Sept. 4, 11 and 18 – Tai Chi Classes
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline consisting of slow movements and postures done in a fluid and relaxed manner. It is used to reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve muscle strength, and build stamina and agility while increasing the feeling of well-being. Ages 15 and up can join a free class at Gateway Island (1875 W. College St.) Wednesdays, Sept. 4, 11 and 18 at 9 a.m. For more information, contact bjohnson@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 6 – Friday Night Live
Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford County presents the final Friday Night Live Concert of 2019 on Friday, Sept. 6. Murfreesboro’s own The Pilots will perform a variety of rock from the ’50s to the ’90s from 6:30–9:30 p.m. on the Murfreesboro Public Square. The show is free and family-friendly.
Sept. 7 – Rutherford Recovery Festival
The third annual Rutherford County Recovery Fest is fun for all and September is National Recovery Month. Help celebrate recovery with door prizes, bounce houses, speakers and music as local organizations present information on their services at Patterson Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. For more information, find Rutherford Recovery Fest on Facebook or the Eventbrite page.
Sept. 7 – Hummingbird Festival
Bring the family out for the Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) to celebrate amazing creatures readying to embark on a grand journey covering thousands of miles. Guest speaker and master hummingbird bander Cyndi Routledge of Southeastern Avian Research (SEAR) shares her knowledge and experience with these flying gems. The event features children’s activities, hummingbird merchandise and more with free admission from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. as SEAR bands hummingbirds from 8–10 a.m. and 3–5 p.m. Bird banding is a valuable tool in the education and conservation of a species. For more information, visit southeasternavianresearch.org.
Sept. 7 – Cardboard Boat Regatta
Ages 13 and up are invited to join in the fun with their own cardboard boat or to spend the day at the park watching captains and their crews race across the pool before springing a leak. Some sink, and others float. Cardboard boat regatta teams consist of one to four people who must be in the boat at all times. Admission is free. The event is held at Boro Beach at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. For more information, contact 615-895-5040 or csaffel@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 7 – Grandparents Day
Join Generation for Creation in celebrating Grandparents Day with speaker June LaGreen and a talent contest performed by grandchildren and hosted by Lynnette Cole, the first Miss USA from Tennessee, along with co-host Braxton Cole. Enjoy door prizes, grandparent recognition and dedication from grandchildren, an information booth and support for grandparents raising grandchildren. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit gfckidz.org or call 615-890-7116.
Sept. 7 – Yoga at the Island
Yoga is a great way to wind down, especially outdoors in nature. Yoga focuses on improving your balance and flexibility while at the same time reducing stress. Meet on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the beautiful Gateway Island (1875 W. College St.) at 9 a.m. Admission is free and the class is for beginning and intermediate levels. For more information, contact bjohnson@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 7 – Boro Pride
Boro Pride, held on the Murfreesboro Public Square from 5–10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. The free event features musical acts including Flummox, Sisters Mann, The Hardin Draw and The Dead Deads, as well as community information and vendors. Boro Pride is a program of Tennessee Equality Project Foundation. For more information, contact boroprideevent@gmail.com.
Sept. 7, 14 and 21 – Jenergy for Life Posture Repair Workshop
Jenergy for Life was created to help people be happy, healthy and strong. Dr. Jen Dickens Massie, DPT, teaches an introductory workshop focusing on posture repair, core strength and stability and body mechanics. Learn how to decrease back and neck pain, improve mood and energy levels, improve efficiency of movement, improve confidence and decrease risk for injury. All fitness levels are welcome, and exercises are based on student needs. Classes are at the Walnut House (116 N. Walnut St.) from 9–10 a.m. and are $15. For more information, contact jenergyforlife@gmail.com.
Sept. 9 – Annual Game Day 2019
Middle Tennessee Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.) celebrates the Greenhouse Ministries donors and volunteers who help on a daily basis to provide relational ministries designed to inspire, give hope and change lives Monday, Sept. 9, from 6–8 p.m. Hear a special interview with Kelly Holcomb, a 10-year veteran of the NFL. BBQ is provided by Slick Pig. Admission is free. RSVP for tickets at reservations@greenhousemin.org.
Sept. 10 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will present its September Business After Hours event at Strike & Spare Family Fun Center, 941 NW Broad St., from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. 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.
