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ne of the more precious moments in a preschool or kindergarten graduation is when, one by one, each child gets up to the microphone to announce what he or she wants to be when they grow up. You hear, “Veterinarian,” “Fireman” and the occasional, “Doctor.” These are all adorably stated; parents beaming until their cheeks hurt. Hardly any of us become what we say we want to be when we’re little, and yet we continue to ask our little ones what they want to be when they grow up, making what we “want” to be more important than what we already are. Why can’t we just leave our kids alone? Seriously, why do we play this game with our kids as though what they are right now at 5 or 6 is not enough? I have a small plaque a friend gave me. It says, “Children cannot be molded, they are meant to be unfolded,” and I just love it. It speaks to how important it is to let them be without pushing your own agenda onto them. What we become is our own business, not our parents’, and what our kids become is NOT about us. We birth them, raise them for 18 or so years and then it’s time to let go. Did you hear me? LET GO. We spend a good 18 years learning to let out the apron strings our kids are tied to (and that we are too), and then finally you have to take that apron off and let it fly away. Job done. How’d you do? We sort of measure how we did by what they become, and yet who they are is there from the very beginning. Is it possible that we should actually get out of the way from the very start? I mean, yes, you have to feed a child and keep him safe as he grows. Teach good manners and get them a good education, but how do you tend to what’s really inside the child? The part that you can’t see? The child’s soul? You give it the freedom to be itself. If that child doesn’t like broccoli, you don’t make them sit at the table until the broccoli gets eaten. If the child wants to paint, you give him paint. If he wants to build with blocks, you provide blocks. You provide and provide and provide and GET OUT OF THE WAY. The idea of “life coach” may even be a bit invasive because here you’re again telling someone what to do. Don’t tell your kids what to do; what to like or not like; what to wear or not wear. Tending to their souls is like trying to grow orchids. These are strong, beautiful flowers. If you pour cups of water on them, they will drown. A little bit a week, easy does it, a room with plenty of air and light, easy. It’s so important to give your kids room, no matter what you think. Their life is their own. You are simply a facilitator. Let them be, trust them from the start and take care of their unique qualities. That’s your job. And it’s a soulful one.

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QUESTION! “I love to stretch out with my child and stay with her until she falls asleep at night. Is this a terrible habit? My husband says it is. To me it’s closeness and temporary. Does anyone else feel that way?”

CO-SLEEPING, ANYONE? “My 8-year-old son still sleeps with me every night. He has his own room, but desires to be near his mom. It won’t last forever. My great aunt said these words to me one day, “You let that baby sleep with you because the day will come when you will wish he would.” Rhonda Morelock “Such a lucky little girl! A great book on this subject is The Family Bed by Tina Thevinen. In most cultures throughout history parents have coslept with their children, satisfying a deep need for security, bonding and love even while asleep. Enjoy those snuggles!” Debbie Raab “Speaking as a mother that has buried a child, you will NEVER and I mean NEVER regret taking the time to lie next to that sweet, warm, miracle. The incredibly funny things they do to try to stay awake. The faces, the songs, the “I love you’s,”

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the kisses, the little fingers that open your eyes to see if you are asleep. They will be gone soon. VERY SOON. In the blink of an eye. Believe me, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of those moments and wish for more. Whatever you would be doing instead of snuggling with your child is absolutely a waste of precious time. Not only is your husband wrong, I pity him. He should be taking turns with you. You snuggle one night and he snuggles the next. He is missing more than he can ever understand.” Marie Smith “No! This is awesome! What is it with people being so scared their kids depend on them to meet emotional needs? Why as a society are we worried that our kids want to be close to us? She’s not always going to want to cuddle with you or even be close to you all the time! The days might be long, but the years go by fast and you’ll miss this time tremendously! There is

nothing wrong with what you’re doing. You don’t have an issue and neither does your daughter. Your husband has the issue; you do you. You and your daughter’s love languages may be touch and/or quality time; his may not be those so he doesn’t speak it or understand it. Samantha Down “It’s not temporary, believe me. You want them to be able to fall asleep on their own. Maybe create a new bedtime routine where you cuddle on the couch and read. Then send her off to bed on her own. That way she won’t be dependent on you to fall asleep. Does it matter ... not really. I LOVE cuddling up to my babies too, but I had a habit to break.”

of this. We didn’t start this practice with our two oldest. They always slept in their own bed, (and snuggled with us in the mornings), but our youngest had apnea of infancy (stopped breathing in her sleep) as a baby and was on a hospital monitor. As a result, she had to sleep in her own bed in our room for more that her first year. She has always been very snuggly. She slept in her room for probably one-and-a-half to two years then started sneaking into our bed in the middle of the night. We don’t mind, and cherish the time as she is our last. That said, we don’t allow her to go to sleep in our bed because we also cherish our time alone together! Maybe set some ground rules for how often and how long.” Christy Veal

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Nashville Parent’s fall 2021 edition of the Private School Directory is out now! Check it out for school updates, profiles and more. It makes for an excellent tool in starting your private school search!

ark your fall calendars! Nashville Parent presents it's firstannual Virtual Private School Fair Monday, September 13 through Sunday, Sept. 19. The online Virtual Fair — ALL FREE! — will give participants the chance to learn about school options and discover all that they have to offer.

“It’s a great event for parents because you can do all of your research in one

spot, see all of the schools and decide which are the best fits for your child then make contacts for all of your one-on-ones,” says Stewart Day, publisher of Nashville Parent and organizer of the virtual fair. Each day will have a different theme including "Christian," "Catholic," "Traditional," "Montessori," "Preschools," "Special Needs" and more. Online booths showcasing schools will include video tours, direct contact with Admissions' Directors and Q & A's. Learn more about registering for the fair at Nashvilleparent.com/vprivateschoolfair or register now using the QR code to the left.

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Martina McBride:The Power of Her Voice Now Open at The Country Music Hall of Fame

artina McBride now has her own dedicated exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum — 30 years after she signed her first record deal! The exhibition, dubbed Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice, now open, is set to explore the music and legacy of the influential and superpopular vocalist. Running through Aug. 7, 2022, the exhibit will feature everything Martina McBride — who is known for hits including “Independence Day” and “A Broken Wing.” Along with famed artifacts fans will immediately recognize, the collection stretches back to

the pre-Nashville beginnings of the country star’s career. Born July 29, 1966, Martina Mariea Schiff was raised on a dairy and wheat farm in Sharon, Kansas, population of 200. At age 7, she began performing with her family’s band, the Schiffters. After moving to Wichita, Kansas, she performed in rock bands in area clubs and met recording engineer John McBride, whom she married in 1988. After returning home to sing with the Schiffters at a battle of the bands, she decided to move to Nashville and sing country music. Learn more about this exhibit at CountryMusicHallofFame.org.

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ments. This event is free to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, visit sos. tn.gov/tsla/plan-yourvisit. • THE NASHVILLE SOUNDS have added 10 games to the 2021 schedule in a new tournament format called the “Triple-A Final Stretch.” Following the previously announced final series of the season Sept. 14 - 19, the Sounds will return home to First Horizon Park to host a fivegame series against the Columbus Clippers, Sept. 22 - 26. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. For tickets, head to milb.com/ nashville/tickets.

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WHAT TO DO ABOUT A BITING TODDLER “We had a little incident today,” can be the worst thing for you to hear.

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oddlers are not tyrants, but some of them do go through a developmental stage that includes their tiny, strong chompers. Biting is quite common among children ages 1 to 3 and may be linked to numerous factors, most of which are related to the difficulty of expressing feelings. But if you get a message from your childcare or after a playdate that your toddler bit another child — it falls squarely on your pretty little parenting head. What’s wrong? What am I not doing right? Now what? And ... how can I help my child get through this unbecoming stage? We all want well-behaved kids, it’s what parenting is all about, and while biting won’t last forever, it’s no fun when your child’s the biter. So what do you do? And how to you manage another parent’s hostility toward you and your child if another‘s child is on the receiving end? First: there’s nothing wrong with your parenting if your child gets into a biting cycle. Second: Look at your child and try to understand what she’s going through so you can proceed to curtail the issue with empathy.

Causes of Biting

“Think of biting as a form of communication for your child, but it can also be related to other things,” says Carrie Lind, M.D., assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Biting can: • Relieve pain from teething • Explore cause and effect (“What happens when I bite?”) • Experience the sensation of biting • Satisfy a need for oral-motor stimulation • Imitate other children and adults • Feel strong and in control • Get attention • Act in self-defense • Communicate needs and desires, such as hunger or fatigue • Communicate or express difficult feelings, such as frustration, anger, confusion, or fear (“There are too many people here and I feel cramped”)

Should You Label Your Child a ‘Biter?’ “No one likes a negative label, even a child,” Lind says. “Negative labels can affect how you view your child and even affect the child’s feelings about himself. Instead, you can tell your child, ‘I love you, but I do not like your biting,’” Lind adds.

