Sept. 2 – CrawlTunes
The Boro Art Crawl continues its associated activities, including CrawlTunes, on Friday, Sept. 2, at The Abbey (215 N. Church St.). It kicks off at 7 p.m. featuring guest musicians. The event is a free celebration, open to the public, and includes reception cheeses and wine. For more information, visit theboroartcrawl.com.

Sept. 8 – All Access Night
All Access Nights are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the Discovery Center’s (502 SE Broad St.) exhibits in a sensory-friendly environment. This month’s night is Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5–8 p.m. All Access Nights are free, but reservations are suggested. For more information, visit explorethedc.org/allaccess or call 615-890-2300.

Entry Deadline, Sept. 8 – Friends & Family Fantasy Football
The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly announces its Seventh Annual Friends & Family Fantasy Football Invitational, awarding over $1,000 in cash and prizes to participants. The contest is open to the public and is free to enter. The deadline to submit is Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:15 p.m. (Late entries accepted until Sunday, Sept. 11, at 11:55 a.m., provided that entries do not select any players from games that have already been played.) Unlike traditional fantasy football leagues, this contest does not require significant time requirement, weekly roster moves or weekly adds and drops. Instead, entrants select their team to start the year and are allowed two changes that can be used at any point throughout the year. The contest first began in 2015. For more information, visit murfreesborolawyer.com/football or email denise@murfreesborolawyer.com.

Sept. 9 – Smyrna Lions Club Golf Tournament
The 26th annual four-person Smyrna Lions Club charity golf scramble is Friday, Sept. 9, at the Cedar Crest Golf Course (7972 Mona Rd.) with registration at 11 a.m., lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The team fee is $380 and individual fees are $95. Both include the mulligan package, lunch and beverages on the course. Participation benefits Smyrna Lions Club’s charitable projects such as Operation Kids Sight, White Cane, hearing aids and exams, Shop with a Cop and many other local projects. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 615-232-4417 or email smyrnalionsclub@bellsouth.net.

Sept. 9 – CrawlTalks
As a part of The Boro Art Crawl, CrawlTalks is set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at Church Street Gallery (124 N. Church St.). It’s a Q&A event featuring painter Gayle Levee, who demonstrates her technique and discusses her process with those in attendance. Each CrawlTunes and CrawlTalks events, like the Art Crawl, are free celebrations, open to the public. For more information, visit theboroartcrawl.com.

Sept. 9 – Light Up the Night
The Child Advocacy Center’s 5th annual Light Up the Night end of summer party will be Friday, Sept. 9, from 6–9 p.m. at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). Attendees are treated to cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing to the band Zone Status, and an amazing “white mystery box” silent auction. Tickets are $100 each or $175 for a couple. Your partnership supports crisis intervention services for child abuse victims, child sexual abuse victims, drug-endangered children and child sexual abuse prevention trainings to educate parents, grandparents and professionals on how to protect their children from child sexual abuse. Event tickets and sponsorship information is available at cacrutherford.org/events. For questions, please call 615-867-9000 or email kenzor@cacrutherford.org.

Sept. 9 – 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
Tennessee Army National Guard Col. Mark Tyndall is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, Sept. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. The ceremony is to remember the victims of the 9-11 terrorists’ attacks and the military who responded to safeguard the United States. Col. Tyndall now serves as director of strategic plans and policy at the Joint Forces Headquarters of the Tennessee Army National Guard. He has earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the Iraqi Campaign Medal. Riverdale Women’s Chorale will sing patriotic songs, and trumpeters from MTSU’s School of Music will play “Taps.” Smyrna Fire Department, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services and the Sheriff’s Office honor guards will participate. The focus of the local 9-11 memorial is a 3,000-pound beam from a tower at the World Trade Center. For more information, visit rcsotn.com.

Sept. 10 – 9/11 Heroes Run
The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of Sept. 11 and the wars since that time. The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who’ve served our nation, beginning at 8 a.m on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Civic Plaza (111 West Vine St.). The Murfreesboro 9/11 Heroes Run 1-mile run is now the Back to School Dash 1-Mile Fun Run in collaboration with the City Schools Foundation, in addition to the traditional 9/11 Heroes Run 5K. The run will include divisions for rucking, a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. For more information, visit 911heroesrunmurfreesborotn.itsyourrace.com or murfreesborotn.gov/civicalerts.

