a problem that you need help solving. “Our friends are coming over in 30 minutes and there are toys all over the floor. What should we do?” You may find that when it is presented this way your child will come up with the solution that you were wanting in the first place, they will pick up their toys and you won’t even need to yell at them. If they don’t come up with the solution that you were looking for, make sure to tell them what you need from them and give them clear guidelines on what you expect to happen.

EXAMINE YOURSELF

If you have noticed that you yell at your children more than you would like to, think about what is causing this. Are you rushed? Frustrated? Do you need a break? Sometimes we don’t realize how often we are yelling. Consider asking a co-parent or friend to be an accountability partner and let you know when you need to cool down and approach the situation differently. If your children are older, you can also ask them for help in changing your behavior by allowing them to point out when you are BE UNDERSTANDING yelling. In advance, come up As parents, we often forget with some ideas of what you that our kids are just that can try instead of yelling - if kids. There behavior is not your child will not put on their going to be perfect or rational shoes, ask them to race to all the time. They may have see who can do it faster. If A 2014 study in The Journal of Child Development showed that yelling produces something going on that they you feel the urge to yell, walk anxiety, stress, depression and behavior problems in kids. haven’t shared with you, they into a room where your child may be overtired, or they may can’t hear you and mutter out whatever you wanted to yell. This be frustrated or worried. All of these things can cause them to act should allow you to return the situation more calmly and direct your out or forget to do what is expected of them. Try to be understandchild in a more positive way. Let your child know in advance what ing, validate their feelings, and listen to what they have going on the consequences of bad behavior will be and warn your child what at school or with friends and siblings. Simply talking about their will happen. If the behavior occurs, follow through with the consefeelings and strengthening your relationship with them will help quence you set without yelling. motivate them to listen and obey you in the future. Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer and a mom of six. She has contributed to more than 120 parenting publications.

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Traditionally, this time of year kicks off the theater season, but stages are obviously looking much different these days. Theaters may be dark and curtains may be closed, but that doesn’t mean local theaters have stopped creating artistic opportunities for our community.

Get To Know Nashville’s Zoo Keepers

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Zoo and its 357 species. The animals still need to be fed, cared for and played with on a daily basis — that’s where the Zoo’s 85 Zoo Keepers come in. Get to know a few of them on page 38.

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DAILY EVENTS TUE 01 FREE JACKSON’S LIBRARY CARD (VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB) 615-889-2941 thehermitage.com/bookclub

Grab a snack and log into Zoom for an hour-long meet-up at 7 p.m. Discuss that month’s selection and get to know that book on a deeper level.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

Join the Bellevue Library for D&D 5th edition adventures by emailing andrew. palmer@nashville.gov. That’s right, hop on a video call with your friends and let the librarian Dungeon Master Andrew guide you through fantastical worlds full of adventure and sorcery.

FREE NURSERY RHYME TIME WITH J.J. THE LAMB (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org

Join J.J. the Lamb at her home for laughter and language skills as she recites nursery rhymes and other poems. These drops of fun can be seen on Story Time at the Professor’s House and will also appear as a separate series on YouTube.

FREE OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE (REGISTER)

FREE ART TIME WITH JAKE (ONLINE)

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

Astronomers provide tours of the facility, including the telescopes, sundial and Star Chamber. Available at 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Feeling artsy? Bellevue Branch Library’s own Jake Wells brings you a new art class every other week. Sep. 1 at 3 p.m. will feature “Tiny Wire Trees.”

Introducing Yarn Love Murfreesboro, a casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet. All levels of experience are welcome from beginners to experts. Come out from 6 - 8 p.m. and talk shop, bring your current work in progress, stitch a project for charity, or just to learn! Bring your own yarn, hooks, or needles, and they’ll get you started.

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FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE SPEED-READING CLASS (ONLINE) courses.irisreading.com

Learn speed-reading techniques and how to improve comprehension from 1 - 2 p.m.

FREE STORY TIME AT THE PROFESSOR’S HOUSE (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 bit.ly/WCP_FBlive

Join the Professor, Cedric the Dragon and J.J. the Lamb online Tuesday mornings at 10: 30 a.m. for songs, juggling, puppets and special guests!

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FREE THE MAGIC OF STORY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

Connect with other young writers in Southern Word’s weekly sessions this month at 2 p.m. For ages 8-12, this is for writers interested in breathing life into their imagination. Email Katie. Hall@Nashville.gov for Zoom invitation.

FREE TPAC SALON SERIES: WHISKEY IS A SCIENCE, BOURBON IS AN ART (ONLINE) TPAC.org

The TPAC Salon Series, hosted via Zoom, is a series of free evening virtual events that will feature entertaining and interactive conversations and explore the diversity of Nashville’s arts and culture community. Starts at 7 p.m.

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WED 02 FREE NASHVILLE SC VS. ORLANDO CITY SC NashvilleSC.com

Nashville SC will square off against Orlando City SC at Nissan Stadium as part of the league’s continuation of regular season play plan. The game starts at 7 p.m.

FREE SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK (PHONE) secondharvestmidtn.org

Not sure if you qualify for SNAP (food stamps)? Call 615-310-0752 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and a Second Harvest Food Bank outreach representative will be available to answer your questions.

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THINGS TO DO FREE TEENS TAKE THE FRIST! (ONLINE) (615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Teens Take the Frist!, an online exhibition of artworks by local teen artists.

FREE WHAT’S THE STORY? WITH CORRIE (ONLINE) (615) 880-3957 library.nashville.org

Your little listeners will be delighted by songs, puppet friends and wonderful books, all presented with Miss Corrie’s unique and engaging style. Starts at 10: 30 a.m.

THU 03 CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

See the stunning works of Dale Chihuly at night during Chihuly Nights. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. Chihuly Nights features large-scale installations in the gardens of the historic estate as well as pedestal works presented in the art galleries.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

FREE SALON@615 FAVORITE: MARGARET ATWOOD (615) 862-5800

Livestreamed on Nashville Public Library’s YouTube channel (a recording of a previous event) at 6:15 p.m., Margaret Atwood is the author of more than 40 books of fiction, poetry and critical essays, including the classic The Handmaid’s Tale.

FREE SCRIPT READING BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) 615-498-4077 actorsbridge.org

Actors Bridge Ensemble hosts a weekly Script Reading Book Club, which includes a virtual “table read” and discussion of favorite scripts. Sign up on Actors Bridge Ensemble’s Facebook page and you’ll receive the Zoom link and instructions for the reading that start every Thursday at 6 p.m.

FREE TEENS AT HPL WITH MS. KIM (ONLINE)

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CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER)

FREE HOMESCHOOL FRIENDS (ONLINE)

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Join home-school families from around Nashville to learn, engage and create. New and relevant topics are explored every week through a variety of fun games, books and activities. Online meeting begins at 2 p.m.

FREE LIVE ON MY GREEN FM MUSIC FESTIVAL LiveOnTheGreen.com

Featuring live and past performances of Live On The Green on WRLT Lightning 100.1 FM over Labor Day weekend, Thursday, Sep. 3 through Sunday, Sep. 6.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) (615) 862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch

Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends from Old Hickory Branch Library at 10: 15 a.m. as they share stories and fun, teaching children the joy of reading.

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FREE FREEBIE FRIDAYS SCIENCE SHOWS (ONLINE)

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys in Nashville and The Science Guys of Baltimore join forces to bring you a livestream or prerecorded Virtual Spectacular Science Shows every Friday at 10 a.m. These fun and interactive shows include dry ice eruptions, bubbling potions and explosions. The shows last about 35-40 minutes and will be open to up to 100 participants.

