The winners and finalists for the 2024 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 favorites are listed after them in alphabetical order.
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Mojo’s Tacos
- Puckett’s
- Tito’s
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Casa Jose
- Mojo’s Tacos
- Tito’s
Best Family-Friendly Brewery
- Mill Creek Brewing Co.
- Granite Falls Brewery
- TailGate Brewery
Best Pizza
- Gina’s
- Amico’s
- Sal’s Family Pizza
Best Ice Cream
- Andy’s Frozen Custard
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Sweet Cece’s
Best Local Bakery
- Triple Crown Bakery
- Five Daughters
- Puffy Muffin
BEST PARTIES
Best Away-from-Home Party
- Goldfish Swim School, Franklin
- Let it Shine
- Urban Air Cool Springs
Best Party Entertainer
- EPIC Parties
- Face to Face Creations
- Mr. Bond Science Guy
Best Party Rental
- Foamboree
- TN Bounce House
- The Valanca House
BEST DESTINATIONS
Best Family Day Trip
- Chattanooga TN
- Radnor Lake
- Ruby Falls
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Deer Run Camps and Retreat
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
Best Vacation Destination
- Gulf Shores AL
- Panama City Beach FL
- Seaside FL
Best Sleep Away Camp
- Horton Haven Christian Camp
- Riverview Camp for Girls
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Farm Outing
- Lucky Ladd Farm
- Gentry’s Farm
- Walden Farm
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Deer Run Camps and Retreat
- Elite Dance, Music and Art
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Tourist Attraction
- Arrington Vineyards
- Historic Downtown Franklin
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Best Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Adventure Science Center
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Best Live Theater Venue
- Franklin Theater
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Ryman Auditorium
BEST SHOPPING
Best Resale Consignment
- Rhea Lana’s of Franklin
- Brentwood United Methodist Consignment Sale
- Once Upon A Child
Best Retail Shopping
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Factory at Franklin
- Mall at Green Hills
Best Furniture Store
- Sara Sells
- Haverty’s
- Head Springs Depot
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Hair Salon
- A Moment’s Peace
- Pink Mullet Salon
- Studio Gavin
Best Kids Photographer
- Gabrielle McQueen
- Sarah Sidwell Photography
- Snaps with Sally
Best Day Spa
- A Moment’s Peace
- Bloom and Branch
- Spa at Leipers Fork
BEST PARENTING 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
- East Brentwood Children’s Academy
- The Gardner School
BEST PETS
Best Pet Boarding
- My Second Home
- Dogwood Hollow
- Pampered Pooch Resort and Spa
Best Veterinarian
- Williamson County Animal Hospital
- Mill Creek Animal Hospital
- WesVet Animal Hospital
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring Learning Service
- LearningRx
- Kumon
- Learning Lab/Gateway Academy
Best Dance Studio
- Histown Dance and Performing Arts
- DC Dance Factory
- Elite Dance, Music and Art
Best Gymnastics
- My Gym
- Let it Shine
- Summit Sports Center
Best Theater Camp Class
- CYT Christian Youth Theater
- Act Too Players
- Elite Dance, Music and Art
Best Horseback Riding
- Creekside Riding Academy and Stables
- Lake Meadow Farm and Stable
- Tracy Equestrian
Best Music Instruction
- Bach to Rock
- Elite Dance, Music and Art
- Liberty Music Academy
Best Cheerleading
- Summit Sports
- Cheerville Gymnastics
- Premier Athletics
Best Martial Arts
- Tiger Rock Martial Arts
- Gracie Barra Franklin
- New Visions Dojo
BEST HEALTH AND FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Tennessee Pediatrics
- Brentwood Children’s Clinic
- Pediatric Associates of Franklin
Best Pediatric Dental
- Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry
- Franklin Pediatric Dentistry
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
Best Orthodontist
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
- Brentwood Dental Specialists
- McClaran Orthodontics
Best Hospital
- Williamson Medical Center
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Best OB/GYN
- Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center
- Tennessee Women’s Care
- Women’s Group of Franklin
Best Place to Have a Baby
- Williamson Medical Center
- Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Best Doula
- Tennessee Family Doulas
- Music City Doulas
- Southern Doula Service
Best Family Fitness Center
- Fit4Mom Franklin
- Life Time Athletic
- Orange Theory Fitness
