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Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

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Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

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Braingineers Lab classes in Mt Juliet, TN

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50 Things to Do in August

It’s not fair to August but I hate it. I’m a grown up. I know families need routines and bedtimes and, apparently, homework. I’m just not particularly happy about it. But like it or not (and I know some of you LOVE IT!), it’s back to school time. Make some plans now to keep the summer fun going just a bit longer with our list of 50 things to do in Nashville in August.

County Fairs in Middle Tennessee

It’s summertime and that means it’s time for Middle Tennessee County Fairs! There are lots of options all over the area. I’m sure there is at least one close to you.

August Family Fun

August is a tough month in Middle Tennessee. For most of us, school starts very early this month. Combine the back to school blahs with the inevitable high temperatures of late summer and you’ve got the perfect recipe for some summertime blues. Ride out this ‘season of ugh’ by making some plans for family fun.

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Things to do in Nashville this weekend - weekend top 5

Weekend Top 5

There are so many things to do in Nashville this weekend! Here are our picks for family fun in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Need more choices? Take a...

Enter to win a digital HD copy of Avengers Endgame

Enter to Win – Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame, the conclusion to 11 years of Marvel adventures, is arriving on Blu-ray on August 13th. It is already available on Digital HD. Enter to win a digital copy to add to your movie collection. It is a great...

Enter to Win Tickets to Disney on Ice in Nashville, TN 2019

Win Tickets to Disney on Ice!

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Nashville! The show is stopping at Bridgestone Arena September 12 - 15, 2019 and we are excited...

August Family Fun

August Family Fun

August is a tough month in Middle Tennessee. For most of us, school starts very early this month. Combine the back to school blahs with the inevitable high temperatures of late summer and you've got the perfect recipe for...

Middle Tennessee County Fairs

Middle Tennessee County Fairs

It's summertime and that means it's time for Middle Tennessee County Fairs! There are lots of options all over the area. I'm sure there is at least one close to you. Make plans to see animals, ride the rides and...

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Wetland

Your kids are going to go bananas for the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro, TN. The Discovery Center has...

Places to pick apples in Middle Tennessee in 2019

Apple Picking in Middle Tennessee

Apple Pie, Apple Sauce, Apple Butter, Apple Cider..... The list goes on and on. Now, you just need to go out and pick some apples for all these fall treats. There are several orchards in Middle Tennessee you can visit with your family. When you get home, take some...

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Visit Opryland Hotel like a Local

Granted, a hotel visit isn't your normal Nashville Fun for Families excursion, but the Gaylord Opryland Hotel is most definitely not your average hotel. So you may be asking... What is there to do at Gaylord Opryland? There are nine acres of indoor...

August Family Fun

August Family Fun

August is a tough month in Middle Tennessee. For most of us, school starts very early this month. Combine the back to school blahs with the inevitable high temperatures of late summer and you've got the perfect recipe for some summertime blues. Ride out this 'season...

Middle Tennessee County Fairs

Middle Tennessee County Fairs

It's summertime and that means it's time for Middle Tennessee County Fairs! There are lots of options all over the area. I'm sure there is at least one close to you. Make plans to see animals, ride the rides and don't forget the food! My reigning favorite is...

Day Trips and Travel

Gulf Coast Duck Tours

Plan a unique tour of Mobile, Alabama with Gulf Coast Ducks. Ducks are amphibious vehicles that were used by the American military in World War II and the Korean War. The original Ducks were built by women during the "Rosie the Riveter" part of American History....

The London Eye

The London Eye

The London Eye is one of the most iconic structures on the London skyline. Built as a celebration of the millennium, it was officially opened by Tony Blair, on December 31, 1999. The giant wheel opened to the public on March 9, 2000. It is 443 feet tall and was the...

lost creek falls and cave

Lost Creek Falls and Cave – A Waterfall Adventure for All Ages

You know those amazing adventure spots you see when perusing Pinterest that make your eyes glaze over with envy at the person who was actually standing in that spot, able to snap that pic? What if I told you that there’s a spot like that, less than 2 hours away from...

Stars, Royals, and Icons at Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds – A Must Visit Museum in London for Families

Madame Tussaud is famous world wide for her life like wax figures that are displayed in nine countries today. The original museum, opened in 1884, is still in the Marylebone area in London, and definitely worth a visit. Marie Tussaud and her Wax Models Marie Tussaud...

Experience Beale Street with your family

Experience Beale Street with Your Family

When I think Memphis - three things spring to mind - Elvis, Bar-B-Que and the Blues, and not necessarily in that order. I discovered that the best place to experience Memphis's music and food legacy is Beale Street which you can visit with your whole family. Beale...

The Ultimate Summer Fun List

Still need ideas? Here are more than 160 things to do this summer in Nashville.

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