Summer in Middle Tennessee goes by fast. ☀️
Before school schedules, sports practices, and fall activities take over, make time for a few unforgettable family memories.
From waterfall hikes and sunflower fields to ice cream stops, outdoor concerts, and hidden local gems, I've rounded up some of my favorite ways to enjoy summer around Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Whether you're looking for a weekend adventure or simply something new to do with the kids, this list is packed with ideas to help you make the most of June, July, and August.
What's on your family's summer bucket list this year?
🌻 Read the full Nashville Summer Bucket List at the link in my bio.
Also don't miss out on the FAMILY BINGO (scroll to the bottom). Be the first to get 5 in a row and win a mini session valued at $285.
🌻 Outdoor Adventures
- Visit the sunflower fields at Lucky Ladd Farms
- Walk the trails and spot wildlife at Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park
- Hike to the waterfall at Burgess Falls State Park
- Explore the creek and trails at Pinkerton Park
- Pack a picnic and watch the sunset at Arrington Vineyards (families welcome on the grounds)
- Spend a day tubing on the Harpeth River
🎶 Nashville Fun
- Attend a free concert at Centennial Park
- Walk the pedestrian bridge at sunset and take photos of the skyline
- Explore murals around downtown Nashville
- Grab ice cream and stroll through 12 South
- Visit The Parthenon
- Watch a movie under the stars at a local outdoor screening
🌸 Summer Memory Makers
- Pick wildflowers and create a pressed-flower journal
- Have a no-phone evening and play board games
- Make homemade ice cream
- Host a backyard movie night
- Create a family summer playlist
- Have a "yes day" where each family member chooses one activity
🚗 Day Trips
- Visit Rock Island State Park
- Explore the charming square in Columbia
- Walk around Cummins Falls State Park
- Spend a day in Leiper's Fork browsing shops and grabbing lunch
- Tour the caves at Cumberland Caverns
📸 Create a Summer Time Capsule
Before June ends:
- Take one family selfie each week
- Write down your favorite June memory
- Save ticket stubs, photos, and notes in a box
- Open it together next summer
🌻SUMMER ADVENTURE BINGO🌟
Here's a challenge! Download the Summer Bingo Card. First to get 5 in a row wins a mini session of the choice based on availability. Must send completed card and an image from each completed activity.
