"After Family Meeting Hours" there will be activities "more Olympic Games & Tournaments" for kids, tweens, teens, young adults or any adults that just don't want to act grow up. We'll need at least 10+ players for these games and will be held in someone's room beginning at 10 pm.  The room that games will be played in will be announced during Friday and Saturdays Family Dinner Meetings.  There's at least 22 kids in the age range of 6-16 between all of the families so this should  work awesome, if everyone comes.  Don't let your kids miss out on a chance to play with their cousins.  Bring your Wii  player & your favorite game to share with your cousins.  Remember to check the schedule so you're back in time for dinner and the family Olympic games. We've made every effort & in some ways gone above & beyond to ensure that the younger generations will have a great time playing with their cousins throughout the 3 days in Nashville. See the donation page to get an idea as to what things are in store for your kids.  Hint:  We've not given away any of the surprises.   Be sure to vote & to fill in your reservation forms on the website so we have the right head counts for each activity.


These tours are geared directly towards the young'uns and those of us that just don't want to grow up.  Some of these are also available & fun for the older generations too.  You'll also want to check the blog to get the questions & answers to the trivia.  Awards, metals & trophies are at stake and you want to bring home as many as possible.



Lucky Ladd Farms - Tennessee's Largest Petting Farm.  He's usually closed in July, so the sooner we can get a head count to him of how many would like to go the better.  He's willing to give us a group discount.  E-mail Jennifer, i you're interested in going .    4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Nashville, Tennessee 37060  (615) 274-3786   

Cumberland Museum And Science Center  800 Ridley Blvd. Nashville TN 37203  (615) 259-6099

A Cowboy Town & Meadowlark Lodge 
3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek TN (615) 242-6201 wkdays/ (615) 876-1029 wkends.  Go back in time to experience the fun of horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, hay rides, finishing, campfires, cowboy singing, gunfights, and bonfires.

Agricultural Museum located in the Ellington Agricultural Center (615) 837-5197   Expansive collection of home and farm artifacts from the 19th early 20th century.  A log cabin community with a wooded trail and gardens.  Wear boots, not flip flops.  Open M-F 9-4.  Free.  Closed weekends for special events.

Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville  (931) 668 4396
Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave.  Open year round, 7 days a week.  Daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips, overnight spelunking with camping.

Grand Old Golf  Take a break from museums and surprise the kids with a visit to Grand Old Golf. With its three miniature golf courses, bumper boats and a game room, the entire family will enjoy a relaxing diversion.  2444 Music Valley Drive  Nashville, TN 37214  (615) 871-4701   Hours  May-Sept Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight, Sun noon-11pm.  Three miniature golf courses, bumper boats and a game room, the entire family will enjoy!

Kids: 18 holes $3.50;  Adults $7.50

Kids  36 holes $4; Adults $8.50

Go-Karts – single seat $7; double seat $8

Cooter’s Place & General Store  All things Duke’s of Hazzard   2613 McGavock Pike  615-872-8358


Nashville Speedway USA   625 Smith Avenue,  Nashville, TN 37204  615-726-1818  See the weekly races live

Nashville Toy Museum  2613 McGavock Pike # B  Nashville, Tennessee  615-883-8870

Recreation World  7115 South Springs Drive  Franklin, TN 37067-1616  615-771-7812 
hitting balls at the batting cages, rollerblading at the Roller Dome, driving go-carts and bumper cars, and miniature golf

Red Grooms Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel  Riverfront Park  Nashville, TN 37203  615-259-4700 
Red Grooms has magnificently carved the history of Nashville into this brand new carousel

Cheekwood- Nashville's Home of Art and Garden 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205 (615) 356-8000.  The Cheek family donated the 55 acres of Cheekwood to Nashville in1957. By 1960, the center had opened its doors to the public. Today, visitors can stroll around the gardens, walk around the Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail, and enjoy the artwork on display in the mansion.  Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 6-17 & active military $5; kids under 5 are free.  1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee 37205 615.356.8000 Cheekwood is approximately 8 1/2 miles southwest of downtown Nashville and is adjacent to the Percy Warner Park and Golf Course on Forrest Park Drive.  From Downtown Nashville:Take Broadway / West End Avenue / Harding Road to Belle Meade Boulevard (1/2 mile beyond White Bridge Road); turn left from Harding Road onto Belle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2 1/2 miles); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left from Page Road onto Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the left); Cheekwood is at the top of Forrest Park Drive on the right.

