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Kidsville Family Festival Returns to Nashville's Centennial Park

• Event Overview: The Kidsville Family Festival is set for September 28, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Centennial Park, offering a free day of family fun with performances, crafts, games, and more.

• Activities and Entertainment: Features include musical performances, face painting, storytelling, dance demonstrations, and a yoga class. Children can also enjoy puppet shows from Nashville Public Library and meet popular characters like princesses and superheroes.

• Special Promotions: The first 100 children at the festival will receive a free teddy bear from Teddy Bear Mobile Nashville. Additional teddy bears can be purchased with proceeds benefiting Kidsville.

• Interactive Opportunities: Attendees can engage in various craft projects, try out musical instruments, and meet local mascots. Partner booths from community organizations will provide additional activities.

• Vendor and Performer Participation: Local vendors and artisans will showcase their goods, and there's an open call for food vendors and performers to join the 2024 festival.

Source: Kidsvilleonline.org 

Nashville Teacher's Sneaker Gift Sparks Joy and Inspiration Among Students

• Generous Initiative: Makayla Nash, a teacher at John Early Middle School, gifted 100 Nike Air Force 1 sneakers to her students, supported by JD Sports and Finish Line, to boost their confidence and ease financial burdens.

• Impactful Results: The students' joyful reactions highlighted the significant positive impact of the gesture, emphasizing the importance of feeling confident in their appearance at school.

• Viral Story: Nash's post about the donation gained viral attention, spreading awareness and inspiring others with her commitment to giving back to the community.

• Ongoing Efforts: Nash founded the Drip Drive, a nonprofit that organizes events where students can select complete outfits from name-brand and designer donations, helping them maintain dignity and self-esteem throughout the school year.

• Community Support: The initiative has received backing from local celebrities and athletes, including members of the Tennessee Titans, enhancing its reach and effectiveness in supporting students in need.

Source: WKRN

Nashville Through the Ages: From Ancient Settlements to Modern Metropolis

• Prehistoric Roots: The earliest known settlers in Nashville arrived around 13,000 BC during the Paleoindian period. The area was later home to the Middle Cumberland Mississippian culture, known for its unique burial practices, artistic style, and ceramic styles, flourishing around AD 1000.

• European Exploration and Settlement: The first Europeans in the region were French fur traders in the late 1600s, with trading posts established near present-day Nashville. The area became known as French Lick because of its natural salt licks which attracted animals and, consequently, Native American hunters.

• Founding of Fort Nashborough: In 1779, pioneers from North Carolina established Fort Nashborough, which was later renamed Nashville. The city was officially incorporated by the North Carolina legislature in 1784.

• Capital of Tennessee: After Tennessee became a state in 1796, Nashville was named the state capital in 1843. It quickly grew into a major commercial and cultural center.

• Civil War Impact: Nashville was a strategic location during the Civil War, occupied by Union troops in 1862. The Battle of Nashville in 1864 was a significant Union victory.

• Post-Civil War Development: Post-war, Nashville expanded as a center for education and music, particularly country music. Institutions like Fisk University were central to education and civil rights.

• Civil Rights Movement: In the 1950s and 1960s, Nashville was a key site for the Civil Rights Movement, with significant events like the Nashville sit-ins in 1960 at the forefront of desegregating public spaces.

• Tourism and Economy: Recent years have seen Nashville emerge as a major tourist destination and economic powerhouse in the South, bolstered by events like hosting the 2019 NFL Draft and significant investments in the local economy.

• Historical Preservation and Legacy: Ongoing efforts aim to preserve Nashville's rich historical legacy, from its prehistoric origins to its significant role in American history, ensuring its heritage is celebrated and recognized.

Source: Britannica.com

Upcoming Events

• Today, August 28, 2024

  • FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN - A Tribute to Marshall Tucker Band featuring Chris Hennessee & Friends - Link Here

    • 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill, 818 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN

• Thursday, August 29, 2024

  • Opry Country Classics - Link Here

    • Grand Ole Opry, 600 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN

  • Summer Shakespeare 2024 - Link Here

    • Thursdays through Sundays, August 29 - September 22

      • Onec1tynashville, 8 City Blvd #402, Nashville, TN

• Friday, August 30, 2024

  • Musicians Corner - Link Here

    • Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN

  • Livin’ La Vida Gokey Fan Experience - Link Here

    • The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN

• Saturday, August 31, 2024

  • Nashville The Million-Dollar Weekend, hosted by Tanya Tucker - Link Here

    • Kentucky Downs, 5629 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY

DIY Workshop Delight: Special Event for Kids at The Nashville Home Show

• Event Overview: The Nashville Home Show, running from September 6 to 8 at Music City Center, showcases a variety of home improvement exhibitors and interactive demonstrations, with Bravo’s "Southern Charm" star Craig Conover headlining.

• Special Feature for Kids: On the final day of the Home Show, September 8, Home Depot will conduct a Kids DIY Workshop.

• Creative Opportunities: Children attending the workshop will engage in hands-on activities, crafting unique projects that they can take home.

• Interactive Learning: This workshop is designed to provide a fun and educational experience, allowing kids to explore their creativity and learn basic DIY skills.

Source: Nashville Parent

Noteworthy Headlines

• Tennessee's first Postino is coming to Nashville. Here's where and why the wine bar has a cult-like following

  • Source: The Tennessean

• Cities with the most expensive rent in Middle Tennessee

  • Source: WKRN

• They're Back Tennessee! What are those annoying flying white fur ball looking things?

  • Source: Fox 17

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