Feb. 6 – Welcome to the Wilderness
The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) presents Welcome to the Wilderness on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 9:30–10 a.m., for ages 1–4 accompanied by an adult. Introduce your child to the wonders of nature with each week featuring an adventure starting with unique songs and a discussion about the animal of the week. Each topic is reinforced with a simple craft and a nature hike or fun activity. Learn about the wonderful, wacky wildlife that lives in Tennessee. Registration is required. Please call before the class to register at 615-217-3017. Cost is $3 per person. For more information, contact outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.
Feb. 7 – Dr. Rishi Saxena Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author Dr. Rishi Saxena for a book signing on Thursday, Feb. 7, from noon–2 p.m. Saxena signs and sells copies of Investing Roadmap for Secure Retirement, published independently in May 2018. This financial management guide is a result of more than 20 years of investing in equities, fixed income and real estate, and is a no-nonsense guide. Learn to avoid road mines that will derail your future and negatively affect your retirement portfolio growth. Dr. Rishi Saxena is a cardiology specialist in Murfreesboro who has been practicing for over 33 years. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Feb. 7 – Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
Ginna Foster Cannon with Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Director of Cultural and Heritage Tourism, share some highlights and must-see places in beautiful Murfreesboro at St. Clair Senior Center, Room S104 (325 St. Clair St.) on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 10–11 a.m. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Feb. 7 – Boy Scouts District Roundtable
The Trail of Tears District with Middle Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts of America holds a district roundtable (open to all Scout volunteers and parents) the first Thursday of the Month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (315 E. Main St.). Network with experienced leaders and learn new tricks to help deliver a quality experience for your Scouts. For more information, visit mtcbsa.org
Feb. 8 – Chinese Celebration at Boro Art Crawl
For the second consecutive year, the Center for Chinese Music and Culture hosts the Chinese Dragon Dance in celebration of the lunar New Year at the Murfreesboro Downtown Square on Friday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. This tradition stretches back to the Han Dynasty, and perhaps it will bring good luck to the all in the community who come out in celebration. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-904-8121.
Feb. 9 – City School Job Fair
Join the Murfreesboro City Schools Job Fair at Scales Elementary School (2340 St. Andrews Dr.) Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Dress for a successful interview and bring résumé material. For more information, visit cityschools.net.
Feb. 9 – Community Baby Shower
The Rutherford County Health Department hosts the Annual Community Baby Shower in partnership with United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Adult Gym. The event is geared towards the benefit, education and health of expecting mothers and families with babies newborn to 6-months old and will include 40+ vendors, door prizes, medical screenings, car steat safety checks and more. First 300 attendees will receive gift bags that include diapers, wipes, onesies, blankets and bottles. No registration required. For more information, call 615-898-7885.
Feb. 9 – Ladies Valentine’s Expo
The Ladies Valentine’s Expo is a fun, free shopping event at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., featuring thousands of LuLaRoe pieces alongside other vendors. The event features over a dozen giveaways throughout the night. For more information, visit the “Ladies Valentine’s Expo!” Facebook page.
Feb. 9 – ADAPT Tennessee
Join the ADAPT Team for an educational night based on the science of a low-carb/keto lifestyle on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m. at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.). Metabolic disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity affect millions of people, and diet plays a huge role in those conditions. Topics covered include the science of carbohydrate and fat metabolism, insulin resistance, inflammation and chronic metabolic disease and how a keto or low-carb lifestyle is easy to sustain for a lifetime. Presentations at 9 a.m. For more information, call 615-396-1013, or visit the Tennessee ADAPT Facebook page or adaptyourlife.com.
Feb. 9 – Princess Day
What better way to be a princess than to be surrounded by princess dresses? Wear your favorite dress or princess costume to the Oaklands exhibit Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each with ages 5 and under free. Explore women’s history, fashion history, cultural history and the history of the community. Tickets include admission to the wedding dress exhibit and princess crafts. For more information, contact 615-893-0022 or mb@oaklandsmansion.org or visit oaklandsmansion.org.