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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FREE JUST RIGHT SMOOTHIES (ONLINE) (615) 862-5856 facebook.com/NPLBordeaux

Learn how to make delicious smoothies from home with Ms. Glynis at Bordeaux Library, Fridays at 11 a.m.

KIDS NIGHT OUT: PAJAMA JAM (REGISTER) (919) 889-2598 flourpowerstudios.com 330 Franklin Road, Suite 110A

Wear your PJs and join Flour Power to make food you can eat at your next slumber party! They’ll be making buttermilk pancakes with whipped cream, homemade maple syrup and tropical fruit kabobs. Plus, you will make a sleep mask you can wear, too! Class starts at 6 p.m.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Just present your Kroger Plus Card at the Zoo’s ticket building to get halfprice admission all day on Fridays all month long.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN: SCOTTY MCCREERY (615) 889-3060 ryman.com

EN PLEIN AIR

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This is your last chance to check out this Cheekwood exhibition which explores the variety of inventive ways in which enraptured artists record their moments in nature. $5/Car.

Join Ryman Auditorium for the livestream event featuring Scotty McCreery live on the Ryman stage. The historic venue’s first-ever livestream concert series Live At the Ryman will bring exclusive livestream performances to fans at home. Tickets are $10.

FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM: PAWS & CLAWS

FREE LIVE ON MY GREEN FM MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Starting at 6 p.m., learn ways to entertain your dog at home and make a craft to take to your pets! Feel free to bring your leashed fur babies for this fun Night-at-the-Museum program.

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 4 - 9 p.m. for Food Truck Fridays, with Cousins Maine Lobster, Smokin’ Buttz and others.

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Featuring live and past performances of Live On The Green on WRLT Lightning 100.1 FM over Labor Day weekend, Thursday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

MULAN PREMIERES ON DISNEY+ disneyplus.com

Exclusively stream Mulan with Premier Access for $29.99. Watch as many times as you like. Disney+ subscription also required.

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THE ARTFUL CHEF (REGISTER) (919) 889-2598 flourpowerstudios.com 330 Franklin Road,Suite 110A

Stir up some creative bug recipes in class as Flour Power Nashville helps your little chef create three crafty treats: Lil’ Ladybugs, Fruit Fish and Caterpillar Snakes! Tuition includes recipe handouts to take home and supplies. Class starts at 9:30 a.m.

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EN PLEIN AIR

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This is your last chance to check out this Cheekwood exhibition which explores the variety of inventive ways in which enraptured artists record their moments in nature. $5/Car.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

The freshest and healthiest in farmto-table produce, Franklin Farmer’s Market is an “Essential Business” supplying local produce Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

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Shop the Hendersonville Farmers’ Market for in-season produce including organic and naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

FREE JAZZ AT THE LODGE arringtonvineyards.com 6211 Patton Road

Every Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards. This week’s live music is the Art Four Sale Band, with food trucks Simply Living Life, Music City Brisket and Burger Republic.

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THINGS TO DO FREE LIVE ON MY GREEN FM MUSIC FESTIVAL LiveOnTheGreen.com

Featuring live and past performances of Live On The Green on WRLT Lightning 100.1 FM over Labor Day weekend, Thursday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

FREE MASTER GARDENERS’ CLASS AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 105 West Vine Street rclstn.org

All ages. Linebaugh Library, Murfreesboro. 9 - 10 a.m. Linebaugh Public Library is proud to host The Rutherford County Master Gardeners for a series of classes. The classes are the first Saturday of each month in the library Board Room on the 2nd floor. Each class is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated either online or by visiting the front desk at Linebaugh.

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS AT NASHVILLE SHORES

FREE SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED (ONLINE)

In honor of your service, the park would like to thank you with savings! Members of the armed forces and their families can receive discount admission for just $21.99 + tax per person during the select days. Military ID required for purchase.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read every play Shakespeare wrote, out loud in a reading circle. Shakespeare Allowed is held via Zoom on the first Saturday of each month at 12 p.m. Please join by 11:50 a.m. so that the group can be ready to start promptly at noon. King Lear will be the subject of this session.

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FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET 20 North Public Square

Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers’ market on the square. Every Saturday through the first Sat. of October. 8 a.m. - noon. Real farmers, food, community.

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FREE VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMMING WITH CMHFM (ONLINE) (615) 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Join Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators for family fun with art, music, storytelling and history programs on FieldTripZoom. Free with registration required one hour before the program begins.

FREE LEGO CLUB

615-824-0656 youseemore.com/hendersonville Starting at 1 p.m. at Hendersonville Public Library, have fun creating and building with LEGO blocks.

SUN 06 FREE BLUEGRASS AT THE BARN 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Join Arrington Vineyards from 2 - 7 p.m. for live music featuring the Grasstime Band, as well as food trucks Simply Living Life, Music City Brisket and Burger Republic.

EN PLEIN AIR

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

This is your last chance to check out this Cheekwood exhibition. $5/Car.

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THINGS TO DO TUE 08 FREE AFTER SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

615-893-4131 105 West Vine Street

Ready to go fishing? Residents of Middle Tennessee have so many options for places to fish, like the Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake, Old Hickory Lake and Stones River. Drop your line with the kids this fall! FREE LIVE ON MY GREEN FM MUSIC FESTIVAL LiveOnTheGreen.com

Featuring live and past performances of Live On The Green on WRLT Lightning 100.1 FM over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS AT NASHVILLE SHORES (615) 889-7050 x211 nashvilleshores.com 4001 Bell Road

In honor of your service, the park would like to thank you with savings! Members of the Armed Forces and their families can receive discount admission for just $21.99 + tax per person during the select days. Military ID required for purchase.

FREE NASHVILLE SC VS. INTER MIAMI CF www.NashvilleSC.com

Nashville SC will square off against Inter Miami CF at Inter Miami CF Stadium at 7 p.m. CT as part of the league’s continuation of regular season play plan.

FREE TEENS TAKE THE FRIST! (ONLINE) (615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Teens Take the Frist!, an online exhibition of artworks by local teen artists.

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MON 07

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE)

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

FREE HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY (ONLINE) irisreading.com/freeclass

Learn tips, strategies and techniques to help you remember more. This class is ideal for students, professionals and lifelong learners. Must register.

FREE LAST DAY TO ACCESS “J.M.W. TURNER: QUEST FOR THE SUBLIME” (615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

This is the last day to access Frist Art Museum’s online exhibition of one of England’s greatest artists, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851). He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement of the late 18th century, which arose in response to the emphasis on reason over emotion.

(615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org/universe

Did you know that many of your favorite books are also available in Spanish? At 1 p.m., come read in Spanish some of those books with Klem-Marí! ¿Sabías que muchos de tus libros favoritos en ingles también están disponibles en español? ¡Ven a leer algunos de esos libros en español con Klem-Marí!

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS AT NASHVILLE SHORES (615) 889-7050 x211 nashvilleshores.com 4001 Bell Road

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5871 megan.sheridan@nashville.gov

You can now take a live virtual yoga class right in your own home! The classes are every Monday from 6:307:30 p.m. and are held through Skype. Beginners to intermediates welcome. The classes are for adults ages 18 and up only. If you would like participant in the virtual classes, please email megan.sheridan@nashville.gov.

