July 1–3 – Community Basketball Camp
The Nicholas Foundation will hold its free three-day community basketball camp July 1–3 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for ages 8-16 boys and girls at Central Magnet School (701 E. Main St.). For more information, visit nicholasfoundationboro.org/bballcamp2019.
July 4 – Celebration Under the Stars
The annual Celebration Under the Stars kicks off Thursday, July 4, at McKnight Park (120 Dejarnette Ln.) with a “Rock the Pool” party from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Boro Beach. Admission for the pool party is $5 for youth and seniors, and $7 for adults. Free family-oriented activities include live music, food vendors, inflatables and games beginning at 4 p.m. at the park. The local band Hardin Draw performs from 5:30–7 p.m., and the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department present colors at 7 p.m. Perform Murfreesboro member Vontrell Hardrick sings the national anthem and the band Love Canon takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. The Pyro Shows fireworks display lights up the sky at 9 p.m. For safety purposes, pets, alcoholic beverages, cooking grills, banners and personal fireworks or sparklers are not permitted onsite. Families are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets. Soft drinks, pizza, hot dogs and other traditional snacks and desserts will be for sale. For more information, call 615-890-5333 or visit murfreesborotn.gov.
July 4–7 – Hyde Park Community Reunion
An all-black community in the Hyde Park Community in Wakulla County, Florida, has its origin well before the Civil War. In 1967 the family reunion for all Hyde Park descendants was formed and has been held every two years since. The reunion comes to Murfreesboro this year at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1200 Conference Center Blvd., July 4–7. For more information, visit hydeparkfamily.com.
July 5 – Independence Day Celebration
Join Community Care of Rutherford County for its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 5, from 6–10 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, food, drinks, music and a water slide for kids. This event is free and open to the community. Community Care of Rutherford County is located at 901 E. County Farm Rd. For more information, visit ccrconline.org.
July 5 – Forever Abbey Road Beatles Experience
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ epic Abbey Road album with Tennessee’s Forever Abbey Road performing the album in entirety with a second set of greatest hits to celebrate the landmark anniversary on Friday, July 5, from 7:30–10:30 p.m. at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.). Forever Abbey Road is comprised of five professional Nashville musicians creating a unique representation of what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today with current technology and modern rock energy. For more information, visit foreverabbeyroad.com.
July 7 – Blessing of the Animals
Bring your beloved animals and join the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Murfreesboro for the third annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, July 7, from 5–8 p.m. for a time of worship, fun, treats and blessing. For more information, find a Blessing of the Animals event on Facebook.
July 9 – Rutherford Cable July Breakfast Meeting
Celebrate 10 years of woman moving forward with Rutherford Cable on Tuesday, July 9, from 7:15–9 a.m. at Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.). Remember to bring plenty of business cards and grab a card from the basket. For more information, contact yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com or visit rutherfordcable.org.
July 9 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will present its July Business After Hours event at the The Maples Community, 5809 Manchester Pk., Murfreesboro, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. Bring plenty of business cards to this informal social networking event designed to connect you with business professionals from across Rutherford County. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for future members.
July 12 and 13 – Uncle Dave Macon Days
Old-time music and dance takes center stage at the Uncle Dave Macon Days festival July 12 and 13 at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) with competitions in clogging, buck dancing, banjo and bluegrass bands as well as a variety of food and craft vendors. View the Uncle Dave Macon Days 2019 Schedule here. For more information, call 833-615-7668 or visit uncledavemacondays.org.
July 13 – Princesses & Superheroes Party
Bring your little ones for the Kids Club: Princesses & Superheroes Party on Saturday, July 13, at the Stones River Town Centre, Center Court (1720 Old Fort Pkwy.) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Children can don their favorite princess or superhero costume and meet a real princess and superhero, enjoy complimentary face painting and more. Admission is free. Children must be supervised by an adult. For more information, call 615-896-4486 or visit shopstonesriver.com.
July 13, 20 and 27 – Healthy Habits for Life
Learn about essential oils and safe, natural alternatives in daily wellness at Red Carpet Storage (124 John R. Rice Blvd.) Saturdays, July 13, 20 and 27, from 2–4 p.m. Topics include Emotions and Oils on July 13, Back to School on July 20 and Pets and Oils on July 27. For more information, contact 615-513-7572 or info@bluecupmonkeyoillife.com. Find Blue Cup Monkey Oil Life on Facebook or Instagram, or visit bluecupmonkeyoillife.com.
