Nov. 3 – Sherry Roberts Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author Sherry Roberts for a book signing on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The author signs and sells copies of her book, Twas the Night Before Christmas: A First for Gus, published in August 2021. Dreams do come true . . . even for a little shelter dog named Gus. Twas the Night Before Christmas: A First for Gus, a play on the original poem and the first in a five-book series, is a wonderfully furry tale about a curious basset hound who is about to receive the best Christmas gift of all. Roberts has had two basset hounds, Princess and Samantha. She holds a graduate degree from the University of Louisville in curriculum and instruction. She has taught middle school, high school and college business classes and was instrumental in developing technology camps during the summer for elementary students. The books are $24 each for a hard copy and $17 for paperback. Cash and checks are accepted. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Nov. 4 – Toddler Time in Cannonsburgh Village
Get creative with Toddler Time in the Village: Fall Trees & Paper Craft at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 10–11 a.m. Kids are led in walking around the village to explore the many colors of fall followed by a craft. Admission is $3 per person and reservations are required. Make your reservation by contacting 615-801-2606 or mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov. Ages 5 and under are welcome. For more information, find the event on Facebook.

Nov. 4 – Celebrity Spelling Bee
Nine local celebrities put their reputations on the line Thursday, Nov. 4, at the 15th annual Celebrity Spelling Bee benefiting Read To Succeed. This year’s competitors include Frank Caperton, photographer and historian; Delon Eckles, Smyrna firefighter; Lori Cutler, Redstone Federal Credit Union; Dr. Echell Eady, Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Essence Brisco, Rutherford County Works; Justin Holder, Parks Realty; Robin Seay, Parks Realty; Lisa Trail, Murfreesboro City Schools; and James Evans, Rutherford County Schools. The Celebrity Spelling Bee serves as Read To Succeed’s largest fundraiser of the year, averaging over $65,000 in donations and sponsorships for the Murfreesboro-based nonprofit. These funds are used to promote literacy for children and adults throughout Rutherford County. For more information, contact Anthony Czelusniak at mediaevents@readtosucceed.org or visit readtosucceed.org/celebrity-bee. Tune into the spelling bee on the Read to Succeed Facebook page.

Nov. 5 – Top Gun Night Run
The 2021 Top Gun Night Run 6K is Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park (110 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E., Smyrna). The 3.7-mile course travels through the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport and Smyrna Municipal Golf Course, with the finish line at the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. The run will be chip-timed, USATF-certified and limited to only 650 participants. Register for the Top Gun Night Run 6k at runsignup.com or in person at the Smyrna Parks and Recreation office (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.). The $50 entry fee includes a T-shirt and a custom medal awarded at the finish line. Winners of each division receive an additional award. All proceeds benefit the future upkeep and maintenance of the memorial. Those attending are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets. Coolers are allowed (but no alcohol). Jogging strollers are allowed in this event (please start behind all of the runners to minimize the risk of collisions or congestion). Children riding in a stroller do not have to register, unless they would like to receive a medal and a T-shirt. For more information, find the Top Gun Night Run event on Facebook.

Nov. 5–6 – Holiday Market
Celebrate Downtown Murfreesboro and support the many businesses on the Square like Murfreesboro Axe, Beau & Burch, Empanada Sonata, The Write Impression, Liquid Smoke, Vibe Nutrition and others. Many shops stay open later than normal on Friday (5–8 p.m.) and all day Saturday. For more information on participating businesses, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org.

Nov. 6 – Hazardous Waste Collection
Rutherford County welcomes the public to a free Household Hazardous Waste collection on Saturday, Nov. 6. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department (4765 Florence Rd.) between 8 a.m.–noon. This is the only location where HHW items will be accepted; the event is free, and all households are encouraged to participate. Electronic waste is not accepted at this event; it is collected Monday–Thursday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (1140 Haley Rd.). Acceptable items include pesticides, fertilizers, strippers and thinners, driveway sealant, pool chemicals, mercury thermostats and thermometers, fluorescent tubes and bulbs and medicines. For more information about the event, visit solidwaste.rutherfordcountytn.gov or contact 615-898-7739.

