Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford Country Farmers Market
Join local farmers at the Rutherford County Farmers Market at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) every Tuesday and Friday from 7 a.m.–12 p.m. Enjoy fresh produce, nursery items, local honey, farm-fresh cheese, meats, soaps and eggs; participate in a free class at 9 a.m. For more information, call (615) 898-7710.
Saturdays – Murfreesboro Saturday Market
Attend the Murfreesboro Saturday Market every Saturday from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., held around the inner circle of the Rutherford County Courthouse. Shop for all-natural, farm-fresh foods, flowers and household items. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Throughout June – Movies Under the Stars
Murfreesboro’s Movies Under the Stars series features family films shown at various parks in the community. Admission is free and movies begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or tailgate; concessions are available for sale.
Locations are:
Mondays – Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy. (near pavilions #1 and #2)
Tuesdays – Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, 312 S. Front St.
Thursdays – Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park, 515 Cherry Ln.
Fridays – Cason Lane Trailhead, 1100 Cason Tr.
Saturdays – Fountains at Gateway 1500 Medical Center Pkwy.
Showings are:
Week of June 4 – Paddington 2
Week of June 11 – Dreamer
Week of July 18 – A Dog’s Purpose
Week of June 25 – Pan
For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks or find Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
June 6 – All Around the World
Learn about cultures in other parts of the world at All Around the World on Wednesday, June 6. Keep a journal and passport while making crafts, learning fun facts, singing songs, dancing and trying different cuisines at Bradley Academy Museum (415 S. Academy St.), Wednesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. For more information, contact 615-962-8773 or ehartsfield@murfreesborotn.gov. Cost is $3 per youth.
June 6 – Global Running Day
The Better Boro Project and Fleet Feet Sports have teamed up for a nationally-coordinated 5k race in different locations for Global Running Day Wednesday, June 6, at Gateway Island (1875 W. College St.) from 7–8 p.m. Every participant gets a T-shirt, prizes and medal. All results end in a national leaderboard to determine the answers to questions like: “Who is the fastest runner in the country? Which community has the average fastest 5k time?” Register at runsignup.com. For more information, contact jjoines@murfreesborotn.gov.
June 6 – Bill Carey Realtors Golf Scramble
The shotgun for the 41st Annual Bill Carey Realtors Charity Golf Scramble kicks off at Indian Hills Golf Club (405 Calumet Trace) Wednesday, June 6, at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit research for diabetes as well as college scholarships to area high school seniors. Registration is now open for individual players or 4-person teams for the oldest charity golf scramble in Rutherford County. Prior to the shotgun start, players are invited to enjoy lunch and a silent auction. Specialty skill shots for longest drive and closest to the hole shots will also have prizes presented. A hole-in-one prize package is included for the lucky golfer that hits a single shot to win on selected par 3 holes. For more information, contact the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors at 615-893-2242.
June 6 – June in the Creek / Lytle Creek photo courtesy of urbanplanet.org
June 6 – June in the Creek
Ages 6 and up can spend a few hours with Rutherford County Project WET and Rutherford County Environmental Education at Overall Street Trailhead (410 Overall St.) from 9:30–11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Listen to a story and then wade in Lytle Creek. Wear boots; sandals and flip-flops are not appropriate. In the shallow water, explore the watery world that is part of the Stones River Watershed. Nets, magnifying glasses and field guides are provided. Enjoy giveaways after each class. Nearby parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Preregistration required. For more information, call (615) 907-3538.
Week of June 6 – “Litter in Lytle Creek”
Week of June 13 – “Aquatic Life in Lytle Creek”
Week of June 20 – “Geology of Lytle Creek”
Week of June 27 – “Water Conservation and Lytle Creek”
June 8 – Boro Art Crawl
Check out works from a variety of artists at the Boro Art Crawl, on Friday, June 8 from 6–8 p.m. on the Murfreesboro Public Square and other downtown venues. Admission is free. Enjoy treats at some locations and be able to purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. For more information, visit boroartcrawl.com.
June 8 – Hoedown for Hunger
Join Kids Helping Kids Friday, June 8, from 7–9 p.m., at 311 Minerva Dr., to help provide 100,000 meals for starving children worldwide with a night full of food, fun and dancing. For more information, find Hoedown for Hunger on Facebook, or tickets on EventBrite.
June 8 through June 22 – Focus on the Boro
The premiere community-wide photography contest, Focus on the Boro, is on display in the City Hall Rotunda (111 W. Vine St.) through June 22 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the official award reception from 6–8 p.m. Friday, June 8. The contest was created to inspire the community to get out and take pictures, experience a fun, friendly competition and have the opportunity to exhibit and enjoy photography.
June 9 – Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial Dedication
Join the celebration in honoring Captin Jeff Kuss on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at Lee Victory Park (110 Sam Ridley Pkwy., Smyrna). For more information, visit captjeffkussusmcmemorial.com.
