Sept. 7 – Light Up the Night
The Child Advocacy Center hosts the second Annual “Light Up the Night” party at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) Friday, Sept. 7, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Dance under the stars, mix and mingle, and enjoy an evening to benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and its mission to provide services for child abuse victims. Please wear white to “light up the night.” Appetizers from Puckett’s and two complimentary drinks are included with each ticket. Zone Status will provide the music. Purchase tickets at cacrutherford.org or contact ktroglen@cacrutherford.org for more information.
Sept. 7 – Stand Up To Cancer
ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC plus many various cable stations will donate an hour of prime time to the Stand Up To Cancer program this Friday evening. The telecast, broadcast live from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, will feature Bradley Cooper, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Keith Urban among many other entertainers. Meanwhile, notable buildings all over the U.S. and Canada will light up in honor of the Stand Up Against Cancer movement. In Middle Tennessee, the Murfreesboro City Hall building, the Tennessee State Capitol and the Parthenon will all light up in red, as will The Island in Pigeon Forge. Tune in at 7 p.m. Central on Friday, Sept. 7, or for more information, visit standuptocancer.org.
Sept. 8 – MoveFit with the Family
CoreLife Eatery (2330 Medical Center Pkwy.) hosts trainer Dani D. at the eatery from 9:30–10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Grab the whole family and come dance. September is National Childhood Obesity month, and this event encourages families to get out and move together. Following the workout, CoreLife hosts an interactive essential oils workshop, which includes making a free rollerbottle with essential oils to take home. This workshop will focus on managing mood and emotions with essential oils. Learn about what emotions are, how they affect our health and where essential oils fit in. Afterwards, stay and enjoy a healthy meal at CoreLife Eatery for 50 percent off. For more information, call 615-956-0150 or or find CoreLife Eatery on Eventbrite.
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.
Sept. 8 – Boro Pride 2018
Join Tennessee Equality Project on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 5–10 p.m. for the annual Boro Pride festival in downtown Murfreesboro to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Admission is free for all ages. Enjoy musical acts, community information tables and food vendors. For more information, find Boro Pride 2018 on Facebook.
Sept. 9 – Dog Science Unleashed
Barnes & Noble, author Jodi Wheeler-Toppen and The Avenue Murfreesboro present a Dog Science Unleashed event on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) from 3–5 p.m. Wheeler leads an exploration of her new book, Dog Science Unleashed, along with a fun match game, dog whistle craft and a “see like a dog” View-Master. For more information, find a Dog Science Unleashed Fun & Games page on Facebook.
Sept. 9 – SE-YA 2019 Author Reveal
Barnes & Noble, SE-YA Book Festival and The Avenue Murfreesboro invite everyone to hang out with book lovers and your favorite booksellers to find out who is coming to the Southeastern Young Adult book event in the spring at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.). Tell your bookseller at checkout that you want your purchase to benefit the upcoming SE-YA festival. For more information, find a SE-YA 2019 Author Reveal event page on Facebook.
Sept. 10 – Essential Oils Workshop
School, social activities and extracurricular activities can be a lot for families, and it’s easy for wellness to take a back seat to the craziness. There are safe, effective and affordable tools to help children not only survive the school year but thrive in it. This interactive workshop at CoreLife Eatery (2330 Medical Center Pkwy.) from 7–9 p.m. is centered around back-to-school essentials. Make customized essential oil roller ball recipes perfect for calming, focus, energy, sleep and immunity. For more information, find Blue Cup Monkey Oil Life on Facebook.
Sept. 10 – Greenhouse Ministries Game Day
Join Greenhouse Ministries on Monday, Sept. 10, for Game Day celebrating their work in Murfreesboro. Greenhouse ministers to thousands of people in the area each year through volunteers and donations of food and goods. NFL Hall of Fame player Raymond Berry will serve as guest speaker at the Sept. 10 event, held from 6–8 p.m. at the Middle TN Expo Center (1660 Middle TN Blvd.). Please RSVP at reservations@greenhousemin.org. Admission is free.
Sept. 11 – Rutherford Cable
Join Rutherford Cable’s September breakfast meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 7:30–9 a.m. at Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.). Bring plenty of business cards. For more information, contact yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com or visit rutherfordcable.org.
Sept. 11 – Mai Hamric Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local children’s author Mai Hamric for a book signing Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Hamric will sign and sell copies of her book, Maeby the Cat, self-published July 2018. Maeby is a one-eyed cat who lives outside in a neighborhood overpopulated with feral cats. One night, Maeby stumbles upon a human, and soon both of their lives change in ways they never expected. Hamric will donate 15 percent of the sales from Maeby the Cat to the Rutherford County Cat Rescue. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Sept. 11 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours, an informal business networking event, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 5–7 p.m. at Annalee Acres, 11000 Highway 99, Rockvale. 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.
