05/22/2026
feels like summer! Despite the rain that’s been off & on Summer is where the shoals shows off.
I can’t wait for (imo the best night in the shoals) - but in the meantime here’s a roundup of some great things to do this summer:
* shoals coffee trail (now!!)
* WC Handy Fest (July)
* Helen Keller Fest (June)
* tour the frank lloyd wright house, just down the street from me!
* catch a movie at Shoals Theatre
* kayak the Tennessee River at River Heritage Park
* spend a Saturday morning at the Florence-Lauderdale Farmers Market (catch Gracie in her farmers market hat, it’s a whole thing)
* take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway at sunset
* dinner on the patio at Odette for amazing service & food
* explore downtown Florence + the local boutiques and antique stores
* grab ice cream from Trowbridge’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop after dinner downtown
* first Fridays in Florence when downtown is packed with live music, food, and people out walking around
* a slow summer evening at Wilson or McFarland Park with a coffee in hand
As a mom I know summer can be overwhelming, but thankfully there’s so many things to do to break up the days, and keep the kids entertained. Wishing you the best summer in the shoals 🤍 I’m sure I missed a ton - let me know your favorites!