Sept. 10 – TTA Murfreesboro Chapter Meeting
The Tennessee Trails Association Murfreesboro Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Barfield Park Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.). The Tennessee Trails Association is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1968, to promote the development of a statewide system of hiking trails. Join TTA members in hiking and volunteering to build and maintain trails throughout Tennessee. For more information, call 1-888-HIKE-TTA or visit tennesseetrails.org.
Sept. 11 – Never Forget: RCSO 9/11 Memorial
It is with great pride and reverence that the community will continue to remember what happened in New York City, on Sept. 11, 2001, those who gave their lives, and those who lost them. In honor and recognition of this, a memorial was erected in 2011, on the grounds of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office marking the event’s 10-year anniversary. A 3,000-pound I-beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center is on display there, surrounded by a symphony of symbolism. The three posts supporting the tilting beam are representative of the firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency medical personnel who all gave their lives in service on that day. The beam points directly toward New York City. Surrounding the beam, four urns symbolize the four airplanes that crashed that day, while four flag poles fly our American flag, our state flag, our military flag, and our 9/11 memorial flag. This year marks the 18th anniversary since that fateful late-summer morning. With the passing of time comes an entirely new generation of adults with no recollection of the incident. In light of this, during the Sept. 11 ceremony this year, a sign will be erected, describing each element of the memorial and what it means. This year’s memorial services will begin at 9 a.m. and will last approximately half an hour. The national anthem will be played, followed by a flag ceremony, a guest speaker and the honor guard. Donations can be made in any amount to help cover the costs of the sign and memorial upkeep. Memorial bricks are being sold that will be installed at the site as a way to help raise funds. These permanent bricks can be engraved with whatever personal tribute you’d like. If you would like to be a part of this occasion by making a donation, you can reach out to Sergeant Cassidy at 615-904-3019 or jcassidy@rcsotn.org.
Sept. 11 – Living Sent
Join the next monthly Living Sent Ministries meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.). Christy Newman Baker, an evaluator at the State of Tennessee Department of Child Care Licensing, and Marsha Logue, VP of Business Development at Wilson Bank & Trust, shares their stories of what God is doing in their life and career. Feel free to bring guests. A free lunch is provided. RSVP at bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.
Sept. 12 – Snakes: Mysteries in Nature
Ages 12 and up are introduced to the world of Snakes: Mysteries in Nature on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.). Learn about the natural history of snakes as they entered the new world and populated the southeast including the Volunteer state. Discuss behavioral and community ecology, biodiversity and conservation of snakes in Tennessee. This is especially great for college students concentrating on life sciences or people just interested. Experience a colorful presentation and get a chance to see a live snake up close. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or efann@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 12 – ReJean Johnson Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author ReJean Johnson for a book signing Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3–6 p.m. Johnson signs and sells copies of her book, Angels Among Us: How God Used Everyday People to Perform Modern-day Miracles in My Life, published in 2018. Angels Among Us is a narrative journey through Johnson’s story as an abused child. The book explains how abuse affected Johnson’s life and how she was forced to learn to survive at a young age through her faith in God. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.
Sept. 12 and 19 – What’s Up Night Hikes
Crisp fall nights are great for spotting owls, bats, frogs, insects, discovering glowing eyes and finding other fascinating critters that are active at night. Join the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) for discovery under the night sky Thursdays, Sept. 12 and 19, at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or $10 per family. Reservations are required. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 14 – Archery Lessons
Check out the Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park’s (401 Volunteer Rd.) new archery program on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Learn about parts of the bow, technique, and get a chance to shoot. This program requires a 1-mile walk on the paved trail to get to the archery area. Space is limited and registration is required. Ages 8 and up are welcome. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmoss@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 14 – Puppy Plunge
Bring your pup to enjoy a dip in the pool at Boro Beach at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. before the pool hits winter. All dogs must be current on vaccinations. Spayed and neutered pets are preferred. Humans are not allowed in the water; dogs only. No features of the outdoor pool are open for the event. No aggressive dogs allowed. Cost is $1 per dog. For more information, contact 615-890-5040 or csaffel@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 14 – TTA Sewanee Perimeter Trail Hike
Join the Tennessee Trails Association Murfreesboro for the Sewanee Perimeter Trail Hike Saturday, Sept. 14, for a 13-mile hike rated moderate. Start at Roark’s Cove Road and end at Lake Cheston with little elevation change. The hike from Roark’s Cove Road to the forestry cabin is one of the nicest sections of the 20-mile Perimeter Trail while passing two lakes and interesting geological features. Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org or contact Sara Pollard at sarabpollard@gmail.com or 615-714-3610.