July 13 – Summer Make & Take Event
Join Core Life Eatery (2330 Medical Center Pkwy., Suite E) on Saturday, July 13, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for an interactive make-and-take night centered around summer. Make customized essential oil roller ball recipes for travel, sleep, immunity, tummy troubles and energy. The cost is $10 per roller; enter the door prize drawing too. For more information, contact 615-513-7572 or info@bluecupmonkeyoillife.com, or visit bluecupmonkeyoillife.com.
July 13 – Community Heroes Celebration at Lucky Ladd Farms
Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd.) honors hometown heroes on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The farm offers free general admission to Tennessee fireman, police officers, active/retired military, veterans and their immediate family (a spouse and dependents living in the same household). Kids of all ages enjoy live-action demonstrations, a policeman vs. fireman tug-of-war competitions and emergency equipment displays. Enjoy Lucky Ladd’s market, concessions, bakery and ice cream parlor onsite. Check out luckyladdfarms.com for more information, or contact 615-274-3786 or fun@luckyladdfarms.com.
July 13 – Christmas in July at St. Clair
Enjoy Summer Santa, an ugly T-shirt Contest, music, food and early shopping with premium vendors on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.). Vendors can contact premiumvendors2017@yahoo.com. Call 561-779-1759 or visit the Eventbrite page for more information.
July 13 – Remembering the Raid with Words & Music
On July 13, 1862, The Civil War came to Murfreesboro with the sound of clattering hooves and gunfire. On Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., join the rangers and volunteers from the Stones River National Battlefield and staff of Oaklands Mansion on the grounds of Oaklands (901 N. Maney Ave.) for a series of programs highlighting the events of that day 157 years ago on the site where the 9th Michigan Infantry withstood several Confederate onslaughts until they surrendered. In coordination with Uncle Dave Macon Days, enjoy free shuttle service, courtesy of Villages of Murfreesboro, from the festival site at Cannonsburgh to Oaklands Mansion from 12:30 to 3 p.m. While on the shuttle, learn more about the country’s history. For more information, call 615-893-0022 or visit oaklandsmansion.org.
July 16 – Stake & Burger
NBA Hall of Famer and Auburn basketball star Charles Barkley is the keynote speaker for the Boys & Girls Club’s “Stake & Burger” fundraiser on Tuesday, July 16, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at MTSU’s ballroom in the new Student Union Building (1301 E. Main St.). Barkley is the NBA’s 23rd all-time leading scorer with over 23,000 points and rated 18th in rebounds. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club and the fundraiser, call 615-890-2582 or visit bgcrc.net.
July 17 – Consumer Protection Workshop
U.S. Rep. Scott Desjarlais and Senators Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn invite the public to a Stop Scams Consumer Protection Workshop on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd., Community Center, MTG Room 1). Learn how to protect your identity, your money and your family from fraud with topics like Debt Collection Scams, The “Do Not Call” List, Reverse Mortgage Scams and others. Register at the Eventbrite page or call 615-896-1986.
July 18 – 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, July 18, at Hop Springs, 6790 John Bragg Hwy., Murfreesboro. 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.
July 19 – Summer Party at Oaklands
Join friends and neighbors at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) Friday, July 19, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. for The Summer Party. Uncle Bud’s serves Southern fried chicken and catfish. Enjoy mouth-watering desserts by Goodness Gracious Cafe and Catering at Readyville Mill, and a full bar courtesy of Murfreesboro Wine and Spirits. Signature summer cocktails are hand crafted from Prichard’s Distillery products. Admission is $75 per person. For more information, call 615-893-0022.
July 19 – Third Friday Night Concert Series
Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and picnic for outdoor music by Uptown Country at the Third Friday Night Concert Series on the front lawn of Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Friday, July 19, from 7–9 p.m.
July 19–21 – Murfreesboro Antiques Show 2019
The 52nd Annual Murfreesboro Antiques Show attracts some of the finest antique dealers from across the country. The show will be held Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Middle Tennessee Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). Admission is $7 for all three days and parking is free. For more information, call 601-906-3015 or visit murfreesboroantiqueshow.com.
July 20 – Crossroad to Victory Benefit Car Show
The Crossroad to Victory Benefit Car Show, presented by Victory Crossroad Cruisers, benefits the Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center. The event will be held at the Victory Christian Center, 1641 Middle Tennessee Blvd., on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The registration fee is $20 from 9 a.m.–noon. Enjoy cars, Bible and music trivia for prizes, door prize drawings, great oldies music, concessions available at Burger King and trophies and plaques provided by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Vendor space is available. Find more information at the Victory Crossroad Cruisers Facebook page.
