March 1 through 31 – Lessons for Ladies
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) offers Lessons for Ladies, a special month-long tour in March. The tour features the domestic arts, etiquette and education of women during the 19th century as well as a special museum exhibit. Also highlighted on the guided tour are the stories of prominent women of the time as well as those important to the life of Sam Davis. Reservations made at least 72 hours in advance will include a scheduled tea time. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
March 1 – Saturday Morning Stories at the Museum
Educate your children with more local history. Beginning in March 2014, children up to age 10 and their caregivers can enjoy Saturday Morning Stories at the Sam Davis Museum (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) on the first Saturday of each month. Cozy up for the reading of a story in and participate in a related craft beginning at 11 a.m. Admission is free of charge. No reservations required. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
March 1 – White Elephant Sale
Take part in the LENT (liquidate clutter, embrace order, nurture peace & transform spaces) sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The pre-sale is Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Volunteer duties include taking in donations, unloading and reloading the delivery truck, being a cashier, salesperson and more. Sale departments include silent auction, women’s boutique, jewelry, books, music, photos, furniture, large appliances, children’s equipment, sports equipment, bedding and more. For more information, contact (615) 405-2238, claire.bradford@comcast.net or visit stpaulsmboro.org.
March 1 – Blue Pride Saturday
MTSU features games involving the Blue Raider baseball team as well as the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Tickets are $10 to any one of the games and fans will get in free to the other two games on campus. Games begin at 1 p.m. when the MTSU baseball team takes on Kent State at Reese Smith Field, followed by the 3 p.m. women’s basketball game against Conference USA foe UAB and 5:30 p.m. men’s game against C-USA opponent Rice at MTSU, Murphy Center. For tickets, visit goblueraiders.com.
March 5 through 8 – TSSAA State High School Girls Basketball Championships
State championships in girls high school basketball will be held at MTSU’s Murphy Center (Greenland Dr.) For more information, call (615) 889-6740 or visit tssaa.org.
March 6 – Faith and Finance Conference
Community leaders, pastors, faith leaders, social service providers, educators and anyone in the position of offering counsel and advice to those in financial crisis who can come together with community partners and speakers with Rutherford County Extension (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) in teaching appropriate and respectful ways to help people return to self-sufficiency. Cost is $10 for snacks, lunch and educational materials. Resources, contacts and plenty of free materials will be available. For more information, call (615) 898-7710 or visit rutherford.tennessee.edu.
March 6 – Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra: Bravo Broadway Presents Wicked Divas
New York comes to Murfreesboro as Broadway stars Julie Rieber and Alli Mauzey join the Murfreesboro Symphony to perform popular Broadway works from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and more at First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.). For more information, call (615) 898-1862 or visit murfreesborosymphony.com.
March 7 – Wine at the Wetlands
Enjoy a mix of delicious food, wine and nature at Discovery Center’s (502 S.E. Broad St.) first Wine at the Wetlands. Guests can sample a large selection of wines provided by Stones River Total Beverage plus delectable hors d’oeuvres catered by Five Senses. Tickets are $30 per person. Designated Driver tickets are $15 per person. For more information, visit explorethedc.org/wine.
March 8 – Middle Tennessee Christian School’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night
Support the MTCS Band & Chorus Programs on March 8 at 6 p.m. with trivia event team tables of 6 people: a student team is $75, adult teams are $140. Spectators welcome. Enjoy dinner, door prizes, a silent auction, baked goods, winning team prizes, concessions and more. For more information, email mtcsbandparents@gmail.com.
March 12 through 15 – TSSAA State High School Boys Basketball Championships
State championships in boys high school basketball will be held at MTSU’s Murphy Center (Greenland Dr.) For more information, please call (615) 889-6740 or visit tssaa.org.
March 14 – Bald in the Boro
Help raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which gives money supporting the best possible childhood cancer research, at Lanes, Trains and Automobiles Entertainment Depot (450 Butler Dr.) from 4-8 p.m. March 14 Dye your hair green, shave your head or join a team to help raise money for a cure. For more information, call (615) 708-1542 or (615) 542-1531.
March 15 – St. Patrick’s Party & Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser to benefit FriendsSupport
Rooster’s Lone Star BBQ and Steakhouse (223 W. Main St.) holds the non-profit organization FriendSupport fundraiser, which raises funds for individuals with overwhelming medical bills due to illness and tragedy, from 6 p.m.-midnight beginning with a scavenger hunt (participation is not required). Tickets are $25 per person and include a full dinner buffet, T-shirt and live music by the Gravel Road Gypsies. This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at friendsupport.org. For more information, contact (615) 274-6178 or info@friendsupport.org.