Nov. 6 – Cookin’ To Build
Join the Rutherford Country Area Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for this year’s Cookin’ To Build. Tickets are $20 and include all-you-can-eat soup, desserts, drinks, crafts and games, music and entertainment, a hand-painted pottery bowl, an event tote bag and the joy of friends and neighbors. Various event supporters will provide their chili, soup, stew, gumbo and more. Pre-purchased ticket holders get in a half-hour early at 10:30 a.m. Sponsorships are appreciated; contact melissa@rchfh.org. For more information, find a Cookin’ To Build event on Facebook.

Nov. 6 – Journey Home Pancake Breakfast
Whatever your topping is, join The Journey Home’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 7–10 a.m., at Middle Tennessee Christian School (100 E. MTCS Rd.). Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes freshly prepared by The Journey Home volunteers, as well as coffee, juice and milk. Admission is by donation. Please get a ticket in advance; donations are also accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Journey Home, a Christian ministry that serves the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County. For more information, contact lduangsay@lovegodservepeople.org or visit lovegodservepeople.org.

Nov. 6 – Fall Wreath Craft for Kids
On Saturday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., kids ages 2–12 and their parents can visit The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park to make a seasonal fall wreath to hang on the door or window. There will be different options; one wreath is made out of paper leaves and the other is a “what I’m thankful for” wreath. All materials will be provided; no registration required. Cost is $3 per child. Wilderness Station is located at 401 Volunteer Rd., Murfreesboro.

Nov. 6 – Amazing Atl Atl
Come to Barfield Park and try your hand at this ancient spear-throwing technique on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. Atl atl use occurred all over the world in the early days of mankind—they were even used to hunt woolly mammoths! This program will provide historical information, instruction and a chance to target-throw. Though this program is free, please register by calling 615-217-3017 or emailing hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov. This program will meet in the open field next to Pavilion 7 in Barfield Park.

Nov. 6 – Turkey Tee Off
It’s “Fore” the children! The Child Advocacy Center calls all sponsors and golfers to the 11th Annual Turkey Tee Off on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Cedar Crest Golf Course (7972 Mona Rd.). Registration and breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with tee-off at 9 am. Have your team picture taken, put your putting skills to the test, bid on items in the silent auction and aim for a chance to win the $10,000 hole-in-one contest. Grab a boxed lunch from Slick Pig BBQ after your round of golf. The Child Advocacy Center works to respond to child abuse cases, investigate the crime, aggressively prosecute offenders, help children heal and help families rebuild their shattered lives. Child abuse referrals have increased 16 percent since the pandemic began. Sign up to sponsor or play golf at cacrutherford.org/events and click on the turkey. For more information, contact 615-867-9000 or kenzor@cacrutherford.org.

Nov. 6 – A Night of Folk
Ridenour Rehearsal Studios presents Night of Folk on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Night of Folk will feature Chloe Kimes, a Michigan native and Nashville local who exemplifies the new generation of folk singing troubadours with relentless honesty in her poignant story and song. The headliner will be TopHouse, an alternative folk/Americana band originally from Missoula, Montana. Now based in Nashville, the group provides a high-energy blend of music pulled from their influences of rock, bluegrass, classical, and Irish. An impressive display of musical talent, songwriting, tight harmonies and energetic live performance has enabled TopHouse to catch the attention of venues throughout the country. Tickets for A Night of Folk are $10, available at Eventbrite. Ridenour Rehearsal studios is located at 1203 Park Ave., Murfreesboro.

Nov. 6–7 – Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Driving Experience
Get behind the wheel at Nashville Superspeedway and drive like the NASCAR pros on Nov. 6 and 7. Drive the race car by yourself with no instructor riding shotgun. All of the laps are hot laps and passing is allowed! The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, which presents the event, is the largest racing school in the country. Special discounted pricing is available for a limited time. For more information or to book, call 401-543-3278 or visit racewithrusty.com.

