Take advantage of military discounts in Nashville

May 12, 8:47 AMNashville Military Families ExaminerSara Horn

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One of the benefits of being a military family are the discounts and savings you can receive by shopping at a military NEX or PX or commissary. While there is debate on just how much you can save going through AAFES or DeCA instead of your local store (conservative estimates are 25 to 30 percent), military families know for certain they save at least the cost of tax when they shop through those agencies.

But if you are National Guard or Reserve or active military who don't live near an active military installation like the majority of Nashvillians, the chances of being able to use those benefits are somewhat slim unless you don't mind making the hour-plus drive to Ft. Campbell or to Huntsville's Red Stone Arsenal.

That's where the generosity and appreciation of local area businesses can help. There are many local businesses and chain stores who offer military discounts to service members and their families but they aren't always advertised. I did some digging though and discovered that many of the favorite destinations around Nashville offer a discount, just in time for summer!

In today's economically challenging times, every little bit helps. And if you aren't sure? ASK. I often find that even if a store or service doesn't have a regular policy for military discounts, they will often offer 10 or 15% just because you made the effort to ask for it.

Keep in mind that most businesses will require military identification to receive the discount, and you will most likely have to ask - they aren't always going to remember or volunteer that information. Enjoy perusing the list I've compiled below - and if you know of a business or service that offers a military discount, let me know and I'll be sure to add it to an updated list soon.

Adventure Science Center
The following rates are with a military ID -
General Admission: $9 Planetarium: $6 BlueMax: $5
800 Fort Negley Blvd
Nashville TN 37203
(615) 862-5160

Cheekwood Botannical Gardens
An active military ID gets you a $5 Military Discount
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville Tennessee 37205
(615) 356-8000

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Military Discount: $17.99 ($2 off general adult admission)
Ages 6-17 $11.99
Ages 5 & under FREE
222 Fifth Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 416-2001

Fly Away Airport Parking Services
Any current or retired military person, or their spouses, can park for $6.50 per day in either valet or self-park.
1671 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 367-2200

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Military Discount - $7.50 with current military id ($1 less than general admission)
Visitors 18 and under are FREE
919 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

The Hermitage
Military Discount: FREE with Military ID (general adult admission is $17)
4580 Rachel’s Lane
Nashville, TN 37076
Phone 615-889-2941

Laser Quest
Military Discount: $6 ($2 off general adult admission)
166 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN
(615) 256-2560

Nashville KOA
15% military discount
2626 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615) 889-0286

Nashville Shores
$17.95 per person with valid military id. Valid at gate only.
4001 Bell Road
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone:  (615) 889-7050

Nashville Zoo
$1 off admission for military personnel and everyone in their party when they present their military ID.
3777 Nolensville Road
 Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: 615-833-1534

Purity Dairy Tours
360 Murfreesboro Rd.
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 244-1970
Tours are FREE but should be scheduled
To Make Your Appointment Please Call Peggy Gaw at 615-760-2271 (x 489)