Oct. 1 - After Breast Cancer Fashion Show
Oct. 1 – After Breast Cancer Fashion Show
YMCA celebrates 15 years of service with the local breast cancer survivor community, featuring a fashion show with over 40 survivors displaying fall fashions from Dillard’s. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, at New Vision Baptist Church (1750 N. Thompson Ln.). The YMCA’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) program, launched in Rutherford County seven years ago, helps support local survivors with specialized wellness and nutrition guidance and has helped over 650 women to date. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes. For more information, contact (615) 895-5995 ext. 3 or mcavender@ymcamidtn.org.
Oct. 2 – Wine Tasting at the Smyrna Depot
Oct. 1 – Foundation & Fashions
The 8th Annual Foundation & Fashions Show, presented by The City Schools Foundation at Stones River Country Club (1830 N.W. Broad St.), begins on Thursday, Oct. 1, with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. The runway action gets underway at 6:15 p.m., featuring upcoming fashions from retailers like Bella’s Boutique, e.Allen, Sugaree’s, Francesca’s, Chico’s, Penny’s Closet and more. For more information, call (615) 893-2313 or visit cityschools.net/outreach/foundation.
Oct. 2 – Wine Tasting at the Smyrna Depot
Taste a variety of wines at the historic Train Depot in Smyrna (98 Front St.) from 5–9 p.m,. with live music and light hors d’oeuvres to benefit Smyrna Senior Citizens Center. For more information, call (615) 459-4839.
Oct. 2 – New Branches Counseling Center
Celebrate a ribbon cutting at the new location of Branches Counseling Center (1102 Dow St.), a faith-based counseling center that offers healing and hope for those struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and shame regardless of their ability to pay, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. Branches Counseling Center offers both state-licensed and pastoral counselors for couples, individuals, children and teens, mixing traditional counseling and biblical principles. For more information, call (615) 893-6565 or visit branchescounselingcenter.com.
Oct. 3 – MTSU Football Game
The Blue Raiders will take on Vanderbilt at Floyd Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3. For more information, call (615) 898-2109 or visit goblueraiders.com.
Oct. 3 – 150 Years of Hallowed Ground
Oct. 3 – 150 Years of Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of the Stones River National Cemetery
Spend an hour walking through the cemetery by lantern light while hearing the stories of soldiers and civilians about the terrible cost of the Civil War at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free but reservations are required. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Oct. 3 – Smoopy’s HooDoo Hullabaloo
Join the first Smoopy’s Vintage Bicycles HooDoo Hullabaloo bicycle show, swap and ride at Central Magnet School (701 E. Main St.) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with specialty trophies for all types of bikes, a special award for best harvest/Halloween display, and a “slow ride” through downtown Murfreesboro. For more information, visit smoopysbicycles.com or find Smoopy’s Vintage Bicycles’s HooDoo Hullabaloo on Facebook.
Oct. 3 – Stones River Championship Marching Band Contest ~ Photo by Jim Holton
Oct. 3 – Stones River Championship Marching Band Contest
Siegel High School (3300 Siegel Rd.) hosts the 1st annual Stones River Championship Marching Band Contest on Saturday, Sept. 3. Concert Music Supply offers free instrument repairs all day to participating bands. For more information, visit siegelband.org, contact Whiteal@rcschools.net, Searsa@rcschools.net or call (615) 907-2722.
Oct. 4 – Hogs, Hops & Hominy
The Historic Sam Davis Home’s (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) inaugural beer tasting event—Hogs, Hops & Hominy, inspired by Sam Davis’ birthday—includes beer tastings by local craft breweries, food, a cornhole tournament, house tours and a kid’s area from 2–6 p.m. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Oct. 6 – Purple Paws for Rutherford County Cat Rescue
Purple Paws raises funds for domestic, wild, and service animals in need of assistance in Rutherford County every month at Let’s Make Wine (208 W. Main St.) from 5–7 p.m. This month’s project supports Rutherford County Cat Rescue, a volunteer-run organization aiming to decrease the number of unwanted and homeless cats by spaying and neutering. Admission is $15 at the door with wine samples and light appetizers provided. For more information, contact purplepawstn@gmail.com or (615) 530-0551.
Oct. 9 – The Boro Art Crawl ~ “Pleiades” painting by Grant Cooley
Oct. 9 – The Boro Art Crawl
The Boro Art Crawl showcases some of Murfreesboro’s finest artistic talent from 6–9 p.m. For a complete list of stops click here, or for more information, contact info@boroartcrawl.com.