Sept. 14 – Wings of Freedom Fish Fry
Join the Smyrna Rotary Club in benefiting local nonprofits on Saturday, Sept. 14, beginning at 4 p.m. to honor military nurses at Contour Aviation Hangar, Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport (278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna). For additional information, call 615-459-2651 or wofsmyrna.com.
Sept. 14 and 21 – Animal Encounters
Join the Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) for a short program introducing one of the station’s animals. Learn about the animal’s cool adaptations and natural history Saturdays, Sept. 14 and 21, and Oct. 5 and 12 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 18 – Early Literacy Month Story Time
Rutherford Books From Birth and Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation will celebrate Early Literacy Month with a special story time at Linebaugh Library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Come dressed as your favorite book character for a costume contest and stick around for a specially themed craft time. Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St.
Sept. 18 – Lunch & Learn Potluck
Come to Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) and bring your favorite food dish to share as Kathy Owen Wallace presents Cannonsburgh Memories and Susanne Hebden presents Churning Butter—Foods of Yesteryear. All ages are welcome to the McKnight House on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost is free. For more information, call 615-890-0355.
Sept. 19 – 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. 19, at Earth Experience – Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, 816 Old Salem Rd. Puckett’s will provide food. 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.
Sept. 19 – Medicare at MMC
Come to MMC (1272 Garrison Dr.) on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5:30–7 p.m., for an educational Medicare workshop with McKnight’s Medicare Advisor Hillary Broome, a.k.a. Mr. Medicare, covering topics including the types of Medicare, supplement plans, when to sign up, and how to avoid penalties. For more information, contact 615-895-8574 or ashley@mcknighadvisory.com, or visit mcknightadvisory.com.
Sept. 20 – Seasonal Eating
The Better Boro Project partners with Carla Bush, Extension Agent, and Rutherford County Master Food Volunteers to offer a seasonal eating event, covering selection, preparation, storage and recipe tastings of local produce at the Gateway Island Reception Center (1875 W. College St.) on Friday, Sept. 20 from 10–11 a.m. Produce eaten when it is in season tastes better and maintains more of its nutrients. All the produce used is available at the Rutherford County Farmers Market. All ages can join. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-893-2141, jjoines@murfreesborotn.gov or cyouree1@utk.edu.
Sept. 20 – Another in the Fire
Experience Music will host a praise and worship night, titled “Another in the Fire,” on Friday, Sept. 20, beginning at 7 p.m. on the Cannon County Square. For more information, find Experience Music or Experience Community Cannon County on Facebook.
Sept. 20 – 3rd Friday Night Concert Series
Come out and bring your lawn chairs, blanket and picnic to the Front Lawn of Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) Friday, Sept. 20, from 7–9 p.m. with dancing and music from the 231 South Band. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-890-0355 or shodges@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 21 – Meat Me in Denver
A “prime” group of area 4-H high school students represent Tennessee at the National Meats Evaluation Contest in Denver, Colorado, during the second weekend of January 2020. Join the “Meat Me in Denver” dinner to help raise $4,000. Enjoy tasty baked ham, vegetables, homemade rolls, dessert and drinks on Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Gathering at Milton (12026 Milton St., Milton) with seating times at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance; they are $20. In preparation, the group has had to learn more than 75 cuts of meat from beef, pork and lamb and be able to visually select a top-quality piece of meat. Enjoy a drawing for one free rental of The Gathering, a bake sale, pre-ordered whole pies (fudge, coconut and pecan) by Carolyn’s Creations for $10 each and a sale of autumn mums. Tickets and pie orders can be made at 615-653-6018 or 615-653-2069.
Sept. 21 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter in the fight against Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 21. Help raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s education and research in the community. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. at MTSU’s Dean A. Hayes Track & Soccer Stadium (1568 Greenland Dr.). For more information, find the 2019 Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Facebook or visit act.alt.org.
Sept. 21 – TTA Downtown Nashville Urban Hike
Join the Tennessee Trails Association for the Downtown Nashville Urban Hike Saturday, Sept. 21 for an approximately 4-mile rated moderate hike with concrete and hard surface terrain. Park near the Nissan Stadium and cross the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge onto Broadway. Visit the Bicentennial Mall and enjoy lunch at the Farmers’ Market. For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org or contact Sara Pollard at sarabpollard@gmail.com or 615-714-3610.
Sept. 21 – Hammer Down for Habitat
Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity presents the 11th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Motorcycle Poker Run to help raise funds in building a Habitat house for a low-income family in need, from 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity (850 Mercury Blvd.). The 100-plus mile ride through the beautiful Tennessee countryside starts at the Habitat office in Murfreesboro, proceeds to Center Hill Lake and ends at Hop Springs Beer Park for a BBQ lunch, with entertainment by “Unfinished Business” and prizes. Riders receive a poker hand at the beginning of the run and cards along the way for possible prizes. Tickets are $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. T-Shirts and extra poker hands are available. Sponsorship packages are also available. In 2018 the Hammer Down event raised over $18,000 and helped fund Candace’s Rehab Habitat house. For additional information, contact melissa@rchfh.org. Find the Facebook event at UnfinishedBusiness4. Lunch and entertainment tickets are available without the motorcycle run. For more information, visit rchfh.org or the Facebook Page at RutherfordHabitat.
Sept. 21 – Kittrell School Reunion
The annual Kittrell School Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Kittrell Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School are invited to attend. Jerry Robinson, class of 1960, will serve a lunch from Slick Pig at noon for $5. Following the lunch, the various classes will be recognized, starting with the class of the oldest graduate present. For more information, contact Steve Cates at 615-896-3559 or appdancer@aol.com.
Sept. 21 – Greenway Art Festival
Presented by Cultural Arts Murfreesboro, the theme for this year’s Greenway Art Festival is “Cross Pollination,” exhibiting art and nature in harmony. Celebrate arts organizations throughout Rutherford County, learn the benefits of cross-pollination within nature and among the artisan community while strolling along a trail of the region’s most talented artisans in a family-friendly park setting. Enjoy original art, music, food vendors and youth and adult activities on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Old Fort Park (1025 Old Fort Pkwy.). Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-962-7725 or lbrowning@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 21 – Venomous Animals of Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is home to several venomous animals. The focus of this program Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. is on identification, potential hazards, safety practices, and how to live side-by-side with these very important animals. Learn about venomous animals and their means of defense and prey capture; discuss their importance in biotechnology and bio-discovery. This is great for college students concentrating on life sciences or biotechnology, or interested young adults and children. Enjoy a colorful presentation and get a chance to see some non-venomous animals in person. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or efann@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 21 – Fall Pop-Up Market
Re-Invintage (427 River Rock Blvd.) hosts its fall pop-up market day on its front lawn on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Browse local vendors offering handcrafted goods and vintage finds. Local food trucks will be onsite. This family-friendly event offers free admission and free parking. Furry friends (on leashes) are also welcome. For more information, contact Re-Invintage at reinvintagellc@gmail.com or 615-617-5632.
Sept. 23 – Constitution Trivia
The Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites the community to join its members in celebration of Constitution Week, Sept. 17–23. Linebaugh Library will host a Constitution Week trivia night on Monday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge of the Constitution and you may win a prize. Everyone who attends receives a pocket Constitution. The United States Constitution set forth the framework for the federal government and is still in use today. In 1956, the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and President Eisenhower signed it into law. The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787, to inform people that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation of our way of life, and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the Constitution.
Sept. 24 – Autumn With the Alley
Join The First Shot Basketball Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the annual fundraiser benefiting the First Shot Academic All-Stars program supporting the educational component for the First Shot Foundation. Last year’s event funded SAT classes, tutoring at Patterson Park and the genesis of the First Shot STEM Academy at Patterson Park. Join The Grove at Williamson Place (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) for a cigar and bourbon tasting featuring fabulous foods from The Alley on Main, a special silent auction featuring wine, bourbon and other items, and live music. Tickets are $75 and include eight specialty wine or bourbon tastings and a complimentary cigar. For more information, visit 1stshotbasketball.net, or contact 615-631-5312 or andy.herzer@firstshotbasketball.net.