Feb. 9 – Master Food Volunteers
Linebaugh Public Library welcomes the Rutherford County Master Food Volunteers for a series of classes the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. The Master Food Volunteers of Rutherford County is a group of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences helpers who educate the communities about healthy foods, and skills such as planning meals, shopping, cooking and safe food handling. The series runs through July (excluding April). February’s topic: Smoothies. Classes are in the club room on the first floor of the library and are free and open to the public (105 W. Vine St.). For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Feb. 11 – In the Garden
Join Master Gardener Emeritus Jack Smith at St. Clair Senior Center, Room S104, on Monday, Feb. 11, from 10–11:30 a.m., as he gives the scoop on what’s new for gardening in 2019. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Feb. 12 – Rutherford Cable February Meeting
Rutherford Cable (10 Years of Women Moving Forward) will feature Marina Davis at its February breakfast meeting. Davis has worked with thousands of leaders and teams as a facilitator, coach, consultant, mentor, teacher and confidante, and she is currently the director of organization and talent development for CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services as well as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University. The meeting begins at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.). For more information, contact yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com or visit rutherfordcable.org.
Feb. 12 – Rutherford Arts Alliance
The public is invited to join Rutherford Arts Alliance on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4–6 p.m., at Carpe Artista in Smyrna (101 Front St.). Rutherford Arts Alliance is an advocacy group of community volunteers dedicated to identifying, uniting and promoting arts, culture, and heritage in Rutherford County. For more information, contact 615-403-7161 or rucoartstn@gmail.com.
Feb. 13 – Living Sent Luncheon
Join the Living Sent Luncheon at the Experience Church (521 Old Salem Rd.) on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Takisha Brommel, of Girl Friday Business Solutions, will deliver the God story. Jane Sharp, co-founder of Greenhouse Ministries, is the application speaker. Living Sent encourages area business leaders to live out their Christian faith through their businesses to help build the kingdom of God, and to connect Sunday to Monday. For more information, visit livingsentministries.org.
Feb. 13 – St. Clair Pool Tournament
See how your talent measures up in St. Clair Senior Center’s (325 St. Clair St.) monthly 8-Ball pool tournament Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m.–noon. The deadline to sign up is 8:45 a.m. the morning of the event. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Feb 14 – Love Songs Through the Movies
Spend Valentine’s Day with your special someone and the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra as the string section entertains you with “Love Songs Through the Movies” at First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.) at 7 p.m. For more information, visit murfreesborosymphony.com. For tickets or more information, call 615-898-1862.
Feb. 14 and 28 – Old Time Jam
The biweekly Murfreesboro Old Time Jam is from 6–8 p.m. at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) Thursdays, Feb. 14 and 28, and the second and fourth Thursday of every month, from 6–8 p.m. All string players are welcome, acoustic instruments only, no drums. All ages are welcome. The focus is on pre-bluegrass-era string band music. Spectators are welcome, and admission is always free. For more information, visit maydaybrewery.com.
Feb. 15 – Valentine Dance at St. Clair Senior Center
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) a day late, Friday, Feb. 15, from 6–9 p.m. in Rm. S105 with a variety of dance music provided by the Uptown Country Band, which plays much more than country music. Light refreshments provided. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Feb. 15 – Fiber Arts Meetup
Murfreesboro’s Fiber Arts Meetup meets Friday, Feb. 15, from 1–3 p.m., over lunch at Simply Pure Sweets (118 N. Walnut St.) to build friendships and work on charity projects. Have fun knitting, crocheting and quilting with thread, needles and yarn to help neighbors in need. Make afghans for the veterans, blankets for Murfreesboro Cold Patrol, teddy bears for foster children or Project Linus and more. The group meet every two weeks on Friday. For more information, call 615-962-8086.
Feb. 15 – “Coon” Victory Service Award Banquet
The 2019 Kenneth “Coon” Victory Lifetime Service Award Banquet honors Bill Jordan, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, along with awards for young leader of the year, coach of the year, parent of the year, volunteer business of the year and athletic league volunteers of the year. The Smyrna Event Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) hosts the event on Friday, Feb. 15, with dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the program following at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10 each. For more information, visit townofsmyrna.org/home.
Feb. 17 – Weight Loss Mythbusters
Join Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. for Weight Loss Mythbusters, a fast-paced two-hours of information, recipes and delicious samples to get you fired up about a healthy, maintainable weight loss plan. Admission is $25 or $40 for you and a friend. For more information, contact sharon@studioveg.com.
Feb. 19 – Lawn and Garden Classes
Extension Agent Mitchell Mote teaches free lawn and garden classes at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 19 (Lawn and Landscape Class) and Tuesday, March 5 (Correct and Accurate Pesticide Usage Class). To make a reservation, call 615-898-7710.
