Feb. 2 – Winter Crafting at Cannonsburgh: Hand Warmers
Grab a friend or two and craft at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. Learn how to sew and make hand warmers to use during the winter or give as gifts. Admission is $10 per person. Ages 12 and up are welcome. For reservations, email mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-801-2606. For more information, find Cannonsburgh Village on Facebook.

Feb. 3–4 – Southern Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull
Tennessee Miller Coliseum will come to life when the most powerful sport on dirt comes to town. The 2023 Southern Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull hosts three pulling sessions over a two-day event beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Admission is $20 on Friday night, $20 on Saturday and $25 for Saturday night finals. Kids 10 and under are free. For tickets or more information call (615) 406-0382 or visit southernmotorsports.net.

Feb. 4 and 5 – Succs + Sips Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon creating a one-of-a-kind succulent heart arrangement at the Classy Cactus Farm Greenhouse (1547 Rutledge Way, behind the Tennessee Tool Works building) on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 4 and 5. The registration fee includes all materials and plants needed to create a custom succulent heart topiary. This workshop will be succulent bar-style, which means the creations are exactly what you want them to be. A plant specialist will guide participants, step-by-step, in creating a beautiful and unique arrangement. Learn how to care for the arrangement for months to come and enjoy a variety of decorative elements and toppings to put the finishing touches on it. Couples may sign up for the double-sided heart option ($75) so each individual can design one side of the heart. A single-sided heart is $45. Classy Cactus Farm is a BYOB establishment, so enjoy your beverage of choice. The class starts at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 and at 3 p.m. on Feb. 5. To register, visit classycactusfarm.com/pages/events. For more information, email jill@classycactusfarm.com or call 615-637-7035.

Feb. 6 – Suicide Awareness Night
Blackman High School will host a suicide awareness and prevention night in its high school auditorium on Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. The night is open to all Rutherford County School parents, guardians and educators, who will hear from The Jason Foundation and Trustpoint Hospital to learn about suicide risk factors and warning signs and mental well-being. Parents can also discover helpful resources and support options. For more information contact secondary school counseling supervisor Christine Bryan at bryanc@rcschools.net.

Feb. 7 – All About Owls
Owls have unique abilities that most other birds of prey lack. Visit the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. to learn about these amazing “superpowers,” interact with biofacts, investigate and dissect an owl pellet and meet the resident owl ambassador, Huckleberry. Admission is $5; all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required by emailing challwalker@murfreesborotn.gov or by calling 615-217-3017. Registration ends at 10 a.m. the day of program.

Feb. 8 – MTSU Annual Valentine Blood Drive
MTSU is making room for donors at the Annual Valentine Blood Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 8. If there’s room in your heart to help save lives, MTSU will make room for you to share your much-needed True Blue blood with neighbors across the state. The event is sponsored by the MTSU Red Cross Club student organization, and will be held from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Room 322 in the Keathley University Center. This blood drive is open to MTSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and neighbors from across Middle Tennessee. All donors will receive a $30 e-gift card from Amazon, plus a free T-shirt, as thanks for their life-saving help. Donors can make an appointment now at rcblood.org/3GY4SBx, by using the “American Red Cross Blood” app or by texting “BLOODAPP” to 90999. Walk-in donors are welcome. The required health questionnaire can be completed in advance at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

Feb. 8 – MTSU Unity Luncheon
MTSU’s Black History Month Committee has selected the honorees for the 27th annual Unity Luncheon, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Student Union Building. Coordinated through and hosted by the Office of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, this MTSU tradition has been around since 1996, honoring “unsung heroes” within the community during Black History Month. Honorees are age 50 or older who have resided in the Middle Tennessee area for 20 years or more and who have made outstanding contributions to their community. This year’s honorees and their honored categories are recently retired MTSU professor Marva Lucas (Education), Joe and Sybil Rich (Community Service), Michael McDonald (Advocate of Civility), Stacy Windrow (Excellence in Sports) and Vanessa Alderson (Contribution to Black Arts). Honorees will receive their awards at the catered-meal luncheon from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Tickets are available online bit.ly/mtunity2023 and will not be available at the door. Prices are $20 for students and $35 for non-students. The keynote speaker for the event is Memphis attorney and councilman J.B. Smiley Jr. For more information, email danielle.rochelle@mtsu.edu or call 615-898-5812.

