Aug. 6 - Bee Keepers Club
Through Aug. 4 – International Grand Championships
Watch a variety of lively classes in various riding disciplines featuring the nation’s top walking horses and exhibitors at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304 W. Thompson Ln.). Admission and parking are free. Enjoy concessions on the grounds and a climate-controlled facility. For more information, call 615-494-8822 or visit walkinghorseowners.com.
Aug. 2, Sept. 6 – Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners meets the first Thursday of every month in the Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St.) from 7–9 p.m. The August class will cover how to turn weed-infested areas into a beautiful lawn or healthy garden. Speakers are Rocky and Gaye Bernard. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Aug. 2, 7, 16 and 21 – Free Meditation Classes
Learn more about meditation with free classes on Aug. 2, 7, 16 and 21 from 5–6:30 p.m. with meditation teacher Venerable Ekachai at Dhammakaya Meditation Center (2033 Ghee Rd.). Join a Buddhist monk teacher in exploring a spiritual path that emphasizes insight and experience over dogma and belief for a healthy body, peaceful mind and life enhancement. For more information, find MeditationRightInTennessee on Facebook or contact 615-752-1284 or meditationrighttn@gmail.com.
The O’Donnells
Aug. 3 – Friday Night Live
The monthly concert series continues with The O’Donnells at the Murfreesboro Public Square, Friday, Aug. 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Aug. 6 – Bee Keepers Club
The Rutherford County Bee Keepers Club meets at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) the first Monday of every month from 7–8 p.m. For more information, call 615-898-7710.
Aug. 6 – Widows Help
Wings of Hope offers a lunch and information session for widows at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (1267 Rutherford Blvd., in the Fellowship Hall) the first Monday of every month from noon–1:30 p.m. Any woman who has lost her spouse through death, divorce, desertion or imprisonment is encouraged to attend. Make a reservation at wingsofhopewidowsministry.com or text 931-636-4359. For more information, contact call 615-848-2550 x 2506.
Aug. 7 – Night Out Against Crime
The 35th Annual National Night Out Against Crime is designed by CrimeStoppers to get neighbors together with an evening of fun and food. Neighbors get to know each other and learn to be on the lookout for anything strange and, when appropriate, to report it to police. The free event is held at SportsCom from 5–8:30 p.m., and also at both Patterson Park and the Murfreesboro Square from 5:30–8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 7. All sites have games, food, educational materials and more. This is sponsored by the Murfreesboro Police Department and Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department.
Aug. 8 – Living Sent
The next meeting of Living Sent Ministries Murfreesboro is Wednesday, Aug. 8, at The Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.) from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Longtime businessman and new director of Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro Bill Rawnsley is the application speaker. Jesse Davis, co-founder of Recon Secure Computing, shares his God story. Living Sent Ministries aims to inspire and equip business and professional leaders to live out their Christian faith all week long. A free lunch is provided. Please RSVP at bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.
Aug. 10 – Alzheimer’s Support Group
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Support Group the second Friday of every month from 10–11 a.m. at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.). They provide emotional, educational and social support for family caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, call 615-848-2550 x 2506 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/seniorcenter.
Aug. 10 – Boro Art Crawl
Check out works from a variety of artists at the Boro Art Crawl, on Friday, Aug. 10, from 6–9 p.m. on the Murfreesboro Public Square and other downtown venues. Admission is free. Enjoy treats at some locations and view and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. For more information, visit boroartcrawl.com.
Aug. 10 – Find Your Fit
Trainer Dani D. unites the fitness community for a fun day of activities at Murfreesboro’s first Find Your Fit Event Friday, Aug. 10, at Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Pkwy, from 5:30–9 p.m. Enjoy a live DJ, sponsors and vendors, food truck, healthy treats and post/pre-workout fuel alongside workouts. Proceeds from Find Your Fit Murfreesboro will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit bit.ly/fitboro18.
