For many, summer is a chance to create wonderful, lasting memories for your kiddos. However, it’s also a long stretch of time to come up with ideas on how to entertain those sweet children. Vacation Bible School is something must of us have grown up with and it’s a great way to provide a healthy activity for your kids. We’ve put together a list of VBS programs in the greater Nashville area to help you find one that works for your family. (Listed in calendar order to the best of our ability.)
Nashville Area Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)
- Theme: Road Trip: On the Go with God
- Dates: June 1–4, 4:00–6:00 PM
- Ages: Campers: Ages 3 through rising 4th grade; Youth Shepherds: Rising 5th–6th graders
- Location: 900 Broadway, Nashville
- Registration Deadline: May 10
- Details: Children will explore the theme of journeying with God, with opportunities for older kids to serve as youth shepherds.
- Theme: True North
- Dates: June 1–5, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: 6010 S New Hope Rd, Hermitage, TN
- Details: Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
First Baptist Church – Murfreesboro
- Event: Community Vacation Bible School
- Dates: June 2–5, 6:30–8:30 PM
- Location: Patterson Park, 521 Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro
- Details: An interactive VBS in partnership with area churches, focusing on learning Bible truths in a fun environment. Community partners: Allen Chapel, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Destiny Center, First Baptist Church, God’s House of Promise, Key Memorial, New Hope COGIC, New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, New Webb Grove, and Olive Branch
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 2–5, 8:45am-12pm
- Location: 4900 Franklin Pike, Nashville
- Details: Children will delve into the wonders of God’s creation, emphasizing His attention to detail and love for each individual.
New Vision Baptist Church – Battlefield Campus
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 2–5, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
- Location: 1750 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro
- Family Kickoff Event: June 1, 3:00–5:30 PM
- Details: Children will delve into the wonders of God’s creation, emphasizing His attention to detail and love for each individual.
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 2–5, 2025; Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Evening Session: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Family Night: June 6, 2025
- Location: 8083 Station Hill Dr, Spring Hill, TN
- Details: Join the adventure and make an eternal impact at VBS 2025. Volunteers are needed to help show kids how God’s greatness can be magnified in their lives.
- Theme: Magnified – Discover the bigness of God in the smallest things!
- Dates: June 2–6, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: 621 Hartsville Pike, Lebanon, TN
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through completed 5th grade
- Details: Join us this summer for a week of incredible fun, while we learn about Jesus. Come see how we can magnify Him in our lives!
- Theme: Covenant Ranch
- Dates: June 2–6, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: Rising Kindergarten through 5th grade; separate program for 3–4-year-olds and PreK 5s on Tuesday through Thursday
- Location: 33 Burton Hills Blvd, Nashville, TN
- Details: Children will engage in various activities designed to deepen their faith and understanding of the Bible.
Our Savior Lutheran Church & Academy
- Theme: True North
- Dates: June 2–6, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Preschool (potty trained) through 5th grade
- Details: Children will embark on an Alaskan adventure, exploring how Jesus is our unmovable, unshakable friend forever.
- Theme: True North
- Dates: June 2–6, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Cost: $50 per student (financial assistance available)
- Details: Children will engage in various activities including Bible discovery, games, and music to learn about the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God.
- Dates: June 2–6, 2025, 9am-12pm
- Location: 5711 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN
- Details: Join us in Rome to learn more about Jesus and the importance of his death and resurrection. Your rising K-5th grader will enjoy traveling with their tribe to experience the marketplace shops, games, worship, and drama while learning about Jesus all along the way.
Rolling Hills Community Church
- Theme: Live It Out
- Dates: June 3–6, 2025
- Locations:
- Nolensville Campus: 7198 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville
- Columbia Campus: 6111 Cayce Ln, Columbia
- Nashville West Campus: 6727 Charlotte Pike, Nashville
- Details: Children will participate in engaging activities and lessons to learn about Jesus and grow in their faith.
- Theme: Wild Wednesday
- Dates: June 4-18, on Wednesday nights, 5:30-8
- Ages: 4 years through 6th grade
- Location: 2620 Pennington Bend Road, Nashville
- Details: Wild Wednesday is our expression of VBS! We are setting sail on a wild adventure at Grace and learning all about the gifts God has placed in each of us and the fruit of the spirit that is produced when we follow Jesus with our whole hearts!
The first THREE Wednesdays in the month of June from 5:30pm-8:00pm, we are welcoming your child to come and be apart of this amazing experience. It’s free to you, and dinner & dessert will be provided. All kids ages 4yrs-6th grade are invited, and we look forward to an incredible time together this summer!