Oct. 9 and 10 – The Little/Hooten Magic Show
Enjoy magic, mentalism and mayhem at Murfreesboro Little Theatre from 7–9:30 p.m., Oct. 9 and 10, for Blaine Little’s “walk-around magic” featuring mentalism, cards and other close-up illusions. Jimbo Hooten will then dazzle with his side-splitting comedy magic. Adult tickets include two complimentary beverages (wine and soft drinks). There will also be a kids’ Saturday afternoon matinee show at 2 p.m., Oct. 10. For tickets or more information, visit mltarts.com or magicmentalist.webstarts.com.
Oct. 10 – Murfreesboro Half Marathon
The 13.1 mile race starts at MTSU at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, winds through historic downtown Murfreesboro and finishes in the MTSU Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Free for spectators. For more information, call (615) 896-9062 or visit themiddlehalf.com.
Oct. 10 – Bradley Academy Heritage Festival
Enjoy food, fun and history at Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center (415 S. Academy St.) from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. as part of the Sharing Our Past Heritage Month. For more information, call (615) 867-2633 or visit bradleymuseum.com.
Oct. 10 – Market Benefits Books From Birth
Shop at the annual fundraiser for Rutherford County Books from Birth at the Embassy Suites (1200 Conference Center Dr.) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Admission is free and open to the public, though a donation to the Books from Birth booth at the entrance is appreciated. For more information, find a Fall Market Benefiting Books From Birth event page on Facebook.
Oct. 13 – Thyroid Recovery Workshop
Participate in a free Thyroid Recovery Workshop with Dr. David Morris, D.C., at Magnolia Medical Center (210 Robert Rose Dr., Suite D) from 7–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, with help and tips on how to diagnose and help treat thyroid issues. For more information, please call (615) 225-9100 or visit magnoliamedicalcenters.com.
Oct. 16 – Coffee with the Veterans
Join Operation Adopt a Hero on the third Friday of each month at Cultivate Coworking (107 W. Lytle St.) from 7:30–9 a.m. for Coffee with the Veterans, an informal, social networking event designed to foster friendships between local veterans and their community. For more information, call (615) 893-6565 or visit oaahtn.org.
Oct. 16 – 3rd Friday Night Concert at Cannonsburgh
Enjoy the 3rd Friday Night Concert at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 7–9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24 – Haunted Murfreesboro
Tour Murfreesboro’s historic square with stories about Murfreesboro’s bizarre history based on real events beginning on the southeast side of the square at Sugaree’s (122 S. Maple St.) at 7 p.m. and departing every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call (615) 962-9783.
Oct. 16 – Tours of Evergreen Cemetery
This memorable mourning tour of Evergreen Cemetery departs from the entrance of the cemetery (Greenland Dr.) from 6–7 p.m. Ticket cost is $15 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required as space is very limited. Contact mb@oaklandsmuseum.org or (615) 893-0022.
Oct. 17 – Second Annual Ta-Ta Trunk Show
Tangerine Salon and Spa welcomes everyone to its second annual Ta-Ta Trunk Show to support breast cancer awareness from 7–9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, with various local artisans and one-of-a-kind inspired works designed by the Tangerine staff itself, The Painted Pair vintage, Acorn + Archer jewelry, The Radiant Life and more. Enjoy wine and food. Tickets are $5. For reservations, contact info@tangerinetn.com. Tangerine is located at 845 N. Thompson Ln.
Oct. 17 – MTSU Football Game
The Blue Raiders will take on Florida International at Floyd Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. For more information, call (615) 898-2109 or visit goblueraiders.com.
Oct. 17 – Lambert Dillard 5K
The second annual Lambert Dillard Memorial 5K at Sharp Springs Park (1000 Espey Dr., Smyrna) honors the lives of Angi Ross Lambert and Carla Dillard, who were both tragically lost to violent crimes. Proceeds from all YMCA Race Series events benefit the YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s Annual Giving Campaign. The Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, with a 5K at 9 a.m. For more information, visit give.ymcamidtn.org.
Oct. 17 – Healthy Me, Healthy You
Meet community health vendors, watch a karate demonstration, go through the UT Extension’s Germ City, attend a food demonstration and complete the obstacle course for a chance to win a free bike at the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in partnership with Murfreesboro City Schools. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
Oct. 21-25 – USDAA Cynosport World Games
Oct. 21-25 – USDAA Cynosport World Games
Come out for USDAA Cynosport World Games at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B N. Thompson Ln.) where dog agility tests a person’s skills in training and handling of dogs over a timed obstacle course with hurdles, scale ramps, tunnels and obstacle courses. For more information, call (972) 487-2200 or visit cynosport.com.