Aug. 10 – Dashikis & Daiquiris
Come out for Dashikis & Daiquiris, presented by Shawn Whitsell and Taiisha Bradley after the Boro Art Crawl at Vine Studios (118 W. Vine St.), Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 p.m.–midnight with music by DJ VU, live painting, art raffles, jewelry, African tapas menu by Respect the Plate, boozy cupcakes, body painting and a pop-up dashiki shop. This free evening is geared toward the local arts community, and the only requirements are “good vibes only” and a dashiki (they will be available onsite for $20 each); guests must be 21 and up. RSVP at dashikisanddaquiris.eventbrite.com.
Aug. 11 – Fiber Arts Fair
The Almaville Fire Department (911 One Mile Lane, Smyrna) hosts the Fiber Arts Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Area craftsmen showcase and sell quilts, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and sewing. In addition, the Fire Department Auxillary sells baked goods and lunch. For information, contact 615-305-2035.
Aug. 11 – Ken Venderpool at Linebaugh
Join local author Ken Venderpool at the Linebaugh Library (111 W. Vine St.) Sat., Aug. 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to sign his Music City Murders series. An alumni of MTSU, Venderpool studied psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminology. He currently lives in Murfreesboro and is working on the fifth installment of the Music City Murders series, expected to be released in 2019. Book copies are available for $15 each. For more information, call 615-893-4131.
Aug. 11 and 18 – Sam Davis Home Concert Series
Enjoy the Summer Concert Series at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) with live music starting at 3:30 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 11 and 18. For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
Aug. 11 – TN USSSA All State Games
The All-State Games showcase softball players who have been selected by their head coach for displaying great overall effort as well as displaying great sportsmanship throughout the season. Only players from the state of Tennessee are eligible for the All-State Games. The games will be at Starplex (120 Dejarnette Ln.) Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information, visit tnusssa.com/all-state-games.
Aug. 14 – Investing for Retirement Seminar
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St., first floor Club Room) welcomes Dr. Rishi Saxena for a seminar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, covering key investment strategies to prepare for retirement. Free and open to the public, Investing for Retirement spotlights some of the ways you can start investing now. A cardiologist by profession, Dr. Saxena has been successfully investing for over 23 years in equities, bonds and real estate, and wants to share his wisdom with others. No reservations necessary. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Aug. 14 – Rutherford Cable
Rutherford Cable begins a year-long celebration of its 10th anniversary Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 7:30–9 a.m. at Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.). Rebecca Climer, former Saint Thomas Health Chief Marketing Officer, is now of counsel with healthcare consulting company Jarrard, Phillips, Cate and Hancock, and is the keynote speaker that morning presenting “What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It’s Important.” Climer explains how the mentoring role has evolved over time, the benefits of the mentoring relationship to both mentor and mentee, roles and responsibilities of both and steps to establish and maintain a positive relationship, the difference between a mentor and a coach, and mentoring both in and out of the work environment. Rutherford Cable promotes the professional advancement of women and holds monthly breakfast meetings the second Tuesday of each month. Register at rutherfordcable.org.
Aug. 14 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours, an informal business networking event, on Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 5–7 p.m. at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority, 278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna. Bring plenty of business cards. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. For more information, visit rutherfordchamber.org.
Aug. 16 – The Connection
Local small business owners will gather for The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant, 114 N. Church 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.
Aug. 17 – 3rd Friday Concert
Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) will be hosting the 3rd Friday Night Concert Series Friday, Aug. 17, from 7–9 p.m. Admission is free. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket; concessions are available. For more information, call 615-890-0355 or visit cityofmurfreesborotn.gov.
Aug. 17 – Quilt Tour
Aug. 17 – Quilt Tour
Ride a charter bus to enjoy The Rutherford County Quilt Tour at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) Friday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. See the large quilt squares that are hand-painted on barns and mills in rural Rutherford County. Each block has a story including designs based on antiques and farm family quilts. The tour includes a delicious lunch at a quilt stop. Total cost is $40. Register by contacting 615-898-7710 or cybush@utk.edu.
