Sept. 20 - Wine Around the Square
Throughout Sept. – Linebaugh Book Group
The Afternoon Book Group reads a mixture of books and meets at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. The Cozy/Traditional Mystery Group meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. The Tuesday Book Group reads a mixture of literary fiction, non-fiction and classics and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Lit Wits Book Group is a small, informal group that holds lively discussions with nonjudgmental, welcoming book lovers and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the groups, visit linebaugh.org or call (615) 893-4131 ext. 119.
Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers Market
Market vendors from over 20 Middle Tennessee counties sell a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, plants and more at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) from 7 a.m.–noon. Call (615) 898-7710.
Sept. 1 – Labor Day Pool Party
Celebrate Labor Day at Boro Beach with music, food, prizes and games at the Sports*Com outdoor pool (2310 Memorial Blvd.) from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for their last day of the season. Contact (615) 895-5040 or nhensley@murfreesborotn.gov. Premium admission is $4 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors.
Sept. 2 – Purple Paws
Let’s Make Wine (208 W. Main St.) hosts Purple Paws, a monthly fundraising event that, this month, will feature ASAP Animal Support and Placement Rescue from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. These events are created to bring awareness, networking and socializing to those who enjoy good wine, good people and a love for animals. Wine samples and light appetizers will be provided. For more information, email purplepawstn@gmail.com or find Purple Paws on Facebook.
Sept. 4 – Special Kids Friendraiser
The Ramsey Family Foundation Presents the Imagine Friendship Banquet for Special Kids at World Outreach Church (1921 New Salem Rd.) with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Noted musician Gordon Mote is the featured guest for the evening. Call (615) 893-4892 or visit specialkids.com/friendraiser-banquet.
Sept. 5 – Main Street’s Friday Night Live Concert Series
The O’Donnells will perform at the Murfreesboro Public Square from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Sept. 5–7 – 27th Annual Pioneer Power Days
Sept. 5–7 – 27th Annual Pioneer Power Days
Participate in crafts, tractors, exhibits, demonstrations and more at Eagleville Tractor Show Grounds (747 Chapel Hill Pk). Call (615) 708-7086 or visit eaglevilletvppa.com.
Sept. 5 – Community Health and Wellness Series
A free health and wellness informational seminar discussing prostate health and wellness will be presented by TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center and the North Rutherford YMCA in the Physicians Building Classroom, 300 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna, from noon–1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. The Food and Nutrition Services team presents a healthful lunch and discusses wellness and prevention through diet. Registration is required. Call (615) 220-9622.
Sept. 5–7 – 5th Annual Play 4 Tay Benefit
The Live 4 Tay 5K kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Veteran’s Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr, La Vergne). Register at live4tay.org and a $15 registration fee will be collected when each participant checks in for the event. Additionally, the Live 4 Tay Foundation hosts its 5th Annual Play 4 Tay Benefit Softball Tournament at SportsCom’s StarPlex, McKnight Fields and Barfield Park Sept. 6 and 7 to support many families who have children with cancer. For more information, contact karen@live4tay.org. All proceeds benefit the Live 4 Tay Foundation.
Sept. 6 – Hummingbird Festival
Barfield Crescent Park invites you to experience hundreds of hummingbirds from 3–5 p.m. at the Wilderness Station (697 Veterans Pkwy.) as they prepare to embark on a magnificent journey. The afternoon will include guest speakers, children’s activities, hummingbird merchandise and more. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 217-3017.
Sept. 6 – Murfreesboro’s Wheels & Wings Day
Murfreesboro is full of numerous, captivating land and air vehicles that make living here safe, clean and fun. Join Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation at the Murfreesboro Airport (1930 Memorial Blvd.) from 3:00–6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, for a unique opportunity to explore these vehicles. A special edition of Movies Under the Stars will be held at the Murfreesboro Airport tarmac at 7 p.m. For more information, contact (615) 890-5333 or recreation@murfreesborotn.gov. Admission is free.
