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September 22, 2023

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Best of Parenting

2022 Best of Parenting Winners: SUMNER

THE VOTES ARE IN! Local Parents Have Spoken! After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes later — these are YOUR WINNERS!

The winners and finalists for the 2022 Best of Parenting Awards were voted on by our readers — thank you for participating!  And many thanks to all the businesses and services who support parents and Sumner Parent Magazine!

The winners are shown in RED and the honorable mentions are listed after them in alphabetical order.

BEST EATS

Best Family Restaurant

Best Mexican Restaurant

Best Family-Friendly Brewery

Best Pizza

Best Ice Cream

Best Local Bakery

BEST PARTIES

Best Party Entertainer

Best Away-From-Home Party

Best Party Rental

Best Family Weekend Getaway

Best Beach Destination

  • TIE – 30A FL
  • Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL
  • Alys Beach, FL

Best Family Day Trip

Best Sleep-Away Camp

Best Farm Outing

BEST OF OUR CITY

Best Local Day Camp

Best Museum

Best Tourist Attraction

Best Live Theater Venue

  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Nashville Children’s Theatre
  • Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC

Best Live Music Venue

BEST SHOPPING

Best Resale/Consignment

Best Furniture Store

  • B.F. Myers
  • Gibson Furniture and Patio
  • Rooms to Go

Best Retail Shopping

BEST APPEARANCE

Best Day Spa & Salon

Best Hair Salon

Best Kids Photographer

BEST FAMILY RESOURCES

Best Child Care Center

Best Drop-In Child Care

Best Preschool

Best Pet Boarding

Best Veterinarian

BEST ENRICHMENT

Best Tutoring/Learning Service

Best Dance Studio

Best Gymnastics

Best Cheerleading

Best Martial Arts

Best Music Instruction

Best Theater Class/Camp

Best Horseback Riding/Lessons

BEST HEALTH & FITNESS

Best Pediatrician

Best Pediatric Dentist

Best Orthodontist

Best Hospital

Best Place to Have a Baby

Best OB/GYN

Best Family Fitness Center