Save the date: Walk to School Day

Parents, if you’re interested in participating in this year’s Walk to School Day with your child, mark your calendars. The day has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 8. Nashville hosts one of the largest International Walk to School Days in the country.Last year, 42 schools and about 7,000 people across Davidson County walked to school.This year, MNPS hopes to increase that number of participating schools to 50.Walk to School Day is one of the events during Walk Nashville Week. This week-long celebration seeks to spotlight walking as a component to healthy living.