Understanding is Key

Think about it: from the time your child was an infant they have led with their mouth. Whether it’s chewing on a teething toy or eating while breastfeeding, the mouth has led the way up to this point. So when and if biting begins for a toddler, know that they’ve been allowed to be very oral for a very long time now without anyone saying they can’t be. So easy does it when bringing in the newly needed discipline. “Try to understand why your child is biting,” Lind says. “If your child bites out of frustration, for example, try to encourage other ways to handle that emotion such as saying, ‘No,’ or, ‘Mine,’ or even signing ‘Help’ or ‘Stop,’ and provide plenty of hugs of understanding, too.” Empathize with your child’s frustrations by saying things like, “I know it feels bad when someone takes your toy,” or by being aware of transitional experiences that may be happening that are hard such as starting a new day care, moving to a new place, weaning, or even a new sibling in the home. Know that when your child is going through a stressful time they may require extra attention. Of course, if you have a child who is biting repeatedly, it’s important to monitor your child so you can watch for what’s triggering the biting.

Stopping the Biting

Now that you have a good idea about why your child is biting, it’s time to nip it in the bud. Here are ways to do that: • RESPOND: If you are there when your toddler bites, be firm right away and say, “No biting! It hurts!” • ENCOURAGE: Say, “Use your words, honey, not your teeth.” • MONITOR: Try to stay one step ahead of your child if they’ve taken to biting to get what they want. Remove toys or triggers as needed.

What If Your Child Gets Bitten? “While biting may be a normal stage of development for some toddlers, it is not acceptable,” Lind says.

• Remove your toddler from the child she has bitten. Say, “No” immediately and something like, “We do not bite because it hurts others.” • Focus most of your attention on the child who has been bitten. Model behavior by comforting the child that was bitten and saying, “I am so sorry you got bitten. I know biting really hurts.” • Never bite the biting child to show how biting feels. This is confusing and scary. If biting persists, try a negative consequence. • If these techniques or interventions are not effective, parents should talk to their pediatrician or family physician. “Remember, it is normal to feel protective of your little one!” says Lind. “But also know that the parents of the child who is biting are probably just as horrified as you are. It is most important to understand how the daycare is addressing and discouraging biting behaviors. Ask if they have a policy to address recurrent biting.”

Be Patient and Kind

As with learning any new behavior, remember that learning a new habit — such as not biting — takes time. Be patient and help your child to move on from her hard experience. Susan Day is editor of this magazine and a mom of four.

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Beef As a First Food STARTING STRONG FOR OPTIMAL GROWTH Beef contains 10 essential nutrients including protein, zinc and iron, to fuel a child’s early growth and development.1 With its bundle of nutrients, beef as a complementary first food is associated with normal physical growth in infants.2

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1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (Slightly revised). Version Current: May 2016. Internet: http://www.ars.usda. gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl 2. Tang M, Krebs NF. High protein intake from meat as complementary food increases growth but not adiposity in breastfed infants: a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2014;100:1322-8. 3. Nyaradi A, et al. The role of nutrition in children’s neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhood. Front Hum Neurosci 2013;7:97. 4. Chandra RK. Nutrition and the immune system from birth to old age. Eur J Clin Nutr 2002;56:S73-6. 5. Palmer C, et al. Development of the human infant intestinal microbiota. PLoS Biol 2007;5:e177. 6. Krebs NF, et al. Effects of different complementary feeding regimens on iron status and enteric microbiota in breastfed infants. J Pediatr 2013;163:416-23.

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he Tennessee legislature was extremely active in the spring of 2021, and as of July 1, 2021, 32 new laws are now in effect, many of them related to education. We outline many of them here. Of course, the hottest button is the ban on critical race theory (CRT) being taught in other public schools across the country. Regarding the politically controversial CRT ban in Tennessee, in talking with news’ reporters last May, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said, “We need to make sure that our kids recognize that this country is moving toward a more perfect union,

that we should teach the exceptionalism of our nation and how people can live together and work together to make a greater nation, and to not teach things that inherently divide or pit either Americans against Americans or people groups against people groups.” WHAT THE BAN ON CRT MEANS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR • Teachers cannot instruct that “an individual, by virtue of the individual’s race or sex, is inherently privileged, racist, sexist or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously.”

• “Impartial discussion of controversial aspects of history” is still permitted under the law, and limits on teacher speech won’t apply when a teacher is responding to a student’s question or referring to a historic figure or group. • The state education commissioner can withhold funds from any school found to be in violation of the law. COMMON CORE GONE FOR GOOD • A bill that prohibits the use of textbooks and materials created to align with Common Core standards. Schools in violation of the new law can lose funding. (please turn the page)

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Help Your Kids Get the Most Out of the New School Year

After going through the COVID-19 school year in 2020, parents learned exactly how much support their kids need with education. This year, know what’s going on in schools and give your child plenty of positive reinforcement to support his education.

TEXTBOOK TRANSPARENCY ACT • This act ensures that all textbooks used by Tennessee students are accessible online for public view. The new statute requires that textbook publishers make the materials available as long as they are actively being used in the classroom. THREAT OF MASS VIOLENCE • Any communicating of a threat to commit an act of violence on school property or at a school-related activity is now a Class A misdemeanor offense and a Class B misdemeanor if a person with knowledge fails to report it. In Tennessee, Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,500 or both. TENNESSEE LEARNING LOSS REMEDIATION AND STUDENT ACCELERATION • This legislation strengthens Tennessee’s third grade reading retention policy by ensuring that students are on grade-level before being promoted to the fourth grade. TENNESSEE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALL CHILDREN ACT • The act requires public schools to try

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and provide a “reasonable accommodation” to a student who has conveyed in writing that they are unwilling or unable to use multi-occupancy restrooms or changing facilities designated for the person’s sex. It bars letting transgender people use multi-person facilities that don’t align with their sex at birth. SAFE STARS ACT • A collaboration between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, this law creates standards and metrics for student athlete safety. It is one of the most comprehensive health and safety programs in the United States for K-12 athletics. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP/ HOMESCHOOLERS • The new law extends aid to homeschool students who both complete six credit hours of dual-enrollment and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in those courses. Under the previous law, homeschool students could not qualify through their GPA score, unlike public and private school counterparts. Susan Day is editor of this magazine and the mom of four children.

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ccording to the Center for Public Education, kids attend about 900 to 1,000 hours per year in school. That’s a lot of time, but are they getting the best education possible? The only way to assure that they are is through making yourself a partner in your child’s learning. Here are ways to do that:

• Participate Attend back-to-school nights, conferences and volunteer in your child’s school when possible. This creates an awareness on your child’s part of the importance of education. Visit your school websites, know what’s going on, know your child’s friends and be a part of the conversations.

• Monitor Homework Support your kids by knowing what their assignments are, what they are working on in classes and how they are being taught. Email your child’s teachers to know specifics — it is the best way to get “inside” your child’s education.

• Teach Organization Being organized is the bedrock for completing projects and getting items turned in for credit. Teach your kids the importance of being on time, keeping a list of things they need to do and keeping everything together between school and home.

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How the Arts Excite Kids, Lessen Anxiety and Develop

creativity Exposing kids to art, theater, music and dance from an early age does more than provide an outlet. The arts provide mental, emotional and educational beneﬁts, too. By Susan Swindell Day

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THE ARTS

ne of the very first drawings a little kid makes is a stick figure. It may be Mommy or Daddy. It may be the teacher. It may be a self-portrait. Next comes a lollipop tree, a pointy house, a giant sun. As in all things of life, we start small before growing into larger, more bold ideas of self-expression, but express ourselves we must and express ourselves we will — one way or another. It’s true that a picture says a thousand words, and when kids are young, their scribbles and fingerpaintings may not seem like much, but they help the child to get out what’s inside. That’s why the arts are so important for kids as they grow. People are not one-dimensional stick figures, they are messy, in-depth puzzles of rich and challenging emotions. Some studies have linked the repression of negative emotions to increased anxiety, and in a 2012 study of people who lived to 100, from Cornell Medical College, emotional expression was found to be a common trait along with a positive attitude toward life. Simply put, want to help your kids express themselves in a healthy way? Put as much emphasis on their arts education as you do their academic or athletic. While taking an arts class of any kind is different from art therapy — an approach proven to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being through creative self-expression for children (and adults, too!) — it makes sense that arts for any reason help with self-expression. The arts include music, dancing, theater, art, poetry, writing and various ways of using them.

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Imagination is more important than knowledge.” —albert einstein

KIDS DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THROUGH ARTS ACTIVITIES The arts may seem like fun and games — and it is — but you may not realize that your child is actually learning a lot through exploring the arts and doing art activities. Kids gain useful life skills through art, so encourage them to get creative and you will quickly see that your children are picking up these skills: Communication “When a child draws a picture, paints a portrait or dances around the living room, that child is beginning to communicate visually,” says Mary Ann Kohl, author of Primary Art: It’s the Process, Not the Product (Gryphon House). A child may draw to document an actual experience like playing in the park, release feelings of joy by painting swirling colors or share an emotionally charged experience like the passing of a loved one through art. Art goes beyond verbal language to communicate feelings that might not otherwise be expressed. Social & Emotional “Art helps children come to terms with themselves and the control they have over their efforts,” Kohl says. Through art, they also practice sharing and taking turns. Art fosters positive mental health by allowing kids to show individual uniqueness as well as accomplishment, all part of a positive self-concept. Fine Motor Skills Holding a paintbrush so that it will make the desired marks, snipping paper with scissors into definite shapes, drawing with a crayon or squeezing glue from a bottle in a controlled manner all help develop a child’s fine motor skills and control of materials. SELF-EXPRESSION and CREATIVITY Kids express themselves through art on a fundamental level. Picture a toddler who has a new baby sister busily pounding his fists into Play-Doh; a 6 year old joyfully painting flowers with huge arm movements blending reds and yellows; a 10 year old doing a spoton imitation of his grandmother. Creating art allows children to work through feelings and emotions. Rather than being told what to

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do, answers and directions come from the child. Art requires freethinking, experimentation and analysis — all part of creativity. And a child does not have to create a masterpiece to have a meaningful artistic experience. Art is a process, not a product. It’s tempting to want our child’s audition for the school play to be perfect to prove that he has talent, but art is the process of creating — exploring, discovering and experimenting — that has the greatest value. The freedom to express yourself yields creativity — the skills to shape your expression is what training in any art form is about. GETTING STARTED AT HOME “While you may want your home to look picture-perfect, seeking perfection is not in your best interests is you want to raise creative kid,” says author Amanda Blake Soule in her book, The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections (Roost Books). She says that when we give kids the space and encouragement they need to explore their surroundings, they can become the most inspiring of artists the most inquisitive scientists, the most original thinkers. Short of letting them destroy your home, teach your children early on how to prepare a creative workspace with materials, play music of all kinds that you love for them and discover who THEY love, show them great performances. Emphasize creation, unique ideas and no rules. Kids who grow up to think outside of the box are those kids who learned to come up with solutions through their own imaginations. To tap into that, they need to be free to think on their own. There are several ways to bring them to this with your parenting: Pretend Play According to Po Bronson, best-selling author of What Should I Do With My Life (Ballantine), pretend play is associated with high creativity. Supply your kids with space, props, dress-up clothes, ideas for make believe and plenty of down time for it. If it gets messy, so be it. Refrain from sending “what a mess!” messaging. Bronson’s research shows that moving into middle school, kids who get into fantasy play when they’re young display a higher level of creativity

from kids who don’t, so keep on encouraging their involvement in theater, music, dance and fine art. Invent and Create “The term ‘open-ended’ means that there is no end product expected,” Bronson says. Open-ended play allows kids to create whatever they can imagine. Don’t insist, for example, that your child MUST follow the directions for his Lego kit. Buy blocks, paints, fabrics and openended types of toys for imaginative play and throw out the rules. Once you’ve encouraged your child with suggestions and supplies, the classes they’re interested in or the instruments they’d like to play, step back. Provide the freedom that allows for unstructured creativity to rule the day. Whether or not you yourself are a creative parent doesn’t matter. Chances are, if you’re not you’d like to be. So why hold back? Go on a creativity journey with your kids and break out of the boxes society wants to shove you in. Don’t let the arts be squelched in favor of academics or athletics. Know that the very essence of creativity is what gives individuals the chance to excel in whatever they pursue. The arts provide what kids need to be the squeaky wheels in life. And you know what they say about squeaky wheels. Susan Day is an avid arts’ enthusiast, a mom of four creative kids and the editor of this magazine.

EXPLORE ARTS WITH KIDS! Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 1200 Forrest Park Dr. Nashville, TN 37205 cheekwood.org Opening Aug. 1: Art Bark, crayon sculptures by Nashville artist Herb Williams (canine sculptures made entirely by crayons) and through Sept. 5: Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! made entirely with LEGO bricks. Cheekwood also has Tots! for little ones — a Tuesday - Friday hands-on art program, special programming for families and more. Check it all out online. Country Music Hall of Fame 222 Fifth Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 countrymusichalloffame. org The Hall offers all kinds of way for kids to get creative both online and in person. For instance, the Creative Zone program ties artsy kid activities to current exhibits. Middle Tennessee kids 18 and younger receive free admission as part of Community Counts: Museum Admission Program for Locals.

The Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 fristmuseum.org Ages 18 and younger are always free at the Frist. The Frist offers a FristKids art-centric webpage filled with at-home art activities; the Martin ArtQuest Gallery where kids make interactive art (now open four days a week); Free Family Days throughout the year; and more. Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St. Nashville, TN 37209 nashvilleballet.com Home of the School of Nashville Ballet with classes for boys and girls. The professional company’s upcoming perfomances include Peter Pan (Oct. 8 - 10) and Nashville’s Nutcracker (Dec. 15 - 24). The ballet also offers Family Days. Nashville Children’s Theater (NCT) 25 Middleton St. Nashville, TN 37210 nashvillechildrenstheatre. org Home of the NCT Drama School, offering classes for all ages, and performances for families. Nashville Opera The Noah Liff Opera Cntr. 3622 Redmon St. Nashville, TN 37209 nashvilleopera.org Bookings open Aug. 2 for Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears, part of Opera On

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Tour which goes to elementary schools and Opera Out Loud which brings various opera scenes and arias to middle and high schools and colleges. Nashville Symphony One Symphony Place Nashville, TN 37201 nashvillesymphony.org Take the kids to Ascend Amphitheater for Beethoven Under the Stars (Sept. 11); The Princess Bride in Concert at the Schermerhorn (Oct. 29 - 30); The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert, at the Schemerhorn (Dec. 3 - 5). Check the website for upcoming education programs for young people. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. Nashville, TN 37243 tpac.org Provides performance space for the Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, Nashville Repertory Theatre and Broadway and national tours, Blippi the Musical plays TPAC on August 28. Check the website for more upcoming family-friendly performances. Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208 tnmuseum.org The free museum has a children’s gallery and kid-specific programming. Check ut TNMuseum.org/kids to see what’s going on.

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Music City Grand Prix

Williamson County Fair

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DAILY EVENTS SUN 01 FREE NATIONAL SISTERS DAY! DINO STROLL dinostroll.com

Dino Stroll is an interactive event allowing guests to walk along, stand next to and touch life-size dinosaurs at Music City Center in Nashville from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are $20.

FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI 615-373-9292 plazamariachi.com

Come to Flea Market Sundays at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike) to find great deals on food, clothing, furniture and baby items from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

LASER BEYONCÉ 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Laser Beyoncé at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium captures the energy of the icon’s concerts in beautiful laser-light imagery. Show starts at 3:15 p.m. Cost is $11.

TINKERING GARAGE EXHIBIT FINAL DAY 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Tinkering Garage at Nashville’s Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Boulevard) is a makerspace for kids to explore engineering. Strap on a tool belt to take things apart and put things together, daily from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults are $15.95; $11.95 ages 2 - 12.

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS

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Pay a visit to cows, pigs, horses, goats, turkeys and chickens Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Gentle Farm, located at 9295 Christiana Fosterville Road in Christiana, TN. Cost is $20 for adults; $10 for children.

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SELFIE, THE MUSICAL

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Theater Bug proudly presents Selfie, The Musical at Riverside Revival (1600 Riverside Drive, Nashville) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

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. let you view all the other 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).

ACT TOO PRESENTS: SOMETHING ROTTEN! acttooplayers.com

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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.

Act Too Players, a performing arts school for youth in Franklin, presents Something Rotten! at Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street) at 11 a.m. Tickets start at $16.

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.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to Cheekwood at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville through Sep. 5 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.

MARTINA MCBRIDE: CONVERSATION & PERFORMANCE 615-416-2001 cmatheater.com

In support of the Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice exhibit opening at the Country Music Hall of Fame, McBride will perform in the Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater at 2 p.m., discussing her career and sharing personal stories associated with the exhibit.

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 every Saturday and Sunday through October. No reservations required.

Start your family’s week off right with an afternoon climb at The Ascent in Murfreesboro. A $39 day pass covers gear and safety training for everyone in your immediate household. That’s half price for a family of four!

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Versus the Columbus Clippers at 7:05 p.m. Tickets range from $19 - $37.

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ACT TOO PRESENTS: THE SOUND OF MUSIC acttooplayers.com

All ages. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. $16 - $27.

MON 02 FREE MS. LOU ANNE’S FUN TIME STORYTIME (ONLINE)

facebook.com/pg/NPLRichlandPark/videos Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and crafts on Richland Park Library’s Facebook. For ages 2 - 5.

EARLY EXPLORERS 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Special activities for preschoolers include a storytime and planetarium show at 11 a.m. Cost is $18 for nonmember adults & $14 for non-member youth; free for members.

FREE READING PAWS 615-893-4131 x 114 rclstn.org

Come read to Stevie — Linebaugh Library’s friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog — from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Contact Murfreesboro’s Linebaugh Library for more details.

TINKERING GARAGE EXHIBIT See Sunday, August 1.

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

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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 03 FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE) facebook.com/WishingChairProductions/live

Nashville Public Library puppet shows every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. on the Wishing Chair Productions Facebook page.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Columbus Clippers at 7:05 p.m. Tickets range from $19 - $37.

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.

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The Music City Grand Prix takes place Aug. 6 - 8 on a temporary grand prix circuit around Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The track extends across the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge into downtown and back, making it one of the only events in motorsports to cross over a major body of water. PRESCHOOL PREP OPEN HOUSE AT MY GYM mygym.com/brentwood

Stop by this open house at My Gym (330 Franklin Road, Brentwood) from 1 - 2 p.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.

FREE MIDTN MAGIC CLUB AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 rclstn.org

Anyone with an interest in the magical arts are encouraged to drop by Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro from 7 - 9 p.m. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month on the second floor.

WED 04 OUTDOOR WILD THINGS

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Sing songs, read a story, complete a craft and conclude with a short walk at The Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. The focus is on a new nature theme each week. Registration required the day before.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

Versus the Columbus Clippers at 7:05 p.m. at First Tennessee Park.