Harpeth Hills Church of Christ
- Theme: Hidden Hero: The Unseen God
- Dates: June 8–11, 6:30–8:30 PM
- Ages: 4 years through 6th grade
- Location: 1949 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood
- Details: Exploring the story of Esther to understand God’s unseen work, with activities including games, drama, and crafts. Meals available each night for $7/person.
- Theme: The Oceans Science Camp
- Dates: June 9-12, 9am–11:30am
- Ages: Ages 6-11
- Location: 641 E Campbell Rd, Madison
- Details: This summer, your child is invited to take part in a one-of-a-kind Vacation Bible School experience — The Oceans Science Camp! Over four exciting days, kids ages 6-11 will dive deep into God’s Word while discovering the wonders of the ocean through age-appropriate science experiments, creative crafts, exciting games, themed snacks, fun music, and engaging Bible stories.Each day explores a different branch of science — earth, social, life, and physical — all tied to Biblical truth!
First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro
- Theme: Road Trip: On the Go with God
- Dates: June 9–12, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: 265 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Ages: Children aged 3 years (by the start of VBS and potty trained) through completed 4th grade
- Details: Join us for an exciting road trip with God! Each day will include worship, games, Bible stories, music, and dinner.
- Dates & Locations:
- Smyrna Campus: June 9-12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Stewarts Creek Campus: June 9-12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Riverdale Campus: June 9-12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Redemption Campus: June 9-12, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
- Ages: Pre K–5th Grade (children entering Kindergarten–completed 5th grade)
- Details: Your child will experience a week of worship, Bible study, and interactive games while exploring the question, “Who is Jesus?” Our hope is that they leave with a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and how that understanding leads them to find life in Him and grow in their faith.
New Vision Baptist Church – Buchanan Campus
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 9–12, 6:00–8:30 PM
- Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
- Location: 5977 Elam Road, Murfreesboro
- Family Kickoff Event: June 8, 3:00–5:00 PM
- Details: An evening VBS focusing on the greatness of God, with activities tailored for different age groups.
The Experience Community Church – Kids Camp 2025
- Theme: Jesus is the Best Present Ever (Christmas in June!)
- Dates & Locations:
- Murfreesboro Campus
- Week 1 (Incoming 1st–3rd Grade): June 2–5, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Week 2 (Incoming 4th–5th Grade): June 9–12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Cannon County Campus
- June 9–12, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Shelbyville Campus
- June 9–12, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Tullahoma Campus
- June 9–12, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Murfreesboro Campus
- Ages: Incoming 1st–5th Grade
- Details: Kids Camp is a free, fun-filled event where children will learn about Jesus, engage in worship, and build friendships—all within a festive, Christmas-themed environment. It’s a great opportunity for kids to hear about Jesus, build relationships with other kids, and have fun.
- Theme: True North – Discovering Jesus as our guiding compass in a wild world.
- Dates: June 16–18, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Location: 277 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville
- Details: Get ready for the summer event that points kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust! Kids will explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today and learn that Jesus is our true north. Expect a time full of faith discoveries, memorable music, and epic adventures that help kids grow in friendship with Jesus.
First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet
- Theme: Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
- Dates: June 16–19, 2025 (Monday–Thursday)
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through completed 5th grade
- Details: Kids will explore how God’s greatness is magnified in even the smallest things, inspired by Psalm 34:3: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!” Activities include hands-on crafts, engaging games, uplifting music, and opportunities to build lasting friendships.
- Family Night: Join us for a special Family Night on Thursday evening to celebrate the week’s adventures.
- Theme: Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
- Dates: June 16–19, 2025 (Monday–Thursday)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Doors open at 8:45 AM)
- Location: 1307 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Ages: Children aged 5 (by June 16, 2025) through completed 5th grade
- Details: Children will explore the greatness of God through engaging activities, music, and Bible lessons.
- Theme: Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
- Dates: June 16–20, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: 700 New Highway 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064
- Ages: Children ages 5 (by August 15, 2026) through completed 5th grade
- Details: Kids will explore how God’s greatness is magnified in even the smallest things, inspired by Psalm 34:3: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!” Activities include hands-on crafts, engaging games, uplifting music, and opportunities to build lasting friendships.
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 16–20, 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
- Location: 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville
- Details: A free VBS where children will learn about God’s love and promises through worship, crafts, and recreation. Each child receives a free t-shirt.
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 16-20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd, Hendersonville, TN
- Details: Children will explore how God’s greatness can be magnified in their lives through engaging activities and lessons.
