Looking for Something to Do During Fall Break?

I will be gone next week on a long-awaited, much-needed vacation.  The other writers here are plenty intelligent, articulate, and prolific, so their witty banter, candor, and insights about the goings-on in LaV will be a hoot, I’m sure.  

In the event that you, too, are searching for something to do, these ideas I recently sent to my cirlce of friends may be helpful!  Enjoy and see you next week!

Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 862-5160
From the website: The all-new Sudekum Planetarium and Space Chase exhibit wing opened this summer to stellar crowds. If you haven’t been to see it yet, don’t wait! Come see our spectacular new show, STARS, or take a live tour of the night sky with Skies Over Nashville. It’s an out of this world experience.

Bobbie’s Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, TN 37209-3001
(615) 292-2112
The old drive-in box receives a steady stream of lunchers and passers-by. Park your car, order from one window and pick it up at the other when they call your name. Most customers grab and go, but there’s ample, shaded picnic-bench seating on the side. Butterfinger milk shakes are rich beyond belief.

Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center
415 S. Academy St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 867-2633
Bradley Academy is a dignified and proud symbol of education for all people in Rutherford County. Exhibits on the county’s history, a heritage classroom, an auditorium, and other flexible spaces ensure this renovated 1917 National Register building will continue to play a part in the history of the community for the next 100 years. Admission $5 adults, $3 students, $1 children under 12.

Centennial Park
222 25th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 862-8442
Centennial Park, which housed the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, is a prime spot for an outdoor lunch break. Elaborate structures, monuments and memorials line the park, including the spectacular Parthenon, which honors Nashville’s adopted sister city, Athens.

Davis-Kidd Booksellers and Cafe
4007 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 385-2645
Davis-Kidd Booksellers is a full-service store. A “who’s who” of authors – including David Halberstam, Stephen King and Norman Mailer – have appeared to read and sign their latest works. Locals come for dinner, espresso and artery-clogging desserts.

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
502 SE Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2300
Snack Attack! meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. Kids and parents prepare tasty snacks in the kitchen. The cost is the regular admission of $5.

Grand Ole Opry
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-871-OPRY
Come Tuesday night, October 7th to hear Charlie Daniels and Del McCoury. Then on October 10-11, celebrate the 83rd birthday of the Grand Ole Opry with Kenny Rogers and Lorrie Morgan.

JuRo Stables
735 Carver Lane
Nashville, TN 37122
(615) 773-7433
Offering primitive camping, cookout facilities, hayrides and horseback riding. Horses are pace selected and designed to suit rider, or rider can bring his own horse for trails. Rates start at $17 for one hour for children, $22 p/hour for adults.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Road
Nashville, TN (37211)
(615) 833-1534
Nashville Zoo is one of the city’s true gems. On October 5th, come to the Jungle Gym grand reopening. Adults $13, children $8.

Stones River Battlefield National Park
3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-9501
A fierce Civil War battle took place at Stones River between December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863. Park contains a visitor center, gift shop, exhibits, and driving and hiking tours. From May through October, ranger walks and talks are presented daily. Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.