Feb. 8 – Living Sent Ministries
All are invited to the February 2023 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.). Bob Williams shares how God has used some unlikely parts of his business to share the Kingdom of God with clients and lead them into God’s family. He touches on how you can do the same. A complimentary lunch is provided by Realtor Lynne Davis. To RSVP, email bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

Feb. 9 – Learning from Diversity: A Forum of Business Leaders and Scholars
All are invited to attend Learning from Diversity: A Forum of Business Leaders and Scholars on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Redstone Federal Credit Union (2404 Medical Center Pkwy., upstairs in the Stones River Room) in Murfreesboro. Pizza and drinks provided. This free, public event hosted by the MTSU Political Economy Research Institute features a panel discussion with business leaders and scholars speaking on ways to actively fight against racial prejudice and discrimination. The discussion features insights from Dr. Ming Wang, Dr. Howard Henderson, Lee Molette II, Sandra Lee and Donovan Robertson with panel moderator Kip Dodson. RSVP and learn more about the panel speakers at bit.ly/drwanglectureseries. For more information, email at bdelaney@mtsu.edu.

Feb. 10 – Tennessee Valley Winds Concert
The Tennessee Valley Winds annual winter concert is on Friday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. at the Wright Music building on the campus of MTSU (1439 Faulkinberry Dr.). This concert is conducted by guest conductor Terry Jolley. The performance is open to the general public with no admission charge. Donations are appreciated. For more information, visit tnvalleywinds.org or find Tennessee Valley Winds on Facebook.

Feb. 10–25 – You Can’t Take it With You
Springhouse Theatre Company (14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna) presents You Can’t Take it With You this February. At first, the Sycamores seem odd, but it is not long before we realize that if they are odd, the rest of the world is odder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys, whose son, Tony, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and refuses to give her up. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 and at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 25. Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will provide an American Sign Language interpreter for the Feb. 24 performance. Find tickets and more information at springhousetheatre.com.

Feb. 11 – Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
Bring the kids to Valentine’s Cookie Decorating on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at Overflow Brews & Bakes (115 N. Maple St. on the Square). Children will create the perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cookie for Mom, Dad, grandparents or friends. Everything is supplied. There will be a cookie decorating station and a selfie station for everyone to enjoy and create an awesome day of memories. Cost is $5, or 3 cookies for $10, with decorations included. Overflow also offers premium coffee, baked goods, boba tea, ice cream and more. For more information, visit overflowb.com or call 615-900-1679.

Feb. 11 – Winter Wonderland
Come out to the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11:15 a.m. for Winter Wonderland. Learn how different animals in Tennessee survive the cold winters. See how various fur and adaptations work best for certain animals. There is no charge to attend; all ages are welcome. To pre-register, email krendl@murfreesborotn.gov.

Feb. 11 – I Love Wartrace
Grab your honey or your bestie and visit the quaint little town of Wartrace for some Valentine’s fun and shopping on Saturday, Feb. 11, from noon–5 p.m. Wander through the town shopping and enjoy complimentary treats in each shop. Be sure to get your “I Love Wartrace” shopper’s card punched in each store. Complete all of the punches and turn in your completed card at a participating business for a chance to win a prize basket valued at over $200+ including a stay at the Blue Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Wartrace. Other door prizes vary by each shop. Participating shops include Rock House Deli Depot, Chabbi’s Sweets & Eats, Big Creek Winery & Tasting Room, The Iron Horse Pizzeria, The Shoppes at 31 Main, The Walking Horse Museum, The Sparrow’s Nest, Old Petticoat Trading Co. and Seven on Main. For more information, call the Wartrace Chamber of Commerce at 931-240-0300.

Feb. 11 – S.J. Boyce Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author S.J. Boyce for a book signing on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The author will sign and sell copies of her book, The Other Side of a Murder, published in 2021. High-level executive Tanya L. Jameson has it all . . . almost. When she meets Jonathan Skagel, the firm’s handsome and charming financial director, she feels like her dream has finally come true. But Jonathan is living a dangerous double life, and when he turns up dead, Tanya finds herself caught up in the web of lies he left behind. She then enlists the help of her former childhood friend, Detective Veronica Redmond. The Other Side of a Murder is full of twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the last page. S.J. Boyce resides in the Middle Tennessee area and is a graduate of MTSU. Her second novel will be released in spring 2023 and will be the second book in the Detective Veronica Redmond Series. Copies will be $20 each. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-893-4131.

Feb. 11 – Celebration of Love
Tired of doing the same old thing for Valentine’s Day? Shake it up this year! Join National Dance Clubs of Murfreeboro (710 Memorial Blvd.) for a Celebration of Love on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. This event is geared towards advanced dancers, newbies, singles and couples. Enjoy a group class, dessert bar, live band and mesmerizing show. To learn more or to reserve your spot, call 615-849-1155.

