Daily Events

from Williamson Parent magazine September 2021

WED 01

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) for this innovative exhibition featuring more than 40 sculptures made from 800,000+ LEGO® Bricks. Free for members; $20 for adults and $13 for ges 3 - 17.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME NASHVILLE

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Bring your toddlers and preschoolers from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to Urban Air Adventure Park in Nashville (4331 Old Hickory Boulevard, Old Hickory) Mondays - Thursdays. The park opens up just for toddlers and their parents to bounce safely. Cost is $11.99.

THU 02

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION

615-217-3017 hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov Sing songs, read a story and end with a walk at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro). For ages 1 - 4, registration is required and cost is $3.

FREE RE-USE IT (ONLINE)

facebook.com/NPLHermitage Join Miss Emma at 10 a.m. on the Hermitage Branch Library Facebook page to learn how to upcycle home products.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME NASHVILLE

See Wednesday, Sept. 1.

FREE YOGA AT NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Practice yoga at 1 p.m. at Nashville Public Library (615 Church Street, Nashville). All you need are comfy clothes and a yoga mat or towel.

FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR

library.nashville.org

A time for adults to create freely every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Nashville Library (615 Church Street)K

Come dance to all of the amazing acts performing at the September Sundown series, featuring live music, local artisan vendors, food trucks and a Kidsville Thursdays and Fridays in September at Centennial Park in Nashville.

FREE CRAYON KIDS

615-862-5854

Every Thursday for ages 3 – 5, join Ms. Katie Sue at the Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) for some crafty fun from 10:15 - 11 a.m.

FREE FALL ARCHERY CLUB FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

615-217-3017 murfreesboroparks.com

Fall Archery Club will meet once a month now through December at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro), culminating in a tournament. One group meets the first Thursday of each month from 1 - 3 p.m. The second meets the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration required. For ages 8 - 14.

FAMILY PROGRAM: SONGWRITING TUNE-UP

615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org Budding songwriters can participate in one-on-one mentoring sessions with professional songwriters to help hone their craft from 3 - 5 p.m. at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). Included with admission; free for members and kids 5 and younger.

BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

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The four-day festival on a 700-acre farm in Manchester features more than 150 acts on 10 stages. Big names include the Grand Ole Opry, Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Tame Impala and others. In addition, there are lots of other activities, including Kidsville fun for children.

FREE MUSICIANS CORNER SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN

615-862-8480 musicianscornernashville.com Musicians Corner returns this fall for their annual September Sundown concert series at 5 p.m. at Centennial Park (2500 West End Avenue, Nashville) each Thursday and Friday evening in September, with a special three-day weekend taking place September 2325 in conjunction with AmericanaFest.

FREE SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021

nashvilleshakes.org

Playing Thursdays through Sundays at 6 p.m. is Shakespeare’s 12th Night. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. The festival is held at oneC1TY (8 City Blvd., Nashville) through September 12 and then at Academy Park (112 Everbright Ave., Franklin) from September 16 - 19.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

615-859-3678 visitgoodlettsville.com 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, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville.

MARTIN ARTQUEST

615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is open at The Frist Thursdays through Sundays, from 1 to 5 p.m. Request your free MAQ ticket when you arrive at the museum.

FREE GREEN HILLS PUPPIES & PRIDE NIGHT

615-298-5478 shopgreenhills.com/petfest A night of fun for pups from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Mall at Green Hills (2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville). Activities include PRIDE dog costume contest, photo booth, pet pools, live music, pet treats, shopping and much more! Reserve free tickets online.

FREE TEEN CRAFTERNOON

615-595-1250 wcpltn.org Drop in for crafts from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Teen Room at Williamson County Public Library (1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin).

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) from 5 - 9 p.m. for live music and programs combining art and nature. Free for members; $20 for adults and $13 for ages 3 - 17.

FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE)

615-862-5870 timothy.allman@nashville.gov Join BalancED for Richland Park Library’s free community yoga program. Classes are held via Zoom on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Email timothy. allman@nashville.gov for instructions on how to join the class.