Sept. 12 – Living Sent Ministries
The next meeting for Living Sent Ministries Murfreesboro is Wednesday, Sept. 12, at The Experience (521 Old Salem Rd..) from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Regina Harvey, financial coach at Dominion Financial Management, is the guest speaker, and Eddie Poole, realtor at Keller Williams, shares his God story. A free lunch is provided by Puckett’s Grocery. Please RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.
Sept. 14–15 – Collectors Convention
Engage with hundreds of the world’s premier vintage and modern toy vendors and collectors at Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention 2018, “Nashville’s Juggernaut Collecting and Toy Show,” at 4215 Long Ln., Franklin, Sept. 14 and 15. Get action figures including Avengers, Star Wars, G.I. Joe and DC Comics Super Power. Get photos and autographs from your favorite Sci-Fi stars, with more than 20 celebrities from sci-fi franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, The Expanse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Flash Gordon and The Walking Dead. ICCC 2018 includes a full day of events and panels, headlined by William Shatner and featuring celebrated vintage toy makers Kenner and Hasbro, the world’s most experienced and knowledgeable toy collectors, and a presentation featuring Rancho Obi Wan, the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia on the planet. For more information, contact iccc@iccollectorsconvention.com or 615-994-0099 or visit iccollectorsconvention.com.
Sept. 14–15 – Truth for a New Generation with Dr. Michael Brown
and Christian hip-hop singer Tedashii
Sept. 14–15 – Truth for a New Generation
Author and radio host Dr. Michael Brown specialized in faith-centered cultural topics and is a frequent columnist for The Christian Post who also addresses societal issues on his daily radio program, The Line of Fire. Alex McFarland has been gathering influential speakers for his national Truth for a New Generation events, and he is taking his apologetics conference on the road with the first regional stop in Murfreesboro Sept. 14 and 15, hosted by New Vision Baptist Church, with Brown being the guest speaker. Christian hip-hop artist Tedashii will perform a Friday night concert. A lunch option on Saturday is also available, which includes a private luncheon with key speakers who will give a “religion & culture briefing” plus one complimentary book. For more information, visit truthforanewgeneration.com
Sept. 15 – City School Foundation 5k/10k
Sept. 15 – City School Foundation 5k/10k
The Murfreesboro City Schools Foundation prepares for the annual Back to School 5k/10k run Saturday, Sept. 15, beginning at Overall Creek Elementary (429 Otter Trail) at 7 a.m. with options to walk or run. The 5k and 10k courses are USATF certified and timed. Race participants run from Overall Creek to Veterans Parkway and return via Mooreland Drive. Pre-registration includes a timing chip, race bib and T-shirt. No wheeled devices or pets. For more information or to register, visit cityschools.net or contact tori.carr@cityschools.net. The City Schools Foundation raises funds that are given directly to teachers and schools in the form of parity and classroom grants to enhance science, math, technology and art programs.
Sept. 15 – Hammer Down for Habitat
Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity presents the 10th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Motorcycle Poker Run to raise funds for building a Habitat house for a low-income family in need. Come out for the exciting 96-mile Motorcycle “Poker Run” through beautiful Tennessee countryside, starting at Lowes (1825 Old Fort Pkwy.), to Center Hill Lake and ending at Short Mountain Distillery for a gourmet lunch and prize event. Riders receive a poker hand along the way for possible prizes. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with riders out at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 2:30 p.m. This year’s run is guided by members of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club TN Chapter 7, and veterans are welcome. Tickets are $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. For more information, find Hammer Down for Habitat on Eventbrite.
Sept. 15 – PiYo by CoreLife Eatery
PiYo is a low-impact fusion of Pilates and Yoga, but don’t let the low-impact label fool you. Come sweat, stretch and strengthen yourself by just using body weight and a yoga mat. Low-impact means it is great for beginners and the option to intensify the session means even the most athletic get a great workout. Bring your yoga mat, a friend, and get ready to sweat with Leah. The class, from 10–11 a.m., is free. Stick around after and get 50 percent off your healthy meal at CoreLife Eatery (2330 Medical Cetner Pkwy.) For more information, call 615-956-0150 or find CoreLife Eatery on Eventbrite.
Sept. 15 – Wine Around the Square
Sept. 15 – Wine Around the Square
Join Wine Around the Square on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square Saturday, Sept. 15, from 6–9 p.m. Enjoy a casual, fun outdoor evening featuring progressive wine tasting, great local food by Five Senses and live music by Steve Long and The Rhythm. Proceeds benefit the STRH Foundation’s Power of Pink. Tickets are $65 and include dinner, tastings, and after-party at the Alley on Main. For more information, visit winearoundthesquare.squarespace.com.
