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 2024 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!
Education
Best After School Program
Code Ninjas - 1st
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 2nd
Woodland Presbyterian School - 3rd
Best College
University of Memphis - 1st
Rhodes College - 2nd
Christian Brothers University - 3rd
Best Dance Lessons
Collage Dance Collective - 1st
Ballet Memphis - 2nd
Children’s Ballet Theater - 3rd
Best Independent School
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School - 1st
Woodland Presbyterian School - 2nd
Christian Brothers High School - 3rd
Best Music Lessons
Music Box - 1st
School of Rock - 2nd
Memphis Jewish Community Center - Early Childhood Center - 3rd
Best Parents’ Night Out Program
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Spirit Technique - 2nd
Believe Gymnastics - 3rd
Best Parents’ Day Out Program
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Mullins UMC PDO - 2nd
Advent - 3rd
Best Preschool
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Woodland Presbyterian School - 2nd
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School - 3rd
Best Public School
Grahamwood Elementary - 1st
Campus School - 2nd
Richland Elementary - tie 3rd
White Station - tie 3rd
Best Special Needs Program
Madonna Learning Center - 1st
Bodine School - 2nd
AMPlify at Germantown Presbyterian Church - 3rd
Best Sports Lessons
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Spirit Technique - 2nd
Tennis Memphis - 3rd
Best Sports Program
Memphis Jewish Community Center - tie 1st
Woodland Presbyterian School - tie 1st
Spirit Technique - 2nd
Memphis Tennis Center - 3rd
Best Theater Program
Playhouse on the Square - 1st
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 2nd
Orpheum Theatre Group - 3rd
Best Tutoring Services
Remarkable Readers - 1st
The Tutors Memphis - 2nd
Memphis Jewish Community Center J Club - 3rd
Family Services
Best Child Care at a Fitness Center
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South - 2nd
Germantown Athletic Club - 3rd
Best Family Fitness Center
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Kroc Memphis - 2nd
Germantown Athletic Club - 3rd
Best Group Fitness Program
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Kroc Memphis - 2nd
Fit 4 Mom - 3rd
Best Spa for Mom (or Dad)
Germantown Day Spa - 1st
Feathers Spa - 2nd
Gould’s Salon Spa - 3rd
Get Out There
Best Annual Event for Families
Hanging with Heroes - 1st
Starry Nights - 2nd
Germantown Festival - 3rd
Best Attraction
Memphis Zoo - 1st
Orpheum Theatre - 2nd
Children’s Museum of Memphis - 3rd
Best Family Day Trip
Memphis Zoo - 1st
Discovery Park of America - 2nd
Tennessee Safari Park - 3rd
Best Field Trip for Kids
Memphis Zoo - 1st
Children’s Museum of Memphis - tie 2nd
Memphis Botanic Garden - tie 2nd
Orpheum Theatre Group - 3rd
Best Hiking Spot for Kids
Shelby Farms Park - 1st
Wolf River Trails - 2nd
Herb Parsons Lake - 3rd
Best Overnight Summer Camp
Pinecrest - 1st
Victory Ranch - 2nd
Memphis Zoo - Zoo Snooze Overnight Adventure - 3rd
Best Recreational Outing for Families
Shelby Farms Park - 1st
Memphis Zoo - 2nd
Memphis Redbirds - 3rd
Best Summer Camp
Memphis Jewish Community Center - 1st
Woodland Presbyterian School - 2nd
Orpheum Theatre Group - 3rd
Healthcare
Best Eye Doctor
My Eye Doctor - 1st
Joel Saslawsky - 2nd
Norwood Family Eye Care - 3rd
Best Hospital
LeBonheur - 1st
Baptist - 2nd
Methodist Germantown - 3rd
Best OB-GYN
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association, P.C. - 1st
McDonald Murrmann Center for Wellness and Health - 2nd
Ruch Clinic - 3rd
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Kevin Utley, D.D.S. - 1st
Saddle Creek Orthodontics - 2nd
Getman Orthodontics - 3rd
Best Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Specialist
Dr. Joseph Fahhoum, M.D. - 1st
Amanda Nelson, FNP - 2nd
Dr. Fadi Daher, M.D. - 3rd
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Michael Blen, D.D.S. - 1st
Dr. Brad Wilkinson, D.D.S. - 2nd
Pediatric Dental Care of Memphis - 3rd
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Chris Hanson, M.D. - 1st
Dr. Bob Eiseman, M.D. - 2nd
Dr. Ellen Stecker, M.D. - 3rd
Best Therapy Services
MOJO Pelvic Health - 1st
Born to Bloom: Maternal and Infant Occupational Therapy - 2nd
My Memphis Therapist - 3rd
Party Services
Best Party Destination for Kids
Tots Play World - 1st
Spirit Technique - 2nd
Jumpin’ Jellybeans - 3rd
Best Party Entertainment for Kids
Spirit Technique - 1st
Tots Play World - 2nd
Children’s Museum of Memphis - 3rd
Best Local Bakery
Muddy’s Bake Shop - 1st
Frost Bake Shop - 2nd
17 Berkshire - 3rd
Shopping
Best Car Dealership
Wolfchase Toyota - 1st
Jim Keras Subaru - 2nd
Wolfchase Honda - 3rd
Best Jewelry Store
Mednikow Jewelers - 1st
Sissy’s Log Cabin - 2nd
James Gattas Jewelers - 3rd
Best Consignment Shop for Kids
Once Upon A Child - 1st
Blue Door Exchange - 2nd
GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale - 3rd
Best Local Store for Baby Gifts
Cotton Tails - 1st
Falling Into Place - 2nd
Itty Bitty Bella - 3rd
Best Locally Owned Children’s Store
Cotton Tails - 1st
Spoiled Sweet Boutique - 2nd
Addie Lou Blu Children’s Boutique - 3rd
Best Music Store
Amro Music - 1st
Martin Music - 2nd
Goner Records - 3rd
Tasty Eats
Best BBQ
Central BBQ - 1st
One & Only BBQ - 2nd
The Rendezvous - tie 3rd
Tops BBQ - tie 3rd
Best Date Night Restaurant (w/o kids)
Ecco - 1st
Folk’s Folly - 2nd
Porch and Parlor - tie 3rd
Southern Social - tie 3rd
Best Menu for Kids
Huey’s - 1st
Belly Acres - 2nd
Central BBQ - 3rd
Best Local Pizzeria
Memphis Pizza Cafe - 1st
Aldo’s Pizza Pies - 2nd
Garibaldi’s Pizza - 3rd
Best Meal-To-Go
The Rendezvous - 1st
Maciel’s Tortas & Tacos - 2nd
Garibaldi’s Pizza - 3rd