May 23–25, 7th Annual Healing Field
Throughout May – Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering
Learn about and create technology with the traveling exhibit Human Plus at The Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) this month. Ride a mono-ski in a simulated ski race, control a DJ station using wheels of a wheelchair, engineer unique solutions to design challenges and discover how neuroprosthetic limbs can be controlled by a user’s thoughts. For more information, call (615) 890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
Tuesdays and Fridays in May – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
Eat local with market vendors from more than 20 Middle Tennessee counties selling an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants and more at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) from 7 a.m.–noon each Tuesday and Friday. For more information, call (615) 898-7710 or visit extension.tennessee.edu/rutherford.
Saturdays in May – Bicycle Tours of the Stones River National Battlefield
Join a ranger for a 90-minute bicycle tour of the battlefield at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Free admission. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Saturdays and Sundays in May – Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Saturdays and Sundays in May – Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Travel back to 16th century England with over 60 skilled artisans from all over the country showcasing their wares from silks to swords, gems and jewels at Castle Gwynn (2124 New Castle Rd., Arrington). The Village of Covington Glen depicts the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace each weekend in May from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Experience the Renaissance as you melt into aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks, sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers, and tackle challenges like the Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides. For more information, contact info@tnrenfest.com or (615) 395-9950, or visit tnrenfest.com.
May 1 and 2 – The Cumberland Classic National Walking Horse Championship Show
Enjoy the Cumberland Classic National Walking Horse Championship at Tennessee Livestock Center (1720 Greenland Dr.). For more information, call (615) 207-2754 or visit showhorsemanagement.com.
May 1 and 2 – Razzle Dazzle Magic Show
The Middle Tennessee Magic Club in conjunction with the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 W. College St.) presents their 24th annual Razzle Dazzle Magic Show featuring six of the area’s best magicians from 7:02–9 p.m. Witness close-up magic in the lobby beginning at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10, include a raffle and will be on sale at J. Mullins Jewelry and Gifts (352 W. Northfield Blvd.) and at the Center. Call (615) 904-2787.
May 2 – MTSU’s See Spot Run for Humanity 5K
Participate in the Annual See Spot Run 5K Run/Walk for Habitat at MTSU’s Peck Hall (1311 E. Main St.) kicking off at 5 p.m. as runners race to support the MTSU Habitat Blitz Build and Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Entry fees include a dri-FIT-style shirt to all participants and awards to the top age group finishers. Registration at Active.com. Call (615) 898-5812. Sponsored by the Office of Student Organizations and Service and Sigma Pi Fraternity.
May 2 – Environmental Day
Vendors will be on hand at Franklin Synergy Bank (724 President Pl., Smyrna) from 9 a.m.–noon to collect items to be recycled: computers, small electronics, small appliances, documents (shred), batteries, light bulbs, clothing, furniture, books, CRT monitors, tube TVs and more. For more information, call (615) 267-5300.
May 2 and 3 – Nashville Open Paintball Tournament
Teams travel from Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Illinois to play in Nashville’s Open Paintball Tournament at Sharp Springs Natural Area (1000 Espey Dr., Smyrna). No admission charged for spectators. For more information, visit msxlevents.com.
May 3 – Tennessee Valley Winds Concert
Spend a relaxing day in the park listening to tunes we all know and love at Old Fort Pavilion #2 (Golf Ln.). 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (615) 893-2141.
May 5 – Purple Paws
If you like wine and animals, visit Let’s Make Wine (208 W. Main St.) from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in support of Purple Paws, a monthly fundraising event for specific animal projects. Animals may be service, domestic, or wild. This monthly gathering encourages awareness, networking, and socializing. $15 at the door with wine samples and light appetizers provided. May’s event benefits Animal Rescue Corps ARC. For sponsorship opportunities, contact (615) 530-0551 or PurplePawsTn@gmail.com.
May 7 and 8 – Days of Washing, Churning and Learning
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. Experience chores from the 1860s like washing clothes on a washboard, making candles and churning butter. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches for picnics. Admission is $5. For more information, contact info@oaklandsmuseum.org or (615) 893-0022, or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
May 8 – 2015 North Rutherford YMCA Golf Classic
Participate in the 2015 North Rutherford Golf Classic at Cedar Crest Golf Club (7279 Mona Rd., Smyrna) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. benefiting the North Rutherford YMCA’s Youth Summer Day Camp through the Annual Giving Campaign. Enjoy lunch and awards. Call (615) 394-7245.