Aug. 17 – Grief Support Group
The third Friday of every month, join the Grief Support Group at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) from 10–11 a.m. This is free for persons age 60-plus who are in need of emotional and physical support in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Grief may come from many life changes including death, divorce, health and more. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Aug. 17–25 – Wilson County Fair
Come out for the 2018 Wilson County Fair Aug. 17–25 at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center (945 East Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon). Celebrate the Year of Milk, entertainment including Ronnie Milsap and Confederate Railroad, animal shows, barrel racing, creative arts, photography contest, food competitions and baking contests, antique car show, demolition derby events, kids night events, pageants, talent competitions, giveaways and more. For more information, visit wilsoncountyfair.net.
Aug. 18 – Doughboy Challenge
The Doughboy Challenge 5K is an annual fun run at the Murfreesboro Civic Center Plaza (111 W. Vine St.) taking place Aug. 18 from 7–9 a.m.. It is a family-friendly event that includes runners, walkers and strollers. All proceeds benefit United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Register at bit.ly/DOUGHBOY.
Aug. 18 – American Musical Arts Fundraiser
American Musical Arts Group will host a yard sale fundraiser behind Slick Pig Barbecue, 1920 E. Main St., from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. The AMA Group presents the Dewdrop Jamboree variety show, and otherwise aims to help preserve, promote and showcase the many varied American styles of music. For more information or to make a donation to the yard sale, call 615-546-0351.
Aug. 18 – Parkinson Support Group
The Parkinson Support Group meets at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) the third Saturday every month from noon–2 p.m. Meetings consist of speakers presenting education and giving members opportunity to share concerns and experiences about Parkinson’s disease. For more information, contact 615-848-2550 or dbrown@murfreesborotn.gov.
Aug. 18 – Shakespeare Allowed
Rutherford County’s Shakespeare Allowed group meets at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) the third Saturday of every month from noon–2 p.m. to read through all his works. For more information, visit rucoshakes.org or find Rutherford County Shakespeare Society on Facebook.
Aug. 18 – MTSU Pigskin Pregame
Aug. 18 – MTSU Pigskin Pregame
The MTSU Alumni Association invites you to Pigskin Pregame, the official kickoff party of MTSU Football and a scholarship fundraiser, at Steel Barrel Brewery at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.), Saturday, Aug. 18, for dinner, drinks and music. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, which is awarded to children and grandchildren of MTSU alumni. Purchase tickets at mtalumni.com/pigskin2018. For more information, call 615-898-2922.
Aug. 18 – Art in the Park
Smyrna welcomes the community to its first pop-up art show, Art in the Park, on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Paul Johns Neighborhood Park (2900 Iona Dr.) from 8 a.m.–noon. Show off your family-friendly art with a networking group of fine artists promoting the creative arts in the community. There is no submission or registration fee, but artists are asked to post a message on the Smryna Artist Cooperative Facebook page. For more information, call 615-459-9742 x 2197 or visit facebook.com/smyrnaarts.
Aug. 18 – Special Kids Celebration
Aug. 18 – Special Kids Celebration
Join Special Kids in celebrating 20 years of service to the community Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church (655 W. Thompson Ln.). The celebration features free sensory-friendly games and activities, as well as local shops and food vendors for the whole family. Enjoy games, live music, a motorcycle ride, car show and petting zoo. Later in the evening, the celebration continues at MTSU’s Tucker Theatre for the 3rd annual Special Kids Concert from 7–10 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) presented by Ole South Properties and featuring local musicians Cody Carnes, Sara Reeves and Daniella Mason. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Ticket sales benefit children with special needs receiving therapy and nursing care at Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center. For more information, visit specialkidstn.com/20thcelebration or specialkidsconcert.org.
Aug. 20 – Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe is for those suffering memory loss and their caregivers to provide a relaxed friendly occasion to talk, laugh and experience friendship. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month from 2–3 p.m. at Through the Grapevine (630 Broadmor Blvd., Suite 190). For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Aug. 22–Sept. 1 – Walking Horse National Celebration
The historic Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds (1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville) are home to The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, which takes place each year in late summer for 11 days, concluding on the Saturday night before Labor Day. For more information, call 931-684-5915 or visit twhnc.com.