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Introducing Yarn Love Murfreesboro, a casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet. All levels of experience are welcome from beginners to experts. Come out from 6 - 8 p.m. and talk shop, bring your current works in progress, stitch a project for charity, or just to learn! Just bring your own yarn, hooks, or needles, and they’ll get you started.

FREE SPEED READING CLASS (ONLINE) courses.irisreading.com

Learn speed-reading techniques and how to improve comprehension from 1 - 2 p.m.

FREE THE MAGIC OF STORY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

Connect with other young writers in Southern Word’s weekly sessions in September at 2 p.m. For ages 8-12, email Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov for Zoom invitation.

FREE VIRTUAL COURTYARD CONCERTS: JOE PISAPIA (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5800 bit.ly/NPLYouTube_VirtualCourtyardConcerts

From 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., singer/songwriter Joe Pisapia will perform a virtual concert on NPL YouTube. His work includes artists Guster, Ben Folds, and k.d. lang, among others.

WED 09 FREE 2ND WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org/universe

THINGS TO DO The 2nd Wednesday Book Club engages in thought-provoking discussions of contemporary and classic titles, fiction and nonfiction; at 12 p.m., the club will discuss Little Fires Everywhere. Please contact valerie.sain@nashville. gov for a link.

ADULT COOKING CLASS: INTERNATIONAL SIP AND STIR (REGISTER) www.flourpowerstudios.com 330 Franklin Rd Suite 110A (919) 889-2598

Take a trip to several countries and try their tasty fare, such as a mix of South American and Middle Eastern ingredients with International Quinoa Salad, then a Tunisian/Israeli dish Chakchouka and an Italian dessert, Ricotta Cookies. From 6 - 9 p.m. ($39).

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES: THE HERB GARDEN (REGISTER) Historic-Manskers-Station 705 Caldwell Drive (615) 859-3678

Herbs are plants that have been used for thousands of years. See what Historic Mansker’s Station has in the herb beds from 1 - 3 p.m. You will study about one single herb, sample tea and make an herbal craft. ($10).

FREE HOMESCHOOL FORUM: GETTING STARTED (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 katie.hall@nashville.gov

From 2 - 3 p.m., a panel of seasoned homeschool educators and parents will be answering your questions on all things homeschool. This is great for new homeschool families and those considering homeschooling. Please email katie.hall@nashville.gov for the Zoom link and for more information.

FREE TEENS TAKE THE FRIST! (ONLINE) (615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Teens Take the Frist!, an online exhibition of artworks by local teen artists.

THU 10 FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET (615) 859-3678 705 Caldwell Drive

The Market is held weekly on Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m., through October, on the lawn next to the Visitor’s Center at Historic Mansker’s Station.

FREE HOMESCHOOL FRIENDS (ONLINE) library.nashville.org/universe Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

Join home school families from around Nashville to learn, engage and create. Online meeting begins at 2 p.m.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) (615) 862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch

Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends from Old Hickory Branch Library at 10: 15 a.m. as they share stories and fun, teaching children the joy of reading.

FREE RACHEL’S FUN TIME LIVE STREAMING SHOW (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5800 rachelsumner.com

Join award-winning family entertainer Rachel Sumner at 10 a.m. for music, dancing, and fun from her mom’s doll and toy room. Do you have any homemade musical instruments? If so, have them handy to play with Rachel during the show on her Facebook fanpage facebook.com/RachelForKids.

FREE SCRIPT READING BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) 615-498-4077 actorsbridge.org

FREE TEENS AT HPL WITH MS. KIM (ONLINE)

615-824-0656 youseemore.com/hendersonville Events are pre-recorded videos and will be posted on the Hendersonville Public Library’s website, YouTube Channel and Facebook at 12 p.m.

FRI 11 CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

FREE FREEBIE FRIDAYS SCIENCE SHOWS (ONLINE) (615) 573-2702 thescienceguys.org

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys in Nashville and The Science Guys of Baltimore join forces to bring you a livestream or pre-recorded Virtual Spectacular Science Shows every Friday at 10 a.m. These fun and interactive shows include dry ice eruptions, bubbling potions and explosions.

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 4 - 8 p.m. for Food Truck Friday’s, featuring Cousins Maine Lobster, Peach Cobbler Factory and Simply Living Life Cottage.

KIDS NIGHT OUT: FALLING IN LOVE WITH FALL DESSERTS (REGISTER) (919) 889-2598 www.flourpowerstudios.com 330 Franklin Rd Suite 110A

Flour Power will be making two desserts sure to please any family member, young or old, for their special holiday. Come to this class from 6 - 9 p.m. to make and taste these treats: Caramel Apple Cupcakes, Pumpkin Dump Cake and Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Just present your Kroger Plus Card at the Zoo’s ticket building to get halfprice admission all day on Fridays all month long

LIVE AT THE RYMAN: BRETT YOUNG (615) 889-3060 ryman.com

Join Ryman Auditorium for the livestream event featuring Brett Young live on the Ryman stage. The historic vennue’s first-ever livestream concert series Live At the Ryman will bring exclusive livestream performances to fans at home. Tickets are on sale now to the public for $10.

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

VIRTUAL DOG DAY FESTIVAL 2020 (615) 862-8480 nashvillehumane.org/dogday 2500 West End Avenue

Join Nashvillians and their furry companions for the first-ever all-virtual event packed with four-legged fun. Bring your pooches and participate in activities such as a costume contest, demonstrations, other contests and more.The event is from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BATTY FOR BATS

(615) 370-4672 info@owlshill.org 545 Beech Creek Road South

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary is partnering with their friends at The Nature Conservancy for an exciting day celebrating their favorite nocturnal flying mammal, bats. Cave Program Director, Cory Holliday will be onsite for a special presentation on bats, then each registration group will build a bat box to take home. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

The freshest and healthiest in farmto-table produce, Franklin Farmers’ Market is an “Essential Business” supplying local produce Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

(615) 838-8238 streetsofindianlake.com 300 Indian Lake Boulevard

Shop the Hendersonville Farmers’ Market for in-season produce including organic and naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

GRIFFIN HOUSE AT CITY WINERY (615) 324-1010 citywinery.com 609 Lafayette Street

(615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Teens Take the Frist!, an online exhibition of artworks by local teen artists.

Come see a socially distanced live performance by Griffin House, a touringing artist of over 15 years and 12 studio albums. He’ll be performing from his upcoming release,”Rising Star.” Concert starts at 8 p.m. with tickets at $20.

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ROCK CASTLE’S FOLK ‘N BLUEGRASS FEST

FREE TEENS TAKE THE FRIST! (ONLINE)

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

The freshest and healthiest in farmto-table produce, Franklin Farmers’ Market is an “Essential Business” supplying local produce Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

(615) 824-0502 historicrockcastle.com 139 Rock Castle Lane

Music, Concessions, Craft Beer from Half Batch Brewing, Food Trucks, Inflatables from Ultimate Party Superstore, Yard Games and a Relaxing Night of Family-Friendly Fun. Admission is $10 and the event runs from 4 - 9 p.m.

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THINGS TO DO FREE VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMMING WITH CMHFM (ONLINE) (615) 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Join Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators for family fun with art, music, storytelling and history programs on FieldTripZoom. Free with registration required.

FREE NASHVILLE SC VS. ATLANTA UNITED SC NashvilleSC.com

Nashville SC will square off against Atlanta United SC at Nissan Stadium as part of the league’s continuation of regular season play plan. Match begins at 7:30 p.m.

