Nashville is the
nation's largest metropolis without a children's museum

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the benefits

  • investing in early childhood development is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve educational outcomes and build human capital
  • early childhood interventions are important because they help mitigate the impact of adverse early experiences
  • children have a civil and inherent right to high levels of education and programming, no matter their age or zip code

the difference

  • Young children learn through guided play and exploration designed just for them
  • Provide exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity and motivate learning
  • Focus on social-emotional resilience and the foundational motor, cognitive, language, math, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills needed to be successful in an increasingly comples and collaborative world

the need

  • Middle Tennessee continues to outpace national population growth
  • Over 16.1 million Nashville visitors in 2019 with $7.52 billion in direct spending
  • One of only six cities in the U.S. with three connecting interstates
  • Over 40% of the U.S. population lives within 600 miles of Nashville
  • Nashville is recognized as one of the best places to visit and travel
MILLION MIDDLE TENNESSEANS
1.98
million Nashville visitors
3.5
billion dollars in direct visitor spend
3
million in estimated museum revenue
3.6

Hear from excited parents

“i’ve decided on vacations based upon the children’s museum. i’d love to have one here, in my own town. We need more family-friendly attractions. i really hope this happens before she’s a teenager.”

- andrew & katie's mother

“We want our daughter to have every opportunity to learn and grow. nashville’s growth needs to benefit her too. i would love to have a place that builds confidence and creativity and sets her up for success before she enters school.”

- tahiri's Parents

“creating a place that would embrace his needs and immediately wants an equal experience for all of the kids that enter is awesome. i’d love to watch him experience being a toddler with friends and actually go on a playdate.”

- james' mother

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