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May is here! Let the month of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day begin! The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as the Iroquois Steeplechase and the Boro BBQ Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

May 1: May Day Celebration
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Nashville

Treat you and your family to Cheekwood’s festive May Day Celebration! This year’s celebration will highlight the opening of Cheekwood’s new storybook houses and feature a maypole, storybook themed crafts, storytime, and live bunnies. There is no registration required for the event, you can just drop in!

May – All Fridays & Saturdays: Musicians…

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It’s Farmers Market season again! Overflowing with the best produce in Middle Tennessee, these local gems are always popular, so arrive as early as you can to secure parking and the first crack at produce selection.

Though many vendors do accept cards, it’s a good idea to bring cash. Expect the markets to be crowded, and plan to spend more time than you would at a typical grocery store. Take time to stroll and browse, taste everything that looks good, and remember your reusable bags! Enjoy another beautiful spring and summer season in Middle Tennessee.

Gulch Night Market

11th Ave & Laurel St | Nashville
May – December, Every 3rd Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.

The Gulch Night Market hosts an enticing mix of vendors, including local food trucks and…

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April is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are April’s gifts to you!

Gina’s Stonefired Italian & Pizzeria

Williamson County

 

From the moment you walk into Gina’s, you will notice what sets us apart from other Italian eateries. Their family…

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April is here! Let the month of April Fool’s Day, Easter, and the wettest time of the year, begin! The Nashville Predator’s Wine Festival & Tasting is back, as are other local favorites such as Franklin’s Main Street Festival and the Downtown Gallatin Square Fest & Classic Car Show. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

April 5: Nashville Predators’ Wine Festival & Tasting
Bridgestone Arena | Nashville

Join the Nashville Predators Foundation over the ice for its 14th annual wine tasting event! With the purchase of a ticket, guests will receive a $30 gift card to Deacon’s New South and access to more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, spirit tastings, food samplings from 25…

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Tennessee’s gorgeous natural beauty includes some of the highest waterfalls in the eastern US, and our favorites are only an hour or two from Nashville! We’ve chosen eight breathtaking waterfalls that will make perfect day trips for your spring and summer staycation adventures. Whether you’re a solo rock climber or a family of eight with three dogs, read on: we’ve got the perfect waterfall day trip for you.

Ruby Falls
1720 South Scenic Highway
Chattanooga, TN
Height: 145 ft | Hike: 0.2 miles
Distance from Nashville: 2hr 3 min

Ruby Falls is unique on our list because this enormous waterfall is located deep within Ruby Caverns. To reach the falls, you’ll join a tour that will take you down into the caves. An elevator will do most of the descent,…

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March is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are March’s gifts to you!

Just Love Coffee & Eatery

Williamson County

 

Just Love Coffee provides coffee that is roasted by hand with meticulous attention to quality! As passionate as they are about creating…

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March is here! Let the month of St. Patrick’s Day, a lot of rain, and the first day of spring, begin! The Music City Irish Fest is back, as are other local favorites such as Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands and Taste of Williamson. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

March 1: Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands
The Discovery Center | Murfreesboro

Surrounded by the Murfree Spring Wetlands, join The Discovery Center for the 6th annual fine wine & whiskey event! Featuring 150+ exceptional local and crafted wines, fine whiskeys, and spirits provided by Stones River Total Beverages, guests can visit multiple stations throughout the museum. Experts will be providing details about…

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While Tennessee has many claims to fame, our music scene soars to the top of the list. With our truly regal musical history, it’s no surprise we have seemingly endless options when it comes to choosing a spot to catch our favorite acts. However, there are a few places that deserve special mention for their history, beauty, or outstanding acoustics.

The following article will serve as your guide to the PARKS-certified Best Music Venues in Middle Tennessee. We’ve expanded our scope beyond Nashville to encompass several of the surrounding communities, so no matter where in Middle Tennessee you live, we’ve got you covered.

This year, we encourage you to help strengthen your local community and support the arts by getting out to at least one concert or…

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February is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are February’s gifts to you!

Ivey Cake

Williamson County

 

This small, independently owned cupcake & cake boutique has a long list of playful flavors & luxe decor! Ivey, the owner, is known for her…

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February is here! Let the month of love, cabin fever, and hoping for a snowy day, begin! The Nashville Golf Show is back, as are other local favorites such as the Franklin Farmer’s Market and The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

February 1-3: The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville
Music City Center | Nashville

The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville will feature more than 150 curated dealers in antiques, fine art, and horticulture from all over the world. With the purchase of a ticket, you will have three full days to explore, discover, shop and stroll through four lovely gardens – all in the elegant comfort of Nashville’s…

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