One of the best city parks in Franklin TN for kids is Pinkerton Park. It’s located on Highway 96, just past the railroad tracks on the east side of downtown Franklin. See why we think it’s the best for kids, plus photos and fun things to do there.
Fun For Kids
Looking for fun things to do with kids in Nashville? Local residents share their favorite places to take children of all ages in Franklin, Cool Springs, and the Nashville area. From outdoor parks and indoor rainy day fun places to kid-friendly restaurants and locations for kids birthday parties. There are lots of fun things for kids to do around here!
Tennessee Kids Get Free Books Each Month From Birth To Age 5 Thanks To Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
Thanks to Dolly Parton, each of your children can receive free books for kids every single month — from birth to age 5! Here’s how Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library works, how to sign up, and one mom’s review of the free kids books her child has received.
Visiting Nashville For The First Time? Some Things You Definitely Must Do While You’re In Music City
Looking for fun things to do in Nashville? We’ve compiled a list of all the best things that you absolutely MUST put on your list when you visit Music City – from where to stay, to where to eat, and what to do while you’re here!
The Nashville Parthenon: What It’s Like (One Family’s Review)
My family visited The Parthenon in Nashville mostly because of the movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Percy Jackson journeys to The Parthenon in search of a certain object needed to complete his quest/mission. Here’s our review of the Nashville Parthenon, including the giant statue of Athena.
Sky High Sports Nashville: The Best Indoor Trampoline Park… For All Ages!
I’ve been to Sky High Sports Nashville a few times. Whenever guests are in town – and they have kids – Sky High Nashville is where we go! Here’s why…
Lane Motor Museum In Nashville: My Family’s Review + Tips Before You Go
My 2 boys have always enjoyed playing with vehicles of all shapes and sizes, so I knew they would love a visit to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. Here is my family’s review of this one-of-a-kind car museum, plus some time- and money-saving tips worth sharing before you go!
It’s A Fun Dining Experience For Kids And Adults At The Aquarium Restaurant: Nashville, TN
The Aquarium Restaurant inside the Opry Mills Mall is an underwater dining adventure that’s hard to pass up! Not to mention the fact that it’s Nashville’s ONLY aquarium. The Aquarium Restaurant is a fun dining adventure for adults and kids alike. Here’s our review.
Nashville Skatepark Review: Two Rivers Skate Park
Looking for the best Nashville skatepark? Then you have to go to Two Rivers Skatepark! It’s on the same property as Wave Country water park. Here’s our family’s review of the skatepark.
The Frist Art Museum Has Lots Of Fun Stuff For Adults… And Kids!
The Frist Center in Nashville is not your typical art museum. Not only are there traditional visual arts galleries, but there are also hands-on family-friendly interactive areas that your kids will enjoy. Here’s what our recent trip to The Frist Center was like with two 9-year-old boys.
Nashville Shores Coupons & Water Park Review – Tips From A Frugal Mom
I’m from Florida. I’m a water park enthusiast. While Nashville isn’t exactly known for its water parks, Nashville Shores is a really awesome place to have fun and stay cool! Here’s a mom’s review of Nashville Shores water park.
10 Fun Activities To Do With Kids In Nashville
Here are a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities that kids of all ages would enjoy in Nashville. I have done quite a few of these activities with my kids, but not all of them… yet! We have only lived in Nashville for 2 years. We plan on doing some of these ourselves in the next few weeks.
Videos + Review Of Sixth Avenue Skatepark In Nashville
Sixth Avenue Skatepark is located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This skate park has both indoor and outdoor skating areas, but it’s best known for its indoor facility. If you have skateboard, scooter, or BMX enthusiasts then you’ll want to check out this skatepark!
Honeysuckle Hill Farm: 6 Things You Absolutely Must Do When You Go!
Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Springfield, Tennessee isn’t your average everyday farm. And it’s not a dairy farm. It’s an agricultural farm that specializes in educating children about all areas of farm life. A trip to Honeysuckle Hill Farm is filled with LOTS of good, clean fun for kids of all ages!
