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

October is here! Let the month of Halloween, cooler weather, and fall leaves begin! Nashville Oktoberfest is back, as are other local favorites such as the Franklin Wine Festival and the Nashville Harvest Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

October 3rd: Way Late Play Date: Monster Mash
Adventure Science Center | Nashville

Every few months, the Adventure Science Center opens their doors after hours to adults only for an array of unique fundraising events that combine science and your favorite pop culture trends! Guests can enjoy the chance to let their inner kid out to play as they explore all the museum has to offer, like exciting hands-on exhibits and

September is here! Let the month of Labor Day and the first day of fall begin! The Tennessee State Fair is back, as are other local favorites such as Wine Around the Square and Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

September 1st: 6th Annual Old School BBQ Fest
Nashville Fairgrounds | Nashville

The Old School BBQ Festival is an inviting event that highlights the aroma of traditional soul food cooking in the air while bringing together families and friends! Guests will enjoy a day of reunion, information and live national award-winning entertainment. The festival also provides complimentary vending space to those who have an interest in

As anyone from Middle Tennessee can tell you, the first weekend in October has come to be known as ‘Fall Festival Weekend.’ In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find local festival entertainment throughout all of October. In order to help you decide where to spend your time, we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best fall festivals in Middle Tennessee. Unless otherwise noted, admission to each festival is free of charge.

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Saturday, October 5
Centennial Park | Nashville 

Since 1995, the annual Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival has been treasured as a perfect venue for community members to share their cultural heritage and traditions with each other. Join your neighbors as they share meals,

With the summer heat in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head out to spend a sultry evening at a local brewery. To help you choose from the many beloved spots throughout the region, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best breweries in Middle Tennessee! Whether you’re looking for a pale ale or the tastiest cider in town, we’ve got the taproom destinations you don’t want to miss this season.

Diskin Cider

1235 Martin St | Nashville | Wedgewood-Houston
Best Bet: Six One Five

Diskin Cider burst onto the Nashville brewery scene in 2018. Offering a range of crisp, lightly sweet, mostly dry ciders along with a chef-curated seasonal menu, they quickly earned rave reviews.

The Cidery’s cocktail and beer selections here are outstanding on their

August is here! Let the month of National Watermelon Day, National Smile Week and the dog days of summer begin! The Wilson County Fair is back, as are other local favorites such as Live On The Green and the Williamson County Fair. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

August 2-4th: Boro Balloon Fest
The Grove at Williamson Place | Murfreesboro

Take part in the first-ever Boro Balloon Fest! They will be hosting several hot air balloons for adventure flights, tethered rides, and balloon glows for three days. In addition, activities will also include food trucks, live music, craft vendors, hayrides, a slime creation station, and a hot air balloon photo booth. This picturesque

It’s July and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready 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 July’s gifts to you!

Stroud’s Barbeque

Williamson County

Owned and operated by a life long resident of Middle Tennessee, Stroud’s has locations in Franklin, Lebanon, and Cookeville. They have dine-in or

July is here! Let the month of Independence Day and the first full month of summer begin! The Music City July 4th Celebration is back, as are other local favorites such as Uncle Dave Macon Days and the Music City Hot Chicken Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration
Downtown Nashville | Nashville

Known as one of the best free 4th of July firework shows in the country, Nashville is back again in celebrating Independence Day! There will be stages with live music, food trucks, and other vendors throughout Downtown Nashville for the entire day leading up to the firework show at night. This is a perfect way to

Music City is packed with history, rumors, and legends, and you can hear them all on the Most Unique Tours in Middle Tennessee. Whether you want to stand in peace and soak in historic landscapes, zoom around town on a Segway, or laugh until your face hurts at every inappropriate true tale in country music history, our list of our favorite tours is sure to have the perfect destination for your summer getaway.

NashTrash Tours

900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville
A tour with two sisters in a pink bus who mix Music City lore with rowdy comedy.

Since 1997, the internationally famous The Jugg Sisters Original Tour has delighted Nashville visitors. More a stand-up show on wheels than a mere sight-seeing expedition, the OT has thousands of avid fans and

It seems like the 4th of July is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us well before we’re ready for it. The moment summer arrives, it’s time to host or attend a party, but it can be difficult to make a year memorable with only a week (or a few days, we won’t judge!) to plan.

If you find yourself in this unenviable position this year, don’t panic. Our list of Last Minute 4th of July Party Ideas will have you feeling just as ready for your party as you are proud to be an American.

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Unless some poorly-timed rain is headed your way, why not bring some of your more casual indoor furniture out in the sun? If you’re hosting in your backyard (and you don’t have time to pick up some hay bales), scrub down