Sept. 10 – Brass Quintet Concert
Join the Tennessee Philharmonic Brass Quintet for a concert that explores how music connects us to history on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1–1:45 p.m. at Stones River National Battlefield (3501 Old Nashville Hwy.). Some seating will be available. Visitors are welcome to bring chairs and blankets.

Sept. 10 – Music in the Field
Musicians from Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra play out in a field at the farm of Ruth and Eddie Taylor in Lascassas on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4–6 p.m. A string quartet performs along with a dance band. Bring your own chair and/or a picnic basket, and enjoy some familiar tunes played by our musicians. The farm opens at 3 p.m. For more information, visit tnphil.org/event/music-in-the-field or find Music in the Field on Eventbrite.

Sept. 10 – Open Model Sessions
At 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, Saturdays@Todd returns to the MTSU Todd Art Gallery with Open Model Sessions available to those of high school age and older. This event is an opportunity for those interested in drawing, painting and sculpture to work with a clothed figure model. While the session is free, a sign-up is required to register. Sign Up at bit.ly/openmodelsession. For more information, call 615-898-5532 or email eric.snyder@mtsu.edu.

Sept. 10 – Murfreesboro Bacon Festival
The 3rd Annual Murfreesboro Bacon Festival is Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. at McKnight Park/Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) in the grassy area near the the pool. Admission and parking are free. The day features artisans, food trucks, concessions and drink vendors, free bounce houses and inflatables, face painting, a mechanical hog ride, live music, activities and more, all bacon-themed. Please try to carpool due to limited parking. Dogs must be on a leash. No alcohol. For more information, find the 3rd Annual Murfreesboro Bacon Festival event on Facebook.

Sept. 10 – Wings of Freedom Fish Fry
The Rotary Club of Smyrna presents the 20th annual Wings of Freedom Fish Fry & Classic Car Cruise In on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5–9 p.m. at the Azure Corporate Flight Management Hangar at the Smyrna Airport (276 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna). The Wings of Freedom Fish Fry has grown into the premier fundraiser in Smyrna. Since 2003, the club has raised and returned to the community over $1.7 million through the event. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club, Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels, The North Rutherford YMCA, The Senior Center of Smyrna and many other community organizations. This year, the Smyrna Rotary Club will honor educators from Rutherford County. Organizers encourage teachers of the year from area public and private schools to come as their guests to the event; teachers of the year can register at wofsmyrna.com. Adult tickets to the Wings of Freedom Fish Fry are $50; ages 5–16 are $25 and children ages 5 and under are free. For tickets and more information, visit wofsmyrna.com.

Sept. 10 and 11 – White Oak Craft Fair
Spend an early fall day in the country at the 32nd annual White Oak Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The fair offers something for everybody who delights in unique items and products that are individually designed and handcrafted. Artists and craft vendors display their beautiful and unique wares along the banks of the East Fork Stones River, not far from the Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Hwy.). View and purchase textiles, jewelry, woodcarving, metalwork, pottery, rocking chairs, baskets, ironwork, stained glass and more. Continuing this year is a Children’s Tent that offers free activities including balloon animals, coloring, face-painting, temporary tattoos and free “make and take” crafts. This year again includes a special exhibit in Cannon Hall featuring master basket maker Sue Williams who was awarded the Tennessee Governor’s Folklife Heritage Award, Tennessee’s highest honor in the arts. Admission is free with a $3 donation for supervised parking benefiting the Cannon County High School’s Cross Country Team and The Arts Center. For more information, visit whiteoaktn.org or call 615-563-2787.

Sept. 10 and 24 – Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturday Nights
Show off your car, listen to music and meet new friends at Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 24, from 4–8 p.m. at River Rock Baptist Church (2248 Highway 99). The Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club hosts the day, which will feature music, door prizes and games for the kids. Parking is a $1 donation to charity. Concessions are provided by the RRBC Youth Groups. All are welcome. For more information, find the Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturday Nights event on Facebook, or call 615-405-5271 or 615-556-0547.

Rehearsals Begin Sept. 12 – Sing with the Tennessee Philharmonic
Do you sing? The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Choir needs you! Join the TPO Choir for the upcoming season. Rehearsals are on Mondays, beginning Sept. 12, at Belle Aire Baptist Church. The TPO Christmas concert will be Dec. 1. For more information or to sign up, contact kimberly.hopkins@tnphil.org with your name, address, phone number, singing experience and vocal classification (soprano I or II, alto I or II, tenor, baritone or bass).