July 20 – Larry J. Daniel Book Signing
Join the Historic Sam Davis Home & Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and book signing for Larry J. Daniel’s newest book, Conquered: Why the Army of Tennessee Failed (Civil War America). During the Civil War, the Army of Tennessee was a significant part of the Confederate forces. Esteemed military historian Daniel offers an in-depth interpretation of command structure and the force’s fate on the battle fields. For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.
July 20 – Art, Music & Food Fest at Mayday Brewery
Join Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) Saturday, July 20, from 1–7 p.m. for some of the best local art, music and food featuring artists like The Rhinovirus, Meagan Armes and Brandy Henry, music by Thunderfrog! and a blues jam with Joey Fletcher and friends, and food by Catarina’s Food Truck and Mrs. Grissom’s Panini Grill from 1–7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, find the Art, Music & Food Fest on Facebook or visit maydaybrewery.com.
July 20 – Lytle Creek Community Celebration
Join the Lytle Creek Community to celebrate the restoration of Lytle Creek with food, drinks, prizes and family-friendly fun Saturday, July 20, from 5–7 p.m. With help from community volunteers, 3,500 linear feet of the creek has been successfully restored with more in the works; learn how to get involved. The location, held at a local private residence, will be provided upon registration. Find a page for Lytle Creek Community Celebration on flipcause.com for more information and to register.
July 20 – Kaikickscancer
Help support Kai in his journey to kick cancer. He has been diagnosed with leukemia, and the goal is to relieve some of the financial stress on the family. Join Big Creek Winery Tasting Room (7027 Main St., Christiana) Saturday, July 20, beginning at 11 a.m., with activities for kids including a water slide, bounce house, door prizes, wine tasting and music. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the day. Cash donations are appreciated. For more information, find the event on Facebook or visit the Kaikickscancer Go Fund Me page.
July 20 – Health Fair
Get your health on track at the Bradyville Road Church of Christ (1265 Bradyville Rd.) Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn about blood pressure, diabetes, a healthy diet, CPR, the American Red Cross, physical conditioning and exercise, medication, hydration, smoking cessation and more while enjoying refreshments and fun. For more information, call 615-893-7156.
July 20 – Tie the Knot Murfreesboro!
Tie the Knot Wedding Show at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John Rice Blvd.) from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. presents brides and grooms with the best local wedding vendors in the Middle Tennessee. Enjoy an afternoon filled with bridal fashion, catering and cake samples, and the opportunity to meet the best planners, photographers and DJs. Admission is free and giveaways will be held throughout the day. For more information, find the event on Facebook.
July 20 – Woman’s Club Legacy Fundraiser
The second annual Legacy Gathering fundraiser is to preserve the historic 103-year-old Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro at Tasty Table, 215 N. Church St. The beautiful Italianate style home was built in 1856 for Dr. William T. Baskette and his wife, Helen M. Crichlow Baskette. The Woman’s Club later opened the first lending library in Rutherford County at the home, now on the National Registry of Historic Places. Tickets to the fundraiser are $60 with $50 directly benefiting the Historic Preservation Fund. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. Additional information is available on The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro Facebook page and at womansclubmurfreesboro.org.
July 24 – National Ice Cream Day
Make ice cream in just five minutes with the old crank ice cream machines for National Ice Cream Day at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, visit samdavishome.org.
July 25 – Teen Book Club
Join the Teen Book Club on Thursday, July 25, at 5 p.m. at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) for the next book: Numbering All the Bones by Ann Rinaldi. Each meeting includes a discussion of the book, popcorn, a beverage and a hands-on craft. For more information, call 615-459-2341.
July 25 – Summer Solstice Celebration
Join Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living (2744 Asher’s Fork Dr.) Thursday, July 25, from 4:30–7:30 p.m. for a Summer Solstice Celebration in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Enjoy a fun evening with food, drinks, live music, auction items and a 50/50 raffle. The $15 charge at the door benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, call 615-894-6708.
