Category Archives: Family Fun

58. Bluebird on the Mountain

Imagine the atmosphere of a Bluebird show, but on top of a mountain at a glorious observatory. That’s Bluebird on the Mountain. For the ninth year, the Bluebird Cafe takes their world-renowned songwriter shows to Dyer Observatory for a series … Continue reading

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49. Southern Nights: The Opry Mills Grand Re-Opening Finale

Opry Mills Mall reopened on March 29, 2012 after being closed for almost two years from the Nashville floods of May 2010. They’ve been celebrating the re-opening for weeks and that celebration culminates this weekend, at their big finale – … Continue reading

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45. Supper + Song

The coolest denim shop/designer/heaven around is located in the heart of Nashville’s 12South. Imogene + Willie goes beyond creating custom denim for people all over the world. They also host a weekly concert series called Supper + Song on the … Continue reading

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41. Country Music Marathon

Quite possibly the most musical marathon around, the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon runs through Music City on the last Saturday of April every year. The 2012 event weaves its way through the city this Saturday, April 28. To … Continue reading

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39. Record Store Day

Happy Record Store Day! From recordstoreday.com: “This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music.” New releases, special releases, performances, parties and more are what make … Continue reading

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4. Honky-Tonk Church

A favorite on and staple of Lower Broad in Nashville is Robert’s Western World. “Home of Traditional Country Music and Brazilbilly”. Definitely a must-see while in Nashville. If you happen to be here on a Sunday and want to go … Continue reading

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365.2. Awesome April

There is so much going on in Nashville during April, that it can be called nothing less than Awesome April. Concerts from Steve Wariner, Bela Fleck, Kevin Costner, Cage the Elephant, Cowboy Junkies, Gipsy Kings, Van Halen, Keith Urban, Merle … Continue reading

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363.2. Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival is in its 4th year and will take place the Public Square on Saturday, March 24. The family-friendly celebration begins with the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Walk, led by Mayor Karl Dean and Nashville’s Consul General … Continue reading

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361.2. Master the Art of Southern Biscuit-Making

Maryann Bird is a local Southern Biscuit Expert. She authored a book, The Biscuit Dive Guide, and directed an Emmy-winning film The Rise of the Southern Biscuit. And you can learn all about Southern Biscuit-Making from the expert. On March … Continue reading

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360.2. Rocketown

Michael W. Smith founded Rocketown in 1994 to give teens a positive place to hang out. It now houses a coffee bar, photography, art and dance studios, stages for live entertainment, and an indoor skatepark. It’s a place where kids … Continue reading

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