We should probably rename April to “Festival Month” because there is so much going on! There is something to do every weekend all across Middle Tennessee! From Mule Day to Nashville’s Comedy Festival, you certainly won’t be bored!

April 2-8: Mule Day

Downtown Columbia | Columbia

If you aren’t from Middle Tennessee you may not know it, but Mule Day is a favorite with all the locals! Over 100,000 visitors head to Columbia to see the parade, mule shows, and enjoy southern food! This has been a local tradition for the last 170 years and has awarded Columbia the title, “Mule Capital,” of the world. You really just have to see it in person!

April 7: East Nashville Beer Festival

700 Woodland Street | Nashville

The 8th Annual East Nashville Beer

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Can you believe it’s already March? We are staying strong with our goal to help support local businesses! This month, everyone participating in LOLO has some AWESOME opportunities to enjoy delicious food, clothing, and coffee!

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!

McCabe Pub

Davidson County

 

Are you hungry right now? If not, prepare to be! McCabe Pub is a delicious, all-American restaurant that specializes in

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Everyone knows the Nashville food truck scene is alive and prospering but, how familiar are you with other mobile businesses? Industrious entrepreneurs across Middle Tennessee have dreamed up these amazing businesses that wheel around instead of being a brick and mortar.  From flowers to a bar to clothing, they really offer just about everything in a convenient come-to-you fashion. Here are some of our favorites!

Amelia’s Flower Truck

If you are wondering why that name sounds familiar, its probably because you’ve seen it in Southern Living, or featured by VW, or, maybe even on Bergdorf Goodman? Amelia’s has spread like wildfire across social media channels due to it’s vintage, aesthetically pleasing exterior and amazing flowers sold within!

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We are officially one month closer to spring! As things start to warm up, festival season is gearing up in Middle Tennessee! This month has a distinctly Irish focus as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Be sure to check out all the fun outdoor activities, as well as amazing cultural opportunities at our local theaters. And, when you have a free weekend, Cheekwood is open for visitors to come and enjoy the first blooms of spring. 

March 2-11: Pride and Prejudice

Center for the Arts | Murfreesboro

Allow yourself to be taken back in time to the magical world of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. A tale of pride, romance, and the battle of wits, Pride and Prejudice has delighted since it was written. Make sure to support your local artists by treating

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Another month into 2018 and we are continuing in our drive to support local businesses! The Parks Family is partnering with a wonderful company this year to help us do that. 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!

Leon’s Candy Davidson County

 

In February, Davidson County recipients will get to appease their sweet tooth at Leon’s Candy! Leon began cooking at a very young age, helping make sweet treats at his

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We wholeheartedly believe that no matter what your relationship status is, celebrating love on a Wednesday night in the middle of the winter is a win-win for everyone involved. How to celebrate? Let’s be real, this is Nashville and there are more options than we can count! We’ve gone through the lists and highlighted some of our favorites below. Happy Valentine’s Day, Middle Tennessee!

For the Music Lovers 

Nashville never needs an excuse for live music, but for a Wednesday night, a little V-Day lineup certainly never hurts. All our favorite venues will be jammin’ for this mid-week celebration of love all week – here are a few of our favorites; big and small for the shows on the 14th: Kelsea Ballerini at Ryman Auditorium  The…

Middle Tennessee offers a host of creative, active, and fun summer camps for kids to enjoy.

When school lets out for the summer, make sure your kids stay engaged in learning and exploring through the many amazing summer camps in our area! The Nashville Children’s Theatre offers a variety of camps for all ages. From acting to singing to backstage help, children with all interests are welcomed.

The Theatre is one of the oldest operating children’s theatres in America. Its long-standing history of being a friend to the community makes this the perfect place for your child to spend time this summer. They want every child to experience the joy of the theatre so, they offer many scholarship opportunities as well.

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The month of love is here! It’s still chilly outside so stay warm and make the most of this month by enjoying live music, plays, attending amazing conventions, and supporting local charities! Middle Tennessee has so much going on this month. Now you won’t miss a thing!

February 2-3: The 2018 Southern Invitational Truck and Tractor Pull

Tennessee Miller Coliseum | Murfreesboro

For a truly southern experience, come out to the Tennessee Miller Coliseum for an exciting competition! Southern Motorsports Promotions is bringing “new life and excitement to tractor and truck pulling in the south.” This fan favorite event is a great way to spend your weekend!

February 2-4: Antiques & Garden Show Nashville

Music City Center | Nashville

The Antiques &

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We want to kick January off right by committing to a year of supporting local businesses! The Parks Family is partnering with a wonderful company this year to help us do that. 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 January’s gifts to you!

The Well Davidson and Williamson County

 

This month, Davidson and Williamson County will be supporting the same beloved local business, The Well. The Well is a coffee shop and local chain, only located

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It’s no secret that Nashville (and the surrounding communities thanks to logistics and a little ingenuity) has become a foodie town. Both locals and tourists alike can’t seem to get enough of the one of a kind, locally owned restaurants around town, and the need has opened a lot of restaurant doors in the past few years.

The Nashville Originals, the non-profit, independent restaurant association for Music City, hosts restaurant week, with the next event being January 15th through the 21st. The organization normally hosts two week-long events per year, but this will be the only one for 2018, so take advantage of the opportunities while you can!

Approximately 60 restaurants are members of the Originals, and most will participate in Restaurant Week with

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