FREE HOMESCHOOL FRIENDS

615-862-5800

Join homeschool families from around Nashville to learn, engage and create every Thursday from 2 - 3 p.m. Activities take place in the Children’s Activity Room at Nashville Public Library (615 Church Street, Nashville). New and relevant topics are explored every week through a variety of fun games, books and STEAM activities.

WAY LATE PLAY DATE: LITTLE RED CORVETTE

514-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Unpack your hair crimper, iron your favorite pair of dad jeans and gas up the DeLorean because Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) is traveling back to the ’80s for a special adults-only event from 7 - 10 p.m. Cost is $30.

FRI 03

TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS

615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov Head to Sports*Com in Murfreesboro (2310 Memorial Blvd.) Fridays from 10 - 11 a.m. for body part recognition and cognitive skill development for kids ages 5 and younger. Cost is $3.

BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

See Thursday, Sept. 2.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE ART GROUP: ACRYLIC PAINTING

615-862-5862

Learn acrylic painting with whimsical realism utilizing simple techniques in an acrylic class for adults from 12 - 3 p.m. at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville). Drawing skills and experience not necessary. Beginners to intermediate level. Supplies provided. Limit 12. Registration required.

BABY GOAT CUDDLING

615-481-9546 noble-springs.com Come to Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road, Franklin) to spend time learning about goats and other farm animals while petting and cuddling baby goats. Times are 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission $10 per person. Children 2 and younger are free.

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW

Sky Bear is a Native American folktale about how the Milky Way was formed told by marionettes and presented in the Nashville Public Library’s Children’s Theater (615 Church St., Nashville) at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and older.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME COOL SPRINGS

urbanairtrampolinepark.com

Bring toddlers and preschoolers from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to Urban Air Adventure Park in Cool Springs (1735 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin) on Fridays. The park opens up just for toddlers and parents to bounce safely. Cost is $11.99.

MARTIN ARTQUEST

See Thursday, Sept. 2.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET

bestfoodtrucks.com/musiccityfoodtruckpark

Held inside a huge facility at 400 Davidson St., the Music City Food Truck Park & Flea Market takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Drop by Warner Park Nature Center in Nashville to explore the bird garden, observe the feeders and watch for hummingbirds the first two Saturdays in September between 10 a.m. and noon.

FREE MUSICIANS CORNER SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN

See Thursday, Sept. 2.

NASHVILLE SC VS. NEW YORK CITY FC

NashvilleSC.com

Nashville SC squares off against New York City FC at Nissan Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

FREE KIDS MOVIE NIGHT AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE

866-704-3000 streetsofindianlake.com

Enjoy live music, face painting, games and food trucks followed by a screening of Shrek at Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville). Activities begin at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.

FIREPIT FRIDAYS

myadventurepark.com Friday night climbs come with a campfire and marshmallows at Nashville’s Adventure Park (801 Percy Warner Boulevard) from 4 - 8 p.m. Includes two hours of climbing.

FREE SPRINGFIELD CONCERT SERIES

springfieldtn.gov/703/SunsetConcert-Series Enjoy the sounds of summer at free sunset concerts from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Springfield (500 S. Main St.).

FREE LIVE CONCERTS ON MURFREESBORO SQUARE

615-895-1887 mainstreetmurfreesboro.org

Friday nights are filled with music as Main Street Murfreesboro throws a musical party on the courthouse square from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.! During intermission, the National Dance Club will have free dance lessons for all.

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com Come out to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road) from 5 - 9 p.m. for Food Truck Fridays, featuring rotating food trucks and live jazz music. No reservations are required. Entry is free.

FREE FIRST FRIDAY SPRINGFIELD NIGHT MARKET

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Enjoy live music, food trucks, a kids’ zone and artisans from 6 - 9 p.m. at the square in Springfield (405 North Main Street, Springfield).

DAVE CHAPPELLE AND JOE ROGAN

615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com Comedians Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan are at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena! Starts at 7 p.m.

SAT 04

FREE WATCH THE HUMMINGBIRDS!

615-862-8555 wnpc.nashville.gov Drop by Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) to explore the bird garden, observe the feeders and watch for hummingbirds between 10 a.m. and noon.

NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM CORVETTE CARAVAN

adventuresci.org

The annual National Corvette Museum Corvette Caravan will be stopping at the Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. See a variety of corvettes and talk to the drivers.

BABY GOAT CUDDLING

See Friday, Sept. 3.

FREE CHALK ART CONTEST

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Who’s the best chalk artist? Come out to Hermitage Library (3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All participants will have a 5’x5’ space to showcase their work. Spectators and judges vote for their favorite piece. Call to register.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org Stroll among impeccably maintained classic cars from the early to midtwentieth century during the Classic Car Show at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free for members; $20 for adults and $13 for ages 3-17.

BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

See Thursday, Sept. 2.

BREWS AND BLUEGRASS TRAIN RIDE

615-241-0436 tcry.org/train-rides Ride a traditional stainless steel passenger train courtesy of Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow Street, Nashville). Train will layover in Watertown for performances from bluegrass pickers! Coach seats are $46; dome seats are $90. Train departs at 9 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m.

FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT WILDERNESS STATION

615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/176/Wilderness-Station Get introduced to The Wilderness Station’s (697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro) on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome.

GRAND MASTER FIDDLER CHAMPIONSHIP

615-416-2001 grandmasterfi ddler.com The 50th Annual Grand Master Fiddler Championship is at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Ford Theater (222 5th Avenue South, Nashville). Contestants from all over the world will compete each day with programs and performances from 9:40 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE FAMILY BINGO AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com

Play family bingo from 1 - 3 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood) to win prizes.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET

factoryatfranklin.com

Supplying local produce and more every Saturday at The Factory at Franklin covered back lot (230 Franklin Road) from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS

615-742-7445 lanemotormuseum.org/events Lane Motor Museum has more than 580 cars, but only has space to display 150 cars at a given time. Weekend tours at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. let you view all the cars in their vault. Located at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, the cost is $6 (in addition to museum admission, which is $3 for kids and $12 for adults).

$6 (in addition to museum admission, which is $3 for kids and $12 for adults).

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW

See Friday, Sept. 3.

FREE JAZZ AM

nashvillejazz.org/ events/jazz-am

An interactive jazz concert for young people featuring music, puppets, rhythm and movement at Nashville’s Hadley Park Community Center (1037 28th Ave. N) at 10 a.m. The program is for children ages 2 - 10 and families.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

615-967-6765

This is a producer-only farmers’ market located outside the Historic Nolensville School (7218 Nolensville Road) every Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET

mainstreetmurfreesboro.org

A weekly farmers’ market on the Murfreesboro square from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET

615-838-8238 streetsofi ndianlake.com

Shop for in-season produce including organic fruits, vegetables and a variety of organic meats from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Streets of Indian Lake (300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville).

FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT

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Community sports for kids age 7 - 17 Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville). Activities include soccer, volleyball, basketball and a cookout.

FAMILY CAMP-OUT & MOVIE NIGHT

townofsmyrna.org/departments/ outdoor-adventure-center Cook hotdogs and roast marshmallows outside over a campfi re, then enjoy an outdoor showing of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 E. Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.). $10 per person (ages 3+), $5 for members (ages 3+).

VANDERBILT COMMODORES FOOTBALL VS. EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

615- 322-4653 vucommodores.com/sports/football/schedule

Come see Nashville’s Vanderbilt Commodores against East Tennessee State University Bucs Football at the Vanderbilt Stadium (2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville). Kick off is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

CABARET ON STAGE: AN EVENING WITH NORM LEWIS

615-782-4040 tpac.org

TPAC and Studio Tenn present this live performance at 8 p.m. at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville) featuring Norm Lewis (Once on This Island; Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Phantom).

SUN 05

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS

615-203-5777 gentlebarn.org/nashville Visit cows, pigs, horses, goats and chickens Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Gentle Farm (9295 Christiana Fosterville Road, Christiana). Cost is $20 for adults; $10 for children.

CREATIVE ZONE: EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS

615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Kids can create paper instruments inspired by those on display in the Country Music Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included with admission; free for members and kids 5 and under.

