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THE UPPER CUMBERLAND DIRECTORY

Kid in the Upper Cumberland

For families who want options that feel easy. Explore kid-friendly businesses, activities, and services across the Upper Cumberland—play spaces, children’s boutiques, lessons, birthday spots, family restaurants, and more. Built to help you plan fast and keep everyone happy.

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Editor’s picks

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Editor’s pick
Kid · Sparta · $$

McCulley’s Amazin’ Acres is one of those rare places that’s woven into the backbone of Sparta and the Upper Cumberland—a nearly 100-year-old…

Kid-friendly
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Nonprofit · Cookeville · $$

Plenty Bookstore is the kind of “third place” Downtown Cookeville needs—calm, welcoming, and made for slowing down.

Kid-friendly

All Kid

Kid · Cookeville · $

Inflatable Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses, Games and Dunk Tanks.

Kid-friendly
Editor’s pick
Kid · Sparta · $$

McCulley’s Amazin’ Acres is one of those rare places that’s woven into the backbone of Sparta and the Upper Cumberland—a nearly 100-year-old…

Kid-friendly
Editor’s pick
Nonprofit · Cookeville · $$

Plenty Bookstore is the kind of “third place” Downtown Cookeville needs—calm, welcoming, and made for slowing down.

Kid-friendly

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