Oct. 22 – Firefly Supper
Enjoy farm-to-table food for the Firefly Supper, benefiting Doors of Hope, at The Barn at Stone Gate Farm (714 Floraton Rd.) featuring high-end area chefs and designs by Daffodilly Design. Sponsors include the Ragsdale Family Foundation, which donates primarily to nonprofit organizations involved in arts, education and human services, and Voyage, a residential treatment center for women treating substance abuse and mental health disorders. For more information and tickets, contact (615) 900-0634 or opendoorsofhope@gmail.com.
Oct. 23, 24 and 30 – Flashlight Night in Oaklands Mansion
Wander through Murfreesboro’s most mysterious mansion as you explore some of the unusual mourning customs and creepy superstitions of the Victorian era at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) from 7-11 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (615) 893-0022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Oct. 24 – Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village
Welcome fall in true fashion with old-time music and dance, hayrides, pottery demonstrations, broom making, blacksmithing, art and antique auto exhibits at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with local crafters and food vendors. For more information, contact shodges@murfreesborotn.gov or (615) 890-0355.
Oct. 24 – Halloween in the Park
Enjoy games, hayrides, corn maze, free inflatables, pie eating contest, $1 train rides, food vendors and a costume contest for ages 3–15 years with over 80 booths at Sharp Springs Natural Area Park (1000 Espey Dr., Smyrna) from 3–8:30 p.m. For more information, call (615) 459-9773 or visit townofsmyrna.org.
Oct. 24 – Rockvale Elementary School Craft Fair
Rockvale Elementary School (6550 Highway 99) features handcrafted items, direct sales and baked goods from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with bounce houses for the kids and more. No yard sale or flea market items. Admission to the event is free. Booth fee is $25. Interested vendors please contact rockvaleptok5@gmail.com.
Oct. 24 – 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rutherford County on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the MTSU Soccer Field. Registration is at 8 a.m. Ceremony at 9 a.m. Walk at 9:30 a.m. For more information or to volunteer, call Michelle Thomas at 615-315-5880 or email mlthomas@alz.org.
Rudy Ruettiger
Oct. 24 – An American in Paris
Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra presents “An American in Paris,” a masquerade ball at Stones River Country Club (1830 N.W. Broad St.) with music by the Music City Swing Band, Saturday, Oct. 24. A reception will begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (615) 898-1862 or visit murfreesborosymphony.com.
Oct. 24 – A Night with Rudy Ruettiger
Listen to Rudy Ruettiger, the man whose true story inspired the movie Rudy, at “A Night with Rudy Ruettiger” at Providence Christian Academy (410 DeJarnette Ln.) on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening also features former Titans player Chris Sanders and MTSU Coach Kermit Davis. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger became known as the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame and today is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. Tickets are available at mwapevents.com. For more information, call (615) 904-0902.
October 24 – YEAH Zombie Walk
Join Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, Inc. and the Center for the Arts from 2–6 p.m. for the annual YEAH Zombie Walk. Admission is free, and zombies of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. 2 p.m.: Come dressed to impress or get zombie-fied by Paul Mitchell Nashville makeup artists at the ZOMBIFICATION STATION at Center for the Arts; 3 p.m.: Zombie Walk through Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.: Thriller Dance Performance on the Courthouse steps with the Center for the Arts Zombie Dance Troupe; 4:30–6 p.m.: Costume Contest and Zombie Block Party on the Square with live music by The Vamptones and Southern Girls Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp’s O, Summer.
Oct. 26 – Bumble Bee Corner Full Trunk Show
Enjoy the Bumble Bee Corner Trunk Show from 4–6 p.m., Oct. 26, at Bombshells Hair Studio & Spa (803 N. Thompson Ln.), where the love for natural stones and jewelry blend together with one-of-a-kind natural creations by Cynthia Jones, owner and principal photographer for StudioC Photography. All proceeds from the sale of jewelry will be donated to animal rescue organizations in Tennessee for rescue expenses, vaccinations, emergency medicine, and spay and neutering. For more information, call (615) 804-6580.
Oct. 27 – Social Media Seminar
Need help with your business when it comes to social media? Join the Tennessee Small Business Development Center of MTSU for Social Media Marketing—The Smart Way! led by Jen D’angelo, Director of the TSBDC Online Counseling and Training Center, at The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce (3050 Medical Center Pkwy.) from 2:30–4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. The seminar addresses how to market your business through social networks such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, and will introduce you to tools and tricks. For more information, visit tsbdc.org or call (615) 898-2745.
Oct. 28 & 29 – Wings and Rings Fundraiser
Savor chicken wings while donating to Special Olympians during the Wings and Rings fundraiser at Toot’s in Smyrna (301 Sam Ridley Pkwy.). School Resource Officers accept donations from customers from 5–8 p.m. Funds collected will pay expenses for the annual Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. About 450 disabled students from Rutherford County and Murfreesboro city schools will compete Oct. 28–29 at Smyrna Bowling Center. For more information, contact lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org or (615) 904-3089.