FAMILY CLIMB MURFREESBORO

615-796-6545 climbyourrock.com Enjoy an afternoon of rock-climbing at The Ascent (831 Park Avenue, Murfreesboro) from 12 - 6 p.m. $39 covers day passes, gear and safety training for for four.

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All Access Nights at the Discovery Center are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the museum’s exhibits in a sensory-friendly environment free of charge, happening Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 from 5 - 8 p.m.

2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING MATCH

nissanstadium.com

See the US Men’s National

Team take on Canada in the first home game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign at Nissan Stadium at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

GRAND MASTER FIDDLER CHAMPIONSHIP

See Saturday, Sept. 4.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES

615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com Come out to Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road from 3 - 7 p.m. for live jazz and bluegrass bands Saturdays and Sundays through October.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS

See Wednesday, Sept. 1.

FREE SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021

See Thursday, Sept. 2.

MON 06

FREE LABOR DAY!

EARLY EXPLORERS

adventuresci.org Preschool activities include a storytime and planetarium show at 11 a.m. $18 for non-member adults & $14 for nonmember youth; free for members.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME NASHVILLE

See Wedneday, Sept. 1.

MERCY FRANKLIN CLASSIC

franklinclassic.org

This race in downtown Franklin benefits Mercy Community Healthcare. A Kids’ Zone features a variety of activities and there’s live music, too. The race will include a 5K run/walk, 10K run and a 1K kids run beginning at 7 a.m.

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

megan.sheridan@nashville.gov Take a live virtual yoga class in your own home Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Classes are sponsored by Nashville Public Library and held through Zoom.

TUE 07

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME NASHVILLE

See Wedneday, Sept. 1.

TODDLER TIME IN THE VILLAGE; TRACTORS

615-801-2606 murfreesborotn.gov

Get some outside time at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S Front St., Murfreesboro) with your toddler at 10 a.m. Kids will enjoy shucking corn, searching for their favorite tractor and a story time. Admission is $3 per person with reservations required. Reservation required; for ages 5 and under.

STORYTIME IN THE BRACKEN FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S GARDEN

615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Gather outside at Cheekwood’s (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden and read nature and art inspired children’s books each week at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Free for members, included with general admission for non-members.

FREE PLAY GAMES WITH GAME KEEPER JOHN (ONLINE)

youtube.com/user/NashvilleLibrary

Learn and play through classic and modern games of all varieties online with Nashville Public Library’s Game Keeper John every other Tuesday on NPL’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m.

FREE BRENTWOOD PRENDA CODE CLUB

615-371-0090 brentwood-tn.libcal.com Teens are invited to create Minecraft worlds, build a website and control robots at this free coding club from 4 - 5 p.m. in Brentwood Library’s Learning Lab (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). For ages 8 - 18; registration required.

FREE MIDTN MAGIC CLUB AT LINEBAUGH

615-893-4131 rclstn.org

Explore magic at Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro from 7 - 9 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month on the 2nd floor.

FREE SMYRNA QUEST KIDS

615-459-4884 rclstn.org All ages. Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna), school-aged children are invited to join for a new activity (crafts, science experiments, games and stories). Geared toward ages 6 - 12.

NASHVILLE COCKTAIL FESTIVAL

nashvillecocktailfestival.com Nashville Cocktail Festival is a celebration of the craft of the cocktail, highlighting award-winning authors, boutique spirits, small-batch mixers and the bartenders who put it all together at various venues Sept. 7 - 11 nightly from 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

615-690-4487 nashvillesounds.com Versus the Memphis Redbirds at First Tennessee Park (19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville) at 7:05 p.m.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

rclstn.org 615-893-4131

Come out to Linebaugh Library, 105 West Vine Street, in Murfreesboro at 6 p.m. for this casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet.

FREE JACKSON’S LIBRARY CARD (ONLINE)

615-889-2941 thehermitage.com/bookclub Grab a snack and join Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage for a monthly virtual book club. September’s read is A History of the Orchid by Gustavo Romero and Merle Reinikka. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

WED 08

FREE WIC MOBILE LAB

615-862-5871 library.nashville.org Families new to WIC benefits may attend the WIC Mobile Clinic to pick up vouchers instead of going to their WIC clinic location from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Southeast Branch Library (5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch).