The Nolensville Farmers Market kicked off its 10th anniversary season this past Saturday, May 4, marking a decade of serving the vibrant Nolensville community at the Historic Nolensville School. Since its inception in 2014, the Nolensville Farmers Market has been a cornerstone of community engagement and sustainable living, providing residents with access to high-quality, farm-fresh products while fostering connections between local farmers, artisans, and shoppers. In 2022 the NFM merged with the parent organization WilCo Events 501c3 to better serve the community by offering Kids POP club, Do ..read more

The Murfreesboro City Council recently voted to approve an agreement with Steelhead Building Group, LLC for renovation of the Tennis Court at Old Fort Park. The court renovations at Old Fort Park includes resurfacing of six tennis courts, fencing, lighting, additional pedestrian access, bleacher pads and the transition of two tennis courts to six pickleball courts with a hitting wall in between. The cost of renovation is estimated at $1,244,403 and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA). “We are excited to see renovations get underway on the Tennis Court in Old Fort Park,” said Murfrees ..read more

Eight Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer meals on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, the perfect way to treat Mom and spend time together. READ MORE! Things to Do for Mother’s Day 2024 READ MORE! Unique Dining for Mother’s Day 1. Pickwick Landing State Park 120 Playground Loop, Counce, TN 38326 The Restaurant at Pickwick Landing Mother’s Day Special in addition to its regular Sunday lunch menu Reservations are not required but the entire party must be present prior to seating 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $20, not including drinks, tax, or gratuity, ages 12-under half-price, seniors 62-old ..read more

Kids will be having fun at local spraygrounds near you very soon! Check out these local splash park opening this month: Local Splash Pad Openings MT. JULIET Opening May 28 at 10 a.m. Ava’s Splashpad 1075 Charlie Daniel’s Park, Mount Juliet For children ages 4 and younger. NASHVILLE Splash Pads The following Spraygrounds open May 27 (Memorial Day) and will stay open through Labor Day. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park SpraygroundClosed for renovations in 2024. Cumberland Park 592 South 1st St., Nashville Kirkpatrick Sprayground 620 S. 9th St., Nashville Watkins Sprayground Jo Johnstone Ave ..read more

Ah, summer. Kids home alone is probably going to be a scenario at your house at some point or another. In early generations, kids stayed home alone regularly, even all summer long. In 2016, a U.S. Census report said that 7 million of the 38 million children in the U.S. between the ages of 5 and 14 were left at home alone regularly. But sentiments about this are different today. More parents want their kids having fun outside of the house and are deeply concerned about safety. Hmm. While kids may be cognitively ready starting at age 12, Safe Kids Worldwide says their maturity level matters most ..read more

Love your kid’s skin! The skin is the largest organ in your child’s body and plays a critical role in shielding their inner organs from the environment. In taking care of your kids’ skin during hot summer months, it helps to be aware of the different skin types, but because children are growing, their skin is also changing. With babies, their skin is the newest and very thin, so no matter what “type” they have, they need maximum protection with hats and clothing that shields in addition to sunscreen if they’re older than 6 months.     Dermatologists categorize skin into five types, a ..read more

Photo submitted by City of Brentwood. At little after 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, Brentwood City Commissioners pushed open a shiny metal gate at Smith Park and then stepped quickly out of the way. They didn’t want to be trampled by a stampede of mountain bikers. Those adventurous cyclists pedaled quickly past the commissioners, eager to be the first to experience Brentwood’s new mountain bike trail The seven-mile path took them deep into the woods behind the Ravenswood Mansion, with bikers speeding into valleys and then standing, thigh muscles burning, as they pedaled up steep inclines ..read more

Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland welcomes guests for brand new entertainment during the summer season, beginning May 17 through September 2, complete with pool parties, firework displays, exciting nighttime events and more. Home to nine acres of enchanting indoor gardens, an upscale water attraction, a wide variety of culinary cuisine and a full-service spa, the resort offers more than a dozen summer experiences and activities, under one roof. Here’s a Detailed Look at Gaylord Opryland’s 2024 summer programming: Aquatic Escapes and Pool Parties SoundWaves – A summer highlight at Gaylord Opryl ..read more

Live Nation and Mattel, Inc. are bringing “Barbie The Movie: In Concert” to Ascend Amphitheater this summer. The live-to-film concert experience produced by Overture Global Entertainment will bring Warner Bros Pictures’ feature film to life with music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta. The Sinfonietta is a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt’s all-women orchestra. The tour kicks off July 2 and will travel to 37 cities, landing in Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on August 3o. Tickets are on sale now. “Barbie The Movie: In Concert” “Barbie,” the record-smash ..read more

Almost everyone is serving up brunches and special menus for Mother’s Day, but we’ve found some unique dining for Mother’s Day options for her special day. Make your reservations pronto! Dining for Mother’s Day ARRINGTON VINEYARDS (No Reservations Required) Sunday, May 12 from 1 – 5 p.m. 6211 Patton Road, Arrington | 615-395-0102Expect crowds, but head to the vineyard for live jazz on the hillside. Bring your picnic or purchase eats from food trucks on hand like Cousins Main Lobster or Pasta Galifi (available from 12 – 4 p.m.). GAYLORD SPRINGS GOLF LINKS Sunday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m ..read more