 
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road (615) 833-1534The Nashville Zoo is an exceptional zoo that takes the time to educate its visitors about the animals and their environments. Of special interest is the "Unseen World" exhibit, which is home to over 250insects, reptiles, mammals and birds. Find out how the name came about- it may surprise you!

Lane Motor Museum Saturday Open 10am-5pm Sunday Open 10am-5pm ADMISSION PRICES: Adults (18-64) $7 Seniors (65+) $5 Youth (6-17).$2 Under Age 5 Free 702 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 742-7445.  Is located 6.2 miles from downtown.


Traveling Between Downtown and Music Valley -- A cab ride from downtown to the Opryland Hotel costs about $25.  A trolley serves Music Valley attractions, but a car is really the best way to get around.

Nashville Shores  Gate Admission Rates (huge outdoor water park that includes a lake)  General Admission (48" tall and above) - $24.95  Junior Admission (47" tall and below) - $17.95  Military Admission (Must Present Valid ID) - $17.95  Senior Admission (55 years and older) - $17.95  After 3:00 P.M. Admission (half-off General Admission) $12.95 Children 2 years old and younger – FREE  *Tax is additional Parking/Locker Rates Daily Parking - $5.00 (cash only)  Daily Locker Rental - $10.00 ($5.00 deposit returned when key is returned); (615) 889-7050  4001 Bell Rd, Hermitage TN Is located 19 miles from downtown.   Buy Advance Tickets

Water Slides:  Music City Racer, the Big Scream, Hippo, Tennessee Twisters, Thunder & Lightening, Twin Cyclones, The Bucket, Lily Pad Pool, Suntan Lagoon, Wacky Pond. Dry Activities Beach Volley Ball, Horseshoes, Mini Golf, Parker Sandbox, Shoreliner, Toddlers Timber’s Treehouse Lake Attractions: New Shore Cats, Aqua Park, Banana Boat, Float City, Kayak Cove     Driving Directions: From Nashville, Memphis, and Bellevue: Take I-40 East from Nashville to Old Hickory Boulevard (Exit 221B) and go South. Turn right on Bell Road and the Nashville Shores entrance is a 1/2 mile on the left. Open 10-6;   tickets should be purchased in advance.

Nashville Sounds  BASEBALL our #1 pick for kids entertainment and family fun. Nothing is more American than Baseball. They offer great promotional prices to most of their games, and even offer some free tickets. Located in Greer Stadium at 534 Chestnut St. in Nashville.  Phone # 615-242-4371 (downtown)

Bicentennial Mall State Park  -Free  Located in the shadows of the capital building is one of Nashville's hidden gems. This 19 acre park was built in honor of Tennessee's 200th year of statehood and offers visitors a serene and captivating look into Tennessee history at every turn; offers summer concerts in the Amphitheater, and the kid's love playing in the waters of the Rivers of Tennessee fountains. Kids get a lesson in Tennessee History without realizing it.  Phone # 615-741-5280  (downtown)

Warner Park Nature Center  -Free Warner Park Nature Center (615) 352-6299  As part of metro Parks, they offer free excursions for kid's of all ages; throughout Warner park. Pre-registration for all guided activities is required, and spots tend to fill up quickly.  16 miles from downtown.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center.  Every angler dreams of a rod-bending fight with a monster fish. The 810-acre Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park is located in East Nashville adjacent to Shelby Park.  With approximately three miles of Cumberland River frontage and twelve miles of trail, this area features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands and streams and excellent habitat for birds, amphibians and more.  Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, is a great place to begin your visit to the Park to pick up a map, talk to a naturalist, learn about the natural history and history of the area, get a view of the Cumberland River. Hours of Visitors Center: Tuesday – Friday, 12 noon to 4:00 pm  Saturday,  9:00 am – 4:00 pm  Sunday and Monday  Closed.  The actual park is open 7 days a week from daylight until dusk.

Valley Fair Amusement Park  The Valley Fair Amusement Park is located in the heart of the Music Valley Drive area, just down the street from the Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills Mall on Music Row approx 2 miles from downtown.  $18.-$25. per person for all day fun.

Wave Country Swimming Pool, water slides   2320 Two Rivers Parkway  (615) 885-1052    Open 7 days a week, Monday thru Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. Fees will be: Mon thru Thursday - Adult $12, Child $10  Friday thru Sunday and Holidays - Adult $14, Child $12  Children under 2 are Free. Is located roughly 12.5 miles from the downtown

Sudekum Planetarium – Sat. night laser show $8 non members; general admission needed during day.  Not recommended for very young kids.  (615) 862-5160

Parks  Must See for Kids

Fannie Mae Dees Park a/k/a Dragon Park  2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville 37212 (615) 862-8400 n Mon-Sun 8am to 11 pm.  Traffic is busy - hang onto your young’uns getting there.