Top 5 Reasons To Visit Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall
I highly recommend making your way to Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park as soon as you get a chance. There are so many reasons to visit this beautiful park, but here are my top 5, plus some things that are good to know before you go!
Fort Nashborough Self-Guided Tour: A Brief History + Tips Before You Go
Do you enjoy learning about Nashville history? If so, then a self-guided tour of Fort Nashborough is highly recommended. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Nashville’s early history and tour log cabins which depict what things were like back then.
Centennial Park Nashville: A Review Of The Playground & More
I love parks. My kids love parks. So we thought we would explore a little bit of Nashville’s beautiful Centennial Park the other day. There is so much to see and do there! Here’s a little about our first time visiting Nashville’s Centennial Park.
Adventure Science Center In Nashville: Fun For Kids AND Adults
The Adventure Science Center in Nashville will not only keep you nice & cool in the summer heat, but it will teach your kids (and you) about science in fun & interesting ways.
Fun Ideas For A Rainy Day In Franklin, Tennessee
Here’s my list of rainy day activities — for kids and adults — in Franklin, Tennessee.
Sweet Cece’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats – Downtown Franklin, TN
The newest business to open in Franklin’s historic downtown is Sweet Cece’s. They offer self serve yogurt with flavors that change weekly. Here’s a review of my first visit to Sweet Cece’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats.
Pet Pictures With Santa In Franklin, TN At The Farm At Natchez Trace
Children, pets, and families are welcome to attend this pet-friendly event where photos will be taken with Santa and your favorite pet!
Pictures With Santa In Franklin, TN – Try A Private Gathering Photo Studio
I have never stood in line at the mall to get my son’s picture taken with Santa and I never will. I have been spoiled by the staff at A Private Gathering in Franklin. They take Santa pictures, family portraits, baby pictures, and more!
Kids Need A Haircut? We Like Sweet & Sassy Salon For Kids In Cool Springs
The reason that I tried Sweet and Sassy Salon for Kids in Cool Springs was because I didn’t have good luck with Snip Its — another hair salon for kids in Franklin, TN. Sweet & Sassy takes appointments and does little boy haircuts too. Today, it’s called Divas & Dudes – the family salon!
Glow Galaxy: Glow In The Dark Fun For Kids Birthday Parties & Open Play!
Glow Galaxy is a glow-in-the-dark play place for kids in Cool Springs. We’ve been there twice now for birthday parties, and they sure are fun!
Learning Express Toy Store In Cool Springs
The unassuming storefront of Learning Express Toys is nestled in between the Verizon store and Subway in Cool Springs. It’s quite a gem inside! A great place for parents and kids alike!
Franklin Rodeo: Review & Tips From A First-Timer
I have watched rodeos on TV and have always been amazed at how those cowboys are able to stay on their crazy horses for so long. To see it in person at the Franklin Rodeo was even more astounding. My son and his friend had an especially good time at the Franklin Rodeo.
School Closings: Williamson County’s Emergency Procedures To Inform Parents
Franklin TN schools are closed so often at the last minute that it’s hard to guess whether school is going to be open or closed these days. And it’s clear that Williamson County Tennessee parents are searching for ‘a better way’ to find out about school closings — especially at times when schools become closed at the last minute due to bad weather or some other emergency. Okay parents, here’s what you need to know…
Where To Rent Pontoon Boats & Other Water Toys In Nashville
Nashville boat marinas and other places to rent pontoon boats in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
Parks & Playgrounds In Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin Tennessee is a city filled with parks! There are city parks. And there are county parks. When you add them all up, there are PLENTY of places to enjoy the great outdoors in one of the many parks located in Franklin, TN. In all, there are nearly 30 parks within the confines of the city.
Nashville Spray Parks & Spraygrounds: FREE Water Parks & Fun For All Ages!
A sprayground is a water playground consisting of a multiple groups of spray features surrounded by a kid-friendly playing surface. Spraygrounds are typically automated and use nozzles and shower-type heads to distribute the water. They sometimes include interactive features, as well. For example, some sprays can be activated by users touching a button which begins a computerized water sequence. Here are Nashville’s spray parks…
Local Boy Proves Bubble Wrap Is More Useful Than You Thought
This 5th grader from Franklin Road Academy found a way to use bubble wrap as an ‘artificial skin’ for amputees. Yep, Grayson Rosenberger invented a one-of-a-kind cosmetic covering for prosthetic legs. Here’s the story…
Nashville Is Kid-Friendly
America’s Promise Alliance selected the 100 best communities from a list of 750 from all 50 states. The three Tennessee cities that were named kid-friendly: Nashville, Bristol and Germantown. Here are the details…
Birthday Party Ideas & Fun Stuff For Franklin Tennessee Kids
The following list of activities are just for kids! Most of these are in Williamson County, TN, but a few extend into other parts of Nashville. If you’re planning a children’s event, say for your child’s birthday, then you may want to consider these fun places in and around Franklin, Tennessee…
Fun Trips & Tours In and Around Franklin, TN
Thinking of visiting Franklin Tennessee in the near future? Here are some great tips for tourists and some ideas of fun things to see & do in and around Franklin, Tennessee.
Kids Summer Camps In Nashville, Tennessee
Do you have information on summer camps in the area? If not, I would be VERY intersted in that information, along with recommendations from folks whose children went to those camps… See my reply here.
Summer Fun At The Williamson County Fair… In The Eyes Of A Child
It’s summertime alright! And ‘hot Hot HOT’ definitely summarizes these past few weeks. Here’s a view of summertime fun through the eyes of a child…
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend Is Always The First Friday In August – Everything You Need To Know About Tennessee Tax Free Days!
Here’s a great way to save some money when shopping the first weekend in August each year. So long as you live in Tennessee! It’s the annual Sales Tax Holiday which features three tax-free days of shopping statewide.
FREE Summer Movies In Franklin, TN: Movies In The Park
Franklin, Tennessee offers FREE ‘movies in the park’ called Movies by Moonlight. They’re FREE ‘concerts in the park’ — music for all tastes & ages — and even FREE movies at the theater — big hit movies that kids will love. Here’s the scoop…
Nashville Offers FREE Movies In The Park …Good Ones, Too!
Nashville offers FREE movies in the park at the Centennial Park bandshell on West End Avenue on Wednesday’s from May 31st through June 28th. Here’s the movie lineup…
Attention Tennessee Parents & Kids: Tomorrow Might Be A ‘Snow Day’… No School!
Ever since we moved to Tennessee, one thing that strikes us as funny is the number of ‘snow days’ that school-age kids get each year… and even the number of days that school is canceled due to RAIN — in preparation for subsequent flooding. They tend to cancel school the night before, based on the premise that it’s going to snow, rain, or sleet, rather than on actual precipitation.
Horseback Riding In Franklin & Nashville, Tennessee
All the best places to go horseback riding in the Nashville area… from The Natchez Trace to Percy Warner Park and dozens of horse riding stables in between.
Predators Hockey: The View From The Cheap Seats vs. On The Glass
We had the BEST time at the two most recent Nashville Predators home games!… here’s a comparison of the view from the cheap seats (nosebleed Section 303) vs on the glass (where the pretty people are).
Nashville Through The Eyes Of A Child…
Come along, as we explore Nashville, Tennessee from the perspective of a 6-year-old…
Fainting Goats At The Lewisburg Fainting Goat Festival
Some interesting information about Fainting Goats… they really drop dead right on the spot and lie helpless on the ground!
4th Of July Fun: A Baby Girl, A Little Boy, And A Water Bottle
It was a scorching hot day in Franklin, Tennessee on the Fourth of July. Jim’s family — his brother, sister-in-law, and their 2 kids — were in town visiting. We all went to Pinkerton Park for the afternoon, and this happened to be little Dylan’s first time drinking out of a water bottle by himself. These […]
Last Day Of School…
A photograph capturing the mood of the last day of school… this one captures the PARENTS’ enthusiasm for this special occasion!
My Tribute To The Franklin Rodeo
It is said that hundreds of out-of-town cowboys have made their way to Franklin, Tennessee for the annual Franklin Rodeo. Here’s a humorous look at all the hype surrounding this event.