Nov. 10 – Living Sent Ministries
Living Sent Ministries invites the public to the November 2021 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Joshua Rosales, the founder of Breakthrough Nashville and Breakthrough Resources, provides the application message. He is the host of Breakthrough U Podcast and is a fiery entrepreneur who is a mover and shaker in the nonprofit world. Jessica McElroy shares her amazing God Story about the twists and turns God has taken her through to develop the relationship she has with Him today. McElroy is an entrepreneur with a large social media following, and she is also a speaker for Biblically Conservative. A complimentary lunch is provided. Please RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

Nov. 11–14 – The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The 2021 display of The Wall that Heals Murfreesboro Tennessee TriStar Display comes to Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) Nov. 11–14. As on the permanent Vietnam Veterans Wall in the U.S. capital, the names on The Wall That Heals are listed by day of casualty. The replica features machine engravings of the more than 58,000 names along with modern LED lighting. The opening ceremony is Nov. 11 at 1430 (2:30 p.m.). On Nov. 12, at 1800 (6 p.m.) is the candlelight service. On Nov. 13, Rolling Thunder does a “Missing Man Table” presentation. On Nov. 14 at 1230 (12:30 p.m.) there will be a closing ceremony. All events are open to the public and the display is open 24 hours a day from Nov. 11–14. For more information, visit twthmidtn.org, contact 615-900-9700 or twthtristarinfo@gmail.com.

Nov. 12 – Tennessee Philharmonic Veterans Concert
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 40th season while honoring past and present members of the military with “A Salute to Veterans” on Friday, Nov. 12, from 7–9 p.m., at Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N. Rutherford Blvd.). Enjoy all-time favorites such as Battle Hymn of the Republic, Stars and Stripes and the Armed Forces Salute. All ages are welcome; admission is free for all veterans. For more information, contact 615-898-1862 or info@tnphil.org. For tickets, visit tnphil.org.

Nov. 12 – Rutherford County Theatre Crawl
Rutherford Arts Alliance presents the first ever theatre crawl, an evening featuring local groups including Murfreesboro Little Theatre, Consider This, Bravo Boro, Radical Arts, Count Drahoon’s Feature of Fright and Borotellers. All groups are scattered throughout the beautiful grounds of Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) for guests to roam and sample the incredible talent Rutherford County has to offer. Food trucks will be onsite. Guests can freely flow to each station and watch each troupe perform a sample of past, present or future productions. These presentations cover a wide selection of presentation forms, including radio theater, musicals, comedy, drama, story-telling and improvisational theater. For more information, find a Rutherford County Theatre Crawl event on Facebook.

Nov. 13 – Boro International Festival
Come and celebrate the world right here in Murfreesboro with performances, food, vendors and an international games area for kids Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at the MTSU Student Union Courtyard. The festival is an international cultural festival in its fifth year sponsored by Intercultural Awareness & Education Experience in partnership with MTSU and Murfreesboro City Schools. A children’s area offers a variety of games from several countries as well as crafts that represent those cultures. This year’s performers include MTSU’s Chinese Instrumental Ensemble, Lakota-Sioux hoop dancer Kevin Locke, steel drummer Tony Hartman, Ballet Folklorico Sol De Mexico, Spanish Flamenco artists and more. Admission and parking are free. For more information, find Boro International Festival on Facebook.

Nov. 13 – VFW Pancake Breakfast
A new Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, Stones River Post #12206, and Mt. Moriah Lodge #18 Free and Accepted Masons sponsor a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 7 a.m.–noon. It will be held at the Mt. Moriah Lodge, 1206 SE Broad St. Plates are $8. All are welcome. For more information, find Stones River VFW Post 12206 on Facebook.

Nov. 15 – Citizen Science: Feeder Watch
Outdoor Murfreesboro is participating in Project Feederwatch through Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. The project is a 30-plus-year dataset tracking backyard birds and their movements. This information contributes to larger knowledge about bird populations and migration patterns. Spend some time at the Wilderness Station tallying birds at their feeders on Nov. 15 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. You can do this from an outside or an inside vantage point. No base knowledge on bird species required. A staff member will available to assist, as well as field guides. This is a great opportunity to not only contribute to scientific knowledge but instill in yourself or others a passion for research and the pursuit of new knowledge. This is a free event for ages 8 and up. Wilderness Station is located at 401 Volunteer Rd., Murfreesboro. For more information eamil hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

Nov. 14 – Dance Party to End Alzheimer’s
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, alongside her siblings Ashley Williams and Jay Williams, will host the fourth annual Nashville Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, Nov. 14, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s lineup will include Brad Paisley, Kelleigh Bannen, Ashley Campbell, Melinda Doolittle, Charles Esten with Taylor Noelle and Cass Hart, Jamie O’Neal, Emily West and other special guests. Artists will take the stage at Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Avenue to perform their favorite hits from the 1980s to raise awareness and funds in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. For tickets and more information, visit alz.org/danceparty.