Bellevue Red Caboose Park 656 Colice Jean Rd. Nashville

Music City Duck Tour 50 mins $9-20 per person - ride renovated DUKW World War ll vehicle down the cumberland river through downtown. The historical vehicle will take you through the streets of downtown Nashville while Ducktors narrate your tour. The Ducktor will tell you stories of the past and present, and you'll learn about Nashville's incredible history - everything it has to offer. It's the best way for families to enjoy the area because it combines fun with history and sights
Must purchase tickets in advance & is located downtown.   You'll need to go to Duck Tours from the main page.

Riverside Family Fun World  640 Old Hickory Blvd. Old Hickory TN 37138 (615) 647-2457  Mini Golf, Arcade, Go-Karts

Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St. Nashville 37210 (615) 254-9103.  child $12/ Adult $17

 


 
           Friday July 1, 2011

During the "meeting" the little kids will be able to participate in Gold-fishing and  the craft table will be available the entire time we are in the meeting room.  However all the activities in our family dinner meetings have been developed for all ages, 1-90 yrs young, so everyone can participate, even the teens!  Prizes will be awarded to those that participate.

5pm – 9pm Friday night “Old Glory Golden Era Gala" & Dinner” in the hotel's meeting room.  Friday nights' Kids Dinner will be chicken fingers with ranch or honey mustard; mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.  Assorted chocolate/Carmel; lemon/blackberry; Carmel apple or cherry cheese cake parfaits.  Unsweetened tea, Sweet tea, sodas & bottled water will be available with dinner.

Intro Games: Meet the Hollywood Stars, What Famous Person Am I and Family Picture Tree will take place before & during introductions.

Family Olympic Games: Fruit Basket; Country Aerobics’, Irish Ditty so much more, surprises & the Silent Auction.  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.

9:30-10 pm Teens & Young Adults Red, White & Blue Pool Party. Pool basket ball or bad mitten.  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.

10pm until you're tired Kids, Tweens, Teens & Young Adults  will be hanging out playing games in a guest room.  Games such as Mummies, Big Bootie Matie, Pass the Whole Fruit, Rat Tail, Bibbity, Boppity Boo, Guest at the Party, Wii tournament and balloon races.  These will not be supervised, but we know you'll be on your best behavior.  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.

When I was a boy, I laid in my twin size bed, wondering where my brother was.

Saturday July 2, 2011

6 pm All American Family Hall of Fame Dinner in the meeting room at Ramada Inn
Kids 12 & under will have Spaghetti, carrots with ranch, sliced fruit and warm peach cobbler.

We'll play some more Family Olympic Games such as the Red light/Green Light, Poison, Nashville Star Look A Like Contest, so much more, more surprises and Family Hee Haw.  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.

The little Kids will also be able to  participate in Caterpillar Race, as well as the craft table.  Prizes will be awarded.

9:30-10 pm Kids, Tweens, Teens & Young Adults Red, White & Blue Pool Party. Pool "Beach Volleyball".  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.

10pm Young Adults/College students can head down to Bicentennial Park and listen to live music while taking free dance lessons. If you're parents are ok with you going and ya'll promise to stay in a big group.

10pm until you're tired.  Kids, Tweens & Teens will be hanging out playing games in a guest room.  Games such as Mummies, Big Bootie Matie, Pass the Whole Fruit, Rat Tail, Bibbity, Boppity Boo, Guest at the Party, Wii tournament and balloon races.  These will not be supervised, but we know you'll be on your best behavior.  These games will earn points towards you &/or your team winning certificates, metals & trophies.


Sunday
10-11 am Morning Church led by Rev. Steve Killion
11am-12:30 Sunday Lunch  Kids ages 3-12 will be having: Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, chips, fruit & assorted cookies & Sweet Tea, water & assorted sodas. .

6-10pm  Sunday night Dinner Stars & Stripes Golden Dreams Awards Show & Dinner
Stars & Stripes Golden Dreams Awards Show & Dinner."   will be in the meeting room We're eating:  Children ages 3-12 will be having Hot dogs or hamburgers, mac-n-cheese, baked cinnamon apples, Bread pudding with caramel sauce,  unsweetened tea,  Sweet Tea, water & assorted sodas.

We'll play a couple more games and then have our awards. metals & trophy ceremony!

For those that want to & can stay for the 4th of July, we're planning to head to Nashville Shores to play during the day in the water park then to Riverside Park to watch the live concert & enormous fireworks display.



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