Feb. 11 – Boro Prom
The Boro Business Lab Presents The Boro ’80s Prom on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7–11 p.m. at The Walnut House (116 N. Walnut). Come have a rad time and go back to prom with the one you love today. Don’t miss this, like, totally killer experience, dude, for adults only. Get that hairspray and suit or bust out that mullet again. Tickets are $100 and include 4 drink tickets. All proceeds are donated to Isaiah 117 House, a local nonprofit working to provide a comforting home where foster children can be brought to wait. It is a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys and snuggly blankets. For more information, visit boroprom.com.

Feb. 11–12 – Gun & Knife Show
Gun & Knife Shows Murfreesboro will be held at MidTN Expo Center, located at 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd., from 9–5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 and from 9–4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Gun collectors and hunting enthusiasts can enjoy viewing a wide range of outdoor industry related products and services from 120 vendors, including various firearms, knives, hunting and archery supplies and other outdoor equipment. Adult admission is $14.50, children 12 & under—$7.50. For tickets and more information, visit rkshows.com.

Feb. 14 – Love Birds
Learn how some animals stay partners for life, and some don’t, at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. Discuss friendships that can be found between different species here in Tennessee and around the world. There is no charge to attend. To register, email krendl@murfreesborotn.gov.

Feb. 14 – Animal Courtships
Meet some of the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) animal ambassadors and discuss how they find true love at Animal Courtships on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. Talk about finding a partner, acts of courtships, nesting strategies, and how involved parents are in the care of their young. The cost to join is $3 per person or $10 per family; all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required by emailing dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov or by calling 615-217-3017.

Feb. 15 – Tennessee Trails Association Meeting
The Tennessee Trails Association’s monthly meeting of its Murfreesboro chapter is Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 7–8 p.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.). The guest speaker is Alan Brown, executive director of Earth Experience – Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History. Earth Experience Murfreesboro (816 Old Salem Rd.) is the first natural history museum in Middle Tennessee. For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org or call or text 615-971-8894.

Feb. 16 – The Connection at Champy’s
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the February 2023 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation networking event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. Champy’s is located at 1290 NW Broad St.

Feb. 16 – Romantic Encounters
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2022–2023 season entitled “Season of Stories” is made up of 5 chapters, one for each concert. Chapter 4: Romantic Encounters will unfold at Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 North Rutherford Blvd.) on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 7–9 p.m. This concert features Big Band favorites, including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin and Rich Rogers. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for premium seating. For tickets or more information visit tnphil.org.

Feb. 17 – “Love the Night” Hike with Campfire
Get toasty with marshmallows by the campfire and a guided hike through Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) on Friday, Feb. 17, from 6–8 p.m. Enjoy the cool night air with your loved ones, share stories with your families and learn about night life at the park. The cost to join is $5; ages 15 and up are welcome. To register, email dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov.

Feb. 19 – Free Clogging Lessons with Cripple Creek Cloggers
Cripple Creek Cloggers are entering their 56th year of teaching and performing authentic Appalachian-style square dancing with a clogging step, a strong tradition of Middle Tennessee and the region. They will welcome new members and begin teaching on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Senior Activity Center of Smyrna (100 Raikes St., Smyrna) at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge to participate and no special gear is needed to attend. The troupe, originally organized as a 4-H activity at Kittrell School in Readyville, has traveled, performed, and taught internationally, nationally, state-wide and locally. They wear homemade costuming of the early-to-mid-1800s and use metal tips on their shoes to accentuate the stepping. The music accompanying their performances includes the banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and/or dulcimer. As they did at Cripple Creek and other far-flung communities throughout the region, families moved the furniture out of the big log rooms. A caller called the sets as the couples moved out onto the rough-hewn floorboards and began to move to the music. Sometimes, they turned loose of their partners and did what is called a buck dance or a buck and wing. For more information on the free lessons, visit cripplecreekcloggers.org, email appdancer@aol.com or call 615-896-3559.

Feb. 18 – Afternoon Chamber Series
Join members of the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 1–2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (116 N. Academy St.) for “An Afternoon Chamber Series.” Learn more about the Sinfonietta at mtsinfonietta.com.

Feb. 21 – Beginner’s Archery
Participate in a beginner’s archery lesson at Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1–3:30 p.m. Go over the parts of the bow and technique and then get an opportunity to shoot. This program requires a 1-mile walk on the paved trail to the campground area. Space is limited and
registration is required. The cost to participate is $10; ages 10 and up are welcome. For more information, email lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov.

Feb. 21–23 – Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care is a call to action for community members, homeless service providers, mental health agencies, health care providers, court systems, community leaders, churches and especially people who are or have experienced homelessness or have been at risk of losing stable housing. Continuum of Care organizers want to ensure that everyone has safe, secure housing and the health and supportive services they need in our community and invite those interested to attend an informative session and community conversation to determine the best plan for the next steps to strengthen the homeless support community. Attendance at one of the informational meetings offered on Feb. 21 or 22 is mandatory to be able to participate in the community conversation on Feb. 23. Trainings are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the second floor conference room of Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St.) and at 5 p.m. on Feb. 21 and 9 a.m. Feb. 22 on Zoom. The community conversation will follow on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. in the library conference room. For more information, visit h3arc.org.