July 25 – TriStar Women’s Show
Empower your mind, body and spirit at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center (200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna) on Thursday, July 25, from 5–7:30 p.m. Committed to empowering women to live a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, the ninth annual TriStar StoneCrest Women’s Show unites women in learning about health, beauty and wellness while enjoying music, food, fashion and fun. Enjoy locally made hors d’oeuvres and desserts, wine tasting, beauty and wellness services, live fashion and health demonstrations, free health and wellness screenings and door prizes and giveaways. The event is for women 18 years and older. Admission is $5. All proceeds benefit local charities. Register by calling 615-342-1919 or by visiting tristarstonecrest.com/calendar.
July 27 – Taste of Rutherford Summer Party
Join the Main Street Murfreesboro’s Annual “Taste of Rutherford,” The Summer Party, at the historic Childress House, 225 N. Academy St., on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. with a Patrons’ Reception at 6 p.m. Mingle with friends in a casual lawn setting while enjoying outstanding cuisine from some of this community’s finest eateries. Dress is casual summer attire and there is an open bar. Main Street is a nonprofit organization. For more information, call 615-895-1887.
July 27–28 – Monteagle Mountain Market
The Mountain Market for Arts & Crafts is returning to Monteagle Mountain for its 60th Anniversary on July 27–28. One of the longest running and most popular crafts festivals in the Southeast, this annual festival is the place to discover leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork and ceramics. Vendors will open for business 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. This anniversary event will have over 100 booths, artisan demonstrations, prizes, giveaways, food, games and children’s activities. New this year are painting, felting and candlemaking workshops. The Mountain Market, organized annually by the South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, will be set up at Hannah Pickett Park, outside City Hall at 16 Dixie Lee Avenue in Monteagle. For more information, call 931-924-5353 or email info@southcumberlandchamber.com.
July 30 – Toddler Tuesday
Bring your toddlers for a morning of learning with games, crafts, hikes, experiments and live animals the last Tuesday of every month from 10–11 a.m. (rain or shine) at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna. Weather permitting, pack your lunch and plan to enjoy the grounds after the program. Admission is $5 per toddler (or participating sibling) with the parent/guardians free. The July program is “Honeybees and Me” looking at the busy life of the honey bees on the farm. For more information, visit samdavishome.org/toddlertuesdays.
Throughout July – Movies Under the Stars
Enjoy another year of free, family-friendly Movies Under the Stars, presented by the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or trucks while enjoying the show; popcorn, snow cones and soft drinks available for a small fee at the concession trailer. The schedule is as follows:
Mondays – Barfield Park
Tuesdays – Murfreesboro Civic Plaza
Thursdays – Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park
Fridays – Cason Lane Trailhead
Saturdays – Fountains at Gateway
Week of July 1 – A Wrinkle in Time
Week of July 8 – Leap!
Week of July 15 – Incredibles 2
Week of July 22 – Miracle Season
Tuesdays – Heart of Tennessee Toastmasters
The Heart of Tennessee Toastmasters is an international organization devoted to helping others advance their communication 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.
Saturdays and Sundays – Meditation and Yoga
Come to a half-hour guided meditation at Hop Springs to learn how to use meditation as a tool to reduce stress, control anxiety, promote emotional health, lengthen attention span, reduce age-related memory loss, help fight addictions, improve sleep, help control pain and decrease blood pressure, Saturdays and Sunday in May from 10–10:30 a.m. No experience needed. Cost is $5. From 10:30–11:30, enjoy a harmonized yoga sequence that includes long holds and dynamic movement. Class flows through sun salutations and varying poses that strengthen and open the body while focusing on breath and mindfulness. All ages and levels are welcome. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. Please bring your own mat, although extras are available. Yoga only is $12; yoga and beer is $15. Registration for either is not required but encouraged. For more information, visit hopspringstn.com/yoga.
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 to 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.
Ongoing – Al-Anon
Attend Al-Anon meetings, a fellowship program for the families and friends of alcoholics, 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.
Saturdays – Smyrna Depot Farmers’ Market
Join the Smyrna Depot Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon on Front Street in downtown Smyrna. Special events this summer include: Water Day with water balloons and water gun fights on July 20, and Back to School Bash on July 27, with drawings for two fully stocked backpacks and market vendors handing out school supplies. Find more information at facebook.com/smyrnadepotfm.
Saturdays in July – Saturday Market
Visit the Saturday Marketplace around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse on the Murfreesboro Public Square each Saturday throughout summer from 8 a.m.–noon. Purchase fresh produce, fruit, baked goods, flowers, plants and crafts. For more information, call 615-895-1887.