March 15 – Party Like Gatsby
On Saturday, March 15, the Stones River Country Club will host the Gatsby Party benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. The Gatsby Party, beginning at 7 p.m., is a night for everyone in the Murfreesboro area to put on their tuxedoes, flapper-girl dresses, spats and those wide-pleated trousers and join the Alzheimer’s Association in a night to end Alzheimer’s disease. It’s hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, wine and jazz, a step back in time to the 1920s, a time to remember, and a time to fight a disease that steals memories. The sultry, smooth vocals of Tina Soloman will be there, along with her jazz band and swinging jazz standards. Tickets are $75 per person for a night that will include roaring ’20s Jazz-Era attire, a silent auction, beautiful people and classic cars. Stones River Country Club is located at 1830 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro. For tickets and more information, call Michelle Lynn Thomas at (615) 315-5880.
March 15 & 22 – Teddy Bear Tea
Dress in your Sunday best and bring along your favorite teddy bear (or stuffed animal or doll) for Teddy Bear Tea at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. This tea party is the perfect way for young ladies ages 4-10 to spend a few hours with their favorite bear and special lady, whether she is her mother, grandmother, aunt, older sister or another. Enjoy delectable treats and savory teas while creating a fun craft for your teddy bear friend. Take a tour of the Sam Davis Home with Sam’s sister, Fannie Davis, as she shows you where the young ladies of the house once played and sipped tea. Then, cozy up for story time in the museum theatre. Reservations are required with prepaid admission of $15 per guest; contact (615) 459-2341, admin@samdavishome.org, or visit samdavishome.org.
March 22 – Special Kids Race
Register for the 3rd annual Special Kids race and make a difference for children receiving rehabilitation and skilled nursing services at Special Kids. The funds raised from the Special Kids race will help the organization grow into the new space and fill in the gap for children and families where insurance often falls short. Choose your distance to run or walk. The 15K begins at 7 a.m., 5K at 7:20 a.m. and 1 mile at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (1272 Garrison Dr.). Each race participant will receive a sport T-shirt, race goodie bag and medal. Visit specialkidsrace.org to register.
March 22 – MTSU Science Spring Preview Day
Preview Day is MTSU’s signature open house for prospective students and their families. This visit includes department presentations, opportunities to meet with faculty and staff and campus tours. All students are welcome; high school seniors, underclassmen and transfer students are highly encouraged to attend. All university colleges and disciplines will be participating, but in anticipation of the opening of the new Science Building in early 2015, a special emphasis is being placed in the science areas that day. Prospective students and their families can visit mtsu.edu/admissn/ online to learn more and register. Departments in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences include aerospace, biology, chemistry, computer science, concrete industry, engineering technology, math, physics and astronomy, military science and the School of Agribusiness and Agriscience. For more information, call the admissions office at (615) 898-2111.
March 22 – National Anthem Auditions
The Nashville Sounds have tryouts for national anthem singers from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Greer Stadium (534 Chestnut St., Nashville). All individuals and groups who are interested in singing “The Star Spangled Banner” prior to a 2014 home game must audition on this date, including all parties who have sung prior to a game in previous years. Anthem tryouts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All interested parties will be required to sing a live, a cappella version of the national anthem during the tryout. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and auditions will begin at 9 a.m. All tryout participants must appear in person at Greer Stadium by 12:30 p.m. to be registered. Interested parties may visit nashvillesounds.com to download the registration form to bring with them. Call (615) 690-HITS ext. 124 for further information.
March 22 & 23 – Paint Horse Spring Fling Horse Show
Come out to the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) at 9 a.m. for the Paint Horse Spring Fling Horse Show. All disciplines of riding are encouraged including showing, trail riding, racing, etc. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 494-8961, or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
March 24 – BombShells 4th Annual Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Multiple System Atrophy
Raise money for MSA (multiple system atrophy) at Bombshells Hair Studio and Spa (803 N. Thompson Ln.) at the MSA fashion show from 6-9 p.m. with the help of local Susan Summers whom suffers from MSA. Take part with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Altar’d State will provide the wardrobe for all of the models. For more information, call (615) 907-8004.
March 28 through 30 – Dynamite Barrel Race
The Dynamite Barrel Race will be held at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B West Thompson Ln.) beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
March 29 – Curator Talk and Tour Series: The Davis Women and Their Changing Roles
As the second part in a new series, the Curator Talk and Tour will be based on the featured exhibit Lessons for Ladies (1399 Sam Davis Rd.). Learn what went into creating the exhibit, dig into the history that the exhibit does not explore, and take a topic-specific guided tour of the historic house and grounds with the curator. This tour explores how the role of the Davis women changed after the Civil War, and will include a lesson on 1800s etiquette as well as a tea time where guests learn dining etiquette and customs of the time. at 1 p.m. for 90 minutes. Admission is $15 per person with reservations requested in advance by contacting education@samdavishome.org or (615) 459-2341.
