Throughout June and July – Movies Under the Stars
The 2024 Movies Under the Stars Season runs through July 27 (no movie on July 4) at various area locations. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. There is no cost to attend and movies begin at dark. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/2381/movies-under-the-stars. Text MOVIE to 38276 to be notified of movie cancellations.
Movie Schedule:
Cars – June 3–8
Monsters, Inc. – June 10–15
Hook – June 17–22
Finding Nemo – June 24–29
Paw Patrol – July 1–6
Kung Fu Panda – July 8–13
The Little Mermaid – July 15–20
Brave – July 22–27
Locations:
Mondays – Barfield Crescent Park, near Blue Cross Blue Shield Playground (697 Veterans Pkwy.)
Concessions by: Hot Dog Guy and Annie’s Snow Biz
Thursdays – Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park, near playground (515 Cherry Ln.)
Concessions by: Repicci’s Real Italian Ice and Grady’s Classic Kernels
Saturdays – Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.)
June 5–8 – International Folkfest
With dance groups from around the world, the International Folkfest should be a week of excitement, education, color and movement. Throughout the week, international dance groups will perform for area schools, youth and senior citizen organizations and for community gatherings and civic clubs. All performances are free to attend, other than a ticketed June 4 performance in Tullahoma. For more information, visit mboro-international-folkfest.org. The 2024 schedule includes:
Wednesday, June 5
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro)
10 a.m. – United Kingdom Troupe Performance
La Vergne Public Library (5063 Murfreesboro Rd., LaVergne)
10 a.m. – Mexican Troupe Performance
Thursday, June 6
Bell Buckle Banquet Hall (27 Railroad Sq., Bell Buckle)
6 p.m. – All troupes perform
Friday, June 7
Cedar Glade Brewery (906 Ridgely Rd., Murfreesboro)
5:30 p.m.- All troupes perform
Saturday, June 8
Simply Smyrna, Smyrna Depot District (98 Front St., Smyrna)
6:30 p.m. – All troupes perform
June 5 – Bingo With Harlee
Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) hosts a Bingo night with Harlee on Wednesday, June 5, from 6–8 p.m. and the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook or visit middlegroundbrew.com.
June 6 – Brew Business Mixer
Brew Business Networking continues the first Thursday of each month at Middle Ground Brewing Co. (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Thursday, June 6, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend and network. For more information, find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook or visit middlegroundbrew.com.
June 7 – Monte Carlo Comedy Night
Come out for an evening filled with comedy and live music at Monte Carlo Comedy Night at Monte Carlo Event Center (129 N. Lowry St., Smyrna) on Friday, June 7. Enjoy hilarious performances from Ambrose Jones, Meech Dogg and YoBoyNem, hosted by comedian Carl Burrell. The Comedy & Covers Band will also serenade the crowd with its captivating melodies. For tickets and more information, visit comedyandcovers.ticketspice.com/monte-carlo-comedy-night.
June 7 – Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live continues for another summer on the Murfreesboro Public Square. Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes, gather around the courthouse, and listen to free live music one Friday evening each month, June through September. Yes, the Friday Night Live shows remain totally free for the community! The first night of entertainment will be held Friday, June 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Music City Swing. Visitors can have dinner at one of the locally owned restaurants along the Square and then settle down for a free night of big band music. Music lovers young and old can come out and enjoy the family-friendly community environment at Friday Night Live, produced by Main Street Murfreesboro. For more on Friday Night Live, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org.
June 7–9 – Secret Garden Party & Tours
The Discovery Center brings back its Secret Garden Party & Tours June 7–9. The popular annual event kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, with the Secret Garden Party at the home of Kathy and Bud Horsley, 1542 Bear Branch Cove, and includes a dinner by Five Senses, silent auction and cocktails. Find tickets for the private dinner party at explorethedc.org/events/sgp2024. The Secret Garden Tour follows on June 8 and 9 with stops at 2314 Higgins Ln., 1521 Glenridge Dr., 2903 Amber Dr., 5102 Chesterfield Dr., 2106 Look Rock Ct. and 811 E. Clark Blvd. Tour tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit the Discovery Center’s mission to engage curious minds to fuel the future. For more information, visit explorethedc.org/events.
June 8 – Simply Smyrna Celebration
On Saturday, June 8, from 5–9:30 p.m., Front Street in downtown Smyrna will be packed with vendors, music and families celebrating the 13th annual Simply Smyrna street festival. Held rain or shine, the Simply Smyrna Celebration powered by Carpe Artista celebrates local arts through music, theater, the visual arts and culinary arts. Proceeds raised from Simply Smyrna go to support arts education and engagement in the community. This all-ages event is free to the public, offering performances on multiple live music stages. Artists slated to perform include: Carpe Academy students, Run for Cover, Mark Anthony Ensemble, Jason Lee McKinney Band, B.O.O.M., Incognito Cartel, Alex Noreiga and more. Attendees can also enjoy International FolkFest dancers, a children’s entrepreneur market, and wine and beer tastings. Grab dinner from the many food trucks and local food vendors in attendance. Volunteers are needed. For more information on the Simply Smyrna Celebration, visit carpeartista.com/simply-smyrna.