Feb. 19 – Getting Rid of Junk without Destroying History
Author Lucinda Poole Cockrell joins Oaklands Mansion’s “Wedding Dresses Through the Decade” (900 N. Maney Ave.) on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., to discuss her book How to Weed Your Attic: Getting Rid of Junk Without Destroying History. Afterwards Cockrell signs books in the gift shop, with books available for purchase. This book provides answers to moving on after someone dies and handling their belongings. Cockrell covers topics such as the historical value of various materials and how to preserve or donate family objects. Many of the dresses in the exhibit have been part of their family’s keepsake projects. Cockrell is a Murfreesboro native and MTSU graduate. She has worked professionally for more than 30 years in the museum, archives and public history field. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at oaklandsmansion.org, in the museum gift shop during regular business hours or by calling 615-893-0022. For more information, contact mb@oaklandsmansion.org.
Feb. 19 – Puckett’s Trivia Night
Puckett’s Murfreesboro (114 N. Church St.) teams up with local organizations to host a series of trivia nights on a monthly basis. Each night takes on a different theme, with the next one set for Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 7–9 p.m. Other nights include March 19, April 16 and May 21. Reservations are encouraged at 629-201-6916. Admission is free. For more information, visit puckettsgro.com/murfreesboro.
Feb. 19 – Name That Tune
How knowledgeable are you about music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s? This fun, active brain game at St. Clair Senior Center, Room S104 (325 St. Clair St.) Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m.–noon, challenges music lovers with questions about songs and musicians we all know and love. Small prizes are awarded. For more information, call 615-848-2550.
Feb. 21 – 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, Feb. 21, at CJ’s, 352 W. Northfield Blvd. 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. A 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.
Feb. 21 – MMC Heart Event
Join the free MMC Heart Event in the Garrison Café at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (1272 Garrison Dr.) Thursday, Feb. 21, from 5:30–7 p.m. MMC registered dietician Sydney Elliott and nutritionist Devon Cox share nutrition tips and demonstrate exercises sponsored by MMC Weight Loss. RSVP required; find more information on the heart event at mmclinic.com or call 615-867-8100.
Feb. 22 – Ladies Night in “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades”
Grab a group of friends and join Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) for Ladies Night on Friday, Feb. 22, from 6–8 p.m. Walk through the vintage dresses with sponsor Karen Whitaker, a stylist for Ruby Ribbon, showcasing innovative products that seamlessly combine fit, function and fashion. Tickets are $10 each and can be pre-purchased at oaklandsmansion.org. Explore women’s history, fashion history, cultural history and the history of the community. For more information, contact 615-893-0022 or mb@oaklandsmansion.org.
Feb. 22–24 – Southern Equine Expo
The Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304 W. Thompson Ln.) hosts the 2019 Southern Equine Expo Feb. 22–24. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, with the first round of the Colt Starting Challenge at 10 a.m. Attendees have the opportunity to shop from a wide variety of vendors. Doors open at 8 a.m. Saturday where the Challenge continues throughout the day with exciting clinics, hands-on demonstrations, interactive displays and educational lectures from industry leaders. View horse breeds and equine athletes representing a variety of different disciplines. Sunday morning begins with Cowboy Church. For more information, call 615-962-3655 or visit southernequineexpo.com.
Feb. 23 – Shabby Lane Shopping Event
Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) hosts the 7th annual Shabby Lane Shopping Event with 70 vendor booths on Saturday, Feb. 23. Admission is free. For more information visit the Facebook event page or shabbylaneshoppingevents.com.
Feb. 23 – Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Dr. Guanping Zheng, who has been practicing calligraphy and brush painting for his entire career, will lead a classical Chinese brush painting technique workshop on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St. The event begins at 1:30 p.m., and it is free and open to the public.
Feb. 23 – Healthy Tennessee Health Fair
Healthy Tennessee is hosting a free Health Fair and Food Distribution event on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene (834 Union St.). Take part in free health screenings for all ages, health-focused exhibitors, drawings/giveaways and food distribution. For more information, visit myhealthytennessee.com.
Feb. 23 – Butterfly Lover’s Concerto
The Butterfly Lover’s Concerto comes to Murfreesboro through the MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 8–9:30 p.m. at Hinton Hall at MTSU (1439 Faulkinberry Dr.). This classical Chinese musical tale of love and loss features erhu virtuoso Wei Xiaodong performing with the MTSU Symphony Orchestra. An outstanding performer, Wei graduated from China’s leading music school, the Central Conservatory of Music. Admission is free. For more information, visit the MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture Facebook page at CCMCMTSU.
Feb. 24 – Black History Celebration
Participate in the Black History Celebration at Journey Pointe Church (1267 Middle Tennessee Blvd.) on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with an African-American art exhibit from Ernest Newsom’s private collection of over 100 artifacts, paintings and prints. Some are available for sale. Enjoy live music and refreshments. All are invited and admission is free. For more information, visit ernburn76@hotmail.com.