Sept. 13 – Rutherford Cable
Join Rutherford Cable for its September Breakfast Meeting at the Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.). Guests are only $15. The day’s theme is “Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word” with Tiffany Napper. How many times have you had a long to-do list or a big project to finish, and you’ve thought to yourself, “Oh, I’ll just do it . . . ?” Begin to question your inner dialogue. Tired of witnessing talented women lose their spark because they were so far down in the trenches, Tiffany Napper stepped into the role of coach and consultant. Once she discovered the key to going from stressed and exhausted to aligned and abundant, Napper made it her mission to share that wisdom with every woman she meets. This event is Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 7:15–9 a.m. Bring plenty of business cards and grab a card from the basket on the way out to make an additional connection. For more information, email yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.

Sept. 13 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce holds its September Business After Hours beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Ferguson Enterprises (540 New Salem Rd.). This is an informal, social networking event designed to connect business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. For more information on Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings and other events, visit rutherfordchamber.org.

Sept. 13 – Tennessee Trails Association Meeting
The Tennessee Trails Association’s monthly meeting of the Murfreesboro chapter will be on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 7–8 p.m. at Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road). For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org or call or text 615-971-8894.

Sept. 15 – The Connection at So-Cali Taco Shop
So-Cali Taco Shop will host the September 2022 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15. 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. So-Cali is located at 2805 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro.

Sept. 15 – Concert for Barnabas Vision
Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro invites local residents to join them for an evening of positivity on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6–8:30 p.m., at Just Love Coffee (129 MTCS Rd.), for live music from Johnny and Heidi, food, and the joy of getting involved in the community. There is no cost to attend. Donations benefit Barnabas Vision, a nonprofit organization that provides encouragement, spiritual and financial support to those in need. They work with those who are homeless and those who are struggling. There are also volunteer opportunities available with programs such as Intervention, Adopt-a-Grandparent, Adopt-a-Teen programs and more. Barnabas also offers educational classes to help the struggling thrive. For more information, visit thebarnabasvision.org.

Sept. 16 – Everybody Drum Some Community Rhythm Event
Everybody Drum Some founder Ross Lester will continue the community rhythm event series at Old Fort Park the third Friday of each month, at least through October 2022. For those who would like to join their neighbors in some drumming, the next session kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro between the playground and outdoor tennis courts. In the event of rain, Lester plans to move the sessions to the fellowship hall of St Patrick’s Anglican Church, 7103 Baker Rd., Murfreesboro. Check the Everybody Drum Some Facebook page or text or call Lester at ‪615-631-7458‬ for updates. There is no cost to participate in the community rhythm sessions, and people of all ages are invited to come join the drumming or to spectate. Participants can bring drums, shakers, tambourines, woodblocks or percussive instruments of any type, but instruments will be available for use from the extensive Everybody Drum Some collection. To learn more about Everybody Drum Some, visit everybodydrumsome.com.

Sept. 16 – Top Gun Night Run 6K
The Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6K on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E., Smyrna), from 7:30–10 p.m. The 3.7 mile course includes the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport and Smyrna Municipal golf course with the finish line at the Memorial. Spectators and runners can enjoy live music and food trucks in the park. The run is chip-timed and USATF-certified, and limited to only 650 participants. All proceeds go towards maintaining the Blue Angel Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. Cutouts of favorite Top Gun characters guide runners along the 6K course. The race fee is $50. Each runner gets a T-shirt and custom medal. Captain Kuss lost his life on June 2, 2016, in a tragic in-flight accident while flying as a Blue Angel in a practice session for the Great Tennessee Air Show. For more information on the run, visit runsignup.com and search Top Gun Night Run 6K, or find the Top Gun Night Run event on Facebook.

Sept. 16 – Boro Art Crawl
The Boro Art Crawl returns to the Square for its next event on Friday, Sept. 16. This night is again a collaboration with Main Street Murfreesboro in conjunction with the Friday Night Live concert. The Crawl returns from 5–8 pm, centered around and near the courthouse square and hosts such artists as Meagan Armes, Ryan Frizzell, Kay Currie, Vincent Mosbey and Kora Green at 16 locations including The Abbey Murfreesboro Pub and Coffee House, The Center for the Arts, Church Street Gallery, the Walnut House, Liquid Smoke and more. Find a full map of locations here. For more information, visit theboroartcrawl.com or call 615-542-6368. The next Art Crawl will follow on Nov. 4.

