08.22.2024

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We’re not kidding around...

Nashville’s ultimate festival for kids returns to Centennial Park

Someone dressed up as the character Elsa on a stage with children in the audience

You never know who you’ll see at the Kidsville Family Festival. | Photo via Centennial Park Conservancy

... Centennial Park will transform into the ultimate playground when Kidsville Family Festival takes over on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Plan ahead for a fun-filled day of activities, including live music, character meet and greets, inflatable games, face painting, and more. A few other highlights of the free festival include:

Storytimes with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Fairytales Bookstore, Ardnek 3D, and Reading With Netta
Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck performances of “Ali Baba”
Performances and demonstrations by Construct Breakdance, DancEast Collective Youth (DCY), Madison Step Team, Metro Dance, and Nashville Ballet — plus, Dancing People Nashville brings its family dance party
Family-friendly yoga class with Small World Yoga
Bach To Rock instrument petting zoo
Food trucks serving up sno cones, burgers, Thai, and more

Multiple inflatable basketball goals are set up and kids surround them. — If you’re ready to have a ball, keep reading for a couple pro tips to make the most of the festival. | Photo via Centennial Park Conservancy

Bonus: The first 100 children under 12 years of age will receive a 16" bear from Teddy Bear Mobile Nashville. The freebie is handed out on a first come, first served basis + you can start lining up as soon as 9:45 a.m. Check in at Gate 1 to snag your ticket, then redeem your bear at the organization’s tent. Pssst. No worries if you don’t make it on time, you can still pay to stuff your own bear later.

The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park’s Musicians Corner Amphitheater, located on the corner of West End and 27th Avenue North. This year, you can also find parking at two HCA Healthcare office lots.

Can’t wait to spend quality time with your kiddo? Start the fun early by clicking the button below.

45 kid-friendly must dos

Events

Thursday, Aug. 22

2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour | Thursday, Aug. 22-Thursday, Aug. 29 | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | This year’s 110-minute program consists of seven short films curated from the 2024 festival, including three award-winning titles.

Friday, Aug. 23

Marsh House x Michelle Weaver Patio Cookout | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Marsh House | $46 | Charleston Grill’s chef Michelle Weaver kicks off the restaurant’s new collaborative dining series with hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the patio.
“Lover” Anniversary Party | Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed | Free+ | Sing along to Taylor Swift’s 2019 album “Lover” and purchase friendship bracelets from Little Words Project.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Watermelon Festival | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market | Free+ | Celebrate all things watermelon with tastings, live music, and themed food and drink specials.
Mahjong 101 with Holy City Mahjong | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Interior Anthology | $100 | Join this session to learn the game or hone your skills.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Burn & Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. | Virgin Hotels Nashville | $15 | Tickets include fitness class admission, a complimentary mimosa, 10% off your meal, and a day pass to the pool.

Monday, Aug. 26

Vols Trivia | Monday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers | Free+ | Battle it out with other Vols fans at M.L.Rose’s Capitol View (Monday), Sylvan Park (Tuesday), and Melrose (Wednesday) locations.

Plan Ahead

Sounds Baseball vs. Triple-A Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, Sept. 3-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10-$60 | Join The Sounds for a week of giveaways, fireworks, and family fun as they take on the Triple-A Atlanta Braves.*

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News Notes

Real Estate

Nashville ranked No. 4 overall (and No. 1 for large cities) on Wallethub’s list of 300 of the “Best Real Estate Markets.” The finance company considered two factors in its findings: real estate market + affordability and economic environment, which were measured across 17 metrics like days on the market, foreclosure rate, and population growth.

Plan Ahead

Five stars for Five Points. The pizza joint is bringing back its annual customer appreciation free slice night for the 10th year on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Stop by the East or West locations from 5 to 7 p.m. for a slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza. Plus, stay tuned for a special promotion in honor of the shop’s 13th anniversary on Sept. 6.

Eat

Noelle’s Makeready L&L is getting a makeover. The hotel appointed Jason Francisco as executive chef, and he plans to expand and refresh the restaurant’s menu this month with a coastal Italian cuisine focus. In addition to gluten, nut, and dairy-free options, notable plates include the woodfire whole red snapper and calamari fritti. Make a reservation.

Try This

Grab your apron — you’re taking over the kitchen. Through Sunday, Sept. 15, M.L.Rose is gathering submissions for its inaugural Burger Genius contest. Share your dream burger ideas for a chance to win $500 cash, a $500 M.L.Rose gift certificate, and to see your creation as the Burger of the Month.

Drink

You won’t catch us wine-ing about this. Carne Mare Nashville is hosting a happy hour wine class every Friday. Your $35 ticket allows you to taste a selection of wines from Chianti, Tuscany, Lombardia, and more paired with cheese, bread, and marinated olives. Make a reservation.

Health

Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. No wonder 385,000+ customers love them.*

Eat

Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Santo for food and Park Cafe for ambience.*

Number

These are no “Little Things”

Marty Stuart grows the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s collection by 22,000 artifacts

A close up of Marty Stuart in front of a microphone strumming a guitar surrounded by a band.

The musician celebrated the new collection with a special ceremony and performance at Ford Theater. | Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images via the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Marty Stuart’s 22,000+ items mark the largest private collection of country music artifacts in the world, and they’re now at home in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s permanent collection.

You’ll see over 1,000 pieces of stage wear, 100 instruments, and 50 song manuscripts from a slew of big names in the industry rotated through the “Sing Me Back Home: Folk Roots to the Present” exhibition. As part of the agreement, some artifacts will be featured in Marty Stuart’s forthcoming Congress of Country Music museum in Philadelphia, MS.

A few key pieces to look for include:

Johnny Cash’s suit | The artist’s first black stage suit from 1955
Marty Stuart’s jacket | Made by western-wear designer Manuel Cuevas, covered in rhinestones, and worn in the 1991 music video for “Tempted”
A Hank Williams song manuscript | Handwritten in 1947 on two pages for “I Saw the Light”

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The Wrap

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Tap, tap — is this thing on? As of last week, you can hear us on the radio. We’re making a brief appearance with Marty McFly Thursday mornings on 95.5 NASH ICON. Consider this your double dose of NASHtoday, as we’ll be sharing some events to look forward to as the weekend nears. Tune in.

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