May 1 – Reveille Joe’s 1st Birthday Celebration
Celebrate with the Murfreesboro community as Reveille Joe Coffee Co. (113 N. Maple St.) marks its first full year in business with a party from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy live music from 6–10 p.m. with Candace Brown (facebook.com/CandaceBrownMusic), Island Wren (facebook.com/IslandWren), Ryan Kenney (facebook.com/ryankenneymusic) and Tyler Evanston Moore (facebook.com/tylerevanstonmoore). For more information, visit reveillejoe.com or facebook.com/reveille.joe.
May 1-30 – Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964 Exhibit
The Heritage Center hosts Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942–1964 Exhibit, a bilingual traveling exhibit at The Heritage Center (225 W. College St.) with oral history excerpts and archival photographs discussing the story of the nation’s guest worker program with Mexico. For more information, call (615) 217-8013.
May 1-4 – Spring Slip and Slide Reining Horse Show
The Spring Slip and Slide Reining Horse Show kicks off 8 a.m. daily at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
May 1-June 8 – Ranger Programs at the Stones River National Battlefield
Join park rangers at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) for a 30-minute talk at 2 p.m. on weekdays. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Throughout May – Strawberry Month!
May is the month for strawberry picking in Tennessee, and Batey Farms is set up for picking once again with its strawberry patch, located at 3250 Medical Center Pkwy. The field is both pick-your-own, and will also have pre-picked berries available. The Batey Farms food truck will be on hand on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving local pork products from Batey Farms, as well as fresh strawberry milkshakes. Pickers are encouraged to bring a lunch and blanket to sit a spell and rest after picking. The farm will host other activities, such as story time with Pettus Read (times T.B.A.). For information on opening day, prices, availability, events and all things berries, keep up with Batey Farms on Facebook and Twitter, or at bateyfarms.com.
May 2 – Shakesbeer 2014
“To brew or not to brew, that is the question. After all; the empty vessel makes the loudest sound. Can one desire too much of a good thing? Of course not, and as good luck would have it, there are friends, Romans, countrymen who have lent us their beers!” Help support the Discovery Center with Shakesbeer 2014 from 7-10 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit explorethedc.org/shakesbeer.
May 2-4 – Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
Take the family to enjoy a presentation of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at The Washington Theater at Patterson Park (521 Mercury Blvd.). For more information, call (615) 893-7244 or visit murfreesborotn.gov.
May 3 – Saturday Morning Stories at the Museum >>>
Enlighten your children on the history of the Sam Davis Home with the reading of a story in the Visitor Center (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free; reservations required for children up to 10 years of age and their caregivers. Regular admission rates apply for museum and house tours. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
May 3 – The Avenue Yoga Class
The Avenue offers complimentary yoga classes provided by a certified instructor in Central Park (near the fountain) at 9 a.m on the first Saturday of the month through September. Space is limited and an RSVP is required each month. Class participants are required to bring a light-colored mat, towel and water. For more information, visit murfreesboro.shoptheavenue.com or facebook.com/avenuemurfreesboro.
May 3-4 – The Camp of Instruction
Watch park volunteers train to fire muskets and cannons before trying your own hand at being a Civil War soldier at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
May 3, 10, 17 – Bicycle Tours of the Stones River National Battlefield
Join a ranger for a 90-minute bicycle tour of the Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) at 9 a.m. on these three consecutive Saturdays. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
May 6-7 – The Big Payback
Mindful Care Adult Day Services hopes to be in the hearts and on the minds of all generous-minded Rutherford County citizens from 6 a.m. on May 6 to 6 a.m. on May 7 during The Big Payback, a new 24-hour online giving event in the 40 counties served by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Mindful Care is dedicated to providing compassionate and loving care to people stricken with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses—and to supporting caregivers. The program meets at New Vision Baptist Church, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit thebigpayback.org to donate or directly to mindful-care.org.
<<< May 8 & 9 – Days of Washing, Churning & Learning
Teachers and parents, plan a day of hands-on activities, living history, demonstrations, crafts and games for children at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches and enjoy an old-fashioned picnic under the shade trees. Admission is $5. For more information, contact (615) 893-0022 or info@oaklandsmuseum.org, or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
May 8-11 – TQHA Lucky 7 Quarter Horse Show
Enjoy the TOHA Lucky 7 Quarter Horse Show beginning at 8 a.m. daily at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.). For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
May 9 – EnterSource Golf Tournament Benefiting United Way
EnterSource provides a great day of golf, food, and giveaways to benefit the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the United Way of Bedford County at Indian Hills Golf Club at 1 p.m. For more information, please call (615) 893-7303.
May 9 – Barfield Beach Party
Who knew there was a beach in Murfreesboro? Come out to Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) for a real beach party at 5 p.m. with 60 tons of sand, used previously throughout the park systems, creating the beach. Have a blast with music, dancing and a variety of games and activities. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 907-2251.
May 10 – Annual Rutherford County 4-H Horse Show
The Annual Rutherford County 4-H Horse Show kicks off at Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd.) at 9 a.m. with The Miller’s Cafe Food Truck from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Class divisions include Western, Ranch, Hunter, Spotted Saddle Horse and Tennessee Walking Horse, with new classes including Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 898-7710.
May 10 – Drown Proof Murfreesboro “Free Swim Lesson Day”
Kids aged 5-13 can stay safe at the pool this summer, as an event from 8 a.m.-noon. at Sports*Com Outdoor Pool “Boro Beach” (2310 Memorial Blvd.) provides free swim lessons and many other safety awareness activities with many pool vendors answering pool questions. Special summer offers will be available for many of the Parks and Recreation summer activities. All ages welcome to participate in the other festivities. For more information, call (615) 895-5040.