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FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR library.nashville.org

A time and space for adults to come and create freely. No instructor led projects. Basic art supplies will be provided, but bring any tools you’re inspired to use. Every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the main branch (615 Church Street) in downtown Nashville.

FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS

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Using hats on view throughout the Country Music Hall of Fame as inspiration, little designers will make and decorate paper hats in this family program from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE)

facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends as they share the joy of reading every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. on the Old Hickory Branch Facebook page.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

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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.

FREE MIGHTY SPROUTS: AN INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS 615-224-3851 theharvestconcept.com/events

The Mighty Sprouts program is designed to help develop the mind and body of preschoolers. Occurring weekly from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. at The Harvest Concept (313 Independence Square, Franklin), the classes are taught in a format that helps kids develop motor movements, memory and brain function, strength and flexibility, self control, focus and discipline.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

DOG NIGHTS OF SUMMER 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Pack up the whole family and join Cheekwood Estate and Gardens for dog-friendly nights every Thursday evening in August.

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FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE streetsofindianlake.com

Bring a chair or blanket to 300 Indian Lake Boulevard in Hendersonville or take advantage of ample seating to kick back and enjoy the sights and sounds from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

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

FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE)

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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.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

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THINGS TO DO FRI 06 MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX musiccitygp.com

The inaugural Music City Grand Prix roars into Nashville August 6 - 8 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. each day. The threeday international festival of speed and sound brings the biggest stars in music, food and racing to Nashville. Alan Jackson closes out the weekend with a special performance Sunday night. Tickets range from $35 - $115.

FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS See Thursday, August 5.

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.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR 615-794-4386 williamsoncountyfair.org

Rides for young and old, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. New this year: “Flippenout,” Extreme Trampoline Show, glassblower Ryan Gothrup, an Eagle 16 Ferris Wheel and more! Mondays - Thursdays from 6 to 11 p.m. (unlimited rides for $20), Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight (unlimited rides for $25), Saturdays from 10 a.m. to midnight (unlimited rides for $35) and Sunday from 12 to 11 p.m. (unlimited rides for $25).

FREE GENTLE YOGA (ONLINE) 615-862-5871

Breathe and stretch with Nashville Public Library in this virtual class, Fridays at 10 a.m. Register online.

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

Present your Kroger Plus Card at the Zoo’s ticket building to get half-price admission Fridays this month.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET fb.me/e/d8n9EBJPD

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.

ELVIS MY WAY

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Studio Tenn Theatre Company in Franklin presents this powerful Elvis tribute August 6-8 at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The show takes place on the campus of Battleground Academy (336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin) and features Brandon Bennett (Million Dollar Quartet) as Elvis. Tickets are $50.

The Williamson County Fair returns to the Ag Expo Park in Franklin with games, rides, exhibits, contests and food Aug. 6 - 14. Hours vary by day and cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW library.nashville.org

Adapted and set to music by Wishing Chair Productions, Sky Bear is a Native American folktale about how the Milky Way was formed. This story is told with 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 but all are welcome.

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S 615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com

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

FRIDAY FUNDAYS AT THE ADVENTURE PARK

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FREE MT JULIET MOVIE IN THE PARK: THE WAR WITH GRANDPA

FREE SPRINGFIELD CONCERT SERIES

Mt. Juliet Parks & Recreation’s free movie series takes place on the first Friday of each month through October from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Charlie Daniels Park amphitheater (1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway).

Versus the Columbus Clippers at 7:05 p.m. at First Tennessee Park (19 Gilliam Way, Nashville). Tickets range from $19 - $37.

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Enjoy the sounds of summer at free sunset concerts from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. as part of the Historic Springfield’s First Friday Night Markets in downtown Springfield (500 S. Main St).

FREE LIVE CONCERTS ON MURFREESBORO SQUARE 615-895-1887 mainstreetmurfreesboro.org

Get outside and play in the trees, then stay for fun on the ground from 5 - 9 p.m. at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Boulevard). Cost is $33.

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. and it’s all free! During intermission this year, the National Dance Club will have free dance lessons for all.

FREE 1ST FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

DIVE-IN MOVIE: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

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

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

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Enjoy a screening of Sonic The Hedgehog by the wave pool of Nashville Shores at 8 p.m. “Dive-in Movies” are included with that day’s waterpark paid admission or a season pass. Movies start at dusk. The wavepool will be open, but the waves will not be operating.

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SAT 07 FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

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Join Murfreesboro’s Wilderness Station at 697 Veterans Parkway on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. for a program introducing its education animals. All ages welcome.

BACKYARD BASH! 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

An Olympics-inspired day of family fun at Nashville’s Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd.) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Get a front-row seat to Live Science demonstrations, show off your skills in backyard activities and compete in sports-inspired games all while learning the science of sports and the human body. Some of your favorite local sports personalities may even make an appearance. Tickets are $14 - $18.

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THINGS TO DO FREE NASHVILLE PIPES AND DRUMS 615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

Listen to the sounds of Scotland and learn more about its cultural heritage in the courtyard of Nashville’s Frist Art Museum (919 Broadway) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The show is presented in 15-minute performances at the top of each hour and accompanied by Highland dancers.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

LASER LEGENDS 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Relive the greatest hits from stars who left too soon at Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville). Pay homage to artists whose music has touched and inspired the world, including Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and more. Showings are today at 5:15 p.m. and Aug. 8 at 3:15 p.m. Recommended for ages 10 and older, cost is $11.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

Enjoy the beautiful glow of hot air balloons filling the night sky during Sumner Fest on Aug. 7 at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville! Tethered hot air balloon rides will also be available.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Friday, August 6.

FREE YOUTH MAGIC CLUB SMYRNA rclstn.org

Come to Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road) on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. when kids turn into magicians. Free to the public and geared for ages 6 - 12.

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, all 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.

ELVIS MY WAY

See Friday, August 6.

FREE BICENTENNIAL BOOK FAIR 615-741-5280 tnstateparks.com

Come out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Bicentennial Book Fair at Bicentennial Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville). This event features educational programs and living history demonstrations by Tennessee State Park Rangers, games, reading circles and frozen treats to beat the heat. Rangers will be giving away free books to celebrate the end of summer and promote children’s literacy.

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FREE HUMMINGBIRD OBSERVATION

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET

Come out to Bells Bend Outdoor Center (4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville) for a family program from 10 - 11 a.m. Meet on the back porch and watch the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds drink from the feeders. You’ll learn about the unique features that make up the amazing birds.

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

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CREATIVE ZONE: EMBELLISHED INSTRUMENTS  615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Young designers can personalize paper instruments inspired by those on display in the galleries at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Fifth Ave. S, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

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.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET mainstreetmurfreesboro.org

Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers’ market on the square from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

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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 KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT

MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX See Friday, August 6.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Toledo Mud Hens at 7:05 p.m. at First Tennessee Park (19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville). Tickets range from $19 - $37.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

FREE SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED (ONLINE) 615-255-2273 nashvilleshakes.org

Community sports for kids ages 7 - 17 every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Plaza Mariachi. Activities include soccer, volleyball and basketball and a cookout.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read a Shakespeare play, out loud in a reading circle. Shakespeare Allowed is held via Zoom on he first Saturday of each month at 12 p.m. This month’s selection is The Two Noble Kinsmen.

FREE JAZZ AM

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW

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

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WINE TASTING TRAIN RIDE 615-241-0436 tcry.org/train-rides

Enjoy DelMonaco Wine Tastings on the train from Nashville to Watertown and back from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. courtesy of Tennessee Central Railway Museum (220 Willow St., Nashville). Tickets start at $65. For ages 21 and up.

FREE SUMNER FEST

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In just its second year, Sumner Fest is Sumner County’s premier hot air balloon festival at Sanders Ferry Park (513 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville). Bring lawn chairs/blankets to watch the hot air balloons take off and enjoy the glow from 4 - 9 p.m. The entertainment stage will echo sounds across the lake and the Kid Zone will keep little ones going until the sun goes down (tethered hot air balloon rides will also be available).

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR See Friday, August 6.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, August 1.

GLOW IN THE PARK

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Glow in the Park is a nighttime event at Adventure Park Nashville (801 Percy Warner Blvd.) where the outdoor park literally glows! Brightly-shining LED lights illuminate the way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops every Saturday from 5 - 9 p.m. Reservations are required and cost is $38.

SUN 08 FAMILY CLIMB

See Sunday, August 1.

FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI See Sunday, August 1.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

LASER LEGENDS

See Saturday, August 7.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Toledo Mud Hens at 7:05 p.m. at First Tennessee Park (19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville). Tickets range from $19 - $37.

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS See Sunday, August 1.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

MON 09 FREE MS. LOU ANNE’S FUN TIME STORYTIME (ONLINE) See Monday, August 2.

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, August 2.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR See Friday, August 6.

FREE YOGA (ONLINE) See Monday, August 2.

TUE 10 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 in August on NPL’s YouTube channel.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE) See Tuesday, August 3.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

See Friday, August 6.

MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX

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FREE NATIONAL SON AND DAUGHTER DAY

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OUTDOOR WILD THINGS

FREE VINTAGE BASE BALL

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

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy oldfashioned ball games on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro) for “old school” baseball games from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., courtesy of the Nashville Vintage Base Ball League. The teams use costumes, rules and equipment modeled after what was used in the 1860’s.

