By: Alex Miceli and Ashton Dillard
Have you ever seen an old fashioned sign advertising soda for 5 cents? Sadly, today 5 cents will buy you next to nothing. The economy is bad and money is tight. It is becoming harder for young people to find jobs. In fact, many older teens can't find jobs at even McDonald's because old folks are losing their retirement funds and going back to work. And let's face it, if you were an employer, which would you hire? The teen with no job experience that needs to be trained for hours, or the 59 year old who's been working for 40 years and knows the ropes? Sadly for us, the majority of employers pick the older contenders. The good news is the majority of students at FRA have a little bit of money on them at any given time. We asked three FRA students how much money they had. Drew Jenkins said he had $20; Alex Haselton had $10; and Erica Haselton had $40-50. To help you keep your wallet fat and happy, we’ve come up with ten ways to have fun in Nashville without breaking the bank.
- If you want to see something amazing, watch a meteor shower! While they don't happen every day, the Orionids (late October) and Geminids (early December) are some of the best ones you'll see in Nashville. Bring your friends and some food and have a meteor watching party! (Cost: Free)
- The Tennessee State Fair is just around the corner! From September 11-20, you can ride the roller coasters and inhale as much funnel cake as you want. With attractions like the Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show and the Great Lakes Timber show, the fair promises to be a treat. Go to www.tennesseestatefair.org to learn more. (Cost: $9 admission)
- The Purity Dairies Plant gives free tours every week from Monday to Friday. You’ll get to go behind the scenes and see just how milk gets from a cow into your lunch carton. At the end of the tour, you get some free ice cream. Go to www.puritydairies.com/tour/faq/ to learn more. (Cost: Free)
- Grand Old Golf and Go Karts has 3 mini golf courses and one go kart track. If you want to take a break, goof off with friends, and have a fun time, this is the place to go. Learn more at www.grandoldgolf.net (Cost: $7-8 for go-karts, $7.50-9.50 for mini-golf)
- Cheekwood Botanical Gardens is a relaxing, beautiful place to go if you want some quiet time. With picnic benches, art galleries, and a museum, Cheekwood is a great place for some quiet time. Learn more at http://www.cheekwood.org/ (Cost: $5-10)
- If you’re a nature lover- go to the Centennial Park, grab a loaf of bread off your counter, and feed the geese that reside there; you can sit on the grass and enjoy. You can also take pictures of you and your friends hanging out at the Parthenon. It is some beautiful scenery. Go here for more info: http://tn.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial/-centinall (Free)
- If you just want hang out- You can go to Sonic for happy hour. You can get a route 44 Slushie, for a dollar and nine cents, and just hang out with your friends. (less than $5)
- If you want to do something exciting- Go to Tusculum lanes. It’s on Nolensville Pike, and the admission price is around 3 dollars. You can eat snacks, and have an awesome time bowling!!! Go here for more info: http://nashville.citysearch.com/profile/9333307/nashville_tn/tusculum_lanes.html (3 dollars)
- If any of you sk8ter boys (and girls) want to try out some sick ramps, go to the metro skate park! Skateboards, in-line skates, and BMX bikes. Go here for more: http://www.nashville.gov/parks/skatepark/skatepark.htm-skate
- If you want a relaxed fun night at home-Go to a local RedBox, and a rent a movie for a dollar. You and your friends can get 5 movies for 5 dollars. Make some microwave popcorn and have a blast! ($1 a movie)
These are just ten ways we have thought of as possibilities. There are plenty more out there waiting for you to discover them!
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