Through Sept. 7 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting & Eastern U.S. Championships
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® is the fastest-growing equestrian sport in the nation. Mounted contestants compete in this fast-action, timed event at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. The association has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional. For more information, please call (615) 494-8879 or visit cowboymountedshooting.com.
Through Sept. 8 – Animal Secrets Exhibit
Families can explore the hidden habits and secret lives of forest animals and discover nature from an animal’s point of view in a hands-on naturalistic environment at the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.). For more information, please call (615) 890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
Sept. 6 – Oh to Grace Book Signing
Come out for an afternoon of grace with native Murfreesboro author Abby Rosser’s new book, Oh to Grace, Friday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Reeves-Sain (1801 Memorial Blvd.). Oh to Grace is a thrilling work of fiction set during Prohibition-era Chicago. This work includes vivid characters, tragic romances, humorous situations and suspenseful action that will keep you from putting it down. Meet Abby Rosser and get your copy of Oh to Grace signed. Grab a milkshake while you’re at it! For more information, please call (615) 278-3118. For more information on the author, visit blessedintheboro.blogspot.com.
Sept. 6 – Main Street’s Friday Night Live Concert Series
Come out for Main Street’s Friday Night Live concert series from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Public Square and enjoy food vendors and more. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the band Entice! Admission is free. For more information, please call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Sept. 6-7 – 26th Annual Pioneer Power Days
The South’s largest antique tractor and gas engine show hosts over 700 tractors at Eagleville Show Grounds (747 Chapel Hill Pk., Eagleville) 7 a.m. daily. For more information, please contact (615) 542-5656 or jessegeasley@yahoo.com, or visit eaglevilletvppa.com.
Sept. 7 – The Women’s Wellness Fair
The Women’s Wellness Fair discusses women’s health at Lane Agricultural Park (315 John R. Rice Rd.) on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a free event with information regarding bone density, balance, mental health, nutrition, finances and more. There will be three panel discussions: trauma at 11 a.m., stroke at 1 p.m. and hormone imbalance at 2:15 p.m. Health screenings will include blood pressures, grip strength, stress, bone density and more, with exhibitors on hand such as chiropractors, massage therapists, medical doctors, financial planners and dieticians. Door prizes will be given. For more information, please contact Kari Jones at bknjones@bellsouth.net or (615) 519-0872.
Sept. 7 – Readyville Mill Cranks Back Up
After a summer hiatus, The Readyville Mill is re-opening for breakfast and good, old fashioned stone ground grits, cornmeal, flour and steel cut oats on Saturday, Sept. 7. Johnny B and the Balladeers will provide their old timey music, and the pancakes and quiche and biscuits and sausage gravy will be hot, fresh, and old timey delicious. The Mill will serve breakfast from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and can be made by calling (615) 563-MILL. The Readyville Mill is a 150-year old working grist mill, and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. It sits on six idyllic acres along the Stones River, and serves not only as an eatery and a mill, but also an event venue for special occasions.
Sept. 7 – Generation for Creation Host Talent Contest for Youth
Generation for Creation Inc., a Murfreesboro-based nonprofit organization, is hosting the 11th annual Talent Contest, “Reflections of Love,” on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m., at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.). Prizes will be awarded, and one overall grand prize of $500 will be awarded. A $100 scholarship will be awarded to a student who will be attending MTSU with a major or minor in the arts, sponsored by the Lynn Henny Bailey Scholarship Fund. Admission is $7, with all proceeds going towards operation costs for the program. For more information, call (615) 890-7116. Tickets can be purchased online at gfckidz.org or on Facebook.
Sept. 7 – Get in Touch with Your Healthy Side at Healthy Me, Healthy You
Discovery Center, Murfreesboro City Schools, Rutherford County Schools, and the Rutherford County Health Department present Healthy Me, Healthy You, a free event promoting pediatric and family wellness on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.). Community partners will offer interactive and educational activities addressing a variety of health and wellness issues for children and adults including childhood obesity, healthy portion control, CPR and much more. Activities include a bounce house and several fitness demonstrations. For more information, contact Jennifer Neal at (615) 890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
Sept. 7 – Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association invites Rutherford County residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Gateway Trails on Sept. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause. Topics will include advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services. Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk.
