Tennessee residents, are you looking for an opportunity to join a local run? Have you seen those exuberant IG posts from your friends who experienced their first Nashville 5k last year? Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner looking for a new challenge, or someone who wants to seize 2020 as your year to leap off your couch and hit the streets running, we have the perfect race for you.

Please note: every run has different rules, requirements, and cutoff dates to enroll. Please visit the website links we’ve included for each run for detailed instructions.

March 15th: Nashville’s St. Paddy’s Day Run (Nashville)

Don the Irish green and begin your 2020 marathon conditioning by walking or running along the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville!

It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce February's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time to celebrate them this month!

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!

High Brow Coffee + Tea

Williamson County

High Brow Coffee + Tea can be found in the Westhaven Town Center, three miles west of downtown Franklin. They pride

While neighbors might not always show up with freshly baked cookies the second someone new moves in (although we can dream!), it is not a lost art to be a good neighbor in general.

Although it depends on the type of neighborhood as to what the specific social norms are, neighbor nice-ities should be a part of every neighborhood and community. Here is a list of some of our favorite tips, tricks and ideas to being a good neighbor:

Noise 

Oh, noise. The bain of all apartment complexes, college roommates and neighbors in general. Let’s face it - noise transcends walls and property lines whether we intend for it to or not. To keep your neighbors from being bothered, remember these best practices with noise:

• If you are moving your lawn on a

It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce January's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time to celebrate them this month!

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!

Sugar Drop: Bakery and Shop

Williamson County

Sugar Drop Bakery and Shop serves the greater Nashville area from Brentwood, Tennesse, and they have for almost 50 years!

It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce December's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time to celebrate them this month!

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 December's gifts to you!

Tin Cottage

Williamson County

Tin Cottage can be found on Main Street in Franklin offering local, unique gifts and apparel inspired by the community- some even

Can you believe it's already December? 2019 sure did fly by! Let this month of holiday cheer, recollection, and celebration begin. The Nashville Christmas Parade is back, as are other local favorites such as Murfreesboro's Frosty Fun Run and Columbia's Mule Drop. New events are always popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

December 1st-15th: Festival of Lights
Drakes Creek Park | Hendersonville

For the first time ever, the City of Hendersonville will be able to drive through and look at spectacular Christmas light displays in Drakes Creek Park! This is a prime opportunity for the community to enjoy some holiday festivities with friends and family. After looking at the lights, you can stop at

Does your family normally cruise around searching for holiday light displays every year, or settle for waving at The Parthenon in its lit-up holiday glory? This year, up your game with Parks' guide to the Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Middle Tennessee!

We’ve selected seven award-winning stops from all around the region, at a range of prices: from astounding, world-renowned commercial displays to the most beautifully decorated private neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking for a musically synchronized dancing light experience or a long walk down a romantic lane of classic lights, we have the perfect destination for you and yours listed below.

Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas
2800 Opryland Dr | Nashville | Donelson
Cost: Free

Believe it or not, November is already here! The month of getting in the holiday spirit, Thanksgiving celebrations, and full bellies is going to be a great one. The CMA Awards is back, as are other local favorites such as Franklin's Wine Down Mainstreet and Murfreesboro's BoroDash. New events are always popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

November 2nd: Wine Down Main Street 2019
Main Street | Franklin

It's time for downtown Franklin to come alive with Wine Down Main Street! This event is a unique wine tasting event that's known locally as one of the best nights out of the year. With more than 2,000 average attendees, the streets are closed for traffic while guests get to enjoy wines,

Many children say that trick or treating on Halloween is one of their favorite annual activities. Tennessee puts its heart into all holiday festivities, and Halloween is no exception! Parks has the scoop on the best places to trick or treat in Middle Tennessee. Our guide will highlight the neighborhoods and events that are well-known for delivering huge candy hauls and having robust community turnout.

While more families each year retreat from the sidewalks and choose to attend “trunk or treat” events instead, take heart! There are still crowds of spooky little ghouls and ghosts parading through the area. Festivities begin on the weekend and wind down on Thursday night.

Note: Halloween 2019 falls on a school night, so many areas have posted an

If you are planning to add a new pet to your home this fall or holiday season, consider adopting from one of Tennessee’s outstanding local animal shelters. They work tirelessly with volunteers to rescue and rehabilitate animals and place the very best of these with loving homes throughout the state.

Each of the shelters and rescue organizations listed below has been recognized by the community for providing outstanding service and loving care to the animals they take in, as well as giving new pet owners all the tools they need to provide the best homes possible.

We highly recommend each shelter on the list, and hope you find the pet you’re dreaming of through one of them before the year’s out!

Proverbs 12:10 Rescue
The Middle Tennessee Area