Sept. 26 – Annual Health Expo
The St. Clair Senior Center Annual Health Expo on Thursday, Sept. 26, offers health screenings for everything from one’s memory to the feet for ages 60 and over from 8 a.m.–noon (325 St. Clair St.). The event includes flu shots, door prizes and snacks. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-848-2550 or lgrissom@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 27 – 2019 Jones College of Business Leadership Summit
Middle Tennessee is a hotbed for business activity. Lean how to be an “innovative, growth-minded individual with the passion to inspire others and increase productivity, confidence and courage.” The MTSU Jones College of Business cordially welcomes everyone to the annual Jones College of Business Leadership Summit, hosted by the Jones College, the Jennings. A. Jones Chair of Excellence in Private Enterprise, and Murfreesboro Young Professionals, at the MTSU Student Union Ballroom (1768 MTSU Blvd.) on Friday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. with a buffet lunch. All attendees must register in advance. Programs include “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas Into Powerful Results” and “Wonder: The Transformative Power of Wonder in Leadership,” and the summit will also include lunch. For more information, visit mtalumni.com or contact alumni@mtsu.edu.
Sept. 27 and 28 – St. Clair Arts & Crafts Show and Sale
Need Christmas gifts or ideas? Enjoy the wonderful talents of The St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) seniors as they show and sell their work. Shop Friday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, contact 615-848-2550 or kherod@murfreesborotn.gov.
Sept. 28 – Oktoberfest
Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) welcomes the public to its fifth-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 5–9 p.m. Support Oaklands Mansion while it features many local craft brewers such as Calfkiller Brewing Company, Cedar Glade Brews, Dark Humor Brewery, Emerald Abbey Brewing and more and the number-one independently owned cider producer in the nation, Bold Rock. The Knott Brothers take the stage on the front porch of the mansion at 6 p.m. Sample food from local food trucks. MTSU’s Fermentation Science Program represents their exciting new program and the art of craft beer. For more information, contact info@oaklandsmansion.org or 615-893-0022. Advanced admission for craft beer drinkers is $30 (or $40 at the door). Tickets can be purchased at oaklandsmansion.org.
Sept. 28 – Downtown on the Farm
Join Locally Owned Murfreesboro at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 5:30–8 p.m. for the Downtown on the Farm dinner. Mitchel Murphree of Five Senses Restaurant & Bar returns as head chef and leads a team of four of Murfreesboro’s most talented culinary minds—Shawn and Christy Hackinson, Chantell Kennedy-Shehan and Alex Belew—for the annual farm-to-table experience. The fundraising dinner features items sourced from local farms and transformed into a culinary adventure. Start the night with signature cocktails by Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey at 4:30 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. Every ticket holder receives a commemorative, handmade cup made by a Tennessee-based potter. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, find the event on Facebook or Eventbrite.
Sept. 28 – African Drum and Dance Festival
The Second Annual African Drum and Dance Festival returns to Patterson Park (521 Mercury Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 28. After the success of last year’s event, the festival hosts an array of cultural activities from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and a free African Dance Concert from 6–8 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, and people of all ages are encouraged to attend and participate; admission is free. The festival spotlights the Nananom Dance Ensemble, performing specialized dance styles from Ghana. Learn drumming and dancing from several African countries including Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Benin, the Ivory Coast and Congo. Witness African art vendors, an African village, an African market scene, a drum circle, international foods plus other vendors, a drum parade and a children’s pavilion. Witness an African “colloquium,” a seminar that discusses the economic impact of African dance. For more information, call 615-893-7439.
Sept. 28 – Boro Adventure Fest
Come out for live music, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing, fishing, obstacle course, food trucks, kid’s zone, outdoor classroom, face painting, animal encounters, games, story trail, vendors and giveaways. Escape for a day into the woods to join a community of adventure seekers, explorers, risk takers, and nature lovers. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Candle Wishes Foundation have joined forces for the second year; all proceeds benefit Candle Wishes, a local nonprofit that fulfills the birthday wishes and provides essential needs for homeless and needy children in the community. Come out to the Walter Hill Dam Park (5636 Lebanon Rd.) Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon–4 p.m. Cost is $10 with pre-registration and $20 the day of. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit boroadventurefest.com or find the event on Facebook.