June 8 – Black Barn Summer Market & Craft Sale
Come out for the summer edition of the Black Barn Market & Craft Sale on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Events at East 96 (9901 Lascassas Pk., Lascassas) with over 100 vendors, live music by Tennessee State of Mind, food trucks, artists and a petting zoo. Free admission, free parking and free family fun. For more information, find Events at East 96 on Facebook.
June 8 – Recycling Roundup
The Rutherford County community is invited to dispose of hard-to-recycle items at a Recycling Roundup on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (or until capacity) at MTSU’s Rutherford Parking Lot (602 N. Rutherford Blvd.). Items accepted include: mattresses, tires, electronics, blocks of styrofoam, scrap metal, clothing, textiles, cardboard, glass bottles, alkaline batteries and ink cartridges. Secure paper shredding will be available onsite. New collections this year include clean pet supplies, torn and tattered socks, and torn and tattered baby clothes. Volunteers are needed. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit tectn.org/murfreesbororoundup, email ginger@etechtn.org or call 615-379-8259. Find Tennessee Environmental Council on Facebook or @tectnorg on Instagram.
June 8 – Hackathon
OKAS, Inc.—a Murfreesboro nonprofit dedicated to sparking innovation, growth and creativity—presents a Hackathon on Saturday, June 8, at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) for students grades 6th through 12th who are interested in STEM. Students will use their computer programming skills to create a project (animation, website, game, app, etc.) to raise awareness about a real-life issue impacting the community. Registration is free, but required, and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. The first-place prize is a $500 Best Buy gift card, with a laptop going to the second-place winner. For more information, email info@okasinc.org or call 615-904-4493.
June 8 and 22 – Cruisin’ the Boro
Enjoy community, cars, music, door prizes and concessions (sold by the church) at this classic cruise-in at River Rock Baptist Church (2248 Highway 99) on Saturdays, June 8 and 22, from 4–8 p.m. The series will continue through September. For more information, find Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club on Facebook, or call 615-405-5271 or 615-556-0547.
June 11 – Rutherford Cable
Each year, Rutherford Cable takes the opportunity to recognize members of the organization who are promoting, leading and encouraging women both personally and professionally. Leaders will be recognized for Rising Star, Spirit of Leadership and Moving Women Forward awards on Tuesday, June 11, at The Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) from 7:15–9 a.m. Arrive and network, enjoy breakfast, announcements, awards and an introduction of the new board. Members and guests are welcome. For more information, email yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.
June 11 – Rutherford County Hospitality Association Happy Hour
The Rutherford County Hospitality Association will hold its next happy hour at Main Event Murfreesboro (1510 Greshampark Dr.) from 4:30–7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. All in attendance can enjoy food and a complimentary 3-hour gaming card. The Murfreesboro Young Professionals have been invited to partner with the RCHA on the event. For those interested in MYP, this will be a great time to come out and learn about their organization. For more information, email jah4r15@gmail.com or call 629-201-1199.
June 11 – Living Sent Ministries Meeting
The June 2024 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting is Tuesday, June 11, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at Wilson Bank & Trust (3110 Memorial Blvd.). Blaine Little discusses God-given leadership and knowing God’s will. Basil Avery will also share his amazing God Story. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Momentum Seminars. RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.
June 11 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will hold its June Business After Hours networking event at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. For more information on this and other Chamber of Commerce events and ribbon cuttings, visit rutherfordchamber.org and find Events.
June 13 – Splash Out!
Murfreesboro Parks and Rec and the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department present the next community Splash Out on Thursday, June 13, at Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park (515 Cherry Lane Dr.) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This annual fun, free summer event creates an opportunity for kids to splash, dance and play in the water gushing from the hoses of Murfreesboro fire trucks. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 615-893-7439.
June 13 and 14 – MCCAA Food Giveaway
The Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will conduct a food giveaway, for Rutherford County residents only, at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church (224 S. Maney Ave.) on Thursday, June 13, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Friday, June 14, from 9 a.m.–noon. Text “Rutherford” to 844-399-1113 or call 615-742-1113 for more information.
June 14 – City of Murfreesboro Career Fair
The City of Murfreesboro and American Job Center TN present an upcoming career fair at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza (312 S. Front St.) on Friday, June 14, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., offering a variety of possibilities for area residents while fulfilling a vital recruitment opportunity for employers. A wide range of positions will be available. For more information, find City of Murfreesboro, TN – Government on Facebook.
