The winners and finalists for the 2020 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 Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Sumner Parent and Williamson Parent!
The winners are shown in BOLD and the honorable mentions are listed after them in alphabetical order.
NASHVILLE WINNERS
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Loveless Cafe
- BoomBozz Craft Pizza
- Coco’s Italian Market
Best Local Restaurant
- Calypso Cafe
- Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
- Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
Best Kids Eat Free
- Chick-fil-A
- Just Love Coffee Cafe
- O’Charley’s
Best Burger
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Burger Up
- Pharmacy Burger
Best Pizza
- Slim & Husky’s
- Five Points Pizza
- Mellow Mushroom
Best Ice Cream
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Baskin-Robbins
- Bobbie’s Dairy Dip
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Cinco De Mayo
- Rosepepper Cantina
- Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Local Bakery
- Five Daughters
- Baked on 8th
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
BEST PARTIES
Best Party Entertainer
- A Little Princess
- Animal Tales
- Mr. Bond Science Guy
Best Away-From-Home Party
- Adventure Science Center
- Aquarium Restaurant
- Strike & Spare
BEST DESTINATIONS
Best Rainy Day Outing
- Adventure Science Center
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Opry Mills Cinemas/Omnimax
Best Family Day Trip
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- Chattanooga TN
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN
- Chattanooga TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
Best Beach Destination
- 30A FL
- Gulf Shores AL
- Panama City Beach FL
Best Sleep-Away Camp
- Camp Holloway
- Deer Run Camps and Retreat
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Adventure Science Center
- Historic Travellers Rest
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Museum
- Frist Art Museum
- Adventure Science
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Best Live Theater Venue
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Ryman Auditorium
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC
Best Tourist Attraction
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- Gaylord Opryland
BEST SHOPPING
Best Shopping Center/Mall
- The Mall at Green Hills
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Opry Mills
Best Resale/Consignment
- Once Upon A Child
- Goodwill
- Rhea Lana’s Consignment Sale
Best Furniture Store
- Sprintz
- Haverty’s
- Rooms to Go
Best Family Auto Dealer
- Beaman Toyota
- Crest Honda
- Freeland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Day Spa
- Escape Day Spa and Salon
- A Moment’s Peace
- Spavia Bellevue
Best Hair Salon
- Escape Day Spa and Salon
- Belezza Salon
- Unruli
Best Family Photographer
- White Stork
- Little Tots Photography
- Sarah Sidwell Photography
BEST PARENTING RESOURCES
Best Home Repair Service
- Covenant Heating & Cooling
- Apple Cleaning & Maintenance
- Best Choice Home Remodeling
Best Handyman
- Nashville Handyman
- Handyman Connection
- Kevin Weaver
Best Bank
- Regions
- Bank of America
- Pinnacle Financial Partners
Best Realtor
- Julianne Richard
- Anderson Group Realtors
- Benchmark Realty
Best Child Care Center
- The Academy Child Development Centers
- Casa dei Montessori
- The Gardner School
Best Babysitting/Nanny Service
- Staffing at Tiffanie’s
- Nashville Nanny Agency
- Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring/Learning Service
- Learning Matters
- Learning Lab
- Mathnasium
Best STEM Program
- Vanderbilt STEM Programs
- Code Ninjas
- Gateway Academy/Learning Lab
Best Arts Instruction
- Little Art House
- Frist Art Quest
- Bellevue Community Center
Best Dance Studio
- Dance in Bloom
- Bellevue Performing Arts Center
- Move Inclusive Dance
Best Gymnastics
- Boost Gymnastics
- Nashville Gymnastic Training Center
- Universal Gymnastics
Best Martial Arts
- Elite Martial Arts
- ATA Martial Arts
- West Side Taekwondo
Best Music Instruction
- Ron Browning
