It's back! We were grumpy when Toys "R" Us stores shuttered, but no longer. The toy retail giant is now open in Middle Tennessee!
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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