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How to Shop & Eat Local During the COVID-19 Pandemic

3/20/2020

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As much of the country is hunkering down and practicing social distancing, we know that those who are suffering the most are small business owners and those who can't work from home such as food service workers.  But there are still many amazing ways to "shop & eat local" while staying safe and healthy and we wanted to share with each of you a list of what is open, open with limited service, or closed in the 12 South neighborhood.  We'll do our best to keep this list updated, but as always, things change quickly and this list of businesses is long, so we apologize if we miss something! 

As always, purchasing gift cards to be used later on is always a great way to support these businesses and their employees in these uncertain times!
DINING
BURGER UP                    
  • Curbside Carry out available: order online HERE or by phone [615-279-3767]
  • Get it delivered by ordering on @postmates
  • In-Person dining is suspended, East Nashville location is closed due to Tornado damage.
12 SOUTH TAPROOM           
  • Currently taking TO-GO Orders: order by phone at [615-463-7552] or on Postmates  
  • They are also currently offering delivery for a $5 flat fee.
  • In-Person dining is suspended.
Edley's BBQ                  
  • Carry out available: order by phone [615-942-7499], online HERE, or carry out
  • NEW!!! *FREE DELIVERY* NO service fee, $20 order minimum.  Call 615-942-7499 to order
  • Purchase $50 in gift cards, get a $25 gift card FREE (for use between June 1 & Sept 1, 2020.) Purchase online HERE or in store.
PORTLAND BREW              
  • Current hours at the 12 South location are 7am-5pm with the kitchen closing at 5pm
  • All orders are TO-GO only and former self-serve items such as sugar, 1/2 & 1/2 and lids are now provided for each order
  • Order pickup orders by phone at [615-732-2003]
  • Their website doesn't have a menu, so check out this photo of their in-store menu below!
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FROTHY MONKEY   
  • Current hours at the 12 South location are 7am-5pm.
  • To-Go orders may be placed in person, by calling [615-600-4756] or online HERE with curbside-pickup available!
  • You can even add staples like bread, eggs and milk to your order!
  • Want to stock up on coffee? Get free shipping on cases of coffee with the code FREESHIP or e-gift cards are also available for purchase online.
FIVE DAUGHTERS BAKERY 
  • place your order online HERE
  • arrive and park in the designated" online order parking"
  • call the number on the sign to let the team know you have arrived
  • donuts will be brought out to you at the curb! Easy and delicious!
BARTACO NASHVILLE
  • place your order online HERE - available for curbside pickup, or delivery!
EPICE LEBANESE BISTRO
  • Curbside pickup is available for lunch and dinner!  Just call 615-720-6765 to place your order (Find their menu online HERE!)
Taqueria Del Sol
  • At this time, Taqueria Del Sol has temporarily closed their Nashville location
SHOPPING
VINNIE LOUISE                  
  • Shops are CLOSED, but their website is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! 
  • Orders can be placed online HERE OR, you can DM them on Instagram!  How easy is that!?!  (and the SWEETEST girls you'll ever meet)
  • Right now they are offering FREE SHIPPING, FREE RETURNS, & an extended return period of 30 days from the order date!
WHITES MERCANTILE     
  • Whites is making the cutest customized "survival kits" of everything from stocking your bar with cocktail essentials, to local treats and eats, and even Easter Baskets for our tiniest quarantined friends.  You can choose a price point and a theme and they will fix you up
  • Orders can be placed online HERE, by phone at [615.750.5379], email 12south@whitesmercantile.com or you can DM them on Instagram!  
  • Orders can be shipped, delivered, or picked up curbside!
CRUE NASHVILLE
  • Offering FREE SHIPPING and FREE NASHVILLE DELIVERY for the rest of the month!  
  • DM them on instagram or call 615.649.8780
MADEWELL DENIM EDIT 
  • The 12 South Madewell Denim Edit location is currently closed until further notice.
MARINE LAYER 
  • The 12 South Marine layer location is currently closed until further notice.
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#NashvilleTornado2020

3/3/2020

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At roughly 12:45 this morning a tornado touched down in Nashville, TN and brought mass destruction to so many neighborhoods primarily Germantown, East Nashville, and then on to the Mt. Juliet area just east of town.  As I write this, the death toll is listed at 25 people with many,  many more that have lost their homes, property, electricity, etc.  I woke up this morning to over 100 text messages from friends checking on our family, group texts of friends checking on each other, sharing reports, etc. 