Sept. 11 – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Memorializes 9/11
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office takes part in memorializing the victims and military who lost their lives due to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The 12th annual 9-11 remembrance event this Sept. 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (940 New Salem Hwy), will feature the memorial centered on a 2,000-pound steel beam from Tower 1 in the World Trade Center. For the first time, the Sheriff’s Office will partner with A Soldier’s Child, a Murfreesboro-based foundation providing birthday presents to children whose military parents died defending the U.S. and citizens’ freedoms. The event will include booths set up by nonprofit organizations and other community groups. This is a free, family event with inflatables and games for children, food vendors and live music. Those who plan to attend should park at the Expo Center on Park Avenue and ride Murfreesboro’s Rover bus to the Sheriff’s Office. For more information, contact Lisa Marchesoni at lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org or (615) 904-3089.
Sept. 13 – Music at the Mill Summer Concert Series
Top Tier is a fun, high-energy party band and a smooth, light jazz band all in one. Enjoy live music at Gregory Mill Park (390 Enon Springs Rd., Smyrna) at 6:30 p.m. with food vendors and more. Admission is free. For more information, call Smyrna Parks and Recreation at (615) 459-9773.
Sept. 13 – We Heart Murf
Are you a local artist? Do you heart Murfreesboro? Reveille Joe Coffee Co. (113 N. Maple St.) hosts We Heart Murf Community Art Show Sept. 13 with a reception at 5 p.m. All art pieces must have the theme of “Murfreesboro.” Photography, painting, graphic design, drawing, writing and more are welcome in order to showcase the talent here in Murfreesboro. The evening’s musical lineup includes Uncle Don Clark at 5:30 p.m., Candace Brown at 6:30 p.m., Brush Arbor Days at 7:30 p.m. and Rik Gracia at 8:30 p.m. If you are interested, contact weheartmurf@gmail.com or (615) 649-1212 or check out facebook.com/WeHeartMurf.
Sept. 13 – Hometown Huddle
Hometown Huddle is a nationwide United Way initiative to increase healthy habits in youth by 2018. United Way’s Hometown Huddle is in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University, the Student Government Association and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. Help make an impact in your community by participating in one of the many volunteer opportunities on Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ways to get involved are refurbishing playgrounds, collecting healthy items for snack packs, participating in organized activities with kids and more. For more information, visit unitedwayvolunteer.org/hometownhuddle.php or contact the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (615 Memorial Blvd., Suite 200).
Sept. 13-15 – Old Timers’ Festival
Old Timers’ Festival features carnival rides, free concerts, great food, hot air balloon rides and more. Enjoy the City of La Vergne’s annual festival celebrating La Vergne and its citizens at 115 Floyd Mayfield Dr. For more information, please call (615) 287-8690 or visit lavergnetn.gov.
Sept. 14 – Dairy Hill Stampede 5K Race and Family Fun Run
The Dairy Hill Stampede will kick off with its 5K race at 8 a.m. and the Family Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. at MTSU Dairy Complex (3211 Guy James Rd.). Proceeds will benefit the Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee (FACCT) and Veteran’s Recovery Center Council (VRCC). 5K Participants will receive a short-sleeve unisex technical shirt, and Family Fun Run participants will receive a short-sleeved cotton T-shirt. Admission is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run. For more information, please contact Lou Nave at (615) 970-8065 or Lou.FaCCT@gmail.com, or click here.
Sept. 17 – “An Evening on Main Street”
Main Street: Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, Inc. hosts “An Evening on Main Street” Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the home of Roger and Kimberly Hopkins (702 E. Main St.) in the East Main Historic District. Main Street’s Board of Directors will treat attendees to a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Maple Street Grill and wine, compliments of Stones River Total Beverages. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Donations will be accepted at the door and are tax-deductible. The Main Street Program is affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center and follows the tenets of that program. Main Street capitalizes on the unique character of the courthouse square and the surrounding business district with the goal of transforming it into the cultural, social, professional and retail center of Rutherford County.
Sept. 19-20 – Days of Washing, Churning and Learning
Teachers and parents can plan a day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, crafts and games for children from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.). Visitors can experience chores from the 1860s when they wash clothes on a washboard, make candles, churn butter and beat the rugs. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, contact (615) 893-0022 or mb@oaklandsmuseum.org, or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Sept. 20 – Second Annual Wine Around the Square
Stroll, wine and dine at the MTMC Foundation’s Power of Pink around the historic downtown Square in Murfreesboro Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Power of Pink provides diagnostic breast cancer services to Rutherford County women who are uninsured and under-insured. This casual, fun evening outdoors features a progressive wine tasting with more than 75 wines at multiple retail and office venues as well as snacks from Slick Pig, Jim ‘N Nick’s, Peter D’s and more. Enjoy live music including the Michael Toman Quartet, DJ Bobby Howard, John Ward, Mid-South Mobile DJs, and DJ Jimmy Mansfield. Tickets can be purchased at winearoundthesquare.org for $75. Photo ID is required. For More information, contact Terri H. Sterling at (615) 945-4794 or terri@terristerling.com.
Sept. 20 – Campus Life Golf Tournament to Raise Funds
The 3rd Annual Campus Life Golf Classic will be held at Indian Hills Golf Course (405 Calumet Trace) on Sept. 20 with an 8 a.m. tee time. Golfers are invited to come and enjoy this event with all proceeds supporting Campus Life programs. Cost is $125 per golfer or $400 per team. The tournament consists of a 4-person scramble, hole-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive, and putting competitions. Light breakfast will be provided as well as lunch for all players. Silent auction items will be available for bidding and an awards ceremony with many door prizes will be given away. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration is available by contacting Christy Lambright at (615) 890-3203 or Christy@mtcampuslife.com.
Sept. 20 – Cannonsburgh Concert Series
Have fun at Cannonsburgh Concert Series on Sept. 20 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in the pavilion at Cannonsburgh Village (312 South Front St.) Admission is free. For more information, please call (615) 890-0355.
Sept. 21 – Greenway Art Festival
Talented artists will display and sell their work along the Greenway Trail at Old Fort Park (916 Golf Ln.) Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse through booths of original artwork in a family-friendly park setting. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, sculpture and other original artwork will be available while guests enjoy music, food vendors and kids’ art activities. This is a juried festival. Artists’ entry fee is $25; visitors admitted free. For more information, contact (615) 893-2141 or mtate@murfreesborotn.gov.
5th Annual Hammer Down For Habitat- Sept. 21
Motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere are invited to join this 110-plus-mile ride to raise money and awareness for critical home repair efforts for low-income families in Rutherford County. This program is part of the “Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative” which is headed by the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. There will be good food, live music from Unfinished Business, prizes and great fellowship with riders. If you would like to become a named sponsor of this worthy event, please e-mail srowland1@bellsouth.net. The ride will leave Bumpus Harley Davidson (2250 Northwest Broad St.) and travel through the scenic back roads of Middle Tennessee to Lynchburg and back to Murfreesboro. The run will end at Lanes, Trains, & Automobiles Entertainment Depot (450 Butler Dr.). Prizes will be awarded. The cost to participate is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger day of ride. Riders can pre-register prior to the event at a discount. For more information, visit hammerdownforhabitat.com or call (615) 890-5877.
Sept. 22 – Wash Me Pink in the Boro
Wash Me Pink in the Boro is a 5K course with multiple Color Stations staffed with Color Washers at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital (1700 Medical Center Pkwy). Registration onsite opens at 7 a.m. Start time for the 5K is 8 a.m.; for the 1-mile event, 10 a.m. Admission for Adult 5K Fun Run-Walk is $40, 1-mile Fun Run $30 and Sleep In $30. For more information, please call (877) EDGE-REG or visit washmepinkkomen.com/races-1.
Sept. 24 – West View Mini-Park Meeting
The City of Murfreesboro is pleased to announce a public meeting to discuss the renovation of West View Mini-Park. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 4-6 p.m. at West View Mini-Park (111 February St.). In the case of inclement weather, the meeting will move to McFadden Community Center (211 Bridge Ave). If you are unable to attend this public meeting, please send your questions or comments to Angela Jackson, Assistant Director of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, P.O. Box 748, Murfreesboro, TN, 37133, or contact ajackson@murfreesborotn.gov or (615) 890-5333.
Sept. 26 – City Schools Foundation and Fashions
The City Schools Foundation presents Foundation and Fashions Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Stones River Country Club (1830 N.W. Broad St.). The 6 Schools Foundation includes a host of fashions presented by the Shoppes at the Avenue for men and women, an improved runway and new seating options. Money raised will benefit Murfreesboro City Schools’ pre-kindergarten through 6th grade students with goals to boost the school system’s financial support in the areas of science and math, academic competition, excellence among students, and more. General admission tickets are $40, reserved seating is $55 and VIP seating with event. For additional information, please visit cityschoolsfoundation.com/events.
Sept. 28 – 7th Annual Depot Days
Enjoy great food, great music and great entertainment from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Front Street in Smyrna. For more information, please call Smyrna Independent Merchants Association at (615) 562-SIMA (7462) or visit smyrnadepotdays.com.
