Ep 21. Nashville Nights & Country Campouts

In Bringing Up Bates season 4 episode 21, titled "Nashville Nights & Country Campouts," the Bates family takes a trip to Music City. They start off at a music studio where the boys record a song and the family gets a tour of the facility. The younger kids are especially excited to see a real recording studio and meet the producer.

After the studio visit, the family goes out for some Nashville hot chicken, a local specialty. They enjoy the food and each other's company, as usual. Tori, one of the older daughters, expresses her hope to move to Nashville with her husband, but Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, the parents, suggest they should focus on setting up their home in Tennessee first before moving again.

Later, Gil takes the older boys to a campsite for a father-son trip. The guys set up their tents and start a fire to cook dinner. While they're eating, they have a meaningful conversation about what it means to be a godly man and how to prioritize their faith. It's a heartwarming moment that shows the importance of fathers being involved in their sons' lives.

Meanwhile, back at the Bates house, Kelly Jo organizes a girls' night in with the younger daughters and granddaughters. They make homemade pizza, have a fashion show, and spend quality time together. It's a reminder that even when the family is split up, they always come back together and make time for each other.

Finally, Gil and the boys have a surprise for the girls. They come back from the camping trip early in the morning and set up a breakfast picnic for the family. Everyone is surprised and grateful for the gesture. It's a sweet moment that shows the Bates family's love and desire to make memories together.

In "Nashville Nights & Country Campouts," the Bates family showcases their love for music, quality time, and faith. As they navigate new experiences and opportunities, they stay grounded in their values and each other.