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Tennessee’s agricultural history is an integral part of our identity; here we have always treasured our rich farmlands and the wise farming methods that have nurtured them. Some of these independent farms have opened to the public, and in so doing, have helped reignite a sense of connection to the farms and farmers who sustain each and every one of us.

If you want to experience some of the beautiful farms and knowledgeable farming families in Middle Tennessee, we recommend these U-Pick farms. Take some time out this summer and fall and get a feel for where your food begins.

Please note that these times are ALWAYS subject to change. Both the weather and the availability of fruits and vegetables can always affect hours and days of operation. We

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Ready for a warm month? Kids are out of school and it seems like everyone is already living at the pool! There are lots of events taking advantage of the lovely weather this month to drag you away though! From hanging at the zoo to free music to watermelon seed spitting contests, you certainly won’t be bored this month! Here’s your look at things to do in Middle Tennessee!


June 1:
Brew at the Zoo


Nashville Zoo |Nashville

Brew at the Zoo is a renowned event combing craft beer, music, food trucks, and all the amazing animals at the Nashville Zoo! With over 100 craft beers on tap, Nashville residents have voted it as the best beer event in the Nashville Scene in 2014 and 2016! Buy tickets here!

June 1: Movie in the Park
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A note on tickets for these events: although Let Freedom Sing, Live on the Green, and Musician’s corner are free events, the other festivals require tickets or passes, which can sell out almost immediately. Follow the FAQ links for each festival to learn more and plan your festival experiences.

AMERICANAFEST

Nashville | September 11 – 16 | Festival wristbands: $75

Hailed as “The coolest music scene today” by The New York Times, AMERICANAFEST is a 6-day full immersion experience. With 500 events taking place at over 60 of Nashville’s hottest venues, this festival promises to be well worth the remarkably modest price.

AMERICANAFEST is the music festival for true music lovers. Although it’s important to plan ahead and make sure you’re there

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May is here! As the weather gets warmer, more and more events are popping up all over Middle Tennessee! From charities to food to music, we are filling up our weekends with these amazing events and we hope you’ll join us! As always, we are looking forward to eating lots of great food, listening to music, and enjoying the strong community that you feel all over Middle Tennessee.

May 2: The Big Payback

Online | Everywhere!

Ok, so we’ve talked about The Big Payback a lot but we just can’t help it! We’re so excited that it’s finally time! Head over to their website on the 2nd to support your favorite Middle Tennessee non-profit in all that they do!

May 4-5: Sevier Park Fest

Sevier Park | Nashville

Kick off May with this great free

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In Middle Tennessee, nothing says home like going to one of the many amazing music festivals! With so many incredible opportunities to choose from, you can really fill up your weekends and take advantage of what Middle Tennessee has to offer. Festivals are not like concerts however and are best enjoyed when you come prepared! So, we want to give you the most up-to-date packing list we can! Here are all our suggestions: 

MUST HAVES

Wristband or Ticket

Cash

Bandana

Hat

Sunglasses

Lanyard or Backpack (to keep your hands free)

Festival App

GOOD IDEAS:

Blanket

Chair

Sunscreen

Hat

Rainjacket/Poncho

Cell Phone Backup Battery

Battery Operated Fan

Hacky Sack

Frisbee

Hula Hoops

Yoga Mat

FOOD:

Granola

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Who is ready to start planting?? With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to start dreaming about adding some color to your yard and garden! Middle Tennessee is simply gorgeous this time of year and we are on a firm mission to add as many plants and flowers as we can! Check out the top yelp rated nurseries and gardens in your area!

Davidson County:


– Gardens of Babylon
Gardens of Babylon describes themselves as “Nashville’s largest family owned and operated garden center and landscape company…. ” They opened in 2003 and provide a variety of services and products to make your garden as beautiful as possible! They even have a blog if you’re interested!

Notable Yelp review:
“I love the service I get every time I go to the garden center

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As we continue our way through April, we are so excited for this new round of businesses to enjoy! There’s a good mix of local businesses we are supporting this month. If you’re hungry or just want to work out, there is something for everyone!

 

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!

Firefly Grille

Davidson County

 

Davidson County folks are in for a treat! Firefly Grille is an amazing restaurant in Green Hills.

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We are so excited for the Big Payback! It’s coming up on May 2nd so we want to make sure everyone is as prepared and excited as we are! There are hundreds of wonderful non-profits participating in this event. We hope you do your research and choose causes to support. Donation links will be added to each organizations page the day of the Big Payback for you to be able to participate! If you are looking for some ideas, we would love to share organizations that are near and dear to the Parks’ Family!

1. Nashville Humane Association

The Humane Society is a well-known, well-respected, and established non-profit in our area that does wonderful work protecting and saving our furry friends! Their Community Foundation profile gives amazing amounts of

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ABOUT BERRY HILL

Though it is less than one square mile in area, Berry Hill has a big personality. Here you’ll find tree-lined streets dotted with quaint cottages, small parks with playgrounds, and one of a kind shops and restaurants. Murals cover the fences and brick walls of some of the businesses, giving the neighborhood a unique creative atmosphere.

Berry Hill Nashville Community Real Estate Parks RealtyEclectic stores fill former homes from the 1940’s and are separated by well-known restaurants such as Monell’s and the Pfunky Griddle. The once industrial area is now thriving with recording studios, music publishers, and one of a kind businesses, growing the under 1,000-resident city to nearly 7,000 during business hours.

In the evenings, you’ll find locals playing trivia at M.L. Rose,

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During the month of April, we want to take a pause and focus our attention on our local area and the amazing philanthropies that work in Middle Tennessee. We are so proud of these organizations that dedicate their time selflessly to improving the lives of others.

All throughout this month, we want to be gearing up and planning for a very special day, May 2nd. On this day, our community comes together to participate in what is known as The Big Payback.

 

What is the Big Payback?
We are so glad you asked! The Big Payback is 24 hours of online giving to local charities! There’s a whole database of participating philanthropies that can be sorted by their size, mission, and needs.

The Community Foundation, which serves as a digital resource center and

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