- Let There Be Rock
- Mobile Music Academy
Best Horseback Riding/Lessons
- Creekside Riding Stables
- Hidden Acres Farm
- Peachtree Farms Equestrian
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Old Harding Pediatric Associates
- Green Hills Pediatrics
- Heritage Medical Associates
Best Pediatric Dentist
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
- Swauger Pediatric Dental
- Zoo Crew Pediatric Dentistry
Best Orthodontist
- Braces By Dr. Ruth
- Gluck Orthodontics
- Snodgrass-King
Best Emergency Room
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Best Hospital
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Best Place to Have a Baby
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Best OB/GYN
- Women Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Heritage Medical Associates
- TriStar Centennial Woman’s Health Center
Best Doula Midwife
- Nova Birth Services
- East Nashville Doulas
- Grace + Birth
Best Chiropractor
- Bradshaw Chiropractic
- Batson Chiropractic
- Berry Hill Chiropractic & Wellness
Best Eye Care
- Vanderbilt Eye Institute
- Loden Vision Center
- Nashville Eye Group
Best Family Fitness Center
- YMCA
- Boost FitClub
- Planet Fitness
WILLIAMSON WINNERS
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
- 55 South
- Tito’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Local Restaurant
- 55 South
- Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
- Tupelo Honey Cafe
Best Kids Eat Free
- Chick-fil-A
- Just Love Coffee
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
Best Burger
- Burger Republic
- Burger Up
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Best Pizza
- Mellow Mushroom
- Nashville Pizza Company
- Sal’s Family Pizza
Best Ice Cream
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Hattie Jane’s Creamery
- Kilwin’s
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Tito’s Mexican Restaurant
- Sopapilla’s
- Uncle Julio’s
Best Local Bakery
- Puffy Muffin
- Five Daughters
- Sugar Drop
BEST PARTIES
Best Party Entertainer
- Mr. Bond Science Guys
- A Little Princess
- Fantasy Face Design
Best Away-From-Home Party
- Urban Air Adventure Park Cool Springs
- Digital Worlds VR
- Let It Shine
BEST DESTINATION
Best Rainy Day Outing
- Adventure Science Center
- Defy Nashville
- The Factory at Franklin
Best Family Day Trip
- Chattanooga TN
- Gatlinburg TN
- Radnor Lake
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN
- Chattanooga TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
Best Beach Destination
- 30A FL
- Destin/Ft. Walton Beach FL
- Gulf Shores AL
Best Sleep-Away Camp
- Deer Run Camps and Retreats
- Barefoot Republic
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Deer Run Camps and Retreats
- Code Ninjas
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Museum
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Adventure Science Center
- Frist Art Museum
Best Live Theater Venue
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Franklin Theater
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC
Best Tourist Attraction
- Arrington Vineyards
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Historic Downtown Franklin
BEST SHOPPING
Best Shopping Center/Mall
- CoolSprings Galleria
- The Factory at Franklin
- The Mall at Green Hills
Best Resale/Consignment
- Once Upon A Child
- Kid to Kid
- Rhea Lana’s
Best Furniture Store
- Head Springs Depot
- Haverty’s
- Sprintz
Best Family Auto Dealer
- Toyota of Cool Springs
- Darrell Waltrip Honda
- Nissan Cool Springs
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Day Spa
- A Moment’s Peace
- Hand and Stone
- Pure Sweat & Float Spa
Best Hair Salon
- Parlour 3
- A Moment’s Peace
- Lunatic Fringe
Best Family Photographer
- Evin Photography
- Harper Rae
- Sarah Sidwell Photography
Best Bank
- Bank of America
- Pinnacle Financial Partners
- Regions Bank
BEST PARENTING RESOURCES
Best Realtor
- Flint Adam, Beacon Real Estate
- Ann Hoke & Associates, Keller Williams
- Luke Krehbiel, Agent 615
Best Handyman
- Nashville Handyman
- Jeff Vickman
- Kevin Weaver
Best Home Repair Service
- Lee Company
