Memphis Parent is a great resource for families. But you, our readers, also have insider secrets on what to do, where to go, and who to see for this and that in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, Millington, and all places in between.
After culling through scores of entries, the results are in from the 2020 Family Choice Awards, which puts the spotlight on places that you say are the best of the best around town.
Thank you for your votes, and congratulations to all of the winners of the Family Choice Awards!
Healthcare
Best Pediatrician
1st Pediatrics East
2nd Laurelwood Pediatrics
3rd Pediatric Consultants
Best Orthodontist
1st Saddle Creek Orthodontics
2nd Memphis Orthodontic Specialists: Stanley and Scott Werner
3rd Parris Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Dentist
1st Burriss Pediatric Dentistry
2nd Pediatric Dental Group & Orthodontics
3rd Dentristy for Children
Best Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Specialist
1st McCulley Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Center
2nd Hanissian Allergy: Gregory A. Hanissian, MD
3rd Daher Asthma and Allergy Clinic
Education
Best Daycare Center
1st Memphis Jewish Community Center
2nd Calvary Place Child Care
Tie 3rd Collierville Christian Academy
Tie 3rd St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Best Parents Day Out Program
1st St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2nd Mullins United Methodist Church
3rd Memphis Jewish Community Center
Best Parents Night Out Program
1st Kid Station
2nd YMCA
3rd Code Ninjas
Best Preschool
1st St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2nd Woodland Presbyterian School
3rd Memphis Jewish Community Center
Best Public School
1st Richland Elementary School
2nd Grahamwood Elementary School
3rd White Station High School
Best Private School
1st St. Benedict at Auburndale
2nd Woodland Presbyterian School
3rd St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Best Music Lessons
1st Howard Vance Guitar Academy
2nd Music for Aardvarks
3rd School of Rock Memphis
Best Dance Lessons
Tie 1st Collage Dance Collective
Tie 1st Dance Academy of Bartlett
2nd Children’s Ballet Theater
3rd Studio B Dance
Best Theater Program
1st St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2nd Playhouse on the Square
3rd Germantown Community Theatre
Best Sports Program
1st Woodland Presbyterian School
2nd St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
3rd St. Benedict at Auburndale
Best Sports Lessons
1st Autumn Chase Farm
2nd Memphis HappyFeet/Legends LLC
Tie 3rd Memphis Jewish Community Center
Tie 3rd YMCA at Schilling Farms
Best Tutoring Service
1st Tutor Memphis
2nd Mathnasium
3rd Bowie Reading & Learning Center
Get Out There
Best Free Family Outing
1st Shelby Farms Park
2nd Levitt Shell
3rd Memphis Zoo
Best Family Day Trip
1st Tennessee Safari Park
2nd Discovery Park of America
3rd Memphis Zoo
Best Field Trip for Kids
1st Memphis Zoo
2nd Pink Palace Museum
3rd National Civil Rights Museum
Best Hiking Spot for Kids
1st Shelby Farms Park
2nd Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
3rd Overton Park
Best Overnight Summer Camp
1st Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center
2nd Pinecrest Camp
3rd Camp Bear Track
Best Summer Camp
1st Easel Town
2nd Woodland Presbyterian School
3rd St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Best Recreational Outing
for Families
1st Shelby Farms Park
2nd Memphis Zoo
3rd High Point Climbing and Fitness
Best Family Fun Run
1st St. Jude Kids Marathon
2nd Forrest Spence Fund
3rd LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Pumpkin Run
Best Annual Event for Families
1st Memphis Moms Blog Hanging with Heroes
2nd Germantown Festival
3rd Memphis Italian Festival
Best Tourist Attraction
1st Memphis Zoo
2nd National Civil Rights Museum
3rd Graceland
Tasty Eats
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
1st Huey’s
2nd Chick-fil-A
3rd Belly Acres
Best Date Night Restaurant
(w/o kids)
1st Southern Social
2nd Flight Restaurant and
Wine Bar
3rd Texas de Brazil
Best Local Pizzeria
1st Memphis Pizza Cafe
2nd Aldo’s
3rd Broadway Pizza
Best BBQ
1st Central BBQ
2nd Germantown Commissary
3rd Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
Best Kids’ Menu
1st Huey’s
2nd Chick-fil-A
3rd Belly Acres
Best Meal-To-Go
1st Chick-fil-A
2nd Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
3rd Lucchesi’s Ravioli &
Pasta Company
Shopping
Best Locally Owned Children’s Store
1st Cotton Tails
2nd Spoiled Sweet Boutique
3rd Itty Bitty Bella
Best Kids’ Consignment Shop
1st Once Upon a Child
2nd Summer Kids
3rd KidsTown
Best Local Store for Baby Gifts
1st Cotton Tails
2nd Itty Bitty Bella
3rd Spoiled Sweet Boutique
Best Local
Toy Shop
1st Village Toymaker
2nd Knowledge Tree
3rd Cotton Tails
Family Services
Best Salon for Kids’ Haircuts
1st Pigtails & Crewcuts
2nd Gould’s Salon Spa
3rd 1776 Men’s Grooming Parlor
Best Spa for Mom (or Dad)
1st Gould’s Salon Spa
2nd Eden Spa & Laser
3rd Germantown Day Spa
Best Family Fitness Center
1st YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
2nd Salvation Army Kroc Center
3rd Germantown Athletic Club
Best Child Care at a Fitness Center
1st YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
2nd Salvation Army Kroc Center
3rd Memphis Jewish Community Center
Best Group Fitness Program
1st Salvation Army Kroc Center
2nd YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
3rd Orangetheory Fitness
Party Services
Best Kids’ Party Destination
1st Easel Town
2nd Imagine Nation Playcenter
3rd Pump It Up
Best Kids’ Party Entertainment
1st Incredible Pizza
2nd Easel Town
3rd Music for Aardvarks
Best Local Bakery
1st Muddy’s Bake Shop
2nd Frost Bake Shop
3rd Smallcakes Bartlett