GRIT GRACE GRUB ‘A FOOD & BLUEGRASS TOUR’ kim@gallatintn.org 160 West Franklin Street

The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce presents Grit, Grace, Grub, a food and bluegrass tour! Each participating “restaurant” location will offer samples of their signature food items. Along the route, musicians will be playing bluegrass music from 3 - 7 p.m. $25 per person.

FREE SHERRY’S RUN 5K RUN/ WALK (VIRTUAL) (615) 925-2592 runsignup.com info@sherrysrun.org

The Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk is held each year on the second Saturday in September. While this is the 17th annual event, this year looks a little different since it is a virtual event. This just means you can participate from any location this year. It’s your own race, so run or walk at your own pace in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, at the park, on the trail, wherever you choose. Whatever you choose, your run (or walk) gives hope to families in Wilson County and surrounding communities who are battling cancer.

FREE JAZZ AT THE LODGE arringtonvineyards.com 6211 Patton Road

Every Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards. This week’s live music is the Lilliston Effect Band and King Cotton Band, with food truck Simply Living Life.

SUN 13 FREE GRANDPARENT’S DAY

Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, THIS day is dedicated to the seniors.

FREE BLUEGRASS AT THE BARN 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Join Arrington Vineyards from 3 - 7 p.m. for live music featuring the Fish & The Chips Band and the Craig Duncan Band, as well as food truck Simply Living Life.

FREE NASHVILLE KIDS COOK PRESENTS: SUNDAY SUMMER SERIES (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 nashvillekidscook.com

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE)

Join Nashville Kids Cook for live, hands-on cooking classes on Zoom! Today is Breakfast Biscuits and Gravy. Space is limited. For ages 9-11. Email kristen@nashvillekidscook.com to reserve your child’s spot in one or all of the classes, and to receive instructions. Adult supervision required for setup and oversight.

(615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org/universe

FREE TEENS TAKE THE FRIST! (ONLINE)

You can now take a live virtual yoga class right in your own home every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. held through Skype. Beginners to intermediates welcome. The classes are for adults ages 18 and up only. If you would like to participate, please email megan.sheridan@nashville.gov.

(615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Teens Take the Frist!, an online exhibition of artworks by local teen artists.

MON 14

Did you know that many of your favorite books are also available in Spanish? At 1 p.m., come read in Spanish some of those books with Klem-Marí!

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5871 megan.sheridan@nashville.gov

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THINGS TO DO FREE STORYTIME WITH THE FRIST (ONINE)

Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff scheduled for 9:10 p.m. CT.

Storytime with the Frist is online. Enjoy trilingual readings of selected stories, shared in English and Spanish and interpreted in ASL. Starting at 10:30 a.m., Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth welcomes new arrivals to the planet, introduces them to Earthling ways, and reminds them that no one is ever alone on the planet.

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FREE TENNESSEE TITANS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

FREE SPEED READING CLASS (ONLINE)

(615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

stadiumnashville.org

The Titans kick off the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 14 as the second of two ESPN Monday Night Football games. The team will take on the

FREE THE MAGIC OF STORY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET

Connect with other young writers in Southern Word’s weekly sessions this month at 2 p.m. For ages 8-12, email Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov for a Zoom invitation.

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE)

615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

courses.irisreading.com

Learn speed-reading techniques and how to improve comprehension from 1 - 2 p.m.

(615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

Join the Bellevue Library for D&D 5th edition adventures by emailing andrew.palmer@nashville.gov. Hop on a video call with librarian Dungeon Master Andrew for fantastical worlds full of adventure and sorcery.

FREE VIRTUAL COURTYARD CONCERTS: ROD MCGAHA AND FRIENDS (ONLINE)

615) 862-5800 bit.ly/NPLYouTube_VirtualCourtyardConcerts

Courtyard Concerts go virtual this year on NPL YouTube! Trumpet player Rod McGaha is a combination of virtuosity and artistic passion. A native of Chicago, Rod entered the jazz scene as a young prodigy and has since played with everyone from Max Roach and Grammy Award-winning bassist Victor Wooten to the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Livestream begins at 11:45 a.m.

Did you know Arrington Vineyard’s Barn is open every weekend? There is plenty of space to picnic, enjoy friends, wine and listening to live music.

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FREE OLD HICKORY BOOK CLUB (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5869 library.nashville.org/universe chad.leplattenier@nashville.gov

A friendly and informal monthly discussion of literary works on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This month’s discussion is online. Contact chad.leplattenier@nashville.gov to participate and for information on the selected title. Discussion starts at 6:30 p.m.

FREE “WE COUNT” CONVERSATION: BEIZAR ARADINI (ONLINE) (615) 244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

Join the Frist for this virtual gathering with artist Beizar Aradini, Kolshi, and Shaun Giles, assistant director of community engagement, to hear more about Aradini’s work in We Count: First-Time Voters. This program will be presented on Zoom at 5:30 p.m.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

FREE 3RD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB (ONLINE)

Introducing Yarn Love Murfreesboro, a casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet. All levels of experience are welcome from beginners to experts. Come out from 6 - 8 p.m. and talk shop, bring your current works in progress, stitch a project for charity, or just to learn! Just bring your own yarn, hooks, or needles, and they’ll get you started.

Discuss contemporary fiction and nonfiction titles with fellow book fans over Zoom. For the Zoom information, contact Edmondson Pike Library Branch at (615) 880-3957. Starts at 12 p.m.

615-893-4131 105 West Vine Street

WED 16 THRIVING ROOTS: A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MUSIC CONFERENCE americanamusic.org

Three days of industry insight and connections. With live panels, grab a front-row seat to hear talks from musicians such as Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne, Rhiannon Giddens and T Bone Burnett.

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES: NAVIGATION BY COMPASS AND BASIC KNOT TYING (REGISTER) Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Drive (615) 859-3678

Learn to navigate a basic course with a compass and three basic knots which were important skills for the early frontiersman and 21st Century traveler to have. Class is from 1-3 p.m. for grades 3-8 and costs $10.

THU 17 FREE TEENS AT HPL WITH MS. KIM (ONLINE)

615-824-0656 youseemore.com/hendersonville Events are pre-recorded videos and will be posted on the Hendersonville Public Library’s website, YouTube Channel and Facebook at 12 p.m.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET (615) 859-3678 705 Caldwell Drive

The market is held weekly on Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m. through October, on the lawn next to the Visitor’s Center at Historic Mansker’s Station.

(615) 880-3957 events.library.nashville.org

CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

FREE HOMESCHOOL FRIENDS (ONLINE) library.nashville.org/universe Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) (615) 862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch

Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends from Old Hickory Branch Library at 10: 15 a.m. as they share stories and fun, teaching children the joy of reading.

FREE SCRIPT READING BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) 615-498-4077 actorsbridge.org

THRIVING ROOTS: A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MUSIC CONFERENCE (ONLINE) americanamusic.org/thrivingroots

Three days of industry insight and connections, presented by The Americana Music Association. With live panels, grab a front-row seat for insights you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll get

to hear talks from musicians such as Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne, Rhiannon Giddens, and T Bone Burnett.

FRI 18 FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 4 - 8 p.m. for Food Truck Friday’s, featuring Dough Box, Smokin’ Buttz and Simply Living Life Cottage.

