Join the movement!
This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into making a visible difference in your community now and for generations to come.
By participating in March for Babies, you’re lifting up communities for health equity, opening the door for all moms to have access to care and protecting the health of families by pushing for their rights. It’s no small feat—it’s a mother of a movement!
Start or join an existing team today, create an online fundraising page and let everyone know that you’re helping to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
FIRST HORIZON PARK WILL HAVE A SECURITY CHECK POINT: PLEASE MAKE NOTE
A clear bag policy will be in place for all events, limiting contact between staff and guests. One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or a 12" x 12" x 6" clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch/purse no larger than 5" x 9" in size. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and/or diaper bags after proper inspection and screening.
TIMELINE:
8:00AM—Registration and March for Babies Town Open
9:00AM—Superhero Sprint around the bases for children ages 1-10
10:00AM—Opening Ceremonies
Walk occurs immediately following Opening Ceremonies (approx. 10:20AM)
11:30AM—March for Babies 2023 concludes
ROUTE: The walk will occur within First Horizon Park around the field. Each lap is approximately 1/3 of a mile. Walkers are welcome to complete up to 6 laps to complete 2 miles.
Offering a variety of volunteer opportunities below: Click one of the links below
March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement – Event Set-up
March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement – Event Volunteer
March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement – Registration/check-in
March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement – Event breakdown
DIRECTIONS:
From the North:
Take I-65 S toward Nashville. Keep left at the fork to continue on I-24 E, follow signs for Interstate 24/Interstate 40 E/Chattanooga/Knoxville. Take exit 47 for Jefferson St. (may also be listed as Spring St.) and merge onto Jefferson St. Turn left onto 3rd Ave. N. Turn right onto Junior Gilliam Way. First Horizon Park will be on your left.
From the South:
Take I-65 N toward Nashville. Keep left to stay on I-65 N, follow signs for I-40 W/Memphis/Louisville. Stay right and immediately take exit 209 for Church St. Turn right onto Church St. Turn left onto Rosa Parks Blvd and continue onto James Robertson Pky. Turn left onto 5th Ave. N. Turn right onto Junior Gilliam Way. First Horizon Park will be on your right.
From the East:
Take I-40 W toward Nashville. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-40 W/I-24 N. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-24 W, follow signs for Clarksville/Louisville/Interstate 65 N. Take exit 47 for Jefferson St. and merge onto Jefferson St. Turn left onto 3rd Ave. N. Turn right onto Junior Gilliam Way. First Horizon Park will be on your left.
From the West:
Take I-40 E toward Nashville. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 208B to merge onto I-65 N toward Louisville. Take exit 85 for US 41A S / Rosa Parks Blvd. and turn right onto Rosa Parks Blvd. Turn left onto Jefferson St. Turn right onto 5th Ave. N. Turn left onto Junior Gilliam Way. First Horizon Park will be on your right.
From Downtown Nashville:
Take 5th Avenue North until it intersects Junior Gilliam Way. Turn right onto Junior Gilliam Way. First Horizon Park will be on your right.
