Aug. 5 – Cannonsburgh Village Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) by completing a scavenger hunt on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 1–2 p.m. Visit each of the buildings around the village in search of answers to the questions. Grab a friend and find all the hidden gems in the collection. All ages are welcome. The cost is $3. For reservations, contact 615-801-2606 or mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 6 – Friday Night Live
Main Street Murfreesboro will continue its free Friday Night Live concert series on Friday, Aug. 6, on the Murfreesboro Public Square. From 6:30–9:30 p.m. Higher Ground will perform. The free concerts have become a monthly community party downtown, and the 2021 show series will continue the first Friday of September. Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org.

Aug. 7 – Adult Kayak Float on the Duck River
Enjoy a summer float on a section of the Duck River on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Kayaks, paddles and life vest are provided. Ages 15 and up are welcome. The cost is $16 per person. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com. Transportation is not provided. Due to water conditions, the location is determined the week of the float. For more information, contact 615-217-2017 or clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 7 – Back to School Bash at Saturday Market
The Main Street Saturday Market will present a “Back to School Bash” during the Aug. 7 market. Enjoy family-friendly activities free of charge on the grassy lot beside Shacklett’s Photography. Read to Succeed gives away books, Wild Goose Chase conducts a downtown scavenger hunt and Everybody Drum Some sets up for participation with drumming from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Shacklett’s Photography sets up a “back in time: back to school” storyboard and interactive vintage games for kids. If you are interested in getting your business name out to the community, donate prizes for children who complete the scavenger hunt. For more information, contact 615-895-1887 or sarah@downtownmurfreesboro.com, or visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org.

Aug. 7 – Barnabas Vision Celebration
Help Barnabas Vision celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 7, at The Grove at Williamson Family Farm (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) in hopes of reaching the 2021 fundraising goal of $370,000. The event will include food from The Alley, live music, a silent auction, ice cream and more. Those wanting to support Barnabas Vision can drop in anytime between 5–8 p.m. Pledges are also welcome. The Barnabas Vision is a Christ-focused organization committed to bringing hope to a lost and broken world. For more information, find Barnabas Vision on Facebook.

Aug. 9 – Linebaugh Hosts Author C.J. Hamoel
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author C.J. Hamoel for a book signing on Monday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Hamoel will be selling and signing copies of his book Hamoel Photography: An Introduction, published in Aug. 2020. The book, full of beautiful images, is an introduction to the photographic journey of C.J. Hamoel. Many of the award-winning photos have previously been released only on competition websites. Get drawn into the beauty of Middle Tennessee. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Aug. 10 – Business After Hours
End your day with Business After Hours, an informal, social networking event designed to connect participants with business professionals across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards to Murfreesboro Municipal Airport (1930 Memorial Blvd.) Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for chamber members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. For more information, visit web.rutherfordchamber.org/events.

Aug. 10 – Homeschool Day in the One-Room Schoolhouse
Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) kelps kick off local homeschoolers’ “back to school” with a trip back to a one-room schoolhouse on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn the rules of the classroom and the subjects taught. Two time slots are available, as seating is limited. This is the first of several homeschool days planned for the 2021–22 school year. All ages are welcome. The cost is $5. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting 615-801-2606 or mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 11 – Living Sent Ministries Meeting
Join the August 2021 Living Sent Ministries Murfreesboro meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at The Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.). Gene Garcia was addicted to drugs for many years. God miraculously changed his life, and today he helps others overcome their addictions. Murfreesboro businessman Jim Furbush also shares his God story and talks about “The Choice.” Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by Budget Blinds of Murfreesboro. For more information, RSVP at bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

Aug. 12 – Flowerpot Painting and Tour of Herb Garden
Decorate a flowerpot to take home and fill with flowers or herbs at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 10–11 a.m. After painting, the class enjoys a guided tour of the herb garden and discusses favorite recipes that use fresh herbs. Ages 12 and up are welcome. The cost is $5. For reservations, contact 615-801-2606 or mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 12–21 – Wilson County Fair
Tickets are on sale now for the 2021 Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair Aug. 12–21 at the James E. Ward Ag Center (945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon). Get ready for 10 days of great family fun and entertainment with the theme of honoring hometown heroes and celebrating the “year of beef” as the agriculture commodity. Tickets are on sale online and at the Ag Center office. Many special deals are offered. Regular admission during the fair is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6–12 years of age and free for children 5 and under. Season tickets are $45 and good for admission on all 10 days of the fair. Have fun at the Euro Slide, a 65-foot-tall slide with seven lanes of fun. Learn how to be “powered by beef” from Lance Pekus, the Cowboy Ninja Warrior. The fair features many big-time competitions with hefty prizes, like the new Ninja Warrior Course (register at befitaf.com/beef), the Taste of Tennessee Big Beef Showdown and the Tennessee Apple Pie contest, as well as lots of concerts and shows. There will be competitions, exhibits, entertainers, thrilling rides, livestock and exotic animals at this year’s fair. For more information, visit wilsoncountyfair.net.