FREE FREEBIE FRIDAYS SCIENCE SHOWS (ONLINE) (615) 573-2702 thescienceguys.org

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys in Nashville and The Science Guys of Baltimore join forces to bring you a live stream or prerecorded Virtual Spectacular Science Shows every Friday at 10 a.m. These fun and interactive shows include dry ice eruptions, bubbling potions and explosions. The shows last about 35-40 minutes and will be open to up to 100 participants.

CHEEKWOOD’S @HOME SERIES FINAL WEEKEND (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org 1200 Forrest Park Drive

This is your last chance to check out Cheekwood Estate & Gardens @home exhibit, inviting visitors to reflect upon the past, observe the present and hope for the future through the work of Nashville artists.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Just present your Kroger Plus Card at the Zoo’s ticket building to get half-price admission all day on Fridays through September

CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

THRIVING ROOTS: A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MUSIC CONFERENCE (ONLINE) americanamusic.org/thrivingroots

Three days of industry insight and connections, presented by The Americana Music Association. With live panels, grab a front-row seat for insight you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll hear talks from musicians such as Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Mavis Staples and Jackson Browne.

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TEMPO BY EAMOTION

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway 646-763-1267 eamotion.com

Introducing EAMOTION, an immersive sensory experience that physically guides the audience through a fixed course of highly visual, interactive video installations — think 50-foot tall pyramids constructed from 2,000+ video panels and 400-foot wide projection mapped surfaces. Audience members drive (and in some cases walk) in timed intervals, through custom-built outdoor venues, making EAMOTION a contact-free and pandemic-proof experience for the entire family. Ticket prices range from $35-$65 per vehicle.

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT: FOLLOW THE CRUMBS

(919) 889-2598 flourpowerstudios.comWeekly info@flourpowerstudios.com 330 Franklin Road, Suite 110A

Follow the crumbs on over to Flour Power and create amazing recipes tonight starting at 6 p.m. You will be making Gourmet Flatbread Pizzas, Crumb Cake Muffins and Homemade Applesauce. Finish up the night with Fluffy Slime. Class is $39.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW (615) 889-3060 www.ryman.com

Join Ryman Auditorium for the livestream event featuring Old Crow Medicine Show live on the Ryman stage. Tickets are $10 and on sale now to the public at www.ryman.com.

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SAT 19 CARRY FORWARD 5K (VIRTUAL) WWPCarryForward.org/Nashville

Join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to run/walk your very own Carry Forward 5K in support of America’s injured veterans. This new virtual experience allows flexibility to complete your 5K in your neighborhood or on a treadmill at home. You can even just count 7,000 steps on your phone! Most importantly, participate virtually alongside others in the Nashville community.

CHEEKWOOD’S @HOME SERIES FINAL WEEKEND (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org 1200 Forrest Park Drive

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Keep On, Keepin’ On

Jenna Wolczyk Hoofstock Keeper

at Nashville Zoo

“Congo” Masai Giraffe

Nashville Zoo currently has 85 Zoo Keepers caring for 357 species and 2,901 specimens. Let us introduce you to a few:

Melina Kommavongsa Hospital Keeper

“Charlotte” Red-Tailed Boa

“My favorite thing is the variety. As a hospital keeper I get to work with everything from toads to tigers and everything in between. On top of that, I also get to assist with the medical procedures going on with all of the animals, so that’s even more variety. One day it might be a surgery on a snake, and the next day it’s getting to do exams and vaccines on all of the kangaroos.” — Melinda Kommavongsa Hospital Keeper

*photos by Quentin Thompson

“Many people just think we play with animals all day. However, our job consists of long shifts and working on weekends and holidays. We all spend countless hours cleaning, making enrichment, preparing diets, maintaining exhibits and enclosures, and talking to the public. It’s not a glamorous job, but we all work so hard to keep our animals safe, healthy and happy.” — Alison Day, Ambassador Animal Keeper

Nikole Edmunds Hoofstock Keeper

“Wilbur” Palawan Binturong

“Linus” Bongo

Jake Belair Ambassador Animal Keeper

THINGS TO DO SPECIAL!

Marissa Verdi Carnivore Keeper

Lauren Lott Contact Area Keeper

Hilary Shaner Primate Keeper

“Bandit” Alpaca

Josh Wiseman Outreach Specialist

“This is more of a lifestyle than a job. No one ever made it rich being a zoo keeper. We work on holidays, like Christmas, away from family. We work when it’s hot, cold and in extreme weather. When the roads are iced over the animals still need to be taken care of. As difficult as our days can be with healthy animals or sick animals, baby animals or aging animals, we love our job!”

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THINGS TO DO FREE FRANKLIN FARMER’S MARKET The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

The freshest and healthiest in farmto-table produce, Franklin Farmer’s Market is an “Essential Business” supplying local produce Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET 20 North Public Square

Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers’ market on the square. Every Saturday through the first Sat. of October. 8 a.m. - noon.

FREE VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMMING WITH CMHFM (ONLINE) (615) 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Join Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators for family fun with art, music, storytelling and history programs on FieldTripZoom. Free with registration (required by one hour before the program begins).

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Celebrate the autumn season at Cheekwood Harvest Sept. 19 - Nov. 1. This six-week celebration is the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp, fall family day or an afternoon date. CHEEKWOOD HARVEST OPENS cheekwood.org 1200 Forrest Park Drive (615) 356-8000

Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood! The changing of the leaves are one of many garden highlights you’ll find as oaks, maples, dogwoods, and other trees greet you with their fall colors. You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this six-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day or an afternoon date. Available through November 1.

CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

See the stunning works of Dale Chihuly at night during Chihuly Nights. Every Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturdays from 5 - 10 p.m. Chihuly Nights will feature large-scale installations in the gardens of the historic estate as well as pedestal works presented in the art galleries.

FREE JAZZ AT THE LODGE arringtonvineyards.com 6211 Patton Road

Every Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards. This week’s live music is the San Rafael Band, with food trucks Simply Living Life.

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FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

FALL FAMILY FUN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL (REGISTER)

Shop the Hendersonville Farmers’ Market for in-season produce including organic and naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Searching for the best pumpkin patch with the most activities for your family in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro and surrounding Middle Tennessee is easy. Lucky Ladd Farms offers thousands of pumpkins in different shapes sizes and colors so you can pick the perfect pumpkin for your fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations. This event is from10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and admission is $13.99/Adults & Teens (13+) and $11.99/Children (2 to 12).

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FREE HOME BUYING 101 615-579-1685 jtrobertson@hotmail.com

Obtain all the information needed to start the process of buying your next home. Beginnning at 9:30 a.m., get prequalified if needed, meet a home inspector, ask questions of a Title/Real Estate attorney, shop your insurance. Getting educated will give you the confidence to make good decisions. Virtual meetings can be scheduled as well.

FREE NATIONAL DANCE DAY

If you have a favorite dance move or go-to routine, this is the time for all to break it down on the dance floor.

LUCKY LADD CORN MAZE ADVENTURE (REGISTER) luckyladdfarms.com 4374 Rocky Glade Road (615) 274-3786

Named “Tennessee’s #1 Corn Maze” three years in a row, this year there’s a brand new maze for kids to explore in the cornfield. Admission is $13.99 adults, $11.99 ages 2-12.

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Join the Historic Sam Davis Home at the Barn from 6 - 9 p.m. for live music, dancing and a great time! All ages are welcome. Admission is $10.

Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m., listen to stories, songs and do crafts at Brentwood Library.