May 15 & 16 – 43rd Annual Days on the Farm
Step into a new world with pigs in a pen, a blacksmith making tools, and a spinner who transforms wool into yarn at the “43rd Annual Days on the Farm” hosted by the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Witness what life was like during the Civil War with many demonstrations including how soap was made from pig fat and lye. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it under the trees while out on the grounds of this historic plantation. Admission is $5 per person. Reservations are recommended for groups of 10 or more. Please call (615) 459-2341 for more information or visit samdavishome.org.
May 15-17 – Spring Jamboree Walking Horse Show
Take part in the Spring Jamboree at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit walkinghorseowners.com.
May 16 – Cannonsburgh Concert Series
The Cannonsburgh Concert Series returns from 7-9 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
May 16 – Calling Mothers-to-be
BodyWise Nutrition Center and Marketplace will host a free community workshop for mothers-to-be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 16.
Workshop topics include:
– Holistic Nutrition to reduce the risk of early labor/delivery, Pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy risks
– Placenta Encapsulation and how it benefits mama and baby
– Benefits of Doula Services during pregnancy, labor and post-partum
– Free Mini Shoulder and Neck Massages
Bodywise is located at 1313 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro. For tickets or more information, e-mail snowlin@bodywisenutrition.net.
May 17 – Child Advocacy Center Duck Derby
The prize for the “Last Duck Standing” in the Child Advocacy Center Duck Derby is a 1970s chopper bicycle from Smoopy’s Vintage Bicycles, built by Andrew Logan and crew. Proceeds fund child abuse services and the “Darkness to Light” trainings that educate adults about how to protect children from child sexual abuse. For more information, call (615) 410-3928 or visit smoopysbicycles.com. To adopt a duck and win a chance on this Duck-tastic prize visit the Duck Derby website at boroduckderby.com or call (615) 867-9000 or (615) 563-9915.
May 17 – Red, White and Bayou
Red, White, and Bayou is United Way’s signature fundraising with outdoors entertainment and a casual dinner reflective of the Southern coastal culture. The Sponsor’s Reception (sponsors only) begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. at the home of Howard and Susan Wilson, Belle Meadows Farm. Please purchase tickets. Deadline to RSVP is May 9. For more information, please visit uwrutherford.org/Events/RedWhiteandBayou.aspx or facebook.com/UnitedWayRedWhiteandBlues.
May 19-23 – TSSAA Spring Fling
Watch state championships in five high school sports: track and field, tennis, baseball, boys’ soccer and softball. For more information, call (615) 889-6740 or visit tssaa.org.
May 23 – World Turtle Day
Come support your shelled friends with education on how to increase turtle conservation around the world at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pk.) from 2-5 p.m. Participate in the World’s Slowest Hike and stop at each turtle station to learn about the different species that inhabit our planet. Learn how to become a better “green” family at home and in your schools to help out all the critters on this planet—including us! Activities, crafts, live animals, and free Turtle Tracks ice cream (while supplies last) will be fun for the whole family to enjoy. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 217-3017.
May 24-26 – 6th Annual Flags of Remembrance Healing Field
This living display of heroism, next to Family Worship Center (3045 Memorial Blvd.), flies as a patriotic tribute to the bravery and dedication of Americans as it honors the men and women who fight for our nation’s freedom. Take a walk through this awe-inspiring 1,500 flag display remembering and honoring our heroes. For more information, call (615) 641-0121 or visit healingfield.org/murfreesboro.
May 24 & 25 – Volunteer Ranch Horse Show
Enjoy the Volunteer Ranch Horse Show at 8 a.m. daily at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, please call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
May 25 – Memorial Day Service
Visitors can join at the national cemetery rostrum at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) at 1:30 p.m. to remember the sacrifices of soldiers, past and present. The event offers patriotic music, a wreath laying ceremony and a reading of the names of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
May 30-31 – Relay For Life
Relay For Life of Rutherford County will kick off at 6 p.m., Friday, May 30, at Siegel High School, Murfreesboro. Walkers and runners will be on the track until 6 a.m. the following morning. A survivors lap will be at 6:45 p.m. with a caregivers lap at 7 p.m. A Luminaria ceremony will follow at 9 p.m., and a fight back ceremony will be at 11:30 p.m. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many. Participating in a Relay For Life event is a way to take action, honor cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever. For more information on Relay for Life, and the American Cancer Society, visit relayforlife.org.
May 30 – Wine on the Veranda
Wine on the Veranda provides an educational day on how to pair wines with foods at Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) from 6-9 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the educational programs and historical structures. The event features a variety of wines expertly paired with local foods, tours of the museum, live music and an art exhibit. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for designated drivers and ages 18-20. Reservations and ticket purchases can be made at (615) 459-2341. For more information, visit samdavishome.org.
May 31 – Nashville FC Hosts Murfreesboro Match
The Nashville Football Club has formed and fields a team in the Southeast Conference of the National Premier Soccer League. The organization also aims to generally promote soccer to the Middle Tennessee community and youth and fill in the gap that was left when the Nashville Metros recently ceased operations. The club will play most of its home games at Vanderbilt, but will host a special match in Murfreesboro this month as Nashville FC takes on the Rocket City United (out of Huntsville, Ala,) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Richard Siegel Park. For more on Nashville FC, visit nashvillefc.net.