First Presbyterian Church – Nashville
- Theme: Run the Race
- Dates: June 17–19
- Schedule:
- 5:00–5:40 PM: Family Dinner & Check-In
- 5:45–6:05 PM: Opening Assembly
- 6:10–7:30 PM: Games, Crafts, Music, Bible Rotations
- 7:30–7:45 PM: Closing Assembly
- Ages: 4 years through rising 4th grade
- Location: 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville
- Details: An evening program emphasizing trust and obedience to Jesus through various interactive activities
- Theme: More Than Just a Dream: The Life of Daniel
- Dates: June 22–25, 2025
- Schedule:
- Sunday, June 22: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, followed by Family Community Night
- Monday–Wednesday, June 23–25: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Dinner offered beginning at 5:30 PM
- Location: 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220
- Ages: VBS groups are offered for ages 1 up through rising 5th graders. A staffed nursery will be available for those under 12 months.
- Additional Offerings: Teen and Adult classes will also be offered each night.
Brentwood United Methodist Church
- Theme: True North
- Dates: June 23–26, 2025 (Monday–Thursday)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM)
- Ages: Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade (2024–2025 school year)
- Location: 309 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN
- Cost: $20
- Details: Join us for an exciting journey where we’ll learn to trust God no matter what situation life brings our way!
West End United Methodist Church
- Theme: Road Trip with God
- Dates: June 23–26, 2025; 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM
- Location: 2200 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
- Ages: Children aged 3 years (by the start of VBS and potty trained) through completed 4th grade
- Cost: $10 per child (includes a snack supper each evening)
- Details: Join us for an exciting road trip with God! Each evening will include worship, games, Bible stories, music, and dinner.
- Theme: Magnified! Discovering the BIGNESS of God in the smallest of things
- Dates: June 23–27, 2025; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 678 Brook Hollow Road, Nashville, TN 37205
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten (Fall 2025) through those who have completed 6th grade (May 2025)
- Details: VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!
- Theme: True North
- Dates: June 23–27, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: 2650 St Andrews Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
- Details: Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers.
Fellowship Bible Church – Murfreesboro
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: June 23–27, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: 4236 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro
- Details: Children will explore the intricacies of God’s creation, learning about His promises and love. Optional t-shirts are available for $12.
- Theme: Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
- Dates: June 23–27, 2025 (Monday–Friday); 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Dinner served from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM for VBS-enrolled children and volunteers)
- Location: 8585 Highway 109 North, Lebanon, TN, USA
- Ages: Children in Pre-K through 6th grade
- Details: Children will explore the greatness of God through engaging activities, music, and Bible lessons.
Christ the King Catholic Church
- Dates: July 7–11, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: PreK-4 through 5th grade
- Location: 3001 Belmont Blvd, Nashville
- Details: A week-long adventure focusing on Jesus’ love, with daily Bible points and activities led by teen and adult volunteers.
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: July 7–11, 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
- Ages: Ages 3 (by August 15, 2026) through completed 5th grade
- Location: 901 Acklen Ave, Nashville
- Details: Children will discover God’s greatness in the smallest things through crafts, games, music, and new friendships
- Theme: Psalm 148: All Creation Praises God
- Dates & Locations:
- Old Hickory Blvd Campus: July 14–17, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Music Row Campus: July 21–24, 4:30–6:30 PM
- Cool Springs Campus: July 21–24, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Ages: 4 years (by April 1) through rising 5th grade
- Details: Children will learn how all of creation praises God, with activities tailored to each campus’s unique schedule.
- Theme: Magnified!
- Dates: July 14–18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 2100 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Details: Kids will explore the bigness of God through fun activities and learning.
- Theme: True North: God is Our Compass
- Dates: July 15–18
- Ages: Pre-K through 4th grade
- Location: 4715 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
- Details: Children will explore the great outdoors and learn how Jesus is our true North—a faithful friend we can always trust.
Hendersonville Church of Christ
- Dates: July 20–23, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: 107 Rockland Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075
- Details: Join us at VBS as we celebrate being wanted and learn how we share with others how God also wants them.
- Theme: True North
- Dates: July 21–25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: 535 Sneed Road W, Franklin, TN
- Ages: Rising preschool and kindergarten students
- Details: True North takes kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure, pointing them toward Jesus, who is a faithful friend we can always trust.
- Theme: Super VBS
- Dates: July 24–26, 2025, 6:00–8:30 PM
- Location: 3066 U.S. Highway 431, Spring Hill, TN
- Ages: Children entering kindergarten (age 5 by August 1, 2025) through entering 6th grade
- Details: During this event we will offer a snack each night during our rotations. *All snacks will be peanut free.*
Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments.
Hello, thank you for all the great summer info, and VBS list provided!
Here’s a few more awesome VBS that that my kids attend each year!
Parkway Baptist Church VBS
505 Cunniff Pkwy
Goodlettsville, TN
June 12 – 16
Cornerstone Church VBS
726 W Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN
June 7 – 9
Thank you Felicia! We have added these to the list!