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July 06, 2026

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Best of Parenting 2026 Nominations

We want to hear from YOU what places, businesses and services in our community are the BEST for PARENTS!

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS NOW!

Nominations are now open in the 2026 Best of Parenting reader’s poll.

Nominations will be accepted through July 27, 2026. On August 1, the top nominations in each category will be put up for voting. Voting will remain open through August 31.

Select the region in which you live and submit your nominations!

 

 

BEST OF PARENTING CATEGORIES: Who, What, Where is TOPS for YOU?!

BEST OF OUR CITY

  •  Best Tourist Attraction
  •  Best Museum
  •  Best Performing Arts/Theater

BEST KIDS PROGRAMS

  •  Best Dance Studio
  •  Best Gymnastics
  •  Best Performing Arts
  •  Best Music Lessons
  •  Best Cheerleading
  •  Best Martial Arts
  •  Best Swim Lessons
  •  Best Tutoring

BEST PARTIES

  •  Best Away-from-Home Party
  •  Best Party Entertainer
  •  Best Party Rental

BEST EARLY LEARNING

  •  Best Child Care Center
  •  Best Preschool

BEST SUMMER CAMPS

  •  Best Day Camp
  •  Best Overnight Camp

BEST HEALTH

  •  Best Pediatrician
  •  Best Pediatric Dentist
  •  Best Orthodontist
  •  Best Hospital
  •  Best Place to Have a Baby

BEST EARLY LEARNING

  •  Best Child Care Center
  •  Best Preschool

BEST SHOPPING

  •  Best Children’s Clothing Store

BEST PAMPERING

  •  Best Salon
  •  Best Day Spa

BEST EATS

  •  Best Kid Friendly Restaurant
  •  Best Pizza

BEST PETS

  •  Best Pet Boarding

Winners for the Best of Parenting 2026 will be posted on our website on November 1 and printed in the November, 2026 issue of Nashville Parent magazine.

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