Nov. 15 – Greenhouse Ministries Street Fair
Come out to Greenhouse Ministries (307 S. Academy St.) as they celebrate the upcoming grand opening of their new building on Monday, Nov. 15, from 5–9 p.m. The street fair event will include food trucks, live music, street performers, carnival games, booths and prizes. All proceeds benefit Greenhouse Ministries towards the final phase of the new building. Tickets are $25 and include a free T-shirt. You can also purchase individual or large ticket orders at the Garden Patch store. For more information, contact info@greenhousemin.org. For tickets, visit greenhousemin.kindful.com/e/street-fair or find the event on Facebook.

Nov. 16 – Eco-printing
Visit the Wildreness Station at Barfield Crescent on Nov. 16 from 6–7 p.m. to learn eco-printing. Use resources from the forest and an age-old technique to create one-of-a-kind pieces to take home and display. Registration is required by emailing lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov or calling 615-217-3017. Open to ages 10 and up.

Nov. 18 – The Connection at Strike & Spare
Strike & Spare will host the November 2021 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18. 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. Murfreesboro Strike & Spare is located at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., #2002, in Stones River Town Centre.

Nov. 19 – Homes for Heroes
PulteGroup Tennessee invites the community to honor an American hero on Friday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m., as Homes for Heroes gives a mortgage-free home to veteran Christopher Lewis. Help celebrate Army Specialist Lewis and family as they break ground on their new home in Rucker Landing (4409 Jack Faulk St.). Lewis joined the military to serve and protect his country, and said he wanted to be a light in the dark for those who had no hope. He joined out of Nashville in 2002 and served for 10 years. After being injured in an explosion while serving in Iraq, he now suffers numerous physical and mental difficulties. For more information, contact susan.chapin@pultegroup.com.

Nov. 19 and 20 – Cannon County Country Christmas
Enjoy shopping specials, refreshments, Christmas festivities and giveaways at the downtown Woodbury Square and at area participating merchants at the Cannon County Country Christmas, held Nov. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Vendors include Willow 210 Vintage Market, Sarah & Alli, Iron Pig Antiques, Anthony’s Flowers, Wellness Emporium and many more. Businesses stay open late on Friday. A parade begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Dillon Park (S. Dillon St.) and travels through town to thank the community. For more information, find a Cannon County Country Christmas event page on Facebook.

Nov. 20 – Ferrell Hollow Fall Festival
The Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse & Cat Sanctuary Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (5323 Ferrell Hollow Rd., Readyville). FHFSHCS welcomes everyone to tour the Senior Horse & Cat Sanctuary and to learn about the programs. Guests can visit the memorial gardens and see the senior equine and feline residents. Unique merchandise is for sale and directly benefits the sanctuary and its residents. Admission is free to the public, but donations and items for the horses and cats are very much appreciated. Support is needed to provide the quality of life the senior residents deserve. The mission is to advocate and care for special needs senior horses and cats that require a permanent sanctuary and are not afforded adequate care if left in their current situation. Many neglected senior draft horses destined for slaughter have been rescued and rehabilitated back to health. The cats are of geriatric age and are often from the local animal shelters. There are currently 10 horses and 23 cats. For more information, visit ferrellhollowfarm.org.