Sept. 15 – Creative Writing Conference
Hone your writing skills at the 2018 Fall Creative Writing Conference at the MTSU Student Union Building (1768 MTSU Blvd.) Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Topics include elements of craft in all genres, as well as community, submission and publication, writers’ retreats and colonies, processes and habits. Connect with fellow writers and leave with a piece in hand. Historical novelist Ruta Sepetys delivers the keynote address titled “The Writer’s Suitcase.” Sepetys won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her latest work Salt to the Sea among other bestsellers. Witness additional speakers such as Sybil Baker, Jen Chesak, Dorin Schumacker, Sandy Spencer Coomer and John Goslee. MTSU Write students and mentors may attend at no cost. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y7nrj3az. For more information, contact 615-904-8163, jennifer.kates@mtsu.edu or mtsuwrite@mtsu.edu.
Sept. 15 – Shakespeare Allowed
Sept. 15 – Shakespeare Allowed
Read Henry V at the next Shakespeare Allowed, hosted by Rutherford County Shakespeare Society, Saturday, Sept. 15, from 12–3 p.m. at Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.). All are welcome. Continue the journey through Shakespeare’s canon as each participant reads the next character’s speech, or simply join to listen. Please bring a copy of the play as limited copies are available. One Shakespeare play is read the third Saturday of each month with the goal of completing the canon. For more information, visit rucoshakes.org.
Sept. 15 – Kittrell School Reunion
The annual Kittrell School Reunion is Saturday, Sept. 15, at Kittrell Elementary School (7801 Old Woodbury Pk., Readyville) from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Anyone who has graduated, attended or has an interest in Kittrell School is invited. Jerry Robinson, Class of 1960, serves a lunch from Slick Pig at noon for $5. After lunch, the various classes are recognized, starting with the class with the oldest graduate present. For more information, contact 615-896-3559 or appdancer@aol.com.
Sept. 15–18 – Murfreesboro City Tennis Tournament
The Murfreesboro City Closed Tennis Championship, one of the longest-running events in Murfreesboro and now in its 72nd year, is accepting entries for its annual tournament Sept. 15–18 at the Adams Tennis Complex in Old Fort Park. To be eligible, participants must be current or former residents of Rutherford County, current members of the Adams Tennis Complex or involved in Murfreesboro tennis leagues. Entries must be received at the Adams Tennis Complex (925 Golf Ln.) no later than Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. For a complete list of rules and the entry form, visit murfreesborotn.gov/tennis or 615-546-4000.
Sept. 20 – 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, Sept. 20, at Data Suites Murfreesboro, 1020 W. College 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.
Sept. 20 – Spread the Positive Kick-Off
Spread the Positive will host a kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 20, at The Warehouse (730 Middle Tennessee Blvd.) from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Spread the Positive partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to raise money to provide meals for people in need in the area. Enjoy music, food and drinks, networking, dancing and fun, and spread some positivity. Spread the Positive will give a brief presentation on is mission and future plans for its RAK ’Em Up Challenge, promoting random acts of kindness. For more information, visit spreadthepositive.net.
Sept. 22 – First Cumberland Golf Tournament
The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Murfreesboro presents its third annual golf tournament to benefit the church’s Outreach Ministries Program on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Champion’s Run Golf Course (14262 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Rockvale) with registration at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The program assists community helpers, the Rutherford County Food Bank, Greenhouse Ministries, Presbyterian Student Fellowship at MTSU and others. Business sponsorships are welcome. The tournament is for four-player teams. For more information, call 615-893-6755.
Sept. 22 – Middle Tennessee Cyber Summit
The National Cyber Security Alliance kicks off National Cyber Security Awareness Month with the Middle Tennessee Small Business Cyber Summit at the Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) Saturday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. This family-friendly event is the first Tech Fest in Murfreesboro and will include technology training sessions for small business owners and IT professionals and ways to implement technology in your business to ensure efficiency and data security with Nutanix. Technology vendors share their newest-trending products and services in technology. Kids Technology Camps are committed to helping even the youngest technologists succeed. Discovery Center Murfreesboro brings their Discovery Bus. The day will also include food trucks, guest speakers and training sessions. To register or for more information, visit cybersecuremybizmurfreesboro.eventbrite.com.
Sept. 22 – Murfreesboro Chess Tournament
The Murfreesboro Chess Club holds a chess tournament Saturday, Sept. 22, at the library’s new Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) Non-USCF/unrated players are allowed to participate in their own section. A digital chess clock capable of adding increments, a roll-up tournament board with Staunton-style pieces and a scorepad to write down your moves is required. Please RSVP at murfreesborochess@gmail.com. The first round begins at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 24 – Solutions to Chronic Pain by CoreLife Eatery
Magnolia Medical Center, Tennessee’s largest and most comprehensive non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical medical center, presents a workshop on how to resolve chronic pain without drugs or surgery on Monday, Sept. 24, from 1–4 p.m. Have you been told you just have to live with it, and medication or surgery is the only way? Magnolia Medical Center presents other options to a pain-free life. Stick around after for a health lunch at CoreLife Eatery (2330 Medical Center Pkwy.) for 50 percent off food. For more information, call 615-956-0150 or find CoreLife Eatery on Eventbrite.