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“EAMOTION” is an immersive sensory experience that physically guides the audience through a fixed course of highly visual, interactive video installations — think 50-foot tall pyramids constructed from 2,000+ video panels and 400-foot wide projection mapped surfaces. Audience members drive (and in some cases walk) in timed intervals, through custom-built outdoor venues, making EAMOTION a contactfree and pandemic-proof experience for the entire family. Ticket prices range from $35-$65 per vehicle.

POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING

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Always dreamed about supporting women after birth? Maybe you have thought about becoming a doula, but were unsure where to start. This oneday training will be your springboard to becoming a doula. 9 a.m.; $50.

SUN 20 FREE BLUEGRASS AT THE BARN 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Join Arrington Vineyards from 3 - 7 p.m. for live music featuring the Reed Pittman Band and East Nashville Grass, as well as the food truck Simply Living Life.

THINGS TO DO FREE NASHVILLE KIDS COOK PRESENTS: SUNDAY SUMMER SERIES (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 nashvillekidscook.com

Join Nashville Kids Cook for live, hands-on cooking classes on Zoom! Today? Delightful Donut Dough. Space is limited. For ages 9-11. Email kristen@ nashvillekidscook.com to reserve your child’s spot in one or all of the classes, and to receive instructions. Adult supervision required for setup and oversight.

CHEEKWOOD’S @HOME SERIES FINAL WEEKEND (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org 1200 Forrest Park Drive

FREE TENNESSEE TITANS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

The Titans kick off the 2020 NFL season. The team takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars at LP Field in Nashville, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. CT.

FREE WIFE APPRECIATION DAY

National Wife Appreciation Day, celebrated this third Sunday of September gives those of you lucky enough to have wives an extra chance to show them how much they mean to you.

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“EAMOTION,” is an immersive sensory experience that physically guides the audience through a fixed course of highly visual, interactive video installations — think 50-foot tall pyramids constructed from 2,000+ video panels and 400-foot wide projection mapped surfaces. Audience members drive (and in some cases walk) in timed intervals, through custom-built outdoor venues, making EAMOTION a contactfree and pandemic-proof experience for the entire family. Ticket prices range from $35-$65 per vehicle.

MON 21

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org/universe

Did you know that many of your favorite books are also available in Spanish? At 1 p.m., come read in with Klem-Marí!

MEMBER MONDAY AT CHEEKWOOD

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

Join Cheekwood Estate & Gardens as they open for a day of celebration just for members! Come out, bring a picnic and enjoy 55 acres of breathing room.

Take a live virtual yoga class right in your own home. The classes are every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and are held through Skype. Beginners to intermediates welcome. The classes are for adults ages 18 and up. If you would like participant in the virtual classes, email megan.sheridan@nashville.gov.

(615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org 1200 Forrest Park Drive

FREE BOOKMAKING WITH ANNIE (ONLINE) (615) 862-5870 library.nashville.org

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Learn the art of bookmaking and have fun in the process. Videos include a range of projects from basic to complex.

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway 646-763-1267 eamotion.com

“EAMOTION,” is an immersive sensory experience that physically guides the audience through a fixed course of highly visual, interactive video installations — think 50-foot tall pyramids constructed from 2,000+ video panels and 400-foot wide projection mapped surfaces. Audience members drive (and in some cases walk) in timed intervals, through custom-built outdoor venues, making EAMOTION a contact-free and pandemic-proof experience for the entire family. Ticket prices range from $35-$65 per vehicle.

TUE 22 FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

Join the Bellevue Library for D&D 5th edition adventures by emailing andrew.palmer@nashville.gov. That’s right, hop on a video call with your friends and let the librarian Dungeon Master Andrew guide you through fantastical worlds full of adventure and sorcery.

Following an exciting playoff run earlier this year, The Tennessee Titans kick off the 2020 NFL season this month on the 20th.

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FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 615-898-7710 315 John Rice Boulevard

Enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local growers and farmers from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE THE MAGIC OF STORY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

Connect with other young writers in Southern Word’s weekly sessions at 2 p.m. For ages 8-12, email Katie.Hall@ Nashville.gov for Zoom invitation.

FREE TPAC SALON SERIES: DANCING IN SEPTEMBER (REGISTER) tpac.org

The TPAC Salon Series, hosted via Zoom from 7 - p.m., is a series of free evening virtual events that feature interactive conversations and explore the diversity of Nashville’s arts and culture community. TPAC’s Kristin Horsley, Tamar Smithers, Dr. Dina Bennett, Kara Duke and Mr. Lucius “Spoonman” Talley take you through the evolution of African American music and preview the new museum. NMAAM will be giving away one free membership, and the first 25 registrants will be entered for a chance to win.

FREE ART TIME WITH JAKE (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 Bellevue Library

Feeling artsy? Bellevue Branch Library’s own Jake Wells brings you a new art class every other week. Today is “Three Dimensional Painting.”

FREE VIRTUAL COURTYARD CONCERTS: MARY GAUTHIER AND JAIMEE HARRIS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 bit.ly/NPLYouTube_VirtualCourtyardConcerts

From 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Courtyard Concerts goes virtual on NPL YouTube! The Associated Press named Mary Gauthier as one of the best songwriters of her generation. Her most recent release, “Rifles & Rosary Beads,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, and also garnered two Record of the Year awards.

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THINGS TO DO FREE TEENS AT HPL WITH MS. KIM (ONLINE)

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Events are pre-recorded videos and will be posted on the Hendersonville Public Library’s website, YouTube Channel and Facebook at 12 p.m.

FRI 25 FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 4 - 8 p.m. for Food Truck Friday’s, featuring Mac Shack, Burger Republic and Simply Living Life Cottage, as well as live music from Brian Shind Band.

Virtual science clubs are perfect for home-school students or parents looking for an online after-school activity. See more at thescienceguys.org. intervals, through custom-built outdoor venues, making EAMOTION a contactfree and pandemic-proof experience for the entire family.

WED 23 HOMESCHOOL CLASSES: THE AMAZING CODES (REGISTER) 705 Caldwell Drive 615) 859-3678

Want to be a spy? In the 18th Century, ciphering disk and flags were used to communicate in secret codes. Make your own to find the hidden treasure throughout Historic Mansker’s Station site from 1 - 3 p.m. Admission is $10.

ANIMAL SCHOOL SNACKS (REGISTER)

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Every preschooler loves a snack! In this Flour Power class, kids will Bear S’mores and Butterfly snacks. Tuition includes recipe handouts to take home and supplies.

THU 24 CHIHULY NIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD (REGISTER) (615) 356-8000 cheekwood.org

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

(615) 859-3678 705 Caldwell Drive

The market is held weekly on Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m. through October, on the lawn next to the Visitor’s Center at Historic Mansker’s Station.

FREE HOMESCHOOL FRIENDS (ONLINE) library.nashville.org/universe Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) (615) 862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch

Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends from Old Hickory Branch Library at 10: 15 a.m. as they share stories and fun, teaching children the joy of reading.

FREE SCRIPT READING BOOK CLUB (ONLINE)

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FREE FREEBIE FRIDAYS SCIENCE SHOWS (ONLINE)

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SAT 26 FREE 2020 TENNESSEE HONEY FESTIVAL tennesseehoneyfestival.com oneC1TY Pavilion 8 City Boulevard

Local beekeepers are given a free space to sell and display their honey. The main mission of the Tennessee Honey Festival is to educate and connect the community with everything bees and honey. Starts at 10 a.m.