CUMBERLAND CAVERNS

See Sunday, August 1.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR See Friday, August 6.

THU 12 FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR See Thursday, August 5.

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APPALACHIAN CAVERNS

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Is there a tour? Yes, four tours with varying degree of difficulty Cost: $15-45 for Adults, Senior Citizens (60+) are $12, Children ages 2-12 are $9 and children under 2 are free

BRISTOL CAVERNS

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Is there a tour? Yes, several Cost: $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids

Is there a tour? Yes, several including Daily Walking Tours, Daytime Caving Tours and Overnight Caving Tours Cost: Daily Walking tours: $14 – $99, Daytime Adventures $40 – $125 and Overnight Adventures $47 – $160

THE LOST SEA

thecaverns.com 555 Charlie Roberts Road Pelham TN, 37366

See Wednesday, August 4.

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id you know that Tennessee is home to almost 10,000 caves? While you can’t enter all of them, there are many that you can and they offer beautiful, unique experiences. Some of them are even home to rare and protected wildlife. A day trip to visit one of these majestic underground labyrinths makes for a unique experience for your family.

THE CAVERNS

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, August 1.

Cool Off in a Tennessee Cave!

Is there a tour? Yes, walking tours and cave expedition tours Cost: $22.95 – $130 for adults, depending on what kind of tour you choose and $12.95, children ages 3-12

DUNBAR CAVE

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thelostsea.com 140 Lost Sea Road Sweetwater, TN, 37874

Is there a tour? Yes Cost: $23.95 for adults 13 and up, $13.95 for children 4-12, children 3 and under are free

RUBY FALLS

rubyfalls.com 1720 South Scenic Hwy. Chattanooga, TN, 37409

Is there a tour? Yes, several Cost: $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids

RACCOON MOUNTAIN CAVERNS raccoonmountain.com 319 West Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN, 37419

Is there a tour? Yes, walking tours and cave expedition tours Cost: $22.95-$55 for adults, children ages 3-12 are $14.95

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THINGS TO DO SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 nashvilleshakes.org

Nashville Shakes joins forces with Kennie Playhouse Theatre for August Wilson’s Jitney, directed by Chuck Smith of the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, from August 12 - 22. Then, from August 26 – September 12, is Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Jim Warren of the American Shakespeare Center. The festival will be held at oneC1TY (8 City Blvd, Nashville) with gates opening at 5:15 p.m.

FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS See Thursday, August 5.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET See Thursday, August 5.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE MUSIC ON MAIN SUMMER CONCERTS 615-859-7979 goodlettsvillechamber.com

Music On Main concerts take place on the grounds of City Hall (105 S. Main Street) on select Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. This month’s concert will feature “Hoffman.”

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE MIGHTY SPROUTS: AN INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS See Thursday, August 5.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

FREE PANEL DISCUSSION: COMIC BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) library.nashville.org sade.johnson@nashville.gov

Join Nashville Public Library’s weekly virtual discussion about comic books and graphic novels in all genres. The club meets on Google Meet on select Thursdays at 7 p.m. To join, please email sade.johnson@nashville.gov.

FREE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER WATCH 615-862-8555 wnpc.nashville.gov

Observe this spectacular meteor show at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville). Astronomers will be your guides under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m.

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE See Thursday, August 5.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR See Friday, August 6.

More than 150 events will take place at the combined Wilson County and Tennessee State Fair this year, including livestock shows, food and horticulture competitions, rides, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, music and more! WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR 615-443-2626 wilsoncountyfair.net

The Tennessee State Fair joins forces with the biggest and longest-running county fair in TN, the Wilson County Fair, August 12 - 21 at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center (945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon) for 10 days. This year’s Midway features 50 rides, including 21 kiddie rides, 20 major rides, five spectacular rides and nine super-spectacular rides. There are lots of livestock shows, games and fair food. Kids’ Night is Thursday, Aug. 19. Ages 3 - 8 can compete in the battery powered ride-on toy race, and there’s also a pedal push tractor toy race.

DOG NIGHTS OF SUMMER See Thursday, August 5.

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

FREE GENTLE YOGA (ONLINE) See Friday, August 6.

FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS See Thursday, August 5.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO See Friday, August 6.

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S See Friday, August 6.

BLENDED FESTIVAL

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD See Thursday, August 5.

FRI 13

615-690-4487 blendedfestival.com

Live music, culinary stations, wine & craft cocktails, unique activations and more at First Horizon Park (19 Junior Gilliam Way), Friday, Aug. 13 from 4 10 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 14 from 12 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $69.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Friday, August 6.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR See Friday, August 6.

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW See Friday, August 6.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, August 6.

FREE FRANKLIN MOVIE IN THE PARK: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 615-791-3217 franklintn.gov

Franklin’s summer movie series takes place once a month at Pinkerton Park (495 Murfreesboro Road). Shows start at 8 p.m. or at sunset with concessions available for purchase.

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THINGS TO DO FRIDAY FUNDAYS AT THE ADVENTURE PARK See Friday, August 6.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

FREE TOMATO ART FEST tomatoartfest.com

This annual art and music festival features art, food and contests dedicated to all-things tomato. There’s a kids’ art show, parade, live music, a 5K and more. It all takes place at Five Points in East Nashville (1106 Woodland Street), Friday from 5 - 10 p.m. and Saurday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

SAT 14 FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS See Saturday, August 7.

FREE DISCOVER INDIA DAY

BRENTWOOD BEER FESTIVAL

Come out to the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro) and “travel” to India from 3 - 9 p.m. with free admission all day. Families can take pictures in front of the Taj Mahal, go on a Gandhi walk, make Raksha Bandhan friendship bracelets and more.

Brentwood’s first annual Beer Festival features 30 breweries, seven food trucks, live music, sand volleyball, a cornhole tournament and more at the Brentwood Pavilion (Volunteer Pkwy.) from 12 - 4 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

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FREE SECOND SATURDAYS TOURS 615-741-2692 sos.tn.gov

The Tennessee State Library & Archives (1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville) will feature guided tours of the new building through October. Tours begin every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visitors can experience Tennessee’s story through interactive exhibits on the state’s most precious historical documents.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

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FREE FÚTBAR SUMMER FEST 409-363-1432 futbar.co/summer-fest tara@futbar.co

See Saturday, August 7.

Come out to the launch event of Fútbar Summer Fest at The Fairgrounds (500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville). It includes a full-day street soccer tournament, food trucks, an adult beverage tent, yard games and other local vendors/sponsors from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT LINEBAUGH

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET

BABY GOAT CUDDLING

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In addition to free comics for every patron as supplies last, Rutherford County Library will have games, prizes, movies and more at Linebaugh (105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro) from 9 - 4 p.m.

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

See Friday, August 6.

See Saturday, August 7.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FREE FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT See Saturday, August 7.

SONGWRITING 101: BLANCO BROWN STYLE 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Come to the Taylor Swift Education Center at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Fifth Ave., Nashville) to write a song as a group in this introductory workshop from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Participants will share ideas and write an original song inspired by by Blanco Brown’s song, “The Git Up.” Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW

See Friday, August 6.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Friday, August 6.

FAMILY KAYAK FLOAT

615-217-3017 hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov

Paddle around Center Hill Lake with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests will be provided. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 and registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, August 1.

Tomato lovers of all ages will have a two-day extravaganza, Aug. 13 -14 for the Tomato Art Festival in East Nashville! Friday night offers live music and food trucks and Saturday includes a parade, contests and more.

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Let’s Get Dramatic! Theater is Back in Middle Tennessee with Summer Shakespeare and 2021-22 Season Announcements By Michael W. Aldrich

fter a long extended intermission, Middle Tennessee theaters are finally able to open their curtains once again and unveil plans for the upcoming 2021 - 22 performing arts season. As summer starts to wind down, none are busier than Nashville Shakespeare Festival (NSF), who is teaming up with Kennie Playhouse Theatre (out of Anitoch) to perform this year’s 33rd annual Summer Shakespeare Festival live on the outdoor stage at oneC1TY in Nashville from August 12 - September 12, and outdoors at Academy Park in Franklin from September 16 - 19. The lineup includes KPT’s production of August Wilson’s Jitney alongside NSF’s production

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of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. “We are very excited to share these shows by two master playwrights and hope everybody makes plans to see both of them,” says NSF Artistic Director Denice Hicks. This will be the second year that Summer Shakespeare will be in its new location at oneC1TY, Nashville, after a 32-year run in Centennial Park. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with “INSIGHT,” free scholarly discussions featuring guest experts on August Wilson and Shakespeare. At 6 p.m. the pre-show concert begins, featuring local entertainment. At 6:45, the children participating in Elf & Fairy camp will perform, followed by the Appren-

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tice Company, leading straight into the main performance at 7 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Dogs on a leash are welcome, and while Twelfth Night is a family-friendly show, Jitney is for Mature Audiences. OneC1TY is located just off the 28th - 31st Avenue connector and Charlotte Avenue in Nashville’s Midtown District. There’s abundant parking in a three-level garage and plenty of blanket and lawn chair space, as well as bleacher seating. The Festival is free, but donations are encouraged. Bring your own blanket or chairs or purchase reserved “Noble” seating for $40. For more information on Summer Shakespeare Festival 2021, visit nashvilleshakes.org.

