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How to Cultivate the (Very Tiniest) Green Thumb: Visit Cheekwood Cheaply

January 07, 2009

For the month of January only, tickets to Cheekwood Museum and Gardens have been lowered to one dollar. Adult tickets are usually ten dollars, so the savings are significant. This may not seem like the best time of the year to visit Nashville's finest gardens, but we're bound to have a few unseasonably warm days between now and the end of the month. Even if you you visit on a wet or chilly  Read more...

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...

A Family Style New Year's Eve

December 29, 2008

The girl I party with these days isn't quite old enough to drink champagne, and I certainly hope she won't be staying up past midnight. But that doesn't mean we can't ring in the new year together. Here are a few special ways to celebrate the end of 2008 with your family. The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring , located in Murfreesboro, will be throwing a pajama party and pancake breakfast on  Read more...

Unwrapping Nashville This Holiday Season

December 16, 2008

Toys and trinkets are nice, but memberships to local museums and attractions can create memories that will last. When it comes gift giving it is the thought that counts, so here are some gifts for Nashville families that will keep young recipients thinking about you all through the year. 1. For young explorers: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Nashville Zoo memberships give families access to a  Read more...

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: Car Fun In Nashville

June 04, 2008

Is your home's copy of Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go worn to shreds? Then take those crazy car-loving kids to the Lane Motor Museum ! It's one of Nashville's best kept secrets for family fun. These aren't your grandpa's vintage Fords. You'll find tiny cars, 3-wheeled cars, even cars with propellers. Creative design fuels the imagination: What kind of cool  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...

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

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