BARK BASH

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A festival for dog lovers on the grounds of the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation. Bring your pup for a full day of doggie fun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the doggie costume contest, the pooch parade and enjoy live music, lunch from the Food Truck or bring your own lunch. Vendors help to help make this a true celebration of furry friends. Rescues will also join the event with some adoptable dogs.

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys in Nashville and The Science Guys of Baltimore join forces to bring you a live stream or pre-recorded Virtual Spectacular Science Shows every Friday at 10 a.m. These fun and interactive shows include dry ice eruptions, bubbling potions and explosions. The shows last about 35-40 minutes and will be open to up to 100 participants.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET

KIDS NIGHT OUT: CHOPPED (REGISTER)

FREE JAZZ AT THE LODGE

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Head on over to Flour Power for a Kids’ Night Out event with a basket full of secret ingredients (don’t worry, they promise it’ll be healthy!) Kids can enjoy a friendly competition in two teams similar to the TV show “Chopped!”

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Just present your Kroger Plus Card at the Zoo’s ticket building to get half-price admission all day on Fridays through September.

NASHVILLE OPERA’S ‘ONE VOTE WON’ (ON DEMAND) 615.832.5242 nashvilleopera.org/vote

Nashville Opera is presents this true Nashville opera, written, composed, sung and filmed by Nashvillians. Available on demand for $26.

FREE NATIONAL DAUGHTER’S DAY

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The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

The freshest and healthiest in farmto-table produce, Franklin Farmer’s Market is an “Essential Business” supplying local produce Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

arringtonvineyards.com 6211 Patton Road

Every Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards. This week’s live music is the 9 Volt Romeo Band and Grasstime Band, with food truck Simply Living Life.

FREE LEGO PLAYTIME

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Get creative while building with Lego blocks at Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main Street, from 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m

MUFFIN MANIA (REGISTER)

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Two muffin recipes will be made today: mixed berry minis and bacon and egg breakfast muffins.

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THINGS TO DO SPECIAL!

Big Ideas from Local Theaters BY MICHAEL W. ALDRICH

Artists love nothing more than a challenge that inspires them to innovate.

layhouses are closed for what normally would be the kickoff of theater season, but local acting companies are still finding innovative ways to lift the curtain across Middle Tennessee. From virtual musicals to online education programs and small group produc-

tions, theaters are keeping the arts going and connecting with their audiences in new ways. The pivot is no surprise to Cori Laemmel, artistic director of The Theater Bug, a Nashville-based company for young people. “Theater has been around since the dawn of civilization. It’s survived through pandemics and wars,” Laemmel says. “There’s no part of me that thinks art and theater isn’t going to survive this as well.”

The Theater Bug’s first day of a Zoom “writer’s room” for Quaranteened. Photo by Cori Laemmel

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THE THEATER BUG Soon after Nashville came under a saferat-home order last March, The Theater Bug (thetheaterbug. org), sprang into action by writing and producing Quaranteened: A

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Virtual Musical. “We ended up with a cast of 25 kids and they adapted so well to being in community on screen,” Laemmel recalls. “It was great because they got to work on their acting chops while getting a crash course in technology by self-taping their scenes and recording their own vocals.” The soundtrack will be released in coming months and the musical has been accepted into two film festivals. But Laemmel’s not sitting and waiting. “We’re in the middle of filming a web series called Stories, an original musical told through the lens of young people’s Instagram stories,” Laemmel says. Episodes will premiere through the Stories’ Instagram page and will be linked to The Theater Bug’s Vimeo for download. Other Middle Tennessee theater groups are adapting and creating, too. NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE It was painful to postpone its summer musical, Mary Poppins, and The Rep (nashvillerep.org) is busy planning a virtual fall season. “We’ll be offering several new online plays from our Ingram New Works Project, as well as profession-

Theater Bug’s production team sets up a shot for Stories. Photo by Abbey Rhyne al development seminars for actors with local and national instructors,” says Executive Director Drew Ogle. The Rep is also investing in master classes such as a new program based on the monologues of August Wilson, and additional theater instruction at the Johnson Alternative Learning Center. The company has also changed its annual Broadway Brunch into an online nighttime gala and auction, and is hosting a weekly online gathering of costume designers and other fashion artists called “On Pins and Needles.” STUDIO TENN THEATRE COMPANY The Franklin-based professional group has embraced this unusual theater season with flair. Its web series, Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy, features top-flight professional guests from Tony Award-winning singer and actress Kelli O’Hara to Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander. Studio Tenn (studiotenn.com) recently hosted a Virtual Musical Variety Show and an outdoor, socially distanced performance by Tony Award-winner Adam Pascal

(original cast of Rent on Broadway) at Academy Park Performing Arts Center. But the company’s new, virtual education program — covering masterclasses, homeschooling programs and private lessons — makes the company really proud. “The arts are so important — now more than ever — and kids should not miss out simply because school looks different this year,” says Casey Hebbel, education coordinator. “Studio Tenn Education is excited to offer custom curriculum with personalized lesson plans, teaching artist visits and arts integration,” she adds. All ages can enjoy free, instructional videos on studiotenn.com including a makeup tutorial, a ballet workshop and Interpreting a Song. ACT TOO PLAYERS This Franklin-based youth theater organization offers classes, camps and productions and has adjusted to theis new era by training students in six- to 12-week sessions in-person and online, with limited enrollment caps in lieu of CDC guidelines. “I have found strength in all the

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innovation I’ve witnessed in arts education over the past months,” says Sondra Morton, director for Act Too Players (acttooplayers. com). “I have seen solutions and interesting ways to teach theater that have just left me feeling awed. I am excited to see what innovative theater experiences are created out of such chaos and necessity,” she adds. One thing Morton has observed in her young students is resiliency. “I have always been impressed with their ability to accept things and to go with the flow,” she says. “Naturally, many students miss the live aspect of rehearsals and performances, while others are excited for the online format and to have their performances posted on YouTube. We’ve found that students want to learn and are willing to do whatever is needed to do that.” BRAVO CREATIVE ARTS CENTER Cent While creativity hasn’t just stopped, it’s required plenty of adjustments to meet the needs of parents and children. “Parents still want opportunity for their kids to meet with peers to connect and create in a trusted environment,” says Lissa McHugh, executive director of the Bravo Creative Arts Center (bravocreativeartscenter.com). The Franklin-based nonprofit worked in small groups over the summer (with safety measures in place) to serve more than 60 community kids with tap, musical theater, dance and improv. More than half of those involved worked on Honk Jr., a production they performed last month before a masked and socially distanced audience at Jamison Hall at The Factory of Franklin. “The production may not have had all the bells and whistles that audiences have come to expect with a Bravo production,” McHugh explains, “but there were some very happy kids excited to continue to use their gifts and bring joy to others!”

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THINGS TO DO FREE NATIONAL SON’S DAY POOCH POOL PARTY 4001 Bell Road (615) 889-4050

Nashville Shores is partnering with New Leash on Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in our community through shelter, placement, spay/neuter, education and awareness for the 2nd annual Pooch Pool Party. Nashville Shores’ gates will be open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., allowing owners to bring their dogs to the Wave Pool for a Dog-Only Swim Day. Only two dogs permitted per each 18-yearor-older human. Children 6 years old and younger are free.

SKY HUNTERS AT OWL’S HILL www.owlshill.org 545 Beech Creek Road South 615-370-4672

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary’s, Julie Eperjesi, Walden’s Puddle and local falconers Alan Johnson, Rob Deegan and Jean Simpson collaborate to present the Sky Hunter’s program. Learn the characteristics of the night time sky hunters — the owls. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., cost is $15.