Coming to Tennessee Theaters in 2021 - 22

HENDERSONVILLE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER’S Broadway at TPAC

Ragtime the Musical September 9 - 26, 2021

505 Deaderick St., Nashville tpac.org | 615-782-4040

Scrooge in Rouge November 26 - Dec. 12, 2021

110 W College St., Murfreesboro boroarts.org | 615-904-2787

The Band’s Visit October 19 - 24, 2021

Diary of Anne Frank January 21 - Feb. 6, 2022

Little Women: The Musical October 22 - November 7, 2021

Disney’s The Lion King January 6 - 23, 2022

Little Women the Broadway Musical March 24 - April 10, 2022

Elf: The Musical December 3 - 19, 2021

Mean Girls February 8 - 13, 2022

Legally Blonde the Musical June 2 - 19, 2022

Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical January 14 - 30, 2022

The Prom February 22 - 27, 2022

PULL-TIGHT PLAYERS

Driving Miss Daisy February 18 - 27, 2022

Dear Evan Hansen March 2 - 6, 2022

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STUDIO TENN THEATRE COMPANY 408 Church St, Franklin studiotenn.com | 615-541-8200

161 Rains Ave., Nashville nashvilleshakes.org 615-255-2273

Elvis My Way August 6 - 8, 2021

Jitney (mature audiences) oneCITY Nashville: August 12 - 22 Academy Park, Franklin: Sept. 16 - 17

CENTER FOR THE ARTS

112 2nd Ave. S., Franklin pull-tight.com | 615-791-5007 The Real Inspector Hound September 10 - 25, 2021

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: A New Musical March 11 - 27, 2022

The Curious Savage December 3 - 18, 2021

Noises Off May 13 - 22, 2022

What the Constitution Means to Me March 29 - April 3, 2022

Crimes of the Heart February 4 - 19, 2022

The Spongebob Musical June 10 - 26, 2022

Come From Away April 19 - 24, 2022

Madame Buttermilk April 1 - 16, 2022

Avenue Q July 8 - 24, 2022

Oklahoma! May 3 - 8, 2022

The Elephant Man May 27 - June 11, 2022

The Savannah Sipping Society August 19 - 28, 2022

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical March 22-27, 2022

NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Twelfth Night oneCITY: Aug. 26 - Sept. 12 Academy Park, Franklin: Sept. 18-19

SPRINGHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna springhousetheatre.com 615-852-8499 The Music Man September 10 - 11; 17 - 18 & 24 - 26, 2021 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 3 - 5 & 10 - 11, 2021 The Importance of Being Earnest February 12 -1 3, 18 -1 9 & 25 - 27, 2022 Anne of Green Gables April 15 -1 6, 22 - 23, 29 - 30, & May 1, 2022 For more details and frequent updates on the 2021 - 22 seasons of Middle Tennessee theaters, visit nashvilleparent.com/theater2021.

May We All June 7 - July 17, 2022

NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE 161 Rains Ave., Nashville nashvillerep.org 615-244-4878 Ragtime November 11 - 14, 2021 A Christmas Story December 2 - 19, 2021 School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play February 10 - 20, 2022 Mary Poppins April 28 - May 8, 2022

The wildly popular ‘Disney’s The Lion King’ returns for Nashville performances Jan. 6 - 23. Kids will love it.

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As experts in early child development, we understand the impact preschool or prekindergarten education has on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educate the whole child, we now offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program" on Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4pm.

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Tuesday, August 3 1-2pm or 2-3pm Visit our website to RSVP (615)371-5437 330 Franklin Rd Next to TJMaxx & Nordstrom Rack mygym.com/Brentwood Brentwood@mygym.com @mygymbrentwood

THINGS TO DO AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FAMILY CELEBRATION 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to Cheekwood all day at 1200 Forrest Park Drive to learn about Nashville’s esteemed William Edmondson with special lectures and curatorled tours, as well as to participate in a collaborative art project, listen to music from Nashville greats and sample tasty fare from local Black chefs.

SONGS AND STORIES AT HISTORIC STONEWALL

LASER SHOW: LED ZEPPELIN

MARTIN ARTQUEST

Performances take place in the courtyard outside at 332 E. Main St., with proceeds benefiting Sumner County Museum. Tickets are $20. This show will feature Jonell Mosser, a musician who has backed up artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, Trisha Yearwood and more.

Stairway to Heaven … with lasers. Is there anything more to say? Come out to Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) at 6:15 p.m. for the ultimate Zeppelin experience. Recommended ages 10 and up and cost is $11 per ticket.

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HENRY CHO AT FRANKLIN THEATRE

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

See Friday, August 13.

Come out to the Franklin Theatre at 419 Main Street for two performaces by local standup comedian Henry Cho at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 - $40.

NATURE HIKES AT GLEN LEVEN FARM

SUMMER SONGWRITER SERIES AT ROCK CASTLE

Get out in nature just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville at Glen Leven Farm (Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pike). Look for wildflowers as you hike the trail then make your own wildflower art. The Nature Trail is recommended for ages 6 and oldere. Cost is $5 per person.

Rock Castle (139 Rockcastle Lane, Hendersonville)’s Summer Songwriter Nights are family-friendly, songwriterfocused, and community-centered. Each event is from 5 - 9:15 p.m. and features live music, craft beer, food trucks, yard games and inflatable bounce houses for children.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

FREE TOMATO ART FEST

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See Sunday, August 1. See Friday, August 13.

FREE AUGUST MUSIC ON MAIN 615-325-9032 portlandcofc.com

Join on Main Street in Portland, Tenn., from 7 - 9 p.m. for a concert featuring “Four on the Floor.” Bring a chair or rent one for $2. Neon Kitchen will have a food truck set up.

SUN 15 FAMILY CLIMB

See Sunday, August 1.

See Thursday, August 12.

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FAMILY CELEBRATION See Saturday, August 14.

FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI See Sunday, August 1.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS See Sunday, August 1.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

NASHVILLE SC VS. D.C. UNITED nashvillesc.com

Cheer on the Nashville Soccer Club vs D.C. United at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville) at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $24-$110.

Cheekwood Garden’s inaugural African American Cultural Family Celebration on Aug. 14 -15 features special lectures and curator-led tours, music from local musicians and tasty fare from local food trucks.

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THINGS TO DO FREE JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND 615-731-9001 victorchatman.com

Bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair to enjoy jazz artists performing live on select Sundays from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Nashville’s Cumberland Park (592 1st Street, Nashville). Expect a variety of food trucks, concessions, vendors and even a Kid’s Fun Play Zone.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, August 1.

FirstBank Amphitheater, a 7,500-capacity venue south of Nashville, opens this month in Williamson County.

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FREE MS. LOU ANNE’S FUN TIME STORYTIME (ONLINE)

GRETA VAN FLEET W/ SHOVELS & ROPE

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Aug. 5 - 6 @ 6:30 p.m. FirstBank Amphitheater 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin

One of the first shows held at FirstBank Amphitheater features young rock quartet Greta Van Fleet with support from Shovels & Rope and Cedric Burnside. Tickets start at $39.

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS

Aug. 8 @ 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville

As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts — with whom Jett is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee — Joan Jett’s had multiple platinum albums and Top 40 singles, including the classic “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll.” Tickets start at $49.50.

NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO FT. YO-YO MA, CHRIS THILE AND MORE Aug. 11 @ 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater 301 1st Avenue South, Nashville

A group of virtuosos – Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass and Chris Thile on mandolin — reunite for the first time in a decade. Tickets start at $40.

COUNTING CROWS

Aug. 12 @ 7 p.m. FirstBank Amphitheater 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin

Come out to FirstBank Amphitheater to see Counting Crows perform their “Butter Miracle Tour” live starting at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20.50.

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KINGS OF LEON W/ COLD WAR KIDS

2021 VOLUNTEER JAM Aug. 18 @ 7 p.m. Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway, Nashville

Aug. 12 @ 7:30 p.m. Ascend Amphitheater 301 1st Avenue South, Nashville

Kings of Leon take to the stage at Ascend Ampitheater for two nights, performing new material alongside fan-favorite tracks in their highly anticipated return to live shows. Special guests Cold War Kids will join them as support. Tickets start at $45.

AMY GRANT

Aug. 15 @ 8 p.m. The Caverns 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham

She put Contemporary Christian Music on the map. Amy Grant performs live outdoors at The Caverns. Grant has been strumming her way through a 30-plus year adventure as a singersongwriter, author, television host, and speaker. Tickets start at $49.50.

JAMES TAYLOR

Aug. 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway, Nashville

James Taylor and His All-Star Band, with special guest Jackson Browne, has been rescheduled for this August. Tickets start at $65.75.

FOREIGNER

Aug. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, August 2.

See Thursday, August 12.

This tribute to Country Music legend Charlie Daniels will feature ALABAMA, Ricky Skaggs, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris Janson, Charley Pride, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson and many more. Daniels’ longtime band, The Charlie Daniels Band, will also perform to honor their legendary frontman. Tickets start at $34.95.

FREE YOGA (ONLINE)

LADY A

FREE LEMONADE STROLL THROUGH THE VILLAGE

Aug. 27 @ 7 p.m. FirstBank Amphitheater 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin

Come out to the new FirstBank Amphitheater to see multi-platinum band Lady A perform live with Carly Pearce, Niko Moon and Tenille Arts starting at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $48.

HARRY CONNICK, JR.

