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2008 -- A Savvy Year in Review

December 30, 2008

Hello, Nashville! If you heard about us on Fox 17's Tennessee Mornings, I'm so glad you're here! Please say hello in the comments. Now that this year is coming to a close, it's time to look back at some highlights of Being Savvy Nashville's inaugural year. Whether you're reading these again or are a new reader checking them out for the first time, these posts can help you make the most of life  Read more...

Indoor Summer Programs For Kids In Nashville

June 12, 2008

Summer in Nashville has its challenges, bugs and sweat chief among them. Here are a few FREE indoor programs just for summer in Nashville: 1. Nashville Public Libraries host a summer reading program complete with crafts and prizes. Preschoolers count read-aloud books for their points. Click here for branch-by-branch events and programs . 2. Regal Cinemas Family Fun Festival shows free  Read more...

Top 5 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Nashville

May 27, 2008

Rainy days challenge even the most creative preschool parent. Sometimes you've just gotta get out of the house! Here are five great places to take your preschooler when it rains in Nashville: 1. Adventure Science Center Heavy on the playground, light on the learning--but kids love it anyway. Let them climb an activity-packed tower, investigate the human body via a digestive slide,  Read more...

Book Nooks For Tots: Best Storytimes In Nashville

May 21, 2008

Nashville is rich with musicians and performers. Even our preschool storytimes reflect that talent. I dare you to find any storytime better than Nashville's Public Library . Park in the garage off 7th Avenue downtown and make your way through the marbled lobby. The Children's Collection is upstairs, a sunny space overlooking a garden courtyard. (Bring post-storytime snacks, and meet  Read more...

Littlest Picasso: Nashville's Best Art Lessons

May 20, 2008

The Frist Center For The Arts is a dream come true for Nashville art lovers--of any age. Even better? Admission for kids is always FREE. Here's how you can encourage your little Picasso at the Frist: Martin Artquest will engage your child for hours. Hours! Until you drag them out kicking and screaming! Volunteers run 30 different activities that explore basic art elements and  Read more...

History Lessons: Pioneer Nashville

May 15, 2008

History can be an abstract concept for preschoolers. I've found that the best way to introduce it is on a small scale, in a kid-friendly environment. The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is a perfect beginning. Here's why: It's free, so you can go again and again. It's usually not crowded. In fact, it's often empty. It has both indoor and outdoor exhibits, with room to run. At  Read more...

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Best Places To See Trains In Nashville

May 14, 2008

Is there a preschooler who doesn't enjoy watching things go? And go? And go until you can't stand to hear another chugga chugga choo choo to save your life ? Good news! You can explore motion, speed, and sound with your preschooler...and get out of the house at the same time. Here are a few of Nashville's best spots for train-loving kids: Train Up A Child is Thomas the Train  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in nashville

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

The Voice of Being Savvy nashville:
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