FREE VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMMING WITH CMHFM (ONLINE) (615) 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Join Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators for family fun with art, music, storytelling and history programs on FieldTripZoom. Free with registration required by one hour before the program begins.

SUN 27 FREE BLUEGRASS AT THE BARN 615.395.0102 arringtonvineyards.com

Join Arrington Vineyards from 3 - 7 p.m. for live music featuring the Fish & The Chips Band and the Craig Duncan Band, as well as food truck Simply Living Life.

NASHVILLE OPERA’S ‘ONE VOTE WON’ (ON DEMAND) 615.832.5242 nashvilleopera.org/vote

Available on demand for $26.

FREE TENNESSEE TITANS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Our hometown team takes on the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. CT.

MON 28 FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5854 events.library.nashville.org

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE)

FREE PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB (ONLINE)

Many favorite books are also available in Spanish. At 1 p.m., come read some of those books with Klem-Marí.

The book being discussed will be White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin J. DiAngelo. 6:30 p.m. For more details and a link to the site, please email vicky.kirby@nashville.gov.

(615) 862-5800 library.nashville.org/universe

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

(615) 862-5871 megan.sheridan@nashville.gov

Take a live virtual yoga class in your own home. The classes are every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and are held through Skype. Beginners to intermediates, ages 18 and up. Email megan.sheridan@nashville.gov for link.

TUE 29 DAUGHTRY’S VIRTUAL TOUR onlocationlive.com

Chris Daughtry is going on an acoustic live streamed virtual tour this Summer and supporting local venues & staff at each date. The shows start at Cannery Ballroom at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

FREE IN THE KITCHEN WITH LINDSEY (ONLINE) (615) 862-5871

On the last Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m., Lindsey Patrick-Wright cooks up recipes that are available in the Southeast Branch library’s digital collection of eBooks through Overdrive and the Libby app. She includes introductory Instant Pot cooking and easy-to-make recipes. This program is geared for adults, but is family-friendly.

(615) 862-5862 vicky.kirby@nashville.gov

FREE THE MAGIC OF STORY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS (ONLINE) (615) 862-5800 Katie.Hall@Nashville.gov

Connect with other young writers in Southern Word’s 2 p.m. sessions. For ages 8-12, email Katie.Hall@Nashville. gov for Zoom invitation.

TODDLER TUESDAYS AT HISTORIC SAM DAVIS HOME 615-459-2341 www.samdavishome.org

Come join Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation for Toddler Tuesdays on the last Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. Bring your toddler to learn more about life on the 19th century farm.

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Courtyard Concerts go virtual on NPL YouTube starting at 11:45 a.m.

WED 30 FALL HOMESCHOOL DAY (REGISTER) (615) 274-3786 luckyladdfarms.com

Life science presentations throughout the day. Learning is made fun through topics like the life cycle of a pumpkin, animals and insects in a forest habitat. Classes start at 10:30 a.m.

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES: EARLY FRONTIER ECONOMICS (REGISTER)

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Come learn what people used as money in early American history. Touch, see and feel tradeable items used in the late18th century frontier at Historic Mansker’s Fort. Class is $10, from 1 - 3 p.m.

Nashville Parks and Rec offers free online fitness classes! Go to nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Classes/Fitness. aspx to find a class that works for you — and why not get Baby in on the action?

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DIGITAL WORLDS VR 1945 Mallory Lane, Franklin 615-538-7514 | digitalworldsvr.com DWVR offers the best true virtual realty experience in the area. Located near CoolSprings Galleria, it’s perfect for family and team outings, birthday parties, home school groups and events. You and your family are invited for a free 15 minute demo at our state-of-the-art technology virtual realty arcade. E.T.C. GYMNASTICS 1137 Haley Road Murfreesboro | 615-867-6900 1932 Almaville Road Smyrna | 615-617-7644 etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 - 18 years and all ability levels. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.

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DANCE IN BLOOM 7982-A Coley Davis Road, Nashville 615-662-4819 | danceinbloom.com We offer classes for ages 2 and older in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, improv and cheer. Classes are upbeat and fun! DEER RUN CAMPS & RETREATS 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 615-794-2918 | deerrun.camp/camps Throughout the year, Deer Run provides family events: married couples romance weekends, parent-child weekends (father-son and motherdaughter) and a family day. And year-round, Deer Run provides customized day and overnight

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FLOUR POWER 330 Franklin Road, Ste. 110A, Brentwood 615-961-3466 | flourpowerstudios.com Welcome to Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio! All children learn through hands-on discovery. Add the ingredients of fun, energetic adults and the love for home cooked food, and you have stirred up the essence of a Lil’ Chef. From preschool to teens, we sizzle up amazing programs such as birthday parties, weekly classes, camps, adult classes, corporate events, kids night out events and etiquette classes. HOOVER LEARNING GROUP 217 Jameston Park Road, Ste. 1, Brentwood 615-454-1433 | hooverlearninggroup.com At Hoover Learning Group, we believe every child deserves an opportunity to learn. We know some children just need more time. Through empirically-based practices, assessments, a collaborative approach, and tailored instruction, we equip students to effectively access, process, and apply information, both in and out of the classroom. KUMON MATH & READING CENTERS 7055 Hwy 70 S Nashville | 615-646-3243 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 217 Brentwood | 615-370-5776 1113 Murfreesboro Road #309 Franklin | 615-790-0407 7240 Nolensville Road, Ste. 303 Nolensville | 615-472-9400 kumon.com Our students, ranging from preschool through grade 12, develop the skills that help them build upon each concept they learn. With individualized learning plans, motivation and practice, our center prepares students to become avid learners, encouraging success throughout their entire academic experience and beyond.

LEARNING RX 5554 Franklin Pike, Ste. 200, Nashville 615-953-8899 | learningrx.com If you or someone you love is struggling to keep up with school or work and find that these challenges impede on your quality of life, LearningRx is here to help. We are a one-on-one brain training center that focuses on the underlying skills that are critical for learning and performance. Our cognitive enhancement center puts clients with their own brain trainers for mental workouts that are challenging, enjoyable, and consist of gamelike exercises. We help turn mental weaknesses into strengths. MATHNASIUM 3748 Hillsboro Pike Nashville | 615-891-3384 18 Cadillac Drive Brentwood | 615-942-2629 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 240D Hendersonville | 615-991-6811 3411 Memorial Blvd., Ste. 3 Murfreesboro | 615-890-6284 mathnasium.com Children out of school lose more comprehension in math than in any other subject. And with so many weeks of missed school, now is a critical time in your child’s education. We pinpoint the gaps in learning sustained during COVID. With custom-built learning plans and face-to-face instruction, we help reverse the “COVID slide” so they can be on track for the fall. Our live online tutoring service, Mathnasium@Home, is the same live instruction as our learning center but in the comfort of your home.

MOBILE MUSIC ACADEMY 615-301-8589 | mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available. We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN area. Voted #1 for music instruction! MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS 615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com Our winter, spring and summer camps inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning, teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork and perseverance in an entertaining, kid-friendly setting. The camps are full- or half-day and are excellent for ages 5 - 12. Sibling discounts are available. MY GYM 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 615-371-5437 | mygym.com/brentwood 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 student-teacher ratios help children 3 months - 13 years develop excellent fitness habits in a noncompetitive way. ONE GOAL SPORTS Murfreesboro 615-896-7309 | onegoalsports.net A non-profit, community-based sports league

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