May 8 – Barfield Beach Party
Need a little beach time? Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) welcomes a real beach party with 60 tons of sand used to create the beach before the sand is used throughout the park systems. Bring the family out for music, dancing and a variety of games and activities. Free admission. For more information, call (615) 907-2251.
May 8 and 9 – Church Yard Sale Benefits Local Homeless Community
Farris Chapel United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Veterans Parkway and Barfield Road, will put on a big charity yard sale on May 8 and 9 from 7 a.m.–1 . All proceeds go to homeless ministry in this area. Donations are accepted and appreciated. For more information, call Susan at (615) 812-6728.
May 9 – Free Swim Lesson Day
Patterson Park will provide free swim lessons for ages 5–13 and many other safety awareness activities in an effort to drown proof Murfreesboro. All ages welcome to participate in the other festivities. For more information, call (615) 893-7439.
May 9 – Free Health Screenings and Hearing Testing
In honor of May being Better Hearing Month, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sam’s Hearing Center (Sam’s Club, 125 John R. Rice Blvd.) is conducting free health testings for things like glucose, total cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat percentage and hearing screenings by Licensed Hearing Specialists (members and non-members). A hearing appointment is recommended. For more information, call (615) 895-2203.
May 12 – Share the Light
Share the Light is a Community Group that meets the second Tuesday of every month at Yoga on the Square (423 Lytle St.) from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Practitioners in the healing, wellness, and consciousness-creating arts, and those interested in holistic and integrated healing modalities, come together to share their gifts and receive the gifts of others. Sponsored by Everest Energetics Wellness and Holistic Co-op. For more information, find Everest Energetics Wellness and Holistic Co-op on Facebook.
May 14 and 15 – 44th Annual Days on the Farm
Gather friends and family for the 44th Annual Days on the Farm, featuring more than 20 demonstrations including how soap was made from pig fat and lye, blacksmithing, transforming wool into yarn, and more at The Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on May 14 and 15. Find out what life was like as a Civil War soldier and how quilts were made to keep people warm during the cold winter months. Bring a picnic lunch. For more information, contact (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
May 15 – 3rd Friday Night Concert at Cannonsburgh
Enjoy the 3rd Friday Night Concert at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 7–9 p.m. on Friday, May 15. Free admission. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
May 16 – 2015 Duck Derby
The Child Advocacy Center hosts its 8th Annual Duck Derby at the swimming pool of Sports*Com (120 DeJarnette Lane) with the Quack Attack Team race of 5,000 Rubber Ducks down the Duck-O-Bunga slide. Get your ducks now! The Kid’s Fest begins at 11 a.m., Corporate Duck Race at 2 p.m. and Rubber Duck Derby at 3 p.m. Win great prizes like a grand prize of $5,000! Enjoy local vendor booths, inflatables, live stage performances, free face painting, and more. For more information, visit boroduckderby.com.
May 16 – BoroVino
BoroVino, held from 5–9 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at The Avenue Murfreesboro is Murfreesboro’s Premier Wine Event. Participants can sample a huge range of wine selections, from local to international varietals, provided by Stones River Total Beverages. Music will be provided by the Ben Rice Quartet and Tim Battle. For tickets, a complete list of participating wineries and vendors and more information, visit borovino.com.
May 16 – Bell Buckle’s 2nd Annual Artisans on the Square
May 16 – Bell Buckle’s 2nd Annual Artisans on the Square
Check out local craft artisans in the quaint Victorian village of Bell Buckle (Downtown, Ally St.) from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, demonstrating their skills like pottery, blacksmithing, jewelry, fiber, arts, mosaics, chainsaw carvings, mixed media, painting and unique, handcrafted goods for sale. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit facebook.com/bellbucklearts.
May 18–22 – TSSAA Spring Fling
Watch the 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 19 – Breakfast With Champions
Join Cultivate Coworking (107 W. Lytle St.) from 8–9 a.m. for breakfast and a presentation by personal historian, freelance writer, book editor and indie publisher Deborah Wilbrink (perfectmemoirs.com) as she teaches the usefulness of personal photos to enhance your message and story. Improve your posts, ads, blogs, corporate messages, or family history, memoir, fiction or Facebook! Slots are limited. For more information, contact info@cultivatecoworking.com or (615) 203-6084.
May 22 – 2nd Annual Play 4 Tay Benefit Golf Tournament
Participate in the 2nd annual Play 4 Tay Benefit Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course (405 Calumet Trace) with proceeds benefiting Play 4 Tay and assistance to families who have children with cancer. Lunch, green fee, carts and contests are included. Sponsorship and donations available. For more information, visit http://live4tay.bondwaresite.com/play4taygolftournament.php.