Sept. 6 – Taste of Hope
The annual Taste of Hope (formerly Taste of Stones River) hosted by The Avenue Murfreesboro (2615 Medical Center Pkwy, Belk parking lot) from 4–8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, features a culinary festival with signature menu items from the area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment and a Kid’s Fun Zone. Event admission is free; sampling tickets are 50 cents each. All proceeds support the Primary Care and Hope Clinic. For more information, call (615) 893-9390.
Sept. 6–7 – Arkansas at Stones River
Watch musket and cannon demonstrations and discover how soldiers from Arkansas shaped the Battle of Stones River (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Sept. 7 – Grandparents Day
Bring your grandparents to the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) for a guided tour of the 1810 house; bring a picnic lunch. One free admission per grandparent who is accompanied by a paid child or adult. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Sept. 9 – Share the Light
Share the Light is a community group designed for practitioners in the healing, wellness, and consciousness-creating arts and for those interested in holistic and integrated healing modalities. It is a place for you to recognize, claim, cultivate, and share your own gifts as well as to fully receive the nourishing gifts of others. These are free events held on the second Tuesday of each month at Yoga on the Square (423 W. Lytle St.) from 7:30–9:30 p.m. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated. For more information, call (615) 904-9642.
Sept. 10–11 – Commodity Food Distribution
Commodity Food Distribution Program provides non-perishable food items to eligible households through a partnership with the USDA and the Tennessee Emergency Food Assistance Program with Allen Chapel Church (224 S. Maney Ave.) and Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency (1406 W. College St., Ste. A) beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, and 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Households must meet USDA income guidelines. For more information, call (615) 893-7842 or (615) 893-8938.
Sept. 11 – 7th Annual Foundations & Fashions
Sept. 11 – American Association of University Women Dinner and Silent Auction
The American Association of University Women meets for dinner and a silent auction at Forest Oaks I Clubhouse (1002 E. Northfield Blvd.) to benefit AAUW Educational Opportunities and Legal Advocacy Funds from 5–7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. New members (anyone with a college degree, including an associate’s) may join for 50% off dues. For more information, contact (615) 410-3661 or mdye@mtsu.edu.
Sept. 11 – 7th Annual Foundations & Fashions
The City Schools Foundation invites you to Foundation & Fashions from 5:30–7:45 p.m. at Stones River Country Club (1830 N.W. Broad St.) Thursday, Sept. 11. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Enjoy food, drinks, a host of fashions for men and women, an enhanced runway show, new seating options and an upbeat event for men and women. Money raised benefits Murfreesboro City Schools’ pre-Kindergarten–6th-grade students. For more information, call (615) 893-2313.
Sept. 12 – Music at the Mill
Missy Garnett and the $2 Pistols will perform at Gregory Mill Park (390 Enon Springs Rd.) at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Food vendors available. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 459-9773.
Sept. 12–13 – Old Timers Festival
If you like carnival rides, free concerts, great food, hot air balloon rides and more, Old Timers Festival is for you. The City of La Vergne invites you to its annual city festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr., La Vergne). For more information, call (615) 793-3224 or visit lavergnetn.gov.
Sept. 12–14 – TQHA Fall Quarter Horse Show
TQHA Fall Quarter Horse Show kicks off at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B West Thompson Ln.) at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
Sept. 13 – Pup’s Day at the Beach
Sept. 13 – Pup’s Day at the Beach
Bring your pup to enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool at the Sports*Com Outdoor Pool (2310 Memorial Blvd.) from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. All dogs must be current on vaccinations. Spayed and neutered pets are preferred. Humans will not be allowed in the water; dogs only. For more information, call (615) 895-5040. Admission is $1 per dog.
Sept. 13 – Nashville Zoo in the Park
Share the day with friends and family at Nashville Zoo in the Park from 11 a.m.–noon at Gregory Mill Park (390 Enon Springs Rd., Smyrna). For more information, call (615) 459-9773.
Sept. 16 – Evening on Main
Enjoy delicious refreshments and drinks while strolling through the lovely East Main Street home of Beth and Tommy Throneberry from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Throneberrys moved to 930 East Main in October 2013 after living on Tennessee Boulevard for 22 years. Reservations are suggested but not required. For more information, contact (615) 895-1887 or mstmurf@bellsouth.net. Donations will be accepted at the door. All donations to Main Street are tax-deductible.