- Best Choice Home Remodeling
- Covenant Heating & Cooling
Best Babysitting/Nanny Service
- Nannies of Brentwood
- Au Pair Care
- Twinkle Toes Nanny
Best Child Care Center
- The Academy Child Development Centers
- The Gardner School
- The Goddard School
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring/Learning Service
- Learning Lab/Gateway Academy
- Mathnasium
- The Tutoring Center
Best STEM Program
- Code Ninjas
- Learning Lab
- Vanderbilt STEM Programs
Best Arts Instructions
- Spark: An Art Studio
- Elite Dance Music and Art
- Pinsperation Brentwood
Best Dance Studio
- Elite Dance Music and Art
- HisTown Dance Studio
- Music City All Stars
Best Gymnastics
- Let It Shine
- Mpact Sports
- Summit Sports Center
Best Martial Arts
- RMA Jujitsu
- Elite Martial Arts
- Mpact Sports
Best Music Instruction
- Mobile Music Academy
- Franklin Suzuki Academy
- Shuff’s Music
Best Horseback Riding/Lessons
- Creekside Stables
- Harris Riding Academy
- Peachtree Farms Equestrian Center
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Tennessee Pediatrics
- Brentwood Children’s Clinic
- Pediatric Associates of Franklin
Best Pediatric Dentist
- Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry
- Nolensville Pediatric Dentistry
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
Best Orthodontist
- Brentwood Dental Specialists
- Kemp and Rice Orthodontics
- Snodgrass-King Dental Associates
Best Emergency Room
- Williamson Medical Center
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Franklin
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
- TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital
Best OB/GYN
- Women’s Group of Franklin
- Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center
- Women Obstetrics & Gynecology
Best Doula Midwife
- Haven Birth & Wellness
- Grace + Birth
- 615 Doula Company
Best Chiropractor
- Mission Chiropractic
- Berry Farms Chiropractic
- Exodus Chiropractic
Best Eye Care
- Nolensville Family Eye Care
- Berry Farms Eye Care
- Cool Springs Eye Care
Best Family Fitness Center
- YMCA of Middle Tennessee
- Life Time Athletic
- Burn Bootcamp
SUMNER WINNERS
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Music City Diner
- Demos’
- Lyncoya Cafe
Best Local Restaurant
- Demos’
- Top Hog BBQ
- Swaney Swift’s on the Square
Best Kids Eat Free
- Chick-fil-A
- Music City Diner
- Swaney Swift’s on the Square
Best Burger
- Swaney Swift’s on the Square
- Jumbo & Delicious
- Top Hog
Best Pizza
- Prince Street Pizza
- Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
- Sanders Ferry Pizza
Best Ice Cream
- La Michoacana Delicious
- Jeni’s Spelndid Ice Cream
- Maggie Moo’s
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Dos Margaritas
- Casa Vieja
- Rio Bravo
Best Local Bakery
- Lili Bella’s Cakes & Coffee
- Five Daughters
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
BEST PARTIES
Best Party Entertainer
- Mr. Bond Science Guys
- Animal Tales Edzoocation
- Sean the Balloon Guy
Best Away-From-Home Party
- Strike & Spare
- Giggles & Glam Salon
- Pinspiration Hendersonville
BEST DESTINATIONS
Best Rainy Day Outing
- Pinsperation Hendersonville
- Adventure Science Center
- NCG Gallatin Cinema
Best Family Day Trip
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Fall Creek Falls
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Louisville KY
Best Beach Destination
- 30A FL
- Destin/Ft. Walton Beach FL
- Gulf Shores AL
Best Sleep-Away Camp
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
- Camp Marymount
- Deer Run Camps and Retreat
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Historic Rock Castle
- Adventure Science Center
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Best Museum
- Adventure Science Center
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Frist Art Museum
Best Live Theater Venue
- Nashville Children’s Theater
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC
- Ryman Auditorium
Best Tourist Attraction
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Gaylord Opryland
BEST SHOPPING
Best Shopping Center/Mall
- The Streets of Indian Lake
- CoolSprings Galleria
