• Nashville has popular attractions for kids.nashville image by cherie from Fotolia.com
  
  Although Nashville is the country music capital of the United States, it is also a city filled with options for parents when it comes to children's entertainment. The capital of Tennessee, also known as "Music City USA," has numerous parks, the world's only full-size replica of The Parthenon and Adventure Science Center.
  
  

The Nashville Zoo

• The Nashville Zoo lets kids explore the life of meerkats.meerkat image by Tom Curtis from Fotolia.com
  
  Kids who are fans of the Animal Planet show "Meerkat Manor" will find plenty to enjoy at the Nashville Zoo, which provides a real-life glimpse into the lives of these small animals. In addition to a meerkat habitat, the zoo has exhibits of exotic animals such as Bengal tigers, red pandas and green anacondas. Kids can play at the Jungle Gym, the country's largest community-built playground. The zoo hosts several parties and events during the year for kids and adults, including an overnight Zzzoofari Slumber and a Halloween party.
  
  The Nashville Zoo
  3777 Nolensville Road
  Nashville, TN 37211
  615-833-1534
  nashvillezoo.org
  
  

Nashville Children's Theatre

• Nashville Children's Theatre is the oldest nonprofit theatre in the country for children. Founded in 1931, it is known for its high-quality performances and educational opportunities for young actors. It presents four productions each year. In addition to its shows, it hosts camps, classes and clinics year-round for children. The theater provides financial assistance for kids who want to participate in its programs but cannot afford the tuition.
  
  Nashville Children's Theatre
  25 Middleton St
  Nashville, TN 37210
  615-254-9103
  nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
  
  

Grand Ole Opry

• Kids can get a taste of classic country at the weekly family-friendly shows of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Calling its Friday and Saturday night event "the show that made country famous," the Opry hosts up-and-coming country stars as well as legends throughout the year. The show lasts about two hours. A full lineup is posted each week on the Opry's website. Children between 4 and 11 receive discounted admission.
  
  Grand Ole Opry
  2804 Opryland Drive
  Nashville, TN 37214
  615-871- 6779
  opry.com
  
  

Nashville Public Library

• For a free slate of activities, families can visit one of the Nashville Public Library branches for its free story times and marionette shows. Several branches host story times multiple times a week for kids of different age. Preschoolers have a story time all their own, and themed story times are planned. The main branch library includes a cast of characters that sings and juggles along with the readings in its children's theater. The main library also hosts marionette and puppetry arts shows several times a week.
  
  Nashville Public Library
  615 Church St.
  Nashville, TN 37219
  615-862-5800
  library.nashville.org