Sept. 17 – Community Bingo
Join a lively game of Bingo at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd., Patterson Park Dining Room) from 10–11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, with small prizes and a grand prize the third Wednesday of every month. Adults and seniors welcome. For more information, call (615) 893-2141 or e-mail tpullum@murfreesborotn.gov. Admission is $2.
Sept. 18 – Girls Night Out
Join Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in celebrating Girls Night Out (202 Arnette St.) from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. This is a free event open to women of all ages. In addition to one-on-one time with doctors and staff, all attendees can get health, beauty and wellness tips, goodie bags from local shops, door prizes, food and music. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be catered by Five Senses. Ladies only. For more information, call (615) 893-4892 or visit mmclinic.com.
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Sept. 18 – Hunger in Rutherford County
Local filmmaker Zac Adams presents his new 54-minute documentary at New Vision Church (*Children’s Chapel) from 6–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 as a part of September events for Hunger Action Month. After the movie, Moderator Thom Christy will lead a 45-minute panel discussion about unmet needs relating to hunger in Rutherford County and the community efforts to address them. Admission is free; donations of food accepted. Contact (615) 896-6288 or thomchristy@gmail.com. Movie trailer available at hungerinamericamovie.com.
Sept. 19 – Cannonsburgh Concert Series
The Hands of Time Band performs at the Cannonsburgh Concert Series (312 S. Front Series) from 7–9 pm. Friday, Sept. 19. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
Sept. 19–20 – Redneck Rumble
The original, one and only Redneck Rumble features hot rods, custom cars, rat rods, motosickles, a huge swap meet, live music, demolition derby and more at the James Ward AG Center (945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon) Sept. 19–20. Rat Rod Magazine’s Rat Hard Build Off is at the end of the Rumble with awards, following the Dirty Dozen Awards. For more information, call (615) 364-1828, or visit bothbarrelspromotions.com.
Sept. 19–21 – International Fall Festival
Smyrna’s largest community-wide yard sale (50-plus vendors) kicks off at St. Luke Catholic Church (10682 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna) at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and continues Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 7 a.m. with the yard sale, followed by a 5K run, international food booths, bake sale, live music venue, children’s games and a silent auction. Sunday concludes with pizza and ice cream at noon and announcement of the silent auction and raffle winners. For more information, visit facebook.com/stlukefallfest or call (615) 459-9672.
Sept. 20 – Greenway Art Festival
Talented artists display and sell their work along the Greenway trail at Old Fort Park (916 Golf Ln.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. View oils, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, sculpture and other original artwork, as well as music, food vendors and kids’ art activities. Call (615) 893-2141 or visit murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 20 – Special Kids to Hold New Building Celebration
Special Kids, a Christian nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic rehabilitation and professional nursing services to children with special needs, hosts a building dedication and celebration to commemorate their new 5,600 square-foot therapy center (2208 E. Main St.) from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Admission is free and festivities will include a bounce house, petting zoo, games, crafts, music and food as well as tours of the new building and a special dedication ceremony with the children of Special Kids as the honored guests. For more information, visit specialkidstn.com/nowgrow, call (615) 893-4892 or e-mail gspencer@specialkidstn.com.
Sept. 20 – Wine Around the Square
Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation’s The Power of Pink will host a fun wine-tasting on the square in the fight against breast cancer on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Square will be blocked off from 6–9 p.m. The event offers more than 75 wines and features honoree Dr. Susan Andrews, live music by Casual Exchange and tasty snacks courtesy of local restaurants. For tickets and more information, visit winearoundthesquare.org.
Sept. 21 – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation One Walk
Join the movement to cure type 1 diabetes by raising funds for the JDRF One Walk at Gateway Island (1272 Garrison Dr.) from 1–3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Families, companies, community groups, churches, and clubs are welcome to come out and form a team. For more information, contact (615) 383-6781 or abarker@jdrf.org.