- The Mall at Green Hills
Best Furniture Store
- B.F. Myers
- Gibson Furniture
- Haverty’s
Best Resale/Consignment
- Once Upon A Child
- Secret Garden
- Up and Down Closet
Best Family Auto Dealer
- Nashville Toyota North
- Miracle Ford
- Newton Nissan
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Day Spa
- Giggles & Glam Salon
- Salt Med Spa
- Reneaux Day Spa & Salon
Best Hair Salon
- Belezza Salon
- Escape Day Spa and Salon
- Wildflower Beauty
Best Family Photographer
- Kristen Weigel Photography
- Little Tots Photography
- Sarah Sidwell Photography
BEST PARENTING RESOURCES
Best Home Repair Service
- Best Choice Home Remodeling
- Covenant Heating & Cooling
Best Handyman
- Nashville Handyman
- Handyman Connection
- Kevin Weaver
Best Bank
- US Bank
- Ascend Federal Credit Union
- Bank of America
Best Realtor
- Exit Realty Garden Gate Team
- Benchmark Realty
- Calusen Group Realtors
Best Child Care Center
- The Academy Child Development Center
- The Goddard School
- Kiddie Academy
Best Babysitting/Nanny Service
- Au Pair Care
- Staffing at Tiffany’s
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring/Learning Service
- Mathnasium
- Huntington Learning Center
- Learning Lab
Best STEM Program
- The Goddard School
- Code Ninjas
- Vanderbilt STEM Programs
Best Art Instruction Program
- Pinsperation Hendersonville
- Frist Art Museum Martin Art Quest
- Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center
Best Dance Studio
- Dance South
- American Academy of Dance
- CenterStage
Best Gymnastics
- Master’s Gymnastics
- Gymini Athletics
Best Martial Arts
- Hendersonville Martial Arts
- GMA Martial Arts
- Wado Karate Center
Best Music Instruction
- Let There Be Rock
- Mobile Music Academy
- Ovation Music Studios
Best Horseback Riding/Lessons
- Fox Creek Farms
- Paradise Ranch
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Tennessee Pediatrics
- Goodlettsville Pediatrics
- Rivergate Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Dentist
- Swauger Pediatric Dentistry
- Just 4 Kids Teeth
- Sumner Pediatric Dental
Best Orthodontist
- Smile Construction Orthodontics
- Mark Cay Koen Orthodontics
- SmileMakers Orthodontics
Best Emergency Room
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Sumner Regional Medical Center
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
Best Hospital
- Sumner Regional Medical Center
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
Best Place to Have a Baby
- Sumner Regional Medical Center
- Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
Best OB/GYN
- Tennessee Women’s Care
- Gallatin Women’s Center
- Sumner Women’s Associates
Best Doula Midwife
- 615 Doula Company
- Grace + Birth
- Nova Birth Services
Best Chiropractor
- Gallatin Chiropractic
- Stewart Chiropractic Center
- Well Health and Chiropractic
Best Eye Care
- Hendersonville Eye Health and Vision
- Eyeconic Hendersonville
- Vanderbilt Eye Institute
Best Family Fitness Center
- YMCA of Middle TN
- CrossFit Hendersonville
- Workout Anytime
RUTHERFORD WINNERS
BEST EATS
Best Family Restaurant
- Demos’
- The Alley on Main
- Toot’s
Best Local Restaurant
- Toot’s
- City Cafe
- Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
Best Kids Eat Free
- Chick-fil-A
- Just Love Coffee
- Toot’s
Best Burger
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Burger Republic
- Toot’s
Best Pizza
- Boom Bozz Craft Pizza and Taproom
- Marco’s
- Sal’s Pizza
Best Ice Cream
- Andy’s Frozen Custard
- Hattie Jane’s Creamery
- The Soda Bar
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Camino Real
- Blue Coast Burrito
- Oscar’s Taco Shop
Best Local Bakery
- Julia’s HomeStyle Bakery
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Olive Branch Bakery
BEST PARTIES
Best Party Entertainer
- Mr. Bond Science Guy
- Anthony The Balloon Kid/Balloons of Pure Awesomeness
- J B Midgley Magician
Best Away-From-Home Party
- Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
- Go USA Fun Park
- Lanes, Trains and Automobiles
BEST DESTINATIONS
Best Rainy Day Outing
- Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