Aug. 14 – Adult Kayak Float to Fancher Falls
Enjoy a summer float on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 4:30–7 p.m. at Center Hill Lake. Kayaks, paddles and life vests are provided. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com; transportation is not provided. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Admission is $16 per person. For more information, contact 615-217-2017 or clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 14 – Creek Stompin’
Meet at Overall Creek Trailhead at Old Fort Park (410 Overall St., near Kids Castle) Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10–11 a.m. for fun in the sun. Enjoy a great grassy area and set up blankets for hangouts or snacks. Get in the creek with nets and see what kind of critters can be caught and released. Find snails, crawfish and minnows. Water shoes are required. The event is dependent on weather and the water level. Please call the day prior to check program status. The cost is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 14 – Discover India Day
Join the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) on Saturday, Aug. 14, for the ninth annual Discover India Day from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Families can “travel” to India and take pictures in front of the Taj Mahal, go on a Gandhi walk and make Raksha Bandhan friendship bracelets. Admission is free and open to the public; capacity is limited. For more information, call 615-890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org/india-day.

Aug. 14 – Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer event, held in downtown Woodbury on Saturday, Aug. 14, will collect donations for the Cannon County Community for Animals while encouraging tourism, boosting the local economy and promoting the small businesses of Woodbury. Held at Lynn’s Pickett Fence, The Iron Pig and other Woodbury businesses, organizers ask that attendees consider dropping off dog and cat food, pet bedding, crates, kitty litter, dog treats and other pet supplies for the CCCA from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. that day.

Aug. 16 – New Lions Club in Murfreesboro
Since Lions Club International no longer includes Lioness Clubs or provides them with insurance, the Murfreesboro Lioness Club that was chartered 44 years ago is converting into the new Murfreesboro Lioness Lions Club (all women) and is chartered by the same Murfreesboro Night Lions Club that chartered them in 1977. The motto is “We Serve.” They continue to meet the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. (Aug. 16 this month) at the Lions Clubhouse in Cannonsburgh (312 S. Front St.). Their fundraising continues to be their Annual Apples for Sight in October. Proceeds benefit a MTSU scholarship to help a blind or sight-impaired student, for rehab for a sightless person, a leader dog, eye screening of children and corrective surgeries for the indigent in the area. To order apples (to be delivered in October), call 615-427-8388. For more information, call 615-896-107 or 615-893-6030. New members are invited; Lions International has waived the membership fee to join.

Aug. 17 – Good Scout Event
The Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America presents the 2021 Good Scout Event at The View at Fountains (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) on Tuesday, Aug. 17, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with the program following at noon. The council honors the 2021 Good Scout Award recipient, John Floyd, a community leader and founder and owner of Ole South Properties. Floyd has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career leading Ole South to become the largest home builder in Tennessee. Floyd says he feels a responsibility to give back to his community, especially helping children in need. Sean Henry, president and CEO of the Nashville Predators, speaks at the event, sharing from his experiences throughout his NHL career. Attendees also hear from Taylor Bell, one of Rutherford County’s first female Eagle Scouts, who shares her thoughts on Scouting. For more information, contact 931-581-3894 or phillip.heikkinen@scouting.org.

Aug. 17 – Open Mic Networking
The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky will present on open mic networking event on Tuesday, Aug. 17, beginning at 4 p.m. at Lanes, Trains and Automobiles (450 Butler Dr.). This event is open to all businesses. Business participants will get an open mic to talk about their business for 60 seconds, so practice your elevator speech and make an impact. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles will provide a select buffet off their menu and Integridation Concrete will sponsor soft drinks, beer and wine. Door prizes will be awarded and those who register for the event in advance at bbbintegrityfoundation.org/register will be eligible for an exclusive prize drawing.

Aug. 17 – Lemonade Stroll Through the Village
Enjoy lemonade while strolling through the Cannonsburgh Village lawn and enjoying the buildings, tractors and grounds on Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables under the shade trees. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-890-0355.

Aug. 19 – The Connection
Notes Lounge will host the August 2021 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. 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. Notes Lounge is located at 2349 S. Church St.