May 23 – Opening Day of Boro Beach
Celebrate the beginning of summer by relaxing by the pool swimming, diving, playing games and listening to music at Sports*Com’s first day of pool season, Boro Beach (2310 Memorial Blvd.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, call (615) 895-5040.
WWII Normandy Beach Vet Bill Allen
May 23–25 – 7th Annual Healing Field
The 7th Annual Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance sponsored by The Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro invites you to honor veterans in a field next to First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.). Behold 1,500 3-by-5-foot American flags laid out in a military grid in tribute to our veterans, current military and personal heroes. Guests are welcome to bring small mementos to decorate your sponsored flag. Flags can be purchased to honor the memory of a hero, and can be kept following the ceremony. Volunteers and group involvement welcome. View the official Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7:45 p.m. and bring any old tattered flags that need a proper retirement. Bring your lawn chairs, cameras, umbrellas for shade, and walking shoes. For more information, contact (615) 641-0121 or WrightDon@Comcast.net, or visit healingfield.org/murfreesboro.
May 24 – Memorial Day Program
Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) invites you to their national cemetery rostrum at 1:30 p.m. for patriotic music, a wreath laying ceremony, a three-volley salute by Civil War re-enactors, and the reading of the names of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day. Refreshments provided afterwards. Free admission. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
May 25 – Coffee With Veterans
Adopt A Hero invites you and your family to grab a cup of coffee and pastries at Cultivate Coworking (107 W. Lytle St.) from 7:30–9 a.m. Invite a veteran you know and meet local veterans and supporters. For more information, contact info@cultivatecoworking.com or (615) 203-6084.
May 29 – Wine On The Veranda
Wine on the Veranda at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) features a variety of wines expertly paired and showcased with foods from local restaurants from 6–9 p.m. on Friday, May 29. Enjoy live music by Eight O’ Five Jive and tours of the museum. Admission charged and includes a souvenir glass. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
May 30 – Alive Hospice Butterfly Release
Alive Hospice will hold its 2015 butterfly release at its Murfreesboro office, 1639 Medical Center Pkwy., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. The organization invites the community to celebrate loved ones in a special way by participating in the butterfly release event; participants will release hundreds of butterflies in memory or in honor of loved ones. This event is a fundraiser for Alive Hospice, with each butterfly purchase benefiting its mission. A brief celebration of life service with inspirational readings and music will precede the release. Gifts allow Alive Hospice to provide quality hospice care, grief counseling, camps for grieving children and teens, and other programs to all who need them. For more information on Alive Hospice and butterfly release sponsorship, visit alivehospice.org/butterfly.
May 30 – Mindful Care Adult Day Services
Oakland Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney St.) invites everyone to celebrate Mardi Gras while benefiting the Mindful Care day center; 100% of the proceeds benefit their focus on Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related health problems. Come dressed in your finest cocktail attire (masks and beads provided) to the Maney Hall Ballroom and enjoy a silent auction, music by the Mockingbird Musicians and hors d’oeuvres and beverages by Carolyn’s Creations. Donations welcome. For more information, contact MindfulCareOrg@gmail.com or visit Mindful-Care.org.
May 30 – Smyrna Depot Farmers’ Market
Purchase local, fresh produce, dairy and meat at the Smyrna Train Depot (98 Front St.) from 8 a.m.–noon on Saturday, May 30. For more information, contact (615) 330-0516.
May 31 – Carpe Cafe’s Chocolate Fest
Carpe Cafe (101 Front St., Smyrna) offers all-you-can-eat chocolate like chocolate truffles, strawberries dipped and topped, croissants and white chocolate-dipped cherries at the second All You Can Eat Chocolate Fest from 2–7 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres like chicken satay, barbeque meatballs, crisp veggies as well. Carpe Artista is a nonprofit supporting the local arts community with the goal of enhancing culture and creativity. Admission is $10 and goes towards instruments, skills instruction, summer camp fees and other local art opportunities. For more information, call (615) 984-4040.
May 31 – Vibram Birdie Bash
Enjoy the Vibram disc golf tournament at Short Mountain Distillery (8280 Short Mountain Rd, Woodbury) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. with lots of cool prizes. Pre-registration required. For ticket information, visit discgolfscene.com or birdiebash.com. For more information on the event, find Short Mountain Disc Jam on Facebook.