It's been a sad, emotional day here.  The images of destruction and the stories of those who have lost so much are staggering and hard to process.  But the images and stories of strangers and neighbors pulling together and serving one another have been equally powerful in a positive way.  Today has shown me that people can be kind, helpful and selfless.

All of you who have checked in with us today have wanted to know two things:
1) Are you ok?  and 2) How can you help?
So I wanted to answer both of those questions here.

Yes!  We are ok.  We are located in the 12 South Neighborhood and the path of the tornado went a couple of miles North and then East of us.  There was no property damage in our neighborhood from the storms and the iconic locations like Burger Up, Draper James, Frothy Monkey and the "I Believe In Nashville" mural are all still alive and well (although the East Nashville Burger Up location and Nashville mural were damaged.)

For those of you looking to help out, there are many ways that you can do that, but I've listed a few key options below.

HELP OUR FRIEND TANNER & HIS ROOMMATE TY
These two amazing guys both work for an incredible ministry and the house they rent was completely destroyed with them inside it last night.  They are amazingly unharmed, but they didn't have renters insurance and have lost all their belongings.  This gofundme account will help them get back on their feet.  Donate by clicking HERE

HELP ERIC PETERS AND HIS FAMILY
Eric is an incredible artist and he and his wife and two kiddos lost their home in the storms last night.  He also lost his studio and the inventory of a rare book business that he runs.  You can help support him and his family by clicking HERE

SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER
If you'd like to sign up as a Disaster Relief Volunteer, register with Hands On Nashville ​by clicking HERE

PROVIDE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED
If you would like to provide food for those in need, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a great organization who will steward your gifts well.  It has been noted that they are particularly in need of bottled water at the moment.  You can get info on how to give including the address of their distribution center where you can bring food items by clicking on their website HERE

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION
The Community Foundation of Middle TN has activated their Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund and is a great place to donate funds.  You can do so by clicking HERE

GIVE MATERIAL ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED
If you prefer to give items, the Community Resource Center is currently accepting personal hygiene items, bleach, trash bags, gloves, box cutters, baby food & formula, baby and toddler clothes, and batteries.  These items can be dropped off at 218 Omohundro Place, Nashville, TN 37210.

In May of 2010, Nashville experienced a devastating flood that crippled the city, but we linked arms and rose from the waters a stronger, kinder and united city.  And I know it will be true as we overcome this storm as well.  We are grateful for your thoughts, prayers and donations for all those affected, and we look forward to hosting you next time your travels bring you to Music City.

​~ Bethany
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Canvas-ing the Neighborhood: A Tour of 12 South's Murals

4/10/2019

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One of our favorite parts of 12 South are the many murals that have popped up over the last few years.  Whether you're looking for the perfect content to post on your Instagram Feed, or just wanting to see the sights as you stroll around (undoubtably with a las Paletas or Jeni's in your hand!), you can find many incredible murals within just a few blocks of The Carriage House! We've listed the address and location (as well as website if there is one) at the top of each listing and the instagram handles and tags at the bottom because as the kids say, "pics or it didn't happen." 
I BELIEVE IN NASHVILLE
www.ibelieveinnashville.com

2702 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of the 12 South Dental Studio)


We'll kick off the tour with the most iconic of all the 12 South Murals - the "I Believe In Nashville" painting.  A second painting also exists at Marathon Music works, but this is the ORIGINAL mural.  :)  Originally painted as a tribute to the resiliency of Nashville and Nashvillians, it's ironically been defaced on two different occasions (both sets of vandals were caught and arrested.)  The mural was repainted and stands strong! 
 @ibelieveinnashville 
#ibelieveinnashville 
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@howellsalley  #howellsalley 
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DRAPER JAMES "POSTCARD" & STRIPES
www.draperjames.com
2608 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of the Draper James Flagship Store)


While we're hanging out in Howell's Alley, might as well just turn around and check out the happy stripes that Reese Witherspoon's Draper James has brought to town.  The awning, mural and bench make any photo as pretty as a postcard, and we're pretty much in love with the blue and white stripes that decorate the rest of the space.  The perfect background for a cute group pic!
@draperjames #draperjames ​@howellsalley  #howellsalley 
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MAKE MUSIC NOT WAR
2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of the Epice restaurant building)


Tucked away on the side of Epice - a seriously delicious Lebanese Restaurant that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere exotic by simply walking to the end of the block - is this modern piece that sums up Nashville well. Snap a photo and then head inside for a seriously delicious meal.
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@relaxmaxapparel #relaxmaxapparel
#makemusicnotwar

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GARDEN FLORAL
2900 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of Green Pea Salon)

