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Winners of the Irish Times Debate returned to Middle Tennessee last week for a spirited debate against Middle Tennessee State University's award-winning Blue Raider debate team in an event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Williamson County.

The theme of this week’s list of free and cheap things is the Easter Bunny walks a dog into a bar. And no, this is not some kind of joke. We’ve got the St. Patrick's Day Festival at Geodis Park, where there’s family friendly fun but also the promise of some interesting beverages for the adul…

Metro Nashville Public Schools heads into spring break this weekend, and there are plenty of events to get into the spirit the week off. Take a day trip up to Castalian Springs to celebrate all things Irish. Go get a head start on Easter with two different hunts in different spots in Middle …

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This weekend brings diverse events to kick off the month of March: On March 2 in Woodbury, families can enjoy free photos with the Easter Bunny. On the same day, your older kiddo could head to Meharry Medical College as it hosts Black Girls in S.T.E.A.M. for Black young women interested in S…

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The 21st District Recovery Court raised $60,000 during it's second annual The Stories Behind The Songs fundraiser on Wednesday, which featured live performances by Martina McBride, The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher at The Franklin Theatre.

We’re going totally inside this week as temps have dipped. There’s a morning pajama party with all things llama (even a live one to pet!) Down in Murfreesboro, the Three Little Pigs will be on display in a show from the Nashville Opera, and the Discovery Center will have some related items f…

This week we’ve got everything from boots on ground to boots in space. Jump into the rhythm of country music with a Line Dance Workshop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where dance instructor Dana Romanello will teach lively moves to all ages. Explore the wonders of flora and fa…

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This week in our list of free and cheap events, the offerings run the gamut: Unleash your child's creativity at Turnip Green Creative Reuse's Kids Class, where they can spend time transforming everyday materials into one-of-a-kind artworks under the expert guidance of TCGR instructors. Dive …

We’re heading into February with lots for the kids to do; this week wasn’t slim pickins, so there’s plenty out there beyond this list to do as well. But the best events coming up are Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (yum) and Take Your Child to the Library Day (a tradition that it’s never too lat…

If you were cooped up last week, you’re probably feeling the near-pandemic level panic of being stuck at the house for more than a week of bad weather. This week there are chances to move your bodies outside on a Cocoa Hike in Clarksville or on a Winter Sensory Walk in East Nashville. And if…

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Once we’re all unthawed, the kids will be ready to get out of the house, and so will you. This week we’ve got a smattering of stargazing, winter star parties and a celebration of snow for kids with sensory needs. Lowe’s is also beginning the year with a new spate of workshops for kids on sel…

Happy New Year! The kids are bored. Well, maybe they’re still playing with a few items they racked up on Christmas, but you’ll still need a few ways to get them dancing and playing outside of the home this week. Start with a hike, go to a dance party, take the little scientist for a microsco…

The kids are home for at least a couple of weeks, so you may need a few things to keep them busy and to keep you sane. There’s Zoolumniation, which is worth the extra cost, but you should go during the week to avoid the highest prices and throngs of people. There are a couple of toddler stor…

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Music City will once again be one of the country's main epicenters of New Year's Eve celebrations as the third annual New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash is set to take place downtown. 

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Christmas is upon us, and it’s the last week to pack in some fun traditions. There’s a stroll marking the first day of winter on Dec. 21, if you want to begin a new healthy for the mind and body tradition. You can also embark on a journey to Gallatin to see a free screening of a Christmas cl…

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Both the State of Tennessee and Metro Nashville Government both celebrated Hanukkah on Monday with separate menorah lightings which drew dozens of community members and government officials. The state's ceremony also saw the attendance of several Israelis who were victims of the Oct. 7 terro…

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This week we have more than parades on our list of free and cheap family events happening in Middle Tennessee, but we haven’t strayed far from the holiday theme. For the older members of your family, there’s A Holiday to Remember at Belmont Mansion. The kids have another shot to make a good …

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Over the weekend and early into the week, communities across Middle Tennessee kicked off the holiday season with Christmas tree lightings and parades, including Belle Meade which held its inaugural city parade on Saturday.

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Founded in 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has worked tirelessly “to preserve and share regional history, local historic places and signature events that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through fundraising, research, advocacy, education, preservatio…

If you didn’t get out to a parade last weekend because of the rain, there’s an opportunity to make up for it in Mt. Juliet this weekend at their Tennessee Christmas themed parade. In Nashville, the Tennessee Christmas theme continues, where you can reserve a time to check on the Tennessee Go…

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With the holidays around the corner many Middle Tennessee residents are in the giving spirit. Below is a list of information on ways to give that The News has collected.

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There is no excuse not to hit up a Christmas parade this weekend ahead of the holiday. There are a dozen or so to choose from, but we chose five in our roundup this week, each with its own vibe and location. Gather the family, some chairs if you want to sit in one place comfortably, get some…