Feb. 22 – Murfreesboro Chess Lunch
Community members interested in the initiative of teaching others the game of chess, helping raise funds and interest for getting the game in the schools, sharing ideas on how chess can benefit others, involving their organization in promoting the game, or just desiring to gather with other chess enthusiasts to play and discuss chess, are invited to a Murfreesboro Chess Lunch at Carmen’s Taqueria, 206 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. For more information, contact Rob Mitchell at rmitchell@rutherfordcountytn.gov or 615-426-7373‬.

Feb. 23 – River Hike & Exploration
Join the Wilderness Station team (401 Volunteer Rd.) for a relaxing hike down to the Stones River on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. Along the way, stop and talk about things you find. In total, the trip will be just under 2 miles. Please dress for the weather. There is no cost to join; all ages are welcome. To register, email krendl@murfreesborotn.gov.

Feb. 25 – Patterson Park Indoor Triathlon
Participants will swim, bike and run using the indoor pool, stationary bikes and indoor track at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8 a.m. The triathlon consists of four competitors per heat in preset start times racing against the clock and each other. The sprint distance consists of a 750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run. Winners are announced at the conclusion for the top three men and women. Registration ends Thursday, Feb. 23. Admission is $30. For more information, email rbrady@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-893-7439 ext. 6113.

Feb. 28 – RCHA Chili Cook-Off
Do you have the best chili in Rutherford County? If you think so, come out and compete for the Chili Championship Belt at the Rutherford County Hospitality Association’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5–8 p.m. at Mayday Brewery. The entry fee for chili is $20 and includes two tickets for tasting. If you just want to come out and enjoy some amazing chili and friendship, tickets to taste are $10. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Arts Program in Rutherford County High Schools. For more information, email jah4r15@gmail.com or call 629-201-1199.

Feb. 28 – Sunflower Planter Craft
It’s almost spring! Get together and decorate your own flowerpot at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 1–2 p.m. Plant sunflower seeds for to take home and watch grow. The cost to participate is $5; ages 4 and up are welcome. To register, email lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov.

Mondays – Grass Masters Lawn Care Academy
The Grass Masters Lawn Care Academy sessions start Monday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. and continue the next four Monday nights in the Lane Agri-Park Livestock Barn. The Livestock Barn Arena (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) is an indoor heated and cooled space). New material is covered each night. This lawncare course covers the different kinds of turfgrasses and how to manage them, options for establishing a new lawn, renovation tips for existing lawns, weed control and fertilization. For more information, call 615-898-7710 or email Mitchell Mote at mmote1@utk.edu.

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 – Blues Jam
Come alone or bring some friends to Heroes Den (2805 Old Fort Pkwy., Ste. O) for Tuesday Blues Jam from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument or vocals and join the band. Every song is a new experience. Free and open to the public. For more information find Heroes Den on Facebook.

Wednesdays – Networking for Awesome People
Are you looking to meet and connect with other local business owners? Do you want to grow your network and pick up some skills along the way? Networking for Awesome People meets each week on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Rutherford County Veterans Community Center (439 Rice St.). All you need to bring is a good attitude. Each attendee gets about a minute to explain what they do and what they need, followed by a discussion question of the week. Networking for Awesome People encourages open discussion to help everyone grow. For more information, find a Networking for Awesome People group on Facebook.

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.

Thursdays – Hike with a Naturalist
Come out to the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) for a weekly hike at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Thursdays at 2 p.m. Along your hike, stop and talk about things you see along the way.
Each week you’ll hike different trails at Barfield so you can get more familiar with the whole park. There is no cost to join; all ages are welcome. For more information, email lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-217-3017.

Thursdays – Mad Cow Trek Club
The Mad Cow Trek Club running group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Panther Creek Brews (714 W. Main St.). The group embarks on a route of 4–8 miles and welcomes runners of all paces and abilities. Affiliated with the Mad Cow Running Company in McMinnville, the Trek Club hosts races and free get-togethers to share its love of running with the community. Find Mad Cow Running Company (MCRC) on Facebook for course routes and more details. All runners are encouraged to stay after each run for food and drinks.

Fridays – Murfreesboro Community Chess
Murfreesboro Community Chess meets at the Murfreesboro Barnes & Noble (within the Avenue, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Organizers invite those of all ages and skill levels to this causal chess meetup each week.