June 9 – Smyrna Art Crawl
Local artists’ work will be displayed in three buildings in the historic area of Smyrna during the Smyrna Depot District Art Crawl on Saturday, June 9, from 5–9 p.m. View art in the Depot Building (98 Front St.), Assembly Hall (110 Front St.) and the Carpe Artista Training Center (101 Front St.) in downtown Smyrna. The Frist Center will provide a hands-on art activity. Art Crawl is funded in part by an ABC (Art Builds Communities) grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. The Town has received this grant for the past three years.
June 9 – Free Bootcamp with Antoine Fitness
Antoine Fitness will host a free boot camp workout session at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Willow Balm Warehouse, 2230 Southgate Blvd., Suite B. Bring water, a yoga mat and a positive attitude. For more information, email antoine.fitness17@gmail.com or call 615-648-0845.
The Cripple Creek Cloggers host the International FolkFest each year.
June 10–17 – International Folkfest
With dance groups from around the world, the International Folkfest performs for area schools, public libraries, civic clubs, and youth and senior citizen organizations, June 10–17. The final public performance transpires on the east side of the courthouse square Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. For more information and the full schedule, call 615-896-3559 or visit mboro-international-folkfest.org.
June 13 – Living Sent Ministries
Living Sent Ministries Murfreesboro meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at Experience Community (521 Old Salem Rd.) with Bob Williams serving as local ministry team leader. The June 13 meeting features Lisa Marchesoni from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department delivering the application message, with Tamara Davis from Recon Secure Computing sharing her God story. Living Sent Ministries aims to “connect Sunday to Monday.” Little Caesars Pizza provides lunch at the June meeting. RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com. For more information, visit livingsentministries.org.
June15–17 – Pony of the Americas Show
The Southeast Regional Pony of the Americas show features classes in all disciplines for adults and youth participants at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304 B W. Thompson Ln.) June 15–17. Parking and admission is free. For more information, call 615-494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.
June 15- 17 – Music City Hits
McKnight/Starplex park (120 Dejarnette Ln.) will host the Music City Hits fastpitch softball tournament on June 15–17. There is a camp in conjunction to the tournament on June 14 that is also open to anyone who meets the age requirement. For more information, visit tnexposure.com/music-city-hits.
June 15 – 3rd Friday Night Concert
Have fun at the 3rd Friday Night Concert Series at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) Friday, June 15, from 7–9 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket; concessions available. For more information, call 615-890-0355.
June 16 – Juneteenth Celebration
Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center (415 S. Academy St.) presents the annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of slaves. This year’s event also honors the 100 years of Bradley Academy’s history. Activities include a parade, spoken word presentations, storytelling, food, vendors and more. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov.
June 18 – Find Your Balance with Jim Genet
June 18 – Find Your Balance with Jim Genet
Local personal trainer Jim Genet hosts a free workout session at 6 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy., near the splash pad). For more information, call or text 615-427-3406 or email jmg1448@gmail.com.
June 20 – Walk Read Write Half-Marathon Meet-Up
Each week for 12 weeks, children 12 and under will walk 1 mile, read one book and write one short book review. The final 1.1 miles is during Murph’s Fun Run, from 9–10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Gateway Island Trail (1875 W. College St.), where completed journals can be redeemed for an award. To participate in the program on your own time/day, journals may be picked up at Cannonsburgh Village, Sports*Com or The Wilderness Station at Barfield. This Better Boro Project is sponsored in part by Read to Succeed. For more information, contact 615-893-2141 or jjoines@murfreesborotn.gov.
June 20–22 – Grief Camps for Kids
Trinity United Methodist Church (2303 Jones Blvd.) and Alive Hospice Grief Counselors invite children 6–14 who are grieving the loss of someone to Camp Forget-Me-Not June 20–22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. This is not affiliated with a specific religious group or faith. Cost is $30 per child and includes snacks and lunch. Financial aid is available. Activities include arts and crafts, water activities, games and hikes. For more information, call 615-346-8680 or visit alivehospice.org.
June 21 – The Connection
Local small business owners will gather for The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 4–6 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at Party Fowl, 127 SE Broad St. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. An open roundtable discussion will encourage participation from those in attendance, asking them to articulate their vision for their business and calling for examples of some of the business challenges and solutions they are experiencing. The series will continue the third Thursday of each month.
June 21 – Flip-Flops & Pop-Tops Beach Bash
Join the SupperClub at The Avenue (2615 Medical Center Pkwy., in the courtyard next to Talbots), Thursday, June 21, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. with music, food, cocktails from Bar Louie and samples of Steel Barrel Brews. Participate in a variety of games for great prizes and giveaways with a portion of proceeds benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Visit Eventbrite.com for tickets. For more information, contact 615-895-8107 or neal@dpamedia.net.