March 2 – Mardi Paws Gala
Purple Paws invites the public to its annual Mardi Paws Animal Gala at The Grove (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) on Saturday, March 2. This 21-and-up Mardi Gras-themed party runs from 6–11 p.m. with more fun this year including a costume contest for those interested, although everything from casual to black-tie attire is welcomed. Enjoy live music, a scavenger hunt and surprise games. This year welcomes a VIP area upstairs overlooking the festivities, and a cigar lounge in the adjacent event space. Enjoy Southern, Cajun and vegetarian culinary delights, and a variety of desserts. Regular tickets are $75 and include event entry, dinner, music and open bar. Purple Paws’ mission is “Helping Rescues, Rescue More” to help save hundreds of furry, feathered, wild, domestic and service animal lives. For more information, visit purplepawstn.org.
Throughout February – Girl Scout Cookie Sale
This year’s Girl Scout Cookie sale runs through March 3. Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have sold these icons of American culture for more than 100 years. Find booths at Kroger, Walmart, Save-A-Lot, Jr.’s Foodland, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, Stones River Mall, CVS, Kid 2 Kid, Hair Five-O, Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, Bumpus Harley-Davidson and other locations around town. Download the booth locator app for other locations or visit girlscouts.org. For more information, contact 931-842-0124 or serviceunit153@gmail.com.
Saturdays in February – Grapevine Pruning
On Saturdays throughout February volunteer can participate in the MTSU and Rutherford County Master Gardeners pruning of grapevines with Professor Tony Johnston at the Rutherford County UT Extension at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Pruning takes place from 9:30–11 a.m. Dress for the outdoor weather conditions, wear gloves and bring clippers and a tarp. For more information, contact 615-663-9744 or lisabrent124@gmail.com.
Ongoing – Alcoholics Anonymous
Attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly at 435 S. Molloy Ave. (off of Bridge Ave.). Meeting times include 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays; 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and noon on Saturdays. For more information, contact 270-293-5201.
Mondays – Ongoing Fitness Class
Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) hosts ongoing (New Year) New You Class classes on Mondays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. By the end of the year, your body should be balanced, strong, flexible, and better than ever. All classes may include mat/floor work, stretching, body weight exercises, light weights, bands, foam rollers and massage balls. Topics include back health in April, May and June; foot health in July, August and September; and myofascial release in October, November and December. For more information, contact 615-895-5040 or adavidson@murfreesborotn.gov. Admission is $4 or free with facility pass.
Mondays – Embrace Life
Embrace Life equips single moms in learning spiritual and practical ways to help navigate their way through life while using the Holy Spirit as their compass. Meetings are Monday nights at the Experience Community (521 Old Salem Rd.) from 7–8:30 p.m. For more information, visit experiencecc.ccbchurch.com.
Tuesdays – Heart of Tennessee Toastmasters
The Heart of Tennessee Toastmasters is an international organization devoted to helping others advance their communications and leadership skills. Through participation in a variety of roles at each meeting, learn better listening skills, critical thinking, goal setting and public speaking. Meet at 7 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month at Keller-Williams Realty (450 St Andrews Dr.). For more information, visit heartoftennessee.toastmastersclubs.org.
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 3–5 miles, with runners of all paces welcome to participate. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.
Wednesdays – Writers Group
The Murfreesboro Writers Group, comprised of local writers who seek to improve their work through mutual critique, meets every Wednesday at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St.) from 6–8 p.m. You might hear science fiction, poetry, alternate reality, memoir, fantasy, mystery, literary fiction, or more. For more information, find Murfreesboro Writers Group on Facebook, email sayhello@murfreesborowritersgroup.com, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Thursdays – Chess Club
The Murfreesboro Chess Club meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 907 E. Main St. Chess players of all levels are invited to come meet and play against other local chess enthusiasts. For more information, call 615-713-9256 or email murfreesborochess@gmail.com.
Fridays – Free Financial Fridays Public Education
Join Free Financial Fridays (live webinar available) from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at 120 E. Main St. #310 (third floor). Learn budgeting, credit building, debt consolidation, home buying, refinancing and building wealth. Visit events at naltm.eventbrite.com or contact info@naltm.com.
Saturdays – Historical Society Opens Ransom School
The Rutherford County Historical Society invites everyone to visit Ransom School (717 N. Academy St.) Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.–noon and discuss history while enjoying a cup of coffee. Bring old photos and memorabilia, and leave with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, your past. Volunteers needed. For more information, visit rutherfordtnhistory.org.
