Where Every Family Matters
Our Top 10 Lists for Families 2026 are designed to make discovering great family experiences in Middle Tennessee a little easier. You'll find local favorites, hidden gems, and trusted resources—all listed alphabetically, not ranked, because every family's favorites are different.
If your little one's summer sleep schedule is all over the place, it's probably a good idea to revisit their bedtime routine.
Dinosaur Adventure at The Fairgrounds Nashville; "Puppy Pals LIVE" at the Franklin Theater; a Dive-In Movie at Nashville Shores; Frist Arts Fest and more for the weekend ahead!
Even if it's your first rodeo, come out to the Harlinsdale Roundup Rodeo THIS weekend! Plus, Lucky Ladd's Tennessee Sunflower & Zinnia Festival kicks off; Big Band Dances continue and MORE weekend fun.
The most memorable birthday parties start with one simple idea: putting the birthday child at the center, with celebrations inspired by their passions, their people, and the dreams that make them shine.
Outdoor summer concerts! Take the kids to a festive — and FREE! — music outing and dance the night away.
The zoo's free, live animal shows visit multiple Nashville Public Library branches this week.
THIS Thursday! Dolly’s songs and stories come to life with the Nashville Symphony.
THIS Saturday! Kids can cool down with waterslides and splash pools on Festival Field!
Enjoy a free dance lesson before live big band takes over EVERY Saturday this summer.
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Who are you going to call when you need a cavity filled? Who will you call when your baby has a high fever?
Birthdays and pets are always in a kid's life. Here's our 2026 lists!
Activities for kids span a broad array! Hone in on the choices with our Top 10 lists!
Locating the right educational support for your kids is key to their learning.
Child care and family resources when special services are needed aren't easy to lock down. Here are good places to start.
Getting out with kids can be super fun when you know where to go!
Ahhhh ... Slow float with the kids and take in nature and scenery along the way! Here's where you can go.
Fathers today aren’t “helping” — they’re fully in it. From doctor visits to bedtime routines and emotional check-ins, dads are showing up as equal partners in the everyday work of raising kids. This is modern fatherhood: engaged, intentional and right in the center of family life.
We want to hear from YOU what places, businesses and services in our community are the BEST for PARENTS!
Adventure Science Center recently completed a year-long journey to build one of Nashville's most immersive science experiences, Fossil
1225 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115, USA
410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
2909 Old Fort Parkway suite 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
6544 Murray Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA
1310 Ordway Place, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
619 W Due West Ave, Madison, TN 37115, USA
700 Norwood Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
1601 North Tennessee Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
211 Ensworth Ave, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