Sept. 16 – Friday Night Live with Nate Jackson and the 24/7 Band
The Main Street Friday Night Live Concert Series is on the historic Murfreesboro Square on Friday, Sept. 16, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Bring a chair to see Nate Jackson and the 24/7 Band and enjoy supper from one of the food trucks onsite or at one of the downtown restaurants. This is a free family concert. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/friday-night-live.

Sept. 17 – Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run
Enjoy a day filled with motorcycles, cars, runners, T-shirts, a tote bag, lunch, music and prizes at Hop Springs Beer Park (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) in support of Habitat for Humanity. The 14th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run is Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon–2:30 p.m. Runners start at 7 a.m. with Motorcycle & Car Registration at 8 a.m. and the run at 8:30 a.m. Riders and drivers leave the Habitat Office (850 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.), travel through 100 miles of scenic back roads of Middle Tennessee and then to Hop Springs Beer Park. Tickets are $35/motorcycle or car and $25 per passenger. Proceeds help build a Habitat house and raise awareness for the need for affordable housing in Rutherford County. Special guests include TV host and automotive expert Kevin Tetz and Ben Smithson of Smithson Speed Restoration & Hot Rod Shop. Enjoy live music from Whiskey Smoke. Lunch is provided by FitzWilly’s Food Truck and Newk’s Eatery. Tickets for lunch and entertainment only are $15 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under). For more information, visit rchfh.org/hammer-down or find the 2022 Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run event on Eventbrite.

Sept. 17 – Old Timers Festival
The 35th Annual Old Timers Festival returns with the theme “Serving Thru History” featuring Grand Marshal Rick Autery at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr.) on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (the line for the parade begins at 9 a.m.). The La Vergne festival is a blend of traditions, mixing old ones with new ones. There are also new crafts for sale from local and regional vendors. The parade begins at Bicentennial Park at City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Parks and Recreation staff will give opening remarks. This is one of the few remaining Old Timers’ festivals in the Southeast. At Veterans Memorial Park, find booths, crafts and local vendors, great food, live music and fun for everyone. The Festival Committee and Parks and Recreation staff are accepting applications for arts and craft vendors, food vendors, sponsors, civic groups and organizations wishing to display items, as well as parade entries. Some streets will be closed during the parade. For more information, visit lavergnetn.gov/231/Old-Timers-Festival.

Sept. 17 – Paws & Pearls
Beesley Animal Foundation’s Paws & Pearls is Saturday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at The Grove at Williamson Family Farm (3250 Wilkinson Pk.). Begin the night perusing silent auction items. Enjoy cocktails served by Julie’s Bartending while listening to the beautiful voice of Templeton Thompson. Goodness Gracious Cafe and Catering provides appetizers and dinner. Licker & Whine Pet Market offers treats for pets. Take part in the popular Whine and Licker Pull while participating in the silent and live auction. End the evening dancing the night away with The Jeff Woods Band. Proceeds benefit the Beesley Animal Foundation. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/pawsandpearls or beesleyanimalfoundation.org, or find the 11th Annual Paws & Pearls Beesley Animal Foundation event on Eventbrite.

Sept. 17 – Greenway Art Festival
Dozens of local talented artists once again display and sell their creative work along the Greenway trail within Old Fort Park (916 Golf Ln.) on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The 18th Annual Greenway Art Festival is hosted by the Cultural Arts division of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. A variety of original art (oil paint, watercolor, pottery, textiles, metal, glass, sculpture and jewelry) will be available for purchase. The Tennessee Valley Brass Quintet performs a concert from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Performances, admission and parking are free. Refreshments may be purchased from a variety of food vendors. Bring a chair or blanket. All artwork is original and created by the artists; no mass-produced, commercially manufactured work or work manufactured from kits or molds will be displayed. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/595/greenway-art-festival, find the Greenway Art Festival event on Facebook or email shicks@murfreesborotn.gov.

Through Sept. 18 – Nashville Shakespeare Festival Presents Gem of the Ocean, Cymbeline
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival works with Kennie Playhouse Theater again to bring two exciting plays to Middle Tennessee: August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean and Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, both led by strong female characters with a lot of heart. Cymbeline runs Sept. 4–5 and 10–11 at oneC1TY Nashville, near Centennial Park, a vibrant urban community using sustainable design features with abundant green spaces and a community lawn for enjoying the outdoors, music, art and theater. Gem of the Ocean runs Sept. 1–3 and 8–9. Both plays will be staged in Franklin at Academy Park (120 Everbright Ave., Franklin) Sept. 15–18. The events are free with a suggested $10 per-person donation. Each evening begins with food vendors at 5:15 p.m., an “Insight” talk at 5:30 p.m., a pre-show concert at 6 p.m. and main performance at 7 p.m. VIP Royal Packages are available which include reserved seating, parking and dinner. For more information, visit nashvilleshakes.org/shakespeare-in-the-park.