Aug. 19 – A Look at Insects
Visit the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) for a monthly homeschool program to learn all about insects. Talk about insect characteristics and body parts, meet the Wilderness Station’s insect ambassador animals, and go outside for a hike and some insect catch-and-release. Drop off the kids (or, parents can stay) Thursday, Aug. 19, from 10–11:30 a.m. Ages 5–8 are welcome. The cost is $3. Register at 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 20–29 – The Ransom of Red Chief
Bravo Boro present The Ransom of Red Chief at Mills-Pate Arts Center (7120 Old Nashville Hwy.) Aug. 20–29. Stephen Thompson directs this production based on O. Henry’s humorous classic about Bill and Sam, who make the mistake of kidnapping a brat known as “Red Chief.” While Sam sets about collecting the ransom, Bill tries to entertain Red Chief. Never before have two hapless criminals been so bitterly taken advantage of. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays, Aug. 20 and 27, and Saturdays, Aug. 21 and 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Aug. 22 and 29. For tickets and more information, visit bravoboro.com.

Aug. 21 – Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest
Enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of space to spread out while enjoying food from local food trucks, craft beer from rural Tennessee breweries, items and information from local hemp producers and local artisans at Bert Driver’s Nursery (175 Hurricane Ridge Rd., Smithville) on Saturday, Aug. 21. Feel free to bring your own chair (no outside food or beverages are permitted). This is a kid- and pet-friendly event. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid adult. Gates open at 4 p.m. with live music at 6 p.m. The Weeks, a raucous Mississippi rock combo, kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of (can be purchased at Eventbrite). For more information, visit bertdriver.com.

Aug. 21 – Family Kayak Float
Enjoy a summer family kayaking trip with sun and blue spaces to lift your spirits Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Kayaks, paddles and life vest are provided. Ages 8 and up are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). The cost is $16 per person. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com. Transportation is not provided. Due to water conditions, the location is determined the week of the event. For more information, contact 615-217-2017 or clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 22 – MYP Cornhole Tournament
Warm up your throwing arm Sunday, Aug. 22, and join Murfreesboro Young Professionals at MTSU’s Floyd Stadium (1500 Greenland Dr.) from 5–8 p.m. for the fifth Annual Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Colten Mortgage and in partnership with MT Athletics. All proceeds from this annual event benefit the MYP Charitable Contributions Fund, serving local nonprofits like Possibility Place, Center for the Arts and Main Street Murfreesboro. Have fun, network and give back all while competing for a great prize and bragging rights. Attendees must be over 21, and all tickets include drinks and food. Tickets are $250 for a two-player team with lane sponsorship, $75 for a two-player team and $25 for spectators. Team registration deadline is Aug. 15. Networking begins at 5 p.m. with the tournament at 5:30 p.m. Find the event on Facebook and register at murfreesboroyp.org/cornhole.

Aug. 24 – Group Knit & Crochet
Grab your knitting and crochet gear and join Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) for a time of visiting and sharing current projects. Start a new piece of work or pick up and complete unfinished projects on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 10–11 a.m. Admission is free. For reservations, contact 615-801-2606 or mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

Aug. 26 – Special Kids Banquet
Save your seat for the 2021 Special Kids Banquet, featuring Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. As a humanitarian, cancer survivor and renowned member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Scott has inspired the world around him both on and off the ice. This year’s banquet is offered as both an in-person and virtual event hosted by Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N. Rutherford Blvd.). Each in-person ticket includes a seat for dinner and the banquet program along with a “meet and greet” opportunity with Scott Hamilton. Each virtual ticket includes access to the live stream and a meal from Chick-fil-A of Murfreesboro that can be picked up before the program begins (4–6 p.m.) at the venue via a drive-through. A virtual table includes eight individual virtual tickets to share with whomever you’d like. A link is sent the week of the banquet. The silent auction features some amazing items graciously donated by community partners. Bidding ends the evening of the banquet. For more information, visit specialkidstn.com/2021banquet.

Aug. 26 – Eye on Security
The Murfreesboro Technology Council will present an Eye on Security event from 1–2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, at The View at Fountains at Gateway. The event features Dean Kinsman from the FBI. He will talk through his experience and then participate in a panel for questions, discussing real-world situations and how to handle them. Topics include governance, risk management, compliance, vulnerabilities, challenges of a remote workforce and data protection trends. Organizers say that now is the time to ramp up your organization and implement safeguards against the most common cyber security scenarios. The event counts as formal cyber security training for those who need to train their employees; it is official FBI training. Fountains at Gateway is located at 1500 Medical Center Pkwy. For more information, visit murfreesborotechnology.com.

Aug. 29 – Free Clogging Lessons
Cripple Creek Cloggers starts teaching sessions at the Smyrna Senior Center (100 Raikes St., Smyrna) on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. No dance experience is necessary, and all lessons are free. For 54 years, Cripple Creek Cloggers has promoted the preservation and teaching of traditional, Appalachian-style square dancing with a clogging step. The mission also includes the performing of another Tennessee folk tradition, the old-time music of the guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass and mandolin. In 1982 the group began its own international folkloric festival, International Folkfest, taking place in Rutherford County during June 2022. For more information, contact 615-896-3559 or appdancer@aol.com.

Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
The Rutherford County Farmers’ Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m.–noon until Oct. 29 at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The RCFM is the only 100 percent producer-only market in the county. Patrons can find produce that’s in season—freshly harvested vegetables, fruit and mushrooms alongside baked goods like breads, cookies, muffins, pies and cakes, candy, fudge, mixes and dips along with jams, jellies, fruit butters and honey. Take home flavorful beef, pork, chicken and eggs. Shoppers can purchase from local nurseries and plant dealers to grow herbs, produce, flowers, shrubs and trees or enjoy a beautiful bouquet to brighten your day. New this year are “Come & Go” informative sessions from 9–11 a.m. Find the schedule at rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market. For more information, call 615-898-7710. Admission is free. For more information, visit rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market.

Wednesdays – Sports*Com Adult Basketball League
The Sports*Com Adult Basketball League (2310 Memorial Blvd.) is a great way for adult athletes to stay in shape, socialize and play. The league offers full-court games with trained officials one day a week. Games begin at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Teams interested in participating in the league should call 615-907-2251. A list of interested individuals is kept, and efforts are made to help individuals find a team. The fee is $4 per player per visit or premium pass. For more information, contact mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov.

Wednesdays – Wild Things
Learn about the wilderness at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) Wednesdays from 9:30–10:15 a.m. and 10:45–11:30 a.m. Sing songs, read a story, complete a craft and conclude with a short walk. Focus on a different nature theme each week. Ages 1–4 are welcome. The cost is $3. Registration is required the day prior to the program by contacting 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

Thursdays – Guardians of the Greenway
On Thursdays in August at 9 a.m., help keep the Greenway clean for the plants, animals and people that love it. Pickers, gloves and trash bags are provided. All ages are welcome to volunteer. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.
Locations:
Aug. 5 – Overall Creek
Aug. 12 – Thompson Lane
Aug. 19 – Manson Pike
Aug. 26 – Fortress Rosecrans

Fridays – August Nature Play
Free play in nature has many proven benefits for children such as improved motor skills, increased confidence and better self-awareness and risk management. Dress your kid in outdoor clothes and meet in front of the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Fridays in Aug., from 10–11 a.m. The ever-popular Nature Play program includes mud painting, shaving cream insanity, kiddie pool, water beads, paint stamping and chalk. The event is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

Saturdays – Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
Carpe Artista, a local arts education nonprofit, hosts the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna. The 2021 season runs until Sept. 18 from 8 a.m.–noon each Saturday at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.). During cooking demonstrations, learn about kitchen skills and dishes throughout the season. The market manager, Nikki, sets up shop on the south end of the depot and cooks a meal with items gathered from the vendors present. The End of Season Celebration is the last market day, and the organization thanks the vendors and the community by providing grilled burgers, hot dogs and live music for donations to Carpe Artista. For more information, call 615-984-4038 or visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market.

Saturdays – Main Street Saturday Market
The 2021 Main Street Saturday Farmers Market takes place every Saturday until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Murfreesboro Public Square. Shop from more than 50 food vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade cakes and pies, beef, pork, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, honey, newly cut flowers, jams and jellies. Walk around to visit unique shops and restaurants on the Square. No pets are allowed at the market. Enjoy special musical guests each week. For more information, call 615-895-1887 or visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org, or find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

Saturdays – Animal Encounters
What is that crawling, slithering, sliding, flying and hopping across the trail or even in the backyard? Each week at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.), look at one of the resident educational animals for a mini-lesson. Meet the best teachers there—the animals! All ages are welcome on Saturdays in August from 1:30–2 p.m. The event is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.

Throughout August – Fall Racquetball League Registration
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation offers competitive and recreational racquetball for experienced players at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.). The league is separated into A, B and C divisions. Ages 18 and up are welcome. Registration is Aug. 1–31 with matches beginning the week of Sept. 9; games are Thursday nights. Players are responsible for scheduling their own games throughout the week after the master schedule is posted. The fee is $15 for a league entry fee and premium admission. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov.

Throughout August – Murfreesboro Adult Basketball League
The Murfreesboro Adult Basketball League is a great way for adult athletes to be competitive, stay in shape and continue to play the game. This league offers full-court games with qualified officials and scorekeepers weekly. The league is divided into two divisions: an A (competitive) division and a B (rec) division. Ages 18 and up are welcome. Games are at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at McFadden Community Center (211 Bridge Ave.). The fee is $4 per visit per person or premium pass. Teams and individuals wishing to enter the league should contact 615-907-2251 or mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov.