A HUGE thank you to everyone who nominated and voted in our very first Family Favorite Awards! We searched throughout the Brentwood, Franklin, & Spring Hill areas for your favorite businesses that make parents' lives easier and the best local places to entertain, stimulate, and exhaust your kids. The votes have been tallied and below you will find the winners in each category.
Congratulations to all of our finalists and a big round of applause for our winners. Several of the races were very close, so we decided to also share the first runner-up in each category.
Enrich Your Kids
Most Loved Dance Studio: Music City All Stars
runner-up: Tippi Toes
Most Loved Gymnastics: Shining Light Gymnastics
runner-up: Let It Shine Gymnastics
Most Loved Martial Arts Studio: Family First Martial Arts
runner-up: Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Most Loved Creative Arts: Williamson County Parks & Recreation
runner-up: TN Art Yard
Most Loved Youth Sports: Williamson County Parks and Recreation
runner-up: LPG Sports Academy
Most Loved Swim School: Goldfish Swim School
runner-up: Franklin Family YMCA
Most Loved Summer Camp: Deer Run Camps and Retreats
runner-up: Gentry Farm
Most Loved Library: Spring Hill Public Library
runner-up: Williamson County Public Library-Franklin
Celebrate Your Kids
Most Loved Birthday Party Venue: Urban Air
runner-up: Defy
Most Loved Birthday Entertainment: Middle Tennessee Princess Parties
runner-up: Sean the Balloon Guy
Most Loved Catering: Grecian Family Restaurant & Bakery
runner-up: Storyboard Charcuterie
Most Loved Bakery: Triple Crown Bakery
runner-up: Sugar Drop
Most Love Toy Store: Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
runner-up: Learning Express Franklin
Most Loved Family Photographer: Chasing Rainbows Creative
runner-up: Snaps with Sally
Entertain Your Kids
Most Loved Family-Friendly Festival: Williamson County Fair
runner-up: Franklin Main Street Festival
Most Loved Indoor Fun: Urban Air
runner-up: We Rock the Spectrum Gym Franklin
Most Loved Outdoor Fun: Pinkerton Park (City of Franklin)
runner-up: Deer Run Camps & Retreats
Most Loved Fun for Tweens & Teens: SOAR Adventure Tower
runner-up: Brentwood Skate Center
Feed Your Kids and Yourself
Most Loved Breakfast & Brunch: Puckett's Grocery
runner-up: Grecian Family Restaurant & Bakery
Most Loved Coffee Shop: The Fainting Goat
runner-up: Frothy Monkey Franklin
Most Loved Family-Friendly Restaurant: Mojo's Tacos
runner-up: Grecian Family Restaurant & Bakery
Most Loved Ice Cream: Andy's Frozen's Custard Spring Hill
runner-up: Jeni's Franklin
Most Loved Allergy-Friendly Restaurant: Herban Market
runner-up: Frothy Monkey Franklin
Most Loved Farmers Market: Franklin Farmers Market
runner-up: Thompson's Station Farmers Market
Take Care of Your Kids
Most Loved Childcare: Need-a-Break
runner-up: Spring Hill Academy Preschool
Most Loved Tutoring Center: Spring Hill Enrichment Center
runner-up: Mathnasium of Franklin
Most Loved Children's Consignment: Whirlygig's Children's Consignment
runner-up: Once Upon a Child Franklin
Most Loved Children's Clothing Store: Once Upon a Child
tied for runner-up: Whirlygig's Children's Consignment & The Purple Butterly
Most Loved Kid-Friendly Hair Salon: Ability Cuts by Elizabeth Cervantes
runner-up: My Mom & Me Salon & Boutique
Take Care of Yourself
Most Loved Fitness Program: Fit4Mom Franklin
runner-up: Spring Hill Fitness
Most Loved Spa & Salon: Salon Blonde
runner-up: A Moment's Peace
Most Loved Date Night: Circa Grill
runner-up: JJ's Wine Bar
Most Loved Girls' Night: JJ's Wine Bar
runner-up: Serenity Salt Cave
Wellness for Your Family
Most Loved Pediatrician: Grace Pediatrics
runner-up: Tennessee Pediatrics
Most Loved Pediatric Therapy: Arise Therapies
runner-up: High Hopes Development Center
Most Loved Pediatric Dentist: Farrow Pediatric Dentistry
runner-up: Williamson Pediatric Dentistry
Most Loved Vision Care: Spring Hill Eyecare
runner-up: Port Royal Eyecare
Most Loved Women's Health Practitioner: Women's Group of Franklin
runner-up: Vanderbilt Franklin Women's Center
One Last Thing
Most Loved New Business: Fit4Mom Franklin
runner-up: Middle Tennessee Princess Parties
Most Loved Hidden Gem: Frecklefaced Adventures
runner-up: Middle Tennessee Princess Parties
We would like to thank everyone for making this such a fun and exciting contest -- the families that nominated and voted, the businesses that participated and promoted, and countless others. Congratulations to all the nominees and the finalists! We will be in touch with winning businesses shortly to distribute the winners' certificates; be sure to visit their listings in our Business Directory, coming soon. It is a great place to find the businesses parents love in our community!
If you are a local business and would like more information on Macaroni Kid Franklin/Spring Hill, please contact Stephanie at stephanied@macaronikid.com