Aug. 23 – Diabetic Support Group
Join the Diabetic Support Group at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) the fourth Thursday of every month from 1–2 p.m. This is a support group for individuals with diabetes, their caregivers and people who want to learn more about the disease. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Aug. 25 – Ballroom BRA
Ballroom BRA throws a celebration hosted by Kelly Lee Salon and sponsored by Tarola Plasic Surgery at Main Street Music (527 W. Main St.) Saturday, Aug. 25. All proceeds benefit Reconstructing for Life, a local organization that raises money and awareness for Breast Cancer Reconstruction. Enjoy live music, food, drinks and two local artists—Beth Boudreaux and Kelly LaMure—painting live. Both artists’ finished pieces of artwork will be auctioned off at the end of the night. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Minus One, Kelly Lee Culbreth and Erik Hiser will perform live music. For more information, find Ballroom BRA – Launch Party 2018 on Eventbrite.
Aug. 25 – Friends of India Celebration
Friends of India of Murfreesboro invites the public to its India Independence Day function at the Patterson Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) Saturday, Aug. 25, from 3–7 p.m. It begins with a variety show followed by Indian dinner. Tickets are $10–15. The talent show features dancing, singing, music and celebrating followed by a catered dinner. Co-chairs are Sunita Agrawal and Sonal Gupta. For tickets, call 512-788-5300 or find FIAM Independence Day Celebration on events.sulekha.com.
Aug. 26 – Free Clothes and Food
Free food and clothes are given away at the Oakland Park 7th Day Adventist Church (711 N. Maney Avenue) the fourth Sunday of every month from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, call 615-410-7552.
Aug. 27–28 – Grass Masters Class
Aug. 27–28 – Grass Masters Class
Grass Masters Class is free at the Lane-Agri Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) Aug. 27 and 28 from 6–9 p.m. Mitchell Mote teaches lawn care and maintenance. Registration is required. For more information, call 615-898-7710.
Sept. 8 – Wings of Freedom
Rotary Club of Smyrna will host its annual Wings of Freedom Fish Fry on Saturday evening, Sept. 8, at the Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport Authority. This year’s event honors Purple Heart recipients. For more information, call 615-459-2651.
Tuesdays – Family Game Time
Enjoy Family Game Time Tuesday nights at the Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) from 7–9 p.m. This free event features board games as a means for families to enjoy spending bonding time together. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Tuesdays – Chess Club
The Murfreesboro Chess Club meets each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 1706 Memorial Blvd. Chess players of all levels are invited to come out and meet and play against other local chess enthusiasts. For more information, call 615-713-9256.
Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford Country Farmers’ Market
Join local producers 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.
Wednesdays – Boro2Square Runners
Boro2Square Runners is a running group for individuals interested in running and socializing with other runners. Weekly runs begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from the Boulevard Bar and Grill, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Distances covered are between three and five miles, with runners of all paces. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.
Wednesdays – Writers Group
The Murfreesboro Writers Group meets every Wednesday at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St.) from 6–8 p.m. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
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.
Saturdays – Smyrna Farmers’ Market
Smyrna Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays through Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Smyrna Train Depot (98 Front St., Smyrna). For more information, visit townofsmyrna.org.
Throughout August – Rainforest Adventure at Discovery Center
Embark on a tropical rainforest adventure at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) and learn about life in a rainforest habitat through Sept. 3. Swing like a spider monkey, discover a rodent that weighs over a hundred pounds and learn about a beetle that can carry over 850 times its own weight. Explore one of the least known habitats on earth in a fully interactive maze exhibit, chock-full of the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest. The journey begins in the highest treetops surrounded by migratory birds and radiant sunlight as you venture into the four layers of the rainforest: emergent, canopy, understory and forest floor. Learn how essential rainforests are to human health and survival. For more information, call 615-890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org.
