Things to Do in La Vergne

Music City Riding Academy's 144-acre facility and nurturing staff keep horses and horse lovers happy with full boarding, pasture boarding, and riding lessons that include saddle-seat, hunt-seat, and Western techniques. Inside the facility's 150'x200' all-weather arena, horse shows and centaur battles entertain audiences. Knowledgeable instructors keep students safe during summer camps (May–August) and riding lessons, leading mounted participants along nearby trails in search of equestrian enlightenment.

Eponymous owner Winnie Williams uses Winnie’s Fashion Design as a stage from which she illuminates the mesmerizing world of fashion. Winnie lovingly curates a rotating selection of handmade clothing alongside a collection of exhibits, publications, and programs that educate her patrons about fashion. The shop’s staff alters clothing for clients and instructs the design curious in introductory and advanced clothing- and accessory-making classes. During classes, attendees learn basics, such as how to thread a needle, operate a sewing machine, and how to perform sutures on accident-prone dolls. They might also complete advanced projects, such as constructing a handbag from scratch. During its periodic fashion shows, Winnie’s Fashion Design shows off the modest, classy designs that characterize the company.

Owners Jason and Amy Ladd welcome children and adults to their 60-acre parcel of pastureland to share in the enjoyment of more than 70 activities and 100 farm animals. Visitors can stop by the Petting Farm, where they'll have the opportunity to interact with and exchange pen-pal addresses with llamas, goats, and sheep. The Back Forty Fun Park enchants guests young and old with duck races, tractor-tire climbs, and tumbles down 40-foot slides. Seasonal attractions include a pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall, and Easter-egg hunts in the springtime.

Fireworks, carousels, and chocolate-dipped bananas can mean only one thing: the Williamson County Fair is in town. This year it rolls in to celebrate the summer with rides, exhibits, and live entertainment from top acts from around the country. Thrill-seekers may want to start at the midway, which corrals all of the adrenaline-pumping, eye-popping attractions into one convenient location. The Enterprise dares riders to experience its 85-degree angled high-speed twirl, and the Pirate swings them back and forth in a full-size ship that re-creates the excitement of the high seas, from mounting colossal waves to mouth-feeding a seagull. Plenty of family-friendly rides, such as the classic carousel, ensure fun memories for visitors of all ages.

A trip to the fair wouldn’t be complete without exploring live events, exhibits, and competitions. Musical guests including The WannaBeatles, a Beatles cover band, and Pearl Heart, a song-writing sister trio, take to the main stage to serenade attendees. Further exploration of the grounds leads visitors to daily exhibits, from an agricultural equipment display and a BMX trick team to a petting zoo and nightly fireworks. Judges critique entries in various competitions, such as bread and pie baking, the Fairest of the Fair Pageant, and the contest to see whose dad can sneeze the loudest.