- Adventure Science Center
- Sky Zone
Best Family Day Trip
- Chattanooga TN
- Fall Creek Falls
- SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland
Best Family Weekend Getaway
- Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN
- Chattanooga TN
- Great Smoky Mountains
Best Beach Destination
- Panama City Beach FL
- Destin/Ft. Walton Beach FL
- Gulf Shores AL
Best Sleep-Away Camp
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
- Deer Run Camps and Retreat
- Horton Haven Christian Camp
BEST OF OUR CITY
Best Local Day Camp
- Bill Rice Ranch
- Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
- YMCA Summer Adventure/Fun Company
Best Museum
- Adventure Science Center
- Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
- Frist Art Museum
Best Live Theater Venue
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Murfreesboro Little Theatre
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC
Best Tourist Attraction
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Gaylord Opryland
BEST SHOPPING
Best Shopping Center/Mall
- The Avenue Murfreesboro
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Opry Mills
Best Resale/Consignment
- Once Upon A Child
- Goodwill
- Uptown Cheapskate
Best Furniture Store
- Rooms to Go
- Price Point Furniture
- Quality Furniture Company
Best Family Auto Dealer
- Honda of Murfreesboro
- CarMax
- Toyota of Murfreesboro
BEST APPEARANCE
Best Day Spa
- Calla Lily Day Spa
- Tangerine Salon and Spa
- Wand & Willow Day Spa
Best Hair Salon
- Tangerine Salon and Spa
- Bombshells Hair Studio
- The Rain Tree Salon
Best Family Photographer
- Alli Golden Photography
- Little Tots Photography
BEST PARENTING RESOURCES
Best Home Repair Service
- Best Choice Home Remodeling
Best Handyman
- Kevin Weaver
- Blaylocks All Task
Best Bank
- Ascend Federal Credit Union
- Bank of America
- Regions Bank
Best Realtor
- Bob Parks Realty
- Ann Hoke & Associates, Keller Williams
- Crye-Leike Realtors
Best Child Care Center
- Learning Zone
- The Academy Child Development Centers
- Kids Park Murfreesboro
Best Babysitting/Nanny Service
- Nanny Connections Nashville
BEST ENRICHMENT
Best Tutoring/Learning Service
- Sylvan Learning Center
- Mathnasium
- Premier Test Prep
Best STEM Program
- Vanderbilt STEM Programs
- Code Ninjas
Best Dance Studio
- Spotlite Dance Studio
- Barfield School of Dance
- The Dancer’s School
Best Gymnastics
- ETC Gymnastics
- Elite Energy Gymnastics
- Premier Athletics Murfreesboro
Best Martial Arts
- Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate
- Gracie Barra
- King Tiger Martial Arts
Best Music Instruction
- Jonathan Fletcher Music
- Mobile Music Academy
- Music & Arts
Best Art Instruction
- Carpe Artista Academy
- Frist Art Museum, Martin ArtQuest
- Painting With A Twist
Best Horseback Riding/Lessons
- Harris Riding Academy
- The Meadows of Murfreesboro
- Roberson Equestrian
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Pediatrician
- Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
- Grace Pediatrics
- Tennessee Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Dentist
- Wild About Smiles
- Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Murfreesboro
- Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Best Orthodontist
- Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Murfreesboro
- Smile Doctors
- Wild About Smiles
Best Emergency Room
- Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
Best Hospital
- Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
Best Place to Have a Baby
- Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Best OB/GYN
- Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
- Advanced Women’s Care (formerly Tennessee Women’s Care)
- Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health Smyrna
Best Doula Midwife
- Grace + Birth
- 615 Doula Company
- Nova Birth Services
Best Chiropractor
- Smyrna Chiropractic
- Morter Family Chiropractic
- Murfreesboro Family Chiropractic
Best Eye Care
- Integrity Eye Care
- Bella Optical
- Coley and Coley Eyecare
Best Family Fitness Center
- Murfreesboro Athletic Club
- Gold’s Gym
- Planet Fitness