Sept. 28 – Tree Of Life Walk-A-Thon
Tree Of Life Animal Sanctuary will host its fourth annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Rogers Park in Murfreesboro. Participants arrive at 8 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a building for Tree of Life. For more information, or to participate or donate contact Nicki at treeoflifeanimalsanctuary@gmail.com or find Tree of Life 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon on Facebook.
Sept. 28 – Expanding Your Horizons
MTSU hosts the Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science Conference for 5th-grade through 12th-grade girls from across the midstate on Saturday, Sept. 28. EYH helps girls and young women investigate science and mathematics careers, talk with women in math and science, attend workshops with their peers, participate in hands-on activities and meet girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math. Four women with outstanding business and finance credentials—Wanda Lyle, Carrie Green, Jackie Morgan and Yolanda Green—will headline a panel as part of the conference. MTSU Jones College of Business Dean David Urban says “many people do not think of economics and finance as STEM fields, but both of them are based on sophisticated approaches to gathering and analyzing quantitative data, as well as translating the data into useful information.” For more information on Expanding Your Horizons, visit mtsu.edu/eyh.
Sept. 29 – Jenergy and Juice
Jenergy for Life will host Jenergy and Juice, an introductory workshop focusing on posture repair, core strength and stability and body mechanics, on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2–3 p.m. at Social Exchange (224 W. Main St.). Cost is $20 and includes a mimosa. For more information, contact jenergyforlife@gmail.com.
Oct. 2 and 3 – Political Economy Research Lectures
The Political Economy Research Institute at MTSU will host a lineup of public lectures throughout the 2019–20 academic year. This kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 12:40 p.m. with “The Continuing Relevance of F. A. Hayek” from Dr. Peter J. Boettke, who has authored 14 books, including Living Economics and The Battle of Ideas. The following day, Thursday, Oct. 3, the PERI will host Dr. Jay Cost, a columnist at National Review Online and the author of A Republic No More: Big Government and the Rise of American Political Corruption, at 7 p.m. for “Make Congress Great Again: The Problem of Legislative Responsibility and the Prospects of Institutional Reform.” Both lectures will be in BAS Room S102. For more information, call 615-898-5916, email peri@mtsu.edu or visit mtsu.edu/peri.
Oct. 3 – Tax Relief 2019
Join McKnight Advisory for the Tax Relief 2019: Insights and Strategies for the Tax Savvy seminar to jump-start your end-of-year tax planning on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker HA Beasley, a CPA with over 40 years of experience, covers a variety of topics including investment returns, business income tax and Roth conversions. Anyone who files taxes is welcome to come to the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Board Room (3050 Medical Center Pkwy.). For more information, contact ashley@mcknightadvisory.com or visit mcknightadvisory.com.
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Sundays – Movie Maker’s Club
The Movie Maker’s Club of Nashville is getting ready to shoot a feature-length movie, a horror/comedy film. Many people are needed for the crew and talent. Weekly meetings are held every Sunday from 3–4 p.m. at Old Hickory Towers (930 Industrial Dr., Old Hickory) in the Media Room. The book and screenplay are already completed. For more information, contact yhmmc@yahoo.com.
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 – Adult Power Coed Volleyball
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation offers competitive, coed volleyball for experienced players at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) Thursday nights at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Fee is $4 per player per visit or free with a premium pass. For those less competitive, the league at Patterson Park (521 Mercury Blvd.) on Monday nights offers a laid-back atmosphere. Social interaction and fun are a big part of the leagues. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or shull@murfreesborotn.gov.
Thursdays – Strollercoasters
Walk the Greenway for an hour each week with your child and stroller, and then stay and play at Kids’ Castle. Enjoy meeting other parents and caregivers while you get in shape exploring the Greenway and spending time with your child. Anyone can join at any time; no membership or registration necessary. Meet Thursdays at 9–10 a.m. in front of the Old Fort Park Kid’s Castle (1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Golf Ln.). For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.
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 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 over 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.