Sept. 25 – Autumn with the Alley at the Grove
Enjoy food from the Alley on Main in support of First Shot at Autumn with the Alley at the Grove at Williamson Place (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 6–9 p.m. hosted by The Alley on Main and First Shot Basketball Foundation. Admission is $60 per person. For more information, call 615-631-5312.
Sept. 26 – Tharlo Film Screening
Sept. 26 – Tharlo Film Screening
The MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture presents a screening of Tharlo Saturday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the MTSU Student Union Theater. The Tibetan film was the winner of the grand prize at the International Film Festival Tokyo Filmex and was best low-budget feature at the 2017 Golden Rooster awards. Tharlo is about a village orphan who finds love for the first time in his 40s. A Q&A with director and screenwriter Pema Tseden follows the screening. Admission is free. For more information, contact mei.han@mtsu.edu or 615-898-5718, or visit mtsu.edu/chinesemusic.
Sept. 27 – Special Kids Banquet
Join Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center Thursday, Sept. 27, at MTCS for the organization’s banquet. Enjoy entertainment by Logan Blade, a 26-year-old non-verbal autistic young man who plays, sings and lives for his music. The theme for the banquet is “An evening sharing and shining His light” based on John 8:12. The evening commences with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner from Demos’ Restaurant and Peter D’s. For tickets or more information, visit specialkidstn.com/banquet or call 615-893-4892. Proceeds benefit children with special needs that are served at Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center.
Sept. 28 – Leadership Summit
The MTSU Jones College of Business Leadership Summit partners with Murfreesboro Young Professionals, and Great News for a Leadership Summit at Embassy Suites Conference Center (1200 Conference Center Blvd.) Friday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Guest speakers include John O’ Leary on the topic “Overcoming Obstacles and Living an Inspired Life” and Mel Robbins on her book The Five Second Rule. Enjoy a buffet lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. For more information, visit mtalumni.com.
Sept. 29 – Oktoberfest at Oaklands
Oaklands presents its fourth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 5–9 p.m. This unique “fun-raiser” supports Oaklands Mansion and features many local craft brewers such as Blackstone Brewing, Cedar Glade Brews, Cheap Ass Bastard Brewing, Harry’s Brewhouse, The Green Dragon Pub and Brewery and Bold Rock. Murfreesboro’s own The O’Donnells take the stage on the front porch at 6 p.m. Watch college football games at the AT&T Fiber TV truck. For more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org.
Sept. 30 – Downtown on the Farm
Locally Owned Murfreesboro presents Downtown on the Farm, a farm-to-table dinner featuring items sourced from local farms to be transformed into a culinary adventure by five local chefs, on Sunday, Sept. 30 on the east side of the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse. Start the evening with a signature cocktail at 4:30 p.m. with the dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Funds benefit LOM’s annual scholarships for students from Rutherford County in the Entrepreneurship Program within the Jones College of Business or School of Agriculture at MTSU. The Mediterranean-themed meal is prepared by some of Murfreesboro’s finest culinary minds: Mitchell Murphree from Five Senses, Samantha Blake from Entre-Nous Meal Preparation Services, Shawn and Christy Hackinson from The Alley on Main, Hamad Abdelrahman from Al Rayan Restaurant & Market, and Chantell Kennedy-Shehan from Simply Pure Sweets. Tickets are $75 per individual and include dinner, a signature cocktail and a commemorative, handmade cup. For more information, contact 615-624-2520 or tmatthewchase@gmail.com or purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Saturdays and Mondays – Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) Saturdays and Mondays at 11 a.m. for children’s storytime and coloring. For more information, call 615-895-8580
Fridays – Game Night and Chess at Barnes & Noble
Come hang out in and around the cafe at Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) to enjoy any available demo games or play with the local Chess Club on Fridays. Anyone is welcome to participate. For more information, call 615-895-8580 or visit the Barnes & Noble Facebook event page.
Oct. 13 – Murfreesboro Open on National Chess Day
National Chess Day is the second Saturday each October, and the Murfreesboro Chess Club presents a five-round Swiss style chess tournament Saturday, Oct. 13, to observe the occasion. Come out to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (907 E. Main St.) with registration from 7:30–8:45 a.m. Cash prizes awarded; members of the US Chess Federation only. Entry fee is $25 prior to Oct. 10 or $30 at the door. Early entries welcome. For more information, contact murfreesborochess@gmail.com or visit murfreesborochess.weebly.com.