Nov. 20 and 21 – Art Studio Tour
This year the Stones River Craft Association presents the 28th Annual Art Studio Tour featuring Red Oak Pottery, Studio S Pottery, Popcorn Studio Pottery, Blue Pony Art Studio, Hickerson Woodworks, Turtleware Pottery and Elizabeth Bray Jewelry. Established in 1993, the annual Art Studio Tour gives visitors a glimpse into the working studios of local artisans and craftsmen. Mastering various elements, the artists produce one-of-a-kind treasures. Visit the studios to see where and how artwork is designed and made. The tour is a free community event made possible by sponsors who share in passion and excitement that brings this cultural event to the community. For more information, visit artstudiotour.org.

Nov. 20 – Shabby Lane Holiday Gift Market
Shop for the holidays from over 70 local vendor booths at the Shabby Lane Holiday Gift Market on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lane Agri Park, located at 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro. Admission is free. First 100 adult shoppers receive free goody bags with holiday socks, and free holiday earrings go to the second 100 shoppers. For more information visit shabbylaneshoppingevents.com.

Nov. 25 – Friendsgiving Concert and Comedy
Ms. Thaikia Presents: Friendsgiving at The Notes Lounge (2349A South Church St.) on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 7–11:30 p.m. Friendsgiving is a time for friends and family. Enjoy live music, comedy, a full cash bar and food to order alongside Ms. E-$Money$. Memphis soul staple Devin DC Crutcher, from the P-Diddy show Making the Band and currently a member of The Bar-Kays, performs with the Groove. The event also includes a performance by Wil Davenport and comedy from Slick Baby. For more information, find the Friendsgiving event on Eventbrite.

Nov. 27 – Post-Thanksgiving Hike at Marshall Knob
Shake those post-Thanksgiving blues away. Meet in front of the Wilderness Station on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 a.m. to engage in a three-mile hike on the Marshall Knob Trail. This trail is of moderate difficulty, with plenty of roots and rocks along the way. The pace will be easy, but be prepared to be distracted by fungi, cool rocks and more. This is a free event; no registration required. Age 10 and up recommended due to length of the hike.

Nov. 30 – Giving Tuesday
The United Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties will promote a fundraising drive on the GiveGab donor platform for Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The initiative benefits various nonprofits in the community. For more information or to donate, visit rccgivingtuesday.org.

Throughout November – Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Registration
Applications are now available to participate in the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade, taking place Sunday, Dec. 12. This year the event is co-hosted by WGNS Radio and the City of Murfreesboro. This year’s theme is “The Spirit of Christmas.” The parade route begins at MTSU’s campus on East Main Street and ends at the historic square. Find the entry form on the special events page at murfreesboroparks.com and on the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Facebook event page. The deadline to apply is Nov. 29. For more information, contact 615-642-3723 or rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.

Thursdays – Guardians of the Greenway
Join Outdoor Murfreesboro in the battle to keep our Greenway system clean of trash on Thursdays at 9 a.m. All equipment provided. All ages are welcome to participate in this free event. Locations:
Nov. 4 – Thompson Lane
Nov. 11 – Cason Trailhead
Nov. 18 – Walter Hill
Dec. 2 – Broad Street Trailhead
Dec. 9 – General Bragg
Dec. 16 – Southridge
Dec. 23 – Redoubt Brannon

Dec. 3 – Celebrate Christmas
Celebrate Christmas with the official Rutherford County Tree Lighting in downtown Murfreesboro on Friday, Dec. 3. Performances take place on the stage in front of the courthouse from 6–7 p.m. Get pictures with Santa inside the courthouse, watch a Christmas movie playing outside on a screen under the stars and enjoy children’s activities outside including petting live reindeer from 7–9 p.m. The annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. Bring a toy to drop off that night for a toy drive sponsored by Murfreesboro Nissan for the Child Advocacy Center and Boys and Girls Club. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org or find Main Street Murfreesboro on Facebook.

Dec. 4 – Santa is Coming to Donut Country
Share sweet photos, sweet treats, and sweet memories with your family at Donut Country on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Receive a ticket to see Santa with any purchase. This is one of Donut Country’s most popular events of the year, arrive at our Memorial Boulevard location to snag your spot. Parents may take their own pictures for free or may purchase photos from onsite photographer Sarah Lawrence of Little Tots Photography. The photo package includes three edited digital images with a 48-hour turnaround for just $20.