Sadly, I couldn't find the title or painter of this incredible mural (if anyone knows any more info, please message me and let me know) but it's stunning and worth seeing.  Fortunately it faces the "Make Music Not War" mural, so you can hit them both in one stop.
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RIVIVE! NASHVILLE FOX
2814 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of the Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville building)


This mural isn't just another pretty picture!  Painted in conjunction with the water conservation focused non-profit  Rivive!Nashville, this mural raises awareness about the importance of protecting Nashville's River systems.  If you want to see this mural in person, we recommend visiting sooner rather than later as the building is slated for re-development and we can't promise that the painting will survive the renovation. 
@rivivenashville #rivivenash ​@mobeoner
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LOOKING PRETTY, MUSIC CITY
2709 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of the Madewell Denim Edit Store)

Not only does this whimsical design bring a cheery vibe to the neighborhood, we LOVE that it was "Created in support of music and art programs in Metro Nashville's Public Schools."  As strong believers in the importance of music and arts education, this is the cherry on top of an already awesome mural.  Note: If you're looking for the "Peace, Love, Good Deeds" mural, know that it was painted over by this new "Looking Pretty, Music City" mural, so unfortunately it's not a neighborhood fixture anymore.
​@emily.eisenhart  #lookingprettymusiccity @eastsidemurals  #eastsidemurals  
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HALCYON BIKE SHOP - DRINK WATER
www.halcyonbikeshop.com
2802 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of Halycon Bike Shop)

The folks at the Halcyon Bike Shop are just as passionate about art as they are bikes and the nieghborhood is all the cooler for it.  On the side of the building is the "Drink Water" mural featuring the anatomy of a bicycle.
@halcyonbike #halcyonbikeshop​
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HALCYON BIKE SHOP - JUNGLE SAFARI
www.halcyonbikeshop.com
2802 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the back of Halycon Bike Shop)

One of the lesser known murals in town, due to its somewhat hidden placement, also happens to be one of my favorites!  This incredible jungle safari-scape is on the back of the Halcyon Bike shop.  So once you get a pic of that "drink water" mural, just turn the corner and go on a photo-safari!  We've also posted pics below that show both murals to help you find both!
@halcyonbike #halcyonbikeshop​
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FOR BECKS & FOR BECKS WITH RAINCLOUD AND GUMMY BEAR
www.forbecks.com
www.raddingtonfalls.com
(see locations below as photo captions)

These two little guys are probably our very favorites of all the 12 South murals.  Eternally happy and cheerful, who doesn't want to just go grab the hand of one of these little guys and just know that everything is awesome?  :) The little guy on the right is particularly difficult to find as it's on the back of a garage in an alleyway.  You can either go through the parking lot behind Frothy Monkey and it's on the back of the garage that "Nashville Looks Good On You" is painted on, or you can turn onto Sweetbriar from 12 South and then turn into the alleyway just past the Islamic Center of Nashville and walk a dozen yards or so.
@forbecks #forbecks ​@raddingtonfalls #raddingtonfalls
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(2601 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) (On the side of Imogene + Willie, facing Portland Brew)
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(2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) (on the back of the garage with the "Nashville Looks Good On You" mural painted on it, behind Frothy Monkey, in the alleyway.)
NOW PLAYING IN 12 SOUTH
2403 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of The Flipside Nashville)
We're Music City, so there's always something playing if you're listening!
​@n.gaged 
#nowplayingin12south @theflipsidenash #theflipsidenash 
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FIVE DAUGHTERS DONUTS
1110 Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of Five Daughters Donuts)
Founded in Franklin, TN and family owned and operated, these 100 layer donuts are something you just have to experience on any trip to 12 South.  Watching what you eat?  No worries. Their Paleo options are so good you'll never know that you're eating something that isn't bad for you.  Take a pic with their classic mural while you're there, or be part of the picture with their donut-hole-peek-through option on the fence.  :)
@five_daughters_bakery  #fivedaughtersbakery
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There is a super cute outdoor eating area and playground that kids will love running out their sugar-highs on!  The look-through donuts are on the fence that encloses the outdoor seating area/playground.
NASHVILLE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU TN
2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

(on the front of the garage behind Frothy Monkey 12 South)
There are a couple of these murals around town, including one in the Nations, but we're partial to this one behind Frothy Monkey.  Just go down the driveway to the additional parking area (in between MODA Boutique and the Islamic Center) and you'll see the mural straight ahead!  (One of the lego men is on the back of this garage)
@thenash.tn #nashvillelooksgoodonyou
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GNASH 
2607 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(on the side of White Bison Convenient Store)

Nashville is definitely a hockey town.  As I write this blog, our beloved Predators are in the Stanley Cup playoffs (and have been for the past few years) so it only seems fitting to mention this giant rendering of their mascot Nash that keeps watch over the 12 South section of "Smashville" as the locals call it. 
@PredsNHL
#Smashville


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TROY DUFF GRAFFITI SKYLINE
1204 Elmwood Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
(on the side of 4 Patriots, facing the parking lot next to/behind Taqueria Del Sol)
Although the "Reserved parking" sign kills the photo shoot vibe a little bit, we think this skyline of Nashville by graffiti artist Troy Duff is really incredible and worth checking out.
@duffomatic
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For other great street art all over town, be sure to check out the Nashville Walls Project!
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A Quick Stop at Highway 65/Exit 361

4/6/2019

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This weekend we took a quick trip to see my parents that live on the Tennessee/Alabama line.  For lunch we decided to head a few miles down the road to Elkmont, AL and I thought I'd share a couple of great photos from three worth-the-stop local spots.

​Our first stop was for lunch at The Red Caboose Cafe and everything was delicious Southern cooking.  Our waitress was very kind and helpful (dining with a 15-month-old is always an adventure, right?) and the sweet tea was just as it should be.  The cafe itself was adorable, and kiddos will love being able to see an actual red caboose just across the street.  You can check them out on their Facebook Page where they post daily specials and menus.  
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Next we headed across the street to Fromagerie Belle Chevre, a goat-milk creamery.  We stopped in their tasting room and picked up some fantastic goat-milk hand cream and were amazed at all the ice-cream & cheese products available to taste and purchase.  While we didn't have time to do the tour (which includes getting to meet and pet some of their herd of goats), it's definitely on our list to go back and do that soon. (see more info in the yellow box below)
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Last but not least, right next door was Paper Trail Antiques. Peggy and her husband who run the shop (open on Fridays and Saturdays only) were truly delightful and I was so excited to find an adorable wooden kid-sized chair to refinish for my little girl's playroom. I also bought a sweet children's book and was glad to learn that they donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of children's books to a local program that provides weekend meals for local children who qualify for the public school's free lunch program.

At an hour and 20 minutes from The Carriage House, it’s a little far for a day trip for guests. However, if you’re a Nashville local, or if you're traveling on Highway 65 either North on your way to Nashville or South on your way home, we definitely recommend that instead of stopping off at a fast-food joint, take the Elkmont Exit 361 and get yourself a good country meal followed by some goat-cheese ice cream across the street. And if it's the weekend, pop in Paper Trail and tell Peggy that I sent you.
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Hwy 65 Exit 361 - Elkmont, AL
The Red Caboose Cafe

​25483 Railroad St
Elkmont, Alabama 35620
(256) 732-7000

Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm
Sat: 8am-9pm
Sun: closed
Fromagerie Belle Chevre

18849 Upper Fort Hampton Rd
Elkmont, Alabama 35620
256-732-3577

Cheese Shop Hours:
Tues-Fri: ​10am – 3pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

Creamery Hours & Tours*: 
Fri:  9 am – 3 pm
(tours 10 am, 1 pm)
Sat: 11 am – 5 pm
​(tours 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm)
Sun-Thurs: Closed

*reservations required for tours $14 per person - kids 4 and under are free!
Paper Trail Antiques

18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road, Elkmont, AL
(256) 777-4458

Fri-Sat: 11am-3pm
Sun-Thurs: closed

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A Visit To the Downtown (Main) Library Branch Story Time & Children's Wing

3/6/2019

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The Children's wing & Storytime at the Downtown (Main Branch) Library are a fairytale in and of themself.  We've heard their praises sung for years and I truly don't know what took me so long to get there, but we're now hooked. The photo below doesn't even begin to do justice to how awesome the show was, but it's hard to capture the space, and also I found out after I took it that I wasn't supposed to have my phone out, (oops!) so I gave up on getting a better photo.
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Way more than a storytime, this is an all-out production.  Two actors/librarians/storytellers/lovely humans wove together hilarious dialogue with big-kid vocabulary words, puppets, songs and stories.  The whole thing was masterfully orchestrated in such a way that I couldn't tell if it was brilliant off-the cuff improv, or the result of hours of meticulous memorization. They closed out the show with a song and moment that I found so touching I actually teared up.  
As awesome as the storytime was, I'd be remiss if I didn't give a full report on the rest of the children's wing.
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Everything in the entire place is so well thought out like the mini-library shaped book drop (see photo to the left) and a strategically placed bucket of board-books that my daughter loved pulling out one-by-one to read.  There's also a pretty epic indoor jungle-gym/playground thing that looks like the Nashville skyline (see photo below) that is worth the trip there by itself. (See photo below)
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I waited for a quiet moment so I wouldn't invade the privacy of any families, but just a few minutes prior to this photo, this play-center was crawling with kiddos.  There's also a mini rock-climbing wall (!!!) for the older kiddos, and a Ryman Auditorium shaped puppet show theater across the room in the toddler section. All in all, you need to get this on your calendar, whether you can make it for storytime, or if you're going anytime the library is open to enjoy the space and oh yeah, check out some books!  In fact, you might find us there almost every afternoon from now on that it's too rainy/cold/hot to be outside.  
Check out the know-before-you-go box below with helpful tips, and we'll see you there!
Downtown (Main Branch) Library Children's Wing & Storytime
Address: 615 Church Street - Nashville, TN 37219

