4th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration – Sept. 1
The Tennessee Walking Horse premier event showcases the breed’s World Grand Champion and around 20 World Champions are named at the Celebration Show Grounds (1110 Evans St., Shelbyville, 37162). Admission charged. For more information, call the TWHNC office at (931) 684-5915.
The Lead Belly Blues Children’s Music Festival – Sept. 1
The Lead Belly Blues for Blue Children’s Music Festival is a fundraiser held Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Boys and Girls Club in Murfreesboro. Gates open at 11 a.m. with music performances from noon–5 p.m. Funds raised from the $5 admission and vendor fees at Blues for Blue will provide music lessons through the Lead Belly Foundation and programs at the Boys and Girls Club. Performances by headliners The Homemade Jamz Blues Band will take place from 3:30–5 p.m. and The McTell Brothers at 1 p.m. Other performers include the Stones River Pilots, Satin Mockingbird, Lead Belly scholars and members of the Lead Belly family. For more information, call Rebecca Derchy at (615) 430-8091 or visit bluesforblue.com or leadbelly.org.
Look Who’s Living in Tree Houses! – Sept. 1–7
This summer, families can spend some quality time hanging out in the trees with a visit to the Discovery Center Tree Houses through Sept. 7. This exhibit includes fun, hands-on ways to explore the important roles that trees play in providing homes for all sorts of wild things (including people!) and engages forest explorers of all ages in indoor nature explorations and the ecology of sustainable harvesting. Tree Houses is open Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and on Sunday from 1–5 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; children younger than 2 are free. For more information, call (615) 890-2300, click here or contact Jennifer Neal.
Wine on the Veranda – Sept. 7
Wine on the Veranda goes beyond a wine tasting, featuring a variety of wines that will be expertly paired with local foods on Sept. 7, at The Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna), from 6-9 p.m. This event not only highlights wine tastings, but also grants an educational opportunity to learn how to pair the best wine with your meal. Admission is $30 per person and $25 for Sam Davis Memorial Association members. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Main Street’s Friday Night Live Concert Series – Sept. 7
Enjoy this month’s Main Street Friday Night Live Concert Series 6:30–9:30 p.m. for music, food and more. This month features the O’Donnells, so bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more information, please call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Man of La Manche – Sept. 7–9
Some of the most moving and powerful music ever written for the American stage combines with the timeless wit and inspiration of the story of Don Quixote Sept. 7-9 to create an unforgettable evening at the Lamplighter’s Theater (14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna, TN). Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors (55 and up), and $6 for children 4 to 12. For more information call (615) 534-0148 or visit lamplighterstheatre.com.
25th Annual Pioneer Power Days – Sept. 7–8
The 25th Annual Pioneer Power Days is the South’s largest antique tractor and gas engine show with over 700 tractors. Gates open at 7 a.m. at the Eagleview Showroom (747 Chapel Hill Pike, Eagleville). For more information, contact jessegeasley@yahoo.com, or visit eaglevilletvppa.com.
10th Annual Wings of Freedom Fish Fry – Sept. 8
The 10th Annual Wings of Freedom sponsored by Rotary Club of Smyrna and hosted by the Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport and Corporate Flight Management will be held at 5 p.m. in honor of women in the military. For more information, call (615) 459-2651 or visit rotaryofsmyrna.org.
MTSU Football Game – Sept. 8
Come cheer the Blue Raiders on to victory as they take on Florida Atlantic University 6 p.m. at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on the MTSU campus. Tickets available at the stadium ticket office or at any Ticketmaster location. Contact MTSU at (615) 898-2109 or 1-888-YES-MTSU. For more information, please call (615) 898-2109 or visit goblueraiders.com.
Arm Barn Art Lessons – Sept. 8–29
Art Barn will be hosting numerous art lessons throughout September.
Sept. 8 – Drawing the Human Head/Figure – 4 hour workshop 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – a live model will be available for the last part of this workshop.
Sept. 9 – New Art Quilt Series begins again – 4 week series 2 p.m.–4 p.m. – participants will design and make an art quilt wall hanging. (Think possible Holiday gifting!)
Sept. 15 – Polymer Clay Tile Mosaic Workshop – 10 a.m.–4 p.m. – learn to make your own polymer clay tiles for mosaics and create a fun trinket box piece.
Sept 22 – Altoid/Polymer Clay Figure Workshop – 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – participants will construct a figure using an old Altoid mint tin, decoupage, polymer clay.
Sept. 29 – Knife Palette Painting w/Carol Berning – 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – learn to paint with a palette knife and create a beautiful still life.
For more information, call (615) 722-1026 or visit theartbarntn.com.
Earthsoul Gallery – Sept. 8–29
The Cultural Art League of Rutherford County will have art of display with an opening reception Sept. 8, from 6–9 p.m. at the Earth Soul Gallery (307 Hazelwood Dr., Smyrna). With art work by artists from Russia, Nigeria and surrounding areas, the mission of this on-going art show is to ignite and nurture creativity in the community. The gallery offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere while experiencing the artistic visions of our community artists. Please come out and show your support! For more information, please contact Diane Stockard at (615) 594-6647 or djss4423@msn.com.
Shacklett’s Photography 75th Birthday Celebration – Sept 14–15
Join Shacklett’s Photography at the 75th Birthday celebration at the Studio on the Square, September 14th from 5–7 p.m. and September 15th, from 9 a.m.–noon. Friday evening, National Dance Clubs of America will dance to the warm, orchestral sounds of the Ginny and Shack era (World War II), and Saturday from 9–11 a.m. there will be a Birthday Celebration Podcast and reception at Paw Bunk’s. From 11 a.m.–noon. the Renaissance Revival will be in concert on the Square. The studio will feature photos and memorabilia both days. For more information about Shacklett’s Photography, visit shacklettsphotography.com or call (615) 893-2369.
Old Timers’ Festival – Sept. 14–16
This event features a country ham breakfast, parade, musical entertainment and fireworks. Enjoy the City of La Vergne’s annual festival celebrating Lavergne and its citizens (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne). For more information, please call (615) 287-8690 or visit lavergnetn.gov.
Greenway Art Festival – Sept. 15
September 15 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., talented artists will display and sell their work along the Greenway trail at Old Fort Park (916 Golf Ln.). Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, sculpture and other original artwork will be available as well as music, food vendors and kids’ art activities. This is a juried festival. Artists’ entry fee is $25. Visitors admitted free. For more information, please call (615) 893-2141 or visit murfreesborotn.gov.
Festival on Cason- Sept. 15
Holy Cross Episcopal Church Presents Second Annual Festival on Cason, a day of family-friendly music and fun, Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This festival offers family-friendly kids’ activities, jazz, classical, southern rock and blues music presented by four different bands, great cookout food and a craft fair; headliner band Max Johns takes the stage at 3 p.m. Fore more information, call Holy Cross Episcopal Church as (615) 867-7116.
Horse FNH (Forage, Nutrition, Health) Workshop – Sept. 17 & 24, Oct. 1
Join Extension Agents from Wilson, Rutherford and Bedford Counties from 7–9 p.m. for this three-night workshop at Lane Agri Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The workshop is designed to teach the latest, proven methods to care for horses. Topics will include: nutritional requirements; how to economically feed for health and performance; how to establish, maintain and manage pastures; techniques for better grazing; first aid for horses; disease update and a health management calendar. Call (615) 898-7710 or (615) 444-9584 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to the first 40 participants.
Murfreesboro Symphony Concert: An Evening in Paris – Sept. 20
Join the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra at First Methodist Church (256 West Thompson Ln.) September 20 for An Evening in Paris and fine art, featuring the art of the Cultural Art League of Rutherford County and more. Leave your passport at home! For more information, please call (615) 898-1862 or visit murfreesborosymphony.com.
Days of Washing, Churning and Learning – Sept. 21
Teachers and parents can plan a day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, crafts and games on Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.–noon, at the Oakland Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). Children can come and experience chores from the 1860s when they wash clothes on a washboard, make candles, churn butter and beat the rugs. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches and enjoy an old fashioned picnic under the colorful fall trees. Reservations required. For more information, call (615) 893-0022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Land & Sky: An Oil Painting Workshop- Sept. 21
Artist Mike Battenberg begins this workshop for beginner and intermediate artists with a demonstration of compositions, color mixing and choices, wet-on-wet oil painting techniques and methods. Students then embark on their own landscape painting! A recommended supply list is given upon registration. Please bring in a photo or image to paint from. The morning session is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and is $24.99; the afternoon session, “Open Studio”, is from 1-3 p.m. and is $14.99. For more information, please call Moxie Art Supply (316 N Maple Street) at (615) 849-1131.
MTSU EYH Girls Camp – Sept. 22
Registration is ongoing for the Sept. 22 girls’ 2012 MTSU Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics conference. The 16th annual event will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on campus. Up to 300 girls from the 5th through 8th grades, and up to 75 high-school girls from the Middle Tennessee region are welcome to attend the event. For more information, contact Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross at (615) 904-8253 or Judith.Iriarte-Gross@mtsu.edu
Rockin for Rescue – Sept. 22
Beginning at 6 p.m. at 3 Brothers Deli, get ready for a fun-filled night of live music, silent auctions, amazing food and rock star dogs. Only $5 to get in, and all money raised goes straight to helping dogs and cats in need. Operation Education Animal Rescue, also known as OpEd, is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-breed, foster-based animal rescue group serving Middle Tennessee. You can visit their website at opedanimalrescue.com or goo.gl/sBomt (Facebook Event) for more information about their rescue and what can be done to adopt, foster or help. All donations made to Operation Education are tax-deductible.
Art Night on the Square – Sept. 26
A few of Murfreesboro’s downtown businesses will open their doors for those participating in an art crawl from 6–9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26.
After visiting the Center for the Arts, Moxie and Liquid Smoke, pedestrians are invited to an after-party concert at 3 Brothers Deli.
26th Annual Heritage Days – Sept. 27
Now in its 25th year, Heritage Days celebrates the beginning of autumn with living history presentations, skilled artisans, live animals, music and much more at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. All activities along with a limited house and museum tour are offered for students and the general public for the admission price of $5. Reservations are recommended for groups of 10 or more. Heritage Days is a weather-dependent event. For more information, please call Sam Davis Home at (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Fork Over Knives- Sept. 28
There will be a free screening of the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives at Unity of Murfreesboro, (130 South Cannon Avenue) Sept. 28 at 7 pm. Vegetarian refrements and discussion will follow. For more information, call Sharon Jacks at sjacks@nhccare.com.
Arts and Crafts Fair – Sept. 29
An Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at Stones River Manor, which is an assisted living for the elderly. Rental space is only $25 and you keep 100 percent of your profit. The vendor fee is going towards a Walking Trail for the residents. If interested, contact Holli Groom at Holli_ster87@comcast.net or (615) 893-5617.
Rally for Recovery 5K Run – Sept. 29
The Dr. David T. Dodd Memorial Rally for Recovery 5K Run is held every year by the Recovery Support Foundation to support the services of the Rutherford County Drug Court Program. This year’s run takes place at the Gateway Trail Reception Center (Medical Center Parkway) Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 a.m. Entry is $25 through Sept. 15; $30 after Sept. 15; $15 Student fee (13 to 17 years old); One Mile Family Fun Run, $30 for Family of Four or $10 per person. T-shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before Sept. 15. Amenities include great food, gift bags, prizes, inflatables and face painting for the kids! If you would like to be a sponsor for the Rally for Recovery or participate in the run, contact the Drug Court Office at (615) 217-7124 or mschneider@rutherfordcounty.org. Register at recoverysupportfoundation.org/race or active.com.
Bicycle Tours at the Stones River National Battlefield – Saturdays
Join a ranger for a bicycle tour of the Stones River Battlefield at 9 a.m. every Saturday (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). For more information, please call Stones River National Battlefield at (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Main Street Saturday Market – Saturdays
Do not forget about Main Street Saturday Market! Every Saturday, from 8 a.m.–noon on the Murfreesboro Public Square (225 W. College St.), enjoy home grown veggies, fruits, eggs, flowers, herbs, baked good and more. For more information, call (615) 895-1887.