Sept. 18 – Hispanic Heritage Day
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with exciting activities led by Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) staff and community partners on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and the day is sponsored by The Nissan Foundation. For more information, visit explorethedc.org or call 615-890-2300.

Sept. 19 and 20 – Lydia Lunch at MTSU
The Center for Popular Music at MTSU will host singer, poet, writer, actress and self-empowerment speaker Lydia Lunch on Sept. 19 and 20. On Monday, Sept. 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m. a screening of the documentary The War Is Never Over in LRC Room 221 will be followed by an audience Q&A. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Lydia Lunch will become the third recipient of the Center for Popular Music Fellow Award for her lifetime achievements and contributions to popular music. This event, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the JUB Ballroom, will include a performance, award ceremony and interview. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information on these and other Center for Popular Music events, visit mtsu.edu/popmusic.

Sept. 23 – Isaiah 117 House Golf Tournament
Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will host its annual golf tournament to benefit the Rutherford County house on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Indian Hills Golf Course. The event, a four-person scramble, will include lunch and will have several opportunities to win prizes. Also, every participant will receive a free Titleist logo golf hat and a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 logo golf balls. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at 12 p.m. and a shotgun start at 1. To register a team, or to become a sponsor, visit isaiah117house.com/golf and choose Rutherford County. For more information, contact AlLee Dauenhauer at 615-594-9197 or rutherfordtn@isaiah117house.com.

Sept. 24 – Southern Shopping Shindig
The Southern Shopping Shindig’s Fall Festival is Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with craft vendors, direct sales representatives and food trucks at the Murfreesboro Army National Guard (2350 Armory Dr.). For more information, email southernshoppingshindig@gmail.com.

Sept. 24 – Oktoberfest
Join in the outdoor fun on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 3–7 p.m., for Oakland’s Eighth Annual Oktoberfest. The craft beer festival’s growing list of brewers includes: The Mid-State Brew Crew, The Mid-State Brewsters, Cedar Glade Brews, Dark Humor Brewing, Deep South Growlers, Lazy Sunday Brewing Company and Thompson’s Brood. Several local food trucks include FitzWilly’s with their unique Oktoberfest inspired menu. Another local favorite, My Roots Curbside Culinary, offers their handcrafted gourmet items, and Catarina’s food truck is a mobile restaurant serving Mexican-inspired dishes. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Admission for craft beer drinkers ages 21 and up are $45, admission for designated drivers (ages 17 and up) is $20, and children and students ages 16 and under are free. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. For more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org.

Sept. 27 – Bingo in the Barn
Bingo in the Barn is a benefit for Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a women and children’s homeless shelter in downtown Murfreesboro. They staff a day shelter, The Haven (720 Old Salem Rd.), offering clients a place to go during the day to shower, wash clothes and get needed support to move from homelessness to housing. In addition, they provide overnight shelter for up to 12 women and children each night. Bingo in the Barn is Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at Saddlewoods Farm (9522 Franklin Rd.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $35 and includes seating, charcuterie box, drinks and dessert. Bingo sessions consist of four regular games plus a bonus opportunity; cards are $5 each. You can buy cards prior to the night or before the start of each round. Prize baskets have a value of $350 or more. For more information, visit steppingstonestn.org or call 615-900-4427, ext. 2.

Sept. 27 – Journeys in Community Living Luncheon
Murfreesboro nonprofit Journeys in Community Living will host a special fundraising luncheon beginning at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at The Grove at Williamson Family Farm, located at 3250 Wilkinson Pk. Known as the Partners in the Journey Luncheon, this year’s event will feature motivational speaker, world-record-breaking pilot and plane crash survivor Ryan Campbell. At just 19, Ryan became the youngest person and first teenager to fly solo around the world—24,000 nautical miles, 35 stops and 15 countries. Journeys in Community Living has been around for over 45 years, working diligently to provide community participation, industrial training, competitive employment, healthcare oversight, and residential and transportation services to adults with disabilities in Rutherford and Cannon counties. For more information about the Partners in the Journey Luncheon, or to make a donation or be a luncheon sponsor, contact Journeys in Community Living Development Director Dana Smith at 615-890-4389 or dana.smith@journeystn.org.