June 22 – Annual Blackman Barbecue
Support the 69th Blackman Barbecue at The Grove at Williamson Place (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) Friday, June 22, from 5–8 p.m. This Blackman Community Center tradition features great smoked BBQ, live music, auction and fun for all ages. Bring your lawn chairs. Proceeds benefit scholarships, playground, Atlas backpack meals, building maintenance and other community service projects by the Blackman Community Club. For more information, contact 615-400-2254 or blackmanclubpresident@gmail.com.
June 22 – Cowoofing
June 22 – Cowoofing
Cultivate Coworking will open its coworking space to dogs and host a special event Friday, June 22, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. during which humans can bring in the dogs for photos, treats and more. Cultivate Coworking is located at 107 W. Lytle St. For more information, find a Cowoofing Photobooth page on Facebook.
June 23 – Third Annual RideJonahRide
Join the fight against pediatric pulmonary hypertension for the Third Annual RideJonahRide at The Grove at Williamson Place (3250 Wilkinson Pk.), Saturday, June 23, in memory of a 10-year-old Murfreesboro boy who was unexpectedly lost to pulmonary hypertension in 2015. Jonah’s family and community of friends raise funds each year to benefit pediatric research and treatment through the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. RideJonahRide blends three activities into one day: a motorcycle charity ride, an off-road outing for Jeep enthusiasts and an evening celebration with smoked BBQ and local beverage favorites from Steel Barrel Brewing Co., Short Mountain Distillery and Jug Creek Distillery. Enjoy a silent auction and musical entertainment by popular Nashville-based ’80s cover band Rubiks Groove. Families can arrive at 5:30 p.m.; the motorcycle charity ride and Jeep outing each depart at 9:30 a.m. Registration required for the ride. For more information, visit runjonahrun.org.
June 28 – Paint Your Pet Party
June 28 – Paint Your Pet Party
Mayday Brewery will host a Paint Your Pet Party Fundraiser for Beesley Animal Clinic on Thursday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. Here, representatives from Paint Your Pet help attendees create a unique artistic masterpiece depicting their pet. For more information on this event, visit paintyourpetpartynashville.com, or email a photo of your pet to paintyourpetpartynashville@gmail.com and Paint Your Pet representatives will get started on sketching out your pet’s likeness on canvas (advance registration is required). Mayday Brewery is located at 521 Old Salem Rd.
June 28 – Treasure Talk
Join Treasure Talk at the Habitat ReStore (850 Mercury Blvd.) Thursday, from 6–8 p.m. Item appraisals are $10 per item for the first two items; $5 each for additional items, with a limit of four items per person. Cash or check at the door. Connie Sue Davenport, antique and personal property appraiser, discusses keepsakes and other items brought in. Vases, lamps, pots and kettles, chairs and other articles collecting dust in the attic are welcomed. Although she will not have time to thoroughly research an item and offer a conclusive value statement, she will be able to inform owners about approximate age of their items and other general details. For more information, visit mindful-care.org.
June 28 – Splash Out
Play under the spray of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department at the summertime Splash Out Thursday, June 28 from 1:30–3 p.m. at Siegel Neighborhood Park, 500 Cherry Ln. Wear clothes and shoes to get wet in, and don’t forget your sunscreen and towel. Admission is free.
June 29–30 – TN Valley Lineman Rodeo
The Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is a two-day competitive event at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304 W. Thompson Ln.), held June 29–30. The event started in 1998 by and for the employees of Tennessee Valley Authority Power Distributors. The Rodeo, which includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman teams of three, individual linemen and senior individuals (age 45 and up) recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, skill and knowledge in their field. For more information, call 615-494-8961.
June 30 – Relay For Life of Rutherford County
Relay For Life of Rutherford County is a powerful walk bringing together community members, cancer survivors, caregivers and those passionate about eliminating cancer in Middle Tennessee. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event organized to save lives from cancer. Relay For Life events are community events where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times and participates in fundraising in the months leading up to the event. Join in the fight at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304 W Thompson Ln.), Saturday, June 30, from noon until midnight. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-341-7331 or visit goo.gl/f4Z6cn.
June 30 – Boat Day with SRWA
Stones River Watershed Association welcomes everyone to Boat Day from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Stones River Greenway’s Manson Pike Trailhead (1208 Searcy St.). Admission is free and no experience is necessary. Try out different types of canoes and kayaks with the help of SRWA volunteers and learn boating basics, paddling and safety. All ages are welcome. Personal flotation provided. For more information, call 615-217-3017 or email lhughes@murfreesborotn.gov.
July 5–7 – Hometown Hero Days
Join Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville), Tennessee’s largest petting farm and family fun park, to proudly salute Hometown Heroes by offering free general admission to Tennessee firemen, police officers, active/retired military, veterans and their immediate family, July 5–7 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, visit luckyladdfarms.com or call 615-274-3786.