Aug. 29 @ 7:30 p.m. FirstBank Amphitheater 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin

Come out to FirstBank Amphitheater to see Harry Connick, Jr. and Time To Play perform live at 7:30 p.m. To date, Connick has released 30 albums, won three Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards. Tickets start at $27.

THE MAVERICKS

Come out to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to see multi-platinum rock band Foreigner perform live. Tickets start at $49.50.

See Monday, August 2.

Aug. 29 @ 8 p.m. The Caverns 555 Charlie Roberts Rd, Pelham

The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, is performing live at The Caverns. Joining them will be the Sweet Lizzy Project. Tickets start at $59.

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TUE 17 FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE) See Tuesday, August 3.

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Lemonade will be served as you stroll through Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro) and enjoy the buildings, tractors and grounds from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For all ages.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

See Tuesday, August 3.

WED 18 OUTDOOR WILD THINGS See Wednesday, August 4.

NASHVILLE SC VS. ORLANDO CITY SC nashvillesc.com

Cheer on the Nashville Soccer Club vs Orlando City SC at Nissan Stadium (1 Titan’s Way, Nashville) at 7:30 p.m.

THINGS TO DO WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

THU 19 FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR See Thursday, August 5.

FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS See Thursday, August 5.

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET See Thursday, August 5.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

FREE MIGHTY SPROUTS: AN INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS See Thursday, August 5.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

THIRSTY THIRD THURSDAYS 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Hop from bar to bar tasting four signature cocktails throughout Cheekwood Gardens (1200 Forest Park Dr., Nashville) from 5 - 9 p.m. Enjoy seeing Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! and listen to live music, experience the Ann & Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail and more. Cost is $20 for members, $40 for non-members.

FREE 3RD THURSDAYS ON MAIN

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Bring your lawn chairs, friends and the entire family for food and live entertainment on the Downtown Gallatin Square. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and the bands play till 9 p.m. Free parking is available in the City Hall parking lot at 118 West Main Street.

The Tennessee Titans preseason kicks off in August with away games on the 13th versus defending Super Bowl champions the Buccaneers and the 21st versus the Falcons. The only home preseason game will be Aug. 28 versus the Bears. DOG NIGHTS OF SUMMER See Thursday, August 5.

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE See Thursday, August 5.

FRI 20 FREE CREATIVE ZONE: HIP HATS

FREE WILDFLOWER HIKE

615-862-8580 nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation

Beaman Park Nature Center (5911 Old Hickory Blvd.,Nashville) contains a bounty of flora and fauna. Join a naturalist to hike along the park’s trails looking for summer wildflowers and other woodland organisms from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Ages 13+ only. Call to register.

TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS

See Sunday, August 1.

FULL MOON HIKES: STURGEON MOON 615-370-4672 owlshill.org/events

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR

FREE GENTLE YOGA (ONLINE)

See Friday, August 6.

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

MARTIN ARTQUEST

See Friday, August 6.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO

See Friday, August 6.

Join by the light of the full moon at 8:30 p.m. for a guided hike through the forests and meadows of Owl’s Hill at 545 Beech Creek Road in Brentwood. Bring a picnic dinner and dine in the pavilion, then explore a little naked eye astronomy before hitting the trails.

See Thursday, August 5.

See Thursday, August 12.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET

See Friday, August 6.

See Sunday, August 1. See Friday, August 6.

See Thursday, August 12.

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THINGS TO DO FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S See Friday, August 6.

FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY warnerparks.org

A night of music featuring bluegrass and roots pickers, food trucks and more at Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center (2500 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville) starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Warner Park’s education programs. Adults are $25; kids age 7 - 17 are $10.

FREE SPRINGFIELD MOVIE FRIDAYS: TROLLS WORLD TOUR springfieldtn.gov

You can catch family-friendly movies on the third Friday of every month through September. The event takes place at Robertson County Fairgrounds (4635 US-41) at 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY FUNDAYS AT THE ADVENTURE PARK See Friday, August 6.

FATHER-SON WEEKEND AT DEER RUN 615-794-2918 DeerRun.camp/father-son

Experience life-time memories with your son through loads of adventures: amateur fishing tournament, archery tournament, axe throwing, flag football, games, swimming, canoes, zip lines, paintball, campfires and more (including Illusionist, Brock Gill, on Saturday night). Registration required. Pricing based on accommodation choice: lodge, cabin, bring your tent, or no overnight.

SAT 21 BREAKFAST WITH ANIMALS 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Enjoy a breakfast with Nutella and watch the zoo wake up. Guests are welcome to extend their stay through the day. The zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Pike in Nashville.

WILSON COUNTY FAIR TENNESSEE STATE FAIR See Thursday, August 12.

FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS See Saturday, August 7.

BABY GOAT CUDDLING See Saturday, August 7.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FAMILY PROGRAM: BEGINNER UKULELE WORKSHOP 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Learn ukulele basics through the music of Felice Bryant at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville) at 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

Late summer brings sweet fun at the Sweet Corn Fest at Lucky Ladd Farms! You can win prizes at the belly-laughing corn eating and shucking competitions, or kids can cool off on the inflatable water slides, splash pad and bubble blast. FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

PBR: MUSIC CITY KNOCKOUT

SWEET CORN FESTIVAL

FREE FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT

For two nights only at Bridgestone Arena, the world’s top bull riders will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast. Tickets start at $20.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES

See Saturday, August 7.

See Sunday, August 1.

FAMILY KAYAK FLOAT

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

Enjoy freshly roasted sweet corn on the cob dripping with warm butter and seasonings at Eagleville’s Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Road) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Plus, test your skills and win prizes in the corn eating, corn shucking and sweet corn snapshot competitions. Cool off on inflatable water slides, a splash pad and bubble blast.

See Saturday, August 7.

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Paddle around Center Hill Lake with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests will be provided. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 per person and registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

See Sunday, August 1.

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW See Friday, August 6.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SHOSHANA BEAN 615-782-4040 tpac.org

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE MURFREESBORO SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET See Friday, August 6.

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TPAC and Studio Tenn present this live performance featuring Shoshana Bean (Hairspray; Wicked; Waitress) at TPAC’s Polk Theater at 8 p.m.

FATHER-SON WEEKEND AT DEER RUN See Friday, August 20.

FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY See Friday, August 20.

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SUN 22 FATHER-SON WEEKEND AT DEER RUN See Friday, August 20.

FAMILY CLIMB

See Sunday, August 1.

FREE FLEA MARKET SUNDAYS AT PLAZA MARIACHI See Sunday, August 1.

BROADWAY BRUNCH 615-324-1010 nashvillerep.org

Celebrate the power of live theatre with a delicious brunch, bottomless cocktails, a live auction and a musical performance at City Winery (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Nashville Repertory Theatre.

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THINGS TO DO VISIT RESCUED FARM ANIMALS See Sunday, August 1.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

FREE MS. LOU ANNE’S FUN TIME STORYTIME (ONLINE) See Monday, August 2.

PBR: MUSIC CITY KNOCKOUT

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS

TUE 24

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

FREE VINTAGE BASE BALL

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE)

See Saturday, August 22.

See Sunday, August 1.

FREE MUSIC IN THE VINES See Sunday, August 1.

FREE NASA YOUTUBE LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

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Hear about NASA’s past, present, and future plans to explore space by taking part in this YouTube Live event at 6 p.m. sponsored by Rutherford County Library System. With an interactive live chat feature, there will be a Q&A available throughout the presentation.

See Sunday, August 1.

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Bring a blanket and enjoy old-fashioned ball on the grounds of Bicentennial Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville) for “old school” baseball games from 2 - 3:30 p.m., courtesy of the Nashville Vintage Base Ball League.

MON 23 EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, August 2.

FREE YOGA (ONLINE) See Monday, August 2.

See Tuesday, August 3.

FREE PLAY GAMES WITH GAME KEEPER JOHN (ONLINE) See Tuesday, August 9.

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

WED 25 OUTDOOR WILD THINGS See Wednesday, August 4.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park (19 Gilliam Way, Nashville) at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $19.

See Sunday, August 1.

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NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

FREE NATIONAL DOG DAY!

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Versus the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park (19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville) at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $19.

FREE ADULT OPEN CRAFT HOUR See Thursday, August 5.

CREATIVE ZONE: ADORN A MICROPHONE 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org

Create an inventive mic using color, gems and sequins at Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Fifth Ave., S., Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

FREE BALANCED YOGA (ONLINE) See Thursday, August 5.

SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO® BRICKS See Sunday, August 1.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET See Thursday, August 5.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE MIGHTY SPROUTS: AN INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS See Thursday, August 5.

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE See Thursday, Aug. 5.

FREE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS GROUP AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 rclstn.org

PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite will buck into Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 23rd time, August 21 - 22. For two nights only, the world’s top bull riders will battle in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast.

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Comic fans are encouraged to check out this monthly book club starting at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month in the Linebaugh Club Room (105 W. Vine St., unless otherwise noted.

THINGS TO DO NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park (19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville) at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $19.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

DOG NIGHTS OF SUMMER See Thursday, August 5.

FREE PANEL DISCUSSION: COMIC BOOK CLUB (ONLINE)

FREE MUSIC CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK & FLEA MARKET

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

See Thursday, August 12.

CREATIVE ZONE: ADORN A MICROPHONE See Thursday, August 26.

TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS See Friday, August 6.