Sept. 27 – Murfreesboro Technology Council Social
“Network. Engage. Envolve.” with the Murfreesboro Technology Council. The MTC invites the public to a social networking event on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Burger Republic (1440 Medical Center Pkwy., Suite C). To RSVP, visit murfreesborotechnology.com and find Events Calendar. If you have an idea that you think would make the Murfreesboro Tech Council great, email info@murfreesborotechnology.com.

Sept. 29 – Groovin’ In The Boro
The Journey Home presents Groovin’ In The Boro for a night of food, drinks and live music. Award-winning singer-songwriters Ashley Cleveland, Pam Tillis and Tricia Walker come together for a special evening of songs and stories at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. These original women in the round perform “Bluebird Cafe Style” to support The Journey Home. Tickets for the fundraiser start at $75 and include dinner, a cash bar and silent auction featuring artisan items and experiences. For more information, visit lovegodservepeople.org, call 865-278-8757 or email lcouser@lovegodservepeople.org.

Oct. 1 – Walk for Apraxia
The 2022 Nashville Walk for Apraxia will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Gregory Mills Park (Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna). Every child deserves a voice. The Walk for Apraxia raises funds to support educational opportunities, awareness, financial aid and research on Apraxia, a brain disorder that can affect speech or other skilled movements. The brain is unable to make and deliver correct movement instructions to the body even when a person has the ability and desire to do them. For more information on the Walk for Apraxia, contact Brittney Eckenrode at bjones39819@yahoo.com or visit apraxia-kids.org.

Through Oct. 15 – Bowl Painting for Cookin’ to Build
Bowl painting for Cookin’ to Build is underway thorough Oct. 15 at The Pottery Place at The Avenue (2615 Medical Center Pkwy #1520). The $30 fee includes paint, a bowl and a ticket to Cookin’ to Build on Saturday, Nov. 5. For more information, visit thepotteryplaceavenue.com or find The Pottery Place on Facebook.

Mondays – Connect Murfreesboro
Join Connect Murfreesboro each Monday from 9–10 a.m. at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse (2839 Medical Center Pkwy.) for a casual networking event designed to connect professionals, build relationships, drive referrals and help grow businesses. Please prepare a 60-second pitch about who you are and what you do, as well as a specific referral request for attendees on what can be done to help promote your business. The approximately 20 minutes at the end of each meeting is reserved for members to set up one-on-ones and socialize. For more information or directions, visit connectnashvillenetworking.com/events.

Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Cooperation presents a producer-only farmers’ market in the indoor/open air community center at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The RCFM is open through the last Friday of October from 7 a.m.–noon every Tuesday and Friday. Market vendors hail from over 20 Middle Tennessee counties and sell a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants and more. “Come & Go” informative sessions are open to the general public every market day from 9–11 a.m. in the lobby. Topics range from sustainable gardening, cooking, food preservation and environmental education. The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are available from 9 a.m.–noon in the demonstration garden for questions and tours. For more information, visit rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market, call 615-898-7710 or 615-785-0862 or email hlambert@utk.edu.

Wednesdays – Boro 2 Square Running Group
The Boro 2 Square running group meets at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group welcomes runners of all paces looking to get out to run and socialize with other runners. Normal run distances are between 3 and 5 miles. Participants are welcome to hang out and socialize at Mayday following the run. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

Saturdays – Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
Carpe Artista hosts the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna. The 2022 season runs until Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.). For more information, call 615-984-4038 or visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market.

Saturdays – Murfreesboro Saturday Market
Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the Murfreesboro Public Square every Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon through the end of October. Spend the day with real farmers, real food and real community. For more information, find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

Saturdays – Movies Under the Stars
Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) will continue the free Movies Under the Stars series each Saturday through the end of October. Movie start times will move earlier as sunset gets earlier. For more information and updates on cancellations due to weather, find Fountains at Gateway on Facebook. Upcoming movies include:

Sept. 3 (7:30 p.m.): Ferdinand
Sept. 10 (7:30 p.m.): Aladdin (live action)
Sept. 17 (7 p.m.): Madagascar
Sept. 24 (7 p.m.): Inside Out
Oct. 1 (7 p.m.): Beauty and the Beast (live action)