Enjoy this family-friendly holiday event that serves as the official kick-off to "Nashville's Nutcracker."
Michael Aldrich
Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 7-year-old Ezra and 3-year-old Norah.
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