Oct. 29 – Ducks Unlimited Pig Roast
The annual Murfreesboro Ducks Unlimited Pre-Season Pig Roast will be held at The Grove at Williamson Place (Batey’s Berries, just off of Medical Center Parkway) beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Join the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited in kicking off the waterfowl season with decoys, guns, games, live music and whole hog barbecue. For tickets and more information, visit duboro.com or call (615) 691-2238 or (615) 491-8670.
Oct. 29 – Great Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Center
Oct. 29 – Great Pumpkin Festival
Join Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event from 4–7 p.m. For more information, call (615) 890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
Oct. 30 – 13th Annual Trick or Treat around the Square
Enjoy trick-or-treating on the historic Murfreesboro square from 3–6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com
Oct. 30 – Trick or Treat at Cannonsburgh
Take the family to trick-or-treat at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 2–5 p.m. Admission is $2. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
Oct. 31 – Trick or Treating at the Old Maney Mansion
Oct. 31 – Trick or Treating at the Old Maney Mansion
Bring the family for trick-or-treating in the dimly lit halls at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) from 4 p.m.–7 p.m. (or until all candy is given away.) Free and open to the public. For more information, call (615) 893-0022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Oct. 31 – PCA Fall Festival
Enjoy the annual PCA Fall Festival at Providence Christian Academy (410 DeJarnette Ln.) from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for children of all ages with bungee power jumping, mini-train rides, a petting zoo, rock wall, baseball speed pitch, giant inflatables, a toddler play area, game booths, live music and food. For more information, contact (615) 904-0902 or bmcfarland@providencechristian.com or visit providencechrisitan.com.
Oct. 31 – Mall-O-Ween at Stones River Mall
Celebrate Mall-O-Ween at Stones River Mall (1720 Old Fort Pkwy.) from 12–2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at participating retailers (while supplies last) for children age 12 and younger. Sign up your little ghouls and goblins for costume contests and enjoy a Monster Mash dance party in Center Court. Hancock Fabrics employees showcase their custom-made princess costumes during the event and JCPenney Portraits will be on hand for professional photographs. Admission is free. Stones River Mall requires that all children be supervised by an adult. For more information, call (615) 896-4486, or visit stonesrivermall.com.
Nov. 3 – Astronaut Rhea Seddon to Speak in Murfreesboro
Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host Murfreesboro native Dr. Rhea Seddon on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m., as she talks about her new book, Go For Orbit: One of America’s First Women Astronauts Finds Her Space. Dr. Seddon released her book the week prior to her induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in May of this year. Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit linebaugh.org.
Nov. 5 – All Blessings International presents Find Me
All Blessings International, a Tennessee adoption and humanitarian aid agency, presents Find Me, a documentary about Chinese adoption, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Carmike Thoroughbred Theater (633 Frazier Dr., Franklin). Stay for a following Q&A with the movie producers and ABI adoption professionals. Contributions benefit grants for children in ABI to help relieve the financial burden for adopting families. Purchase tickets at tugg.com/events/37797.
Throughout October – Ranger Programs at the Stones River National Battlefield
Join park rangers for a 30-minute talk at 2 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends at Stones River Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Throughout October – Youth Basketball League Registration
Ages 3–12 can register to participate in a youth basketball league throughout October. Practice begins Nov. 30, and the season schedule is Dec. 12–Feb. 13. For more information, contact (615) 895-5995 or mmurray@ymcamidtn.org.
Through Oct. 10 – Painting the Presidents Art Exhibit
Bob Gray’s “Painting the Presidents” exhibit is on display at the Center for the Arts (110 W. College St.) through Oct. 10. The gallery is open every Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call (615) 904-2787 or visit boroarts.org.
Tuesdays in October – Community Heritage Talks
Bring your lunch and learn about the community’s past at The Heritage Center (225 W. College St.) at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday as part of the Sharing Our Past Heritage Month. For more information, call (615) 494-8869.
Tuesdays and Fridays in October – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
Purchase seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers and plants from more than 20 Middle Tennessee counties at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) from 7 a.m.–12 noon. For more information, call (615) 898-7710.
Saturdays in October – Main Street Saturday Market
Vendors on the west, north and south sides of the historic Rutherford County Courthouse in downtown Murfreesboro offer fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, meats and flowers from 8 a.m.–12 noon. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Saturdays in October – Bicycle Tours of the Stones River National Battlefield
Join a ranger for a 90-minute bicycle tour of the battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) at 9 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
