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 Williamson Parent Magazine!
The winners are shown in RED and the honorable mentions are listed after them in alphabetical order.
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Puckett’s
- 55 South
- Boombozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Tito’s
- Mojo’s Tacos
- Uncle Julio’s
Best Family-Friendly Brewery
- Mill Creek Brewing Co.
- Granite Falls Brewery
- TailGate Brewery
Best Pizza
- Sal’s Family Pizza
- Brixx Woodfired Pizza
- Mellow Mushroom
Best Ice Cream
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Hattie Jane’s Creamery
- Whit’s Frozen Custard
Best Local Bakery
- Five Daughters
- Crumbl Cookies
- Puffy Muffin
BEST PARTIES
Best Party Entertainer
- Mr. Bond Science Guys
- A Little Princess Parties
- Sean the Balloon Guy
Best Away-From-Home Party
- Urban Air Cool Springs
- DEFY Extreme Sports Trampoline Park
- Sugar Drop
Best Party Rental
- Backyard Bounce
- Southern Events
- TN Bounce House
BEST DESTINATIONS
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
- Chattanooga TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
Best Vacation Destination
- 30A FL
- Destin/Ft. Walton Beach FL
- Gulf Shores AL
Best Family Day Trip
- Chattanooga, TN
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN
- Radnor Lake
Best Sleep-Away Camp
- Deer Run Camps and Retreats
- Camp Marymount
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Farm Outing
- Lucky Ladd
- Gentry’s Farm
- Honeysuckle Hill
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Deer Run Camps and Retreats
- Adventure Science Center
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Museum
- Adventure Science Center
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Frist Art Museum
Best Tourist Attraction
- Arrington Vineyards
- Historic Downtown Franklin
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Best Live Theater Venue
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC
- Franklin Theater
- Ryman Auditorium
Best Live Music Venue
- Ryman Auditorium
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Bridgestone Arena
BEST SHOPPING
Best Resale/Consignment
- Once Upon A Child
- Kid to Kid
- Plato’s Closet
Best Furniture Store
- Head Springs Depot
- Rooms to Go
- Sara Sells
Best Retail Shopping
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Downtown Franklin
- The Factory at Franklin
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Day Spa & Salon
- A Moment’s Peace
- Bloom & Branch
- Escape Day Spa
Best Day Hair Salon
- A Moment’s Peace
- Parlour 3
- Pink Mullet Salon
Best Kids Photographer
- Sarah Sidwell Photography
- Chantel Loveless Photography
- Snaps with Sally
BEST FAMILY RESOURCES
Best Child Care Center
- The Academy Child Development Center and Preschool
- The Gardner School
- The Primrose School
Best Drop-In Child Care
- Kids Kingdom
- Child’s Play Drop In Child Care Center
- Children’s Playroom
Best Preschool
- The Academy Child Development Center and Preschool
- The Gardner School
- The Primrose School
Best Pet Boarding
- My Second Home
- Animal Health Center
- Dogwood Hollow
Best Veterinarian
- Battleground Hospital for Animals
- Carothers Parkway Vet
- Williamson County Animal Hospital
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring/Learning Service
- Learning Lab/Gateway Academy
- Kumon
- Mathnasium
Best Dance Studio
- Elite Dance Music and Art
- Music City All Stars
- Roots Dance Academy
Best Gymnastics
- Let It Shine
- My Gym
- Summit Sports Center
Best Cheerleading
- Premier Athletics
- Cheerville Gymnastics
- Summit Sports
Best Martial Arts
- New Vision Dojo
- Harvest Concept
- Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Best Music Instruction
- Roots Academy
- Bach to Rock Nashville West
- Shuff’s Music
Best Theater Class/Camp
- Act Too
- Franklin School of Performing Arts
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
Best Horseback Riding/Lessons
- Tracy Equestrian
- Creekside Stables
- Iron Hoof Stables
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Pediatric Associates of Franklin
- Brentwood Pediatrics
- Tennessee Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Dentist
- Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry
- Franklin Pediatric Dentistry
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
Best Orthodontist
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
- Brentwood Dental Specialists
- Kemp and Rice Orthodontics
Best Hospital
- Williamson Medical Center
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Best Place to Have a Baby
- Williamson Medical Center
- Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Best OB/GYN
- Women’s Group of Franklin
- Heritage Medical Associates
- Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center
Best Family Fitness Center
- YMCA of Middle TN
- Life Time Athletic
- Orange Theory