​Cost: The Library & Storytime are Free!

Parking: We recommend you park in the "Library" Parking Garage.  Bring your parking ticket in with you to the main desk downstairs and get a validation stamp and the first 1.5 hours are free!  IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep your parking ticket safe - the lost ticket fee is $20. See the "tips" section in the next column for more parking info.  ------>

Story Times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM. 

​Library Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
                            Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
                            Sunday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Opinion: We truly can't think of a better way to spend time than this amazing kids library space!  The storytellers used puppets, songs, fabulous book selections and hilarious dialogue to keep every single kid in the room amazed and engaged.  I give it all the thumbs up.

Tips: A friend gave us a heads up that it's easiest to find parking for the 9:30 showing and we were glad we took her advice!  We still had a little trouble finding a space but by the time we left there were hardly any to be found.  I'd recommend allotting 15 minutes to walk from your car into the library, get upstairs and find a seat (more if your kiddos are prone to wandering or if you're wrangling a stroller, less if you've got older kids).
The entrance to the library is on the 4th floor of the parking garage.  Once you are inside the main lobby, take the grand staircase up to the second floor.  Kids wing is on the left, storytime theater is all the way at the back of the wing.
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A Visit to the TN State Museum Children's Gallery

3/5/2019

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It's been chilly in Nashville so I've been on the hunt for indoor activities to keep our [super energetic] 14 month old occupied.  This afternoon we hopped in the car and headed just a couple miles to the TN State Museum in Downtown Nashville to check out their Children's Gallery!
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The Children's Gallery is a huge room decorated with amazing murals of Nashville, Tennessee wildlife, song lyrics, factoids or things to look for (like the one our racoon friend is sharing below.)  The floor is an incredible mural as well; a giant map of the state of Tennessee with cities and landmarks.  At one end of the room is a set of bookshelves with favorite children's stories plus some blocks and a few toys for smaller kiddos.  At the other end is a table with crayons and colored pencils with coloring pages featuring current museum exhibits so you can " #ColorOurCollections " (see photo below).
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Curator Matt was on hand the entire time if we had questions and very graciously let Clare carry around a clipboard featuring a scavenger hunt of objects and locations to find hidden among the murals and activities to do when you found them. The website recommends the children's gallery for ages 3-8 and I definitely think that we were a little young to get the full experience of reading the facts, doing the scavenger hunt and coloring the printouts.  However, Clare absolutely LOVED running around the map and stopping to point out various rivers and places and brightly colored animals.  We also colored and read several books that were new to her (and Mama!). The bluegrass music they had playing was also a hit, and she frequently stopped what she was doing for a dance break. 
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All in all it was definitely a fun way to blow off some steam indoors on a chilly afternoon!  We didn't venture into the rest of the museum today, but it's absolutely worth visiting as well.  
Be sure to check out the "Know Before You Go" box below for info - we hope you enjoy your visit!
TN State Museum - Children's Gallery 
Address: 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208

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Cost: Admission to the museum & parking are both free!!!

Hours: Mon- Closed
              Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
              Thurs - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
              Sun - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day & Easter
Our Opinion: Kids age 3-8 will love the scavenger hunt & coloring activities.  Kids under 3 will love the bookshelf, blocks, and running around the map/pointing to murals on the walls.  Free admission and parking are always a win, and the fact that it's indoors makes it a primo rainy/hot/cold activity.  
If you're hoping for lots of exhibits or interactive activities, know that this is mostly a make-your-own-fun type space.  Depending on the age of your kids, we'd recommend allotting 15 minutes - 1 hour to enjoy the space, although if you coupled it with exploring the entire museum, you could easily spend several hours.
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