Sept. 25- Fleet Feet Sports Diva Night-“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”
Join your fellow ladies for a night of fun and pampering with free hand & foot massages, community vendors, contests, drinks & food, a fashion show and more from 7-8:30 p.m. (544 N Thompson Ln, Suite C). Please register for bra and shoe fittings. The “GLAM UP YOUR SPORTS BRA” contest with “80’s theme” this year encourages you to decorate your old sports bra and bring them in. Contest proceeds will go to the American Breast Cancer Association. For more information and to register, visit http://www.fleetfeetmurfreesboro.com/events/diva-night-2014.
Sept. 25 – Renewed Life Ministries Banquet
Renewed Life Ministries Outreach will hold its second annual banquet at the Embassy Suites (1200 Conference Center Blvd.) on Thursday, Sept. 25, to raise awareness and financial support for their future move to Murfreesboro. For more information, visit rlmo.org, find Renewed Life Ministries on Facebook or call (615) 642-5800.
Sept. 25–26 – 28th Annual Heritage Days
Sept. 25–26 – 28th Annual Heritage Days
Heritage Days celebrates the beginning of autumn with living history presentations, skilled artisans, farm animals, live music and more at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26. Enjoy over 20 demonstrations, such as how to separate cream from milk and churn it into butter. Bring a picnic lunch. Admission is $5 per person. Call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Sept. 25–27 – Fall Crafters’ Exchange Consignment Sale
If you are looking to clean out your craft space, have craft items you want to sell, or if you want to shop for new project materials for yourself or for the kids, visit the Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) Thurs. through Sat. from 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information e-mail pjpettymartin@aol.com or visit facebook.com/crafters.exchange.
Sept. 26 – Campus School Fall Festival
Historic Campus School’s PTC presents the 2014 Fall Festival Fundraiser from 3–6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Campus School (923 E. Lytle St.). Enjoy vendors, inflatables, games with prizes, face painting, balloon art, hot fair food, a bake sale and casserole sale and more. For more information, call (615) 895-1030.
The O’Donnells will perform at 8th Annual Depot Days on Friday, Sept. 26.
Sept. 26–27 – 8th Annual Depot Days
Be a part of live music, 100 vendors and family fun with a cruise-in car show from 6–9 p.m. and live music from the O’Donnells on Friday, Sept. 26. Enjoy a wine tasting in the historic train depot, which benefits the Meals on Wheels Program. Saturday’s street fair, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., will feature live music all day. Also on hand will be the new Health and Wellness Zone sponsored by TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. For more information, visit smyrnadepotdays.com.
Sept. 27 – Run United 5k
The Avenue Murfreesboro (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) presents the 2014 Run United 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, to benefit the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Registration prior to Sept. 12 is $30. For more information, contact United Way at (615) 893-7303 or claire.wilson@yourlocaluw.org.
Sept. 27 – MTCS 51st Annual Fall Festival
Middle Tennessee Christian School’s (100 E. MTCS Rd.) 51st annual Fall Festival will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and features games, rides, large inflatables, shopping, food, live auction and much more.
Sept. 27 – Patterson Park Fall Crafts Show
Sept. 27 – Patterson Park Fall Crafts Show
This non-juried show is a craft show for artists and crafters to showcase their talent at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. All merchandise to be sold must be hand crafted or designed by the vendor; no yard sale or flea market items allowed. Booth fee is $25, admission to the event is free. For more information, contact (615) 893-2141 or tpullum@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 27 – Mark Taylor Benefit Concert
Chais Music Hall in the Walking Horse Hotel (101 Spring St., Wartrace) hosts a benefit concert for Mark Taylor, a local music store owner who recently endured misfortune. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, with music, a silent auction and food sales. Admission will be a voluntary donation with 100% of the proceeds going to Mark and his family. For more information, contact vsmith@dremc.com or (615) 428-7366.
Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day
Join volunteers across the nation as they work to improve America’s public lands at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) Call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Sept. 27–28 – Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club Show
The Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club Show will be at the Tennessee Livestock Center (1720 Greenland Dr.) Sept. 27–28. For more information, call (615) 202-8043 or visit gmkc.org/index.htm.