Join the White House community for the last Music Under the Stars of the summer from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Fran Hutson Amphitheater (105 College St., White House). Performer is Katie Grace Davis. Food from Key’s Southern Smokehouse food truck.

KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS AT NASHVILLE ZOO

See Friday, August 6.

MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S See Friday, August 6.

FREE GENTLE YOGA (ONLINE)

See Friday, August 6.

See Sunday, August 1. See Friday, August 6.

FREE AUGUST MUSIC UNDER THE STARS whitehousechamber.org

See Friday, August 6.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2021 See Thursday, August 12.

FRIDAY FUNDAYS AT THE ADVENTURE PARK See Friday, August 6.

FREE LATIN NIGHT AT MUSIC

CITY FOOD TRUCK PARK

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Come through Music City Food Truck Park at 400 Davidson Street in Nashville for a night of Latin food, music and dancing. They’ll have DJ Julian and Music City’s food trucks serving the best in Latin cuisine.

FREE NATURE CENTER AT NIGHT: HUMMINGBIRD WATCHING 615-862-8555 wnpc.nashville.gov

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are now migrating south! Reserve a time slot for your friends and family to bid goodbye to these dancing jewels at Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) starting at 5 p.m..

SONGWRITERS UNDER THE STARS 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out for an evening of song and symphony on Cheekwood Garden’s Swan Lawn (1200 Forest Park Dr., Nashville) Aug. 27 - 28 at 7:30 p.m., featuring the Music City Hit-Makers backed by the Music City Symphony.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL milb.com/nashville

Versus the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park (19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville) at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $19.

2021 KILGORE STATION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL kilgorestation.com

The Kilgore Station Bluegrass Festival brings bluegrass artists to Kilgore Park (150 Kilgore Trace, Cross Plains) Aug. 27 - 28. Featured acts include the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, King’s Highway, Ridgetop Ramblers, Luke Munday Band and more. Friday night will be the Dan Kelly Junior Fiddle Contest (ages 12 and younger). Bands perform beginning Saturday morning. $10 admission; 12 and under are free.

SAT 28 FREE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS See Saturday, August 7.

BLIPPI THE MUSICAL 615-782-4040 tpac.org

The energetic character, “Blippi” comes off the screen and onto the stage at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) starting at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50. Children under age 1 do not require a ticket to sit on a parent’s lap.

LANE MOTOR VAULT TOURS See Sunday, August 1.

‘Blippi The Musical’ brings the energetic character off the screen and onto the stage with a world-class production, audience engagement and music at TPAC’s Jackson Hall on August 28th.

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MARTIN ARTQUEST See Sunday, August 1.

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Through a unique partnership with the National Corvette Museum in celebration of ASC’s 75th Anniversary, seven Corvettes will be on display at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) through November 28, 2021. Corvettes ranging from 1954 to 2019 will chronicle the parallel histories of America’s iconic sports car and the science center.

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

FREE FREE KID’S COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENT See Saturday, August 7.

FREE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET See Saturday, August 7.

INTRODUCTION TO GARAGEBAND

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In this introductory class at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame (222 Fifth Ave., S., Nashville), participants will learn the basics of GarageBand music production software, how to create a drum loop, add guitar and keyboard sounds and record voices. Two classes are available at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. and last 30 minutes. Included with general admission.

Through a unique partnership with the National Corvette Museum in celebration of Adventure Science Center’s 75th Anniversary, Corvettes ranging from 1954 to 2019 will be on display starting August 28th. WILD ABOUT FUNGUS

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Creative Parks Nashville’s first “Starry Night” fundraising event is in the Centennial Art Center at Centennial Park from 6 - 9 p.m. Located at 2500 West End Avenue in Nashville, the event will feature musical performances, theatrical presentations and an art show featuring local students and professionals. Admission is free and cocktails, hors d’ouevres will be available.

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Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation for three species of edible mushrooms on logs during two sessions at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood). Cover log selection, timing, spore selection, harvesting and storage of the mushrooms at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Classes last an hour and a half and cost $30.

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2021 KILGORE STATION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

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

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FREE SKY BEAR PUPPET SHOW See Friday, August 6.

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The Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party combines the tastes and talents of East Nashville to help preserve one of the city’s most unique landmarks, the Cornelia Fort AirPark (1093 Shadow Lane in Nashville). The music series offers music from area bluegrass bands, craft beer and fine local foods. Tickets start at $24 per person.

Cheer on the Tennessee Titans in this preseason game at Nissan Stadium (1 Titan’s Way, Nashville). Kick-off is at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $27.

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Come out to City Winery (609 Lafayette St., Nashville) at 12 p.m. for “Forever Abbey Road,” four Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today. Cost is $15 - $20.

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Creating Moments That Matter! From first steps to handstands My Gym grows with your child. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delight in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement with their children’s accomplishments is the high point of our day.

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Spark: An Art Studio is a walk-in make-your-own-art studio and gift shop. Our art is a suitable activity for all skill levels ages 6 and up. It is created on hand-painted canvas or wood using recycled glass, sea glass and porcelain. Once you have created your art piece, our staff pours a non-toxic resin over the art to finalize the process which takes about 24 hours to dry. Art can be picked up the next day. Come with your own ideas or browse our art covered studio walls for design options. No worries if you are not ‘creative’. We have almost 100 stencils to get you started. please turn the page...

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With over 15 years of programming, Nashville’s families continue to enjoy our preschool for children 2 - 5 years of age, homeschool nature enrichment program for children 5 - 10 years old, fun family events, and family playgroups. In 2020 we added our kindergarten and first grade program entirely outdoors! We also have summer camps for kids ages 3 - 14 years. Looking for a relief from virtual schooling? Visit our website to see our enrichment programs.

Opening minds to the wonders of science and technology for 75 years. Plan an adventure for the family including a show in the Sudekum Planetarium, an immersive experience of sound and music in soundBox, live science shows and more!

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Registration is now open for fall classes! Group and private lessons available. Register for Let’s Do A Show group acting class, Acting for the Very Young, or our group improv class. Classes meet once each week on Monday. Fall semester runs August through November. Classes held at Calvary Chapel, 1652 Sunset Road.

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800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org

Calling all performers! Bellevue Performing Arts Center offers dance, acting and music all under one roof! With our new triple threat class, you receive all those services in one class! Prefer one-on-one instruction? Our music teacher is holding private lessons on Monday and Tuesday after school. Just want to dance? BellePAC has a wide selection of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. If your dancer is passionate about performing through adulthood, our Performance Company is for you!

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We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care and tacking horses. All activities are geared to the riders’ level, ability and age. Students ride each day in lessons, games on horseback and trail rides. Barn activities include scavenger hunts, horse-related arts and crafts, making homemade horse treats and more. Connecting with and caring for these animals gives riders confidence in many areas of life!

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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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Non-profit music school in Franklin, offering high-quality Suzuki instruction on violin and viola for children ages 3 - 18. Our students participate in private lessons, group classes, recitals, and community performances. Through loving encouragement, learning with other children, and listening to fine music, our students learn to play with a beautiful tone, poise, and sensitivity to others.

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Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian classes provide extensive time with horses. Students learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. CHA-approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

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Let There Be Rock School Nashville is a combination lesson facility and afterschool rock and roll community center. Students from 5 yrs. of age to adults learn guitar, vocals, pianos, keyboards, drums, bass guitar, ukulele and more. We also offer lessons in song writing, audio recording/production and special EFX. Take lessons, join a band and play live shows.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 410 DeJarmette Lane, Murfreesboro 615-904-0902 | providencechristian.com

We are an inter-denominational Pre-K – grade 12 school. Offering a classical education with a Christian worldview and parental involvement. As our mission statement says, “We are teaching students to seek God’s truth and equipping them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.” We are fully accredited by ACSI, the Association of Christian Schools International, and by AdvancED. PCA Summer Camps begin soon! A variety of half-day and full-day camps are offered for students entering grades K - 8. To view camp schedules, camp descriptions and register visit our website.

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We offer weekly art classes for a variety of age ranges. These include adult/child Mini Makers (1 - 4 yrs.), and drop off art classes for 4 yrs. - grade 2, 3 - 6 yrs., grades K - 3, grades 3 - 6, and grades 5 - 9. Classes vary in length and price, depending on the age range and class structure. The three sessions for Fall 2021 run for four weeks each with breaks for art camps during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break and again for Winter Break.

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Spartan Development Academy is a skills based training league for children ages 5 - 13. The program is designed for players looking for more than recreational soccer but not ready to commit to travel soccer. Check out our sibling discount and referral program with Mini Spartans and Spartan Development Academy. Join us anytime! Register for the fall league training today.

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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!

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See your child build confidence and make new friends at MOVE Inclusive Dance! We’ve created a space for individuals with and without disabilities to learn to set goals, express their emotions in a positive way, and develop their creativity through the power of dance. Classes are available for all ages on weekdays and weekends. Ask about two-week intro program for new students. Make sure to mention Nashville Parent for a special discount!

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Nashville Theatre School is a musical theatre school in West Nashville/ Belle Meade offering classes for ages 6 - 18. Students audition, rehearse and perform popular Broadway musicals. Past shows include Hairspray Jr., Seussical Jr., Legally Blonde Jr., and many Disney musicals as well.

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A non-profit, community-based sports league providing quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for fall soccer, basketball, flag football and others.

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