June 14 – Downtown After 5
Enjoy a beautiful evening walking through historic downtown Murfreesboro supporting small businesses and exploring the Boro Art Crawl on Friday, June 14, from 5–8 p.m. Find unique gifts, clothes and delicious food and drinks for a late night of shopping downtown, with artwork from local artists on display at many of the downtown shops. For more information, find Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford, Inc. on Facebook.
June 14–15 – Mom & Me Art Exhibit
Experience a unique local art event at the Mom & Me: Painting Other Great Artists art show, an upcoming exhibit featuring the works of the Middle Tennessee mother and son artist duo JOHN + KAYLA, who have been working together for nearly 50 years collaborating on canvas to create homages to some of their favorite artists and their masterpieces in newly imagined settings. Downtown Murfreesboro shop M&J Home (124 N. Spring St.) will host the artists and the exhibit on Friday, June 14, from 5–8 p.m. Live music and refreshments will be provided along with a chance to win a free JOHN + KAYLA painting. An additional showing will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
June 15 – Pups & Pints Pawty
Dog Friendly Rutherford will present a Pups & Pints Pawty, on Saturday, June 15, from 1–4 p.m. at Cedar Glade Brews. Pet food donations will be received for Pet Pantry, and Purple Paws will be accepting donations. The event will include a photo area and homemade dog treats for sale. Family Pet Health will be there with pupcones and goodies. Watch Dog Friendly Rutherford’s social media for updates and details.
June 15 – Juneteenth Event at Bradley Academy Museum
The Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center (415 S. Academy St.) hosts the 2024 Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on several blocks of South Academy Street. Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. The event includes musical and dance performances, activities for children, craft vendors, displays of art and food trucks. Professional model and dancer Miracle Tayon will host on the main stage, joined by co-host Jordan McCullough who has appeared on The Voice in 2019. The mainstage DJ is Demorian and the second stage is DJ Smooth. The day also consists of the Blackman High School JROTC squad, the Christ Fellowship Chorale Gospel Choir, one-man sax Chaplain Newsom, and other special guests. For more information, email vstembridge@murfreesborotn.gov.
June 15 – RC Cola–MoonPie Festival
This wacky, annual all-ages event celebrates some of the South’s original fast food items—an ice-cold RC Cola and a tasty MoonPie. Visitors from all over the world (there’s a “who traveled the furtherest” contest to prove it) will stream into the downtown Bell Buckle area for the RC Cola–MoonPie Festival to find plenty of music, cloggers, contests, MoonPie games, a colorful parade and more on Saturday, June 15, from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Things kick off with 10-mile and 5K Races on certified and scenic, but challenging, courses. All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a race shirt and at the completion of the race all runners are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast with biscuits and all the fixings, fruit, and of course, RCs and MoonPies. The parade is a perennial crowd favorite, culminating in the crowning of the King and Queen of the festival. The coronation is followed by games for young and old and concludes with the grand finale, the cutting of the World’s Largest MoonPie—free dessert for all! The Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce’s annual RC-MoonPie Festival is held annually on the third Saturday in June. For more information, visit bellbucklechamber.com/rc-cola-moonpie-festival.
June 15 – Boro Blvd. Nights
Join other Murfreesboro car enthusiasts and small businesses on Saturday, June 15 (and every third Saturday through October) for a cruise along Broad Street. Pull in Wildwood Reserve, Champy’s, Overkill Audio and Accessories, Buster’s Place and other area businesses, hang out, support other riders and enjoy a classic cruise.
June 20 – The Connection at Champy’s
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the June 2024 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. 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. Networking begins at 5 p.m. with introductions at 6 p.m. Champy’s is located at 1290 NW Broad St.
June 20 – Minnesota Boychoir Performance
Advent Lutheran Church (1700 Irby Ln.) welcomes the Minnesota Boychoir on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. The choir’s deep repertoire includes challenging sacred, classical, secular, folk and contemporary choral music sung in more than 30 languages and dialects. The organization boasts over 150 singers ages 6–18, 42 of whom will be on the 2024 tour in Tennessee—18 singers ages 9–14 and 24 singers ages 15–18. For six decades, the Minnesota Boychoir’s reputation for excellence has resulted in invitations from local and national music conventions as well as sporting events, theater productions and touring Broadway companies. The church invites the Murfreesboro community to come out and give the Minnesota Boychoir a warm welcome on June 20 and experience this special evening of music. For more information on the group, visit boychoir.org or sample their singing on the Minnesota Boychoir channel on YouTube.
June 21 – Third Friday Community Rhythm Event
Everybody Drum Some continues its third Friday Community Rhythm Event series for those who would like to join their neighbors in some drumming. The next community rhythm session kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at Old Fort Park in between the tennis courts and the playground. There is no cost to attend, and people of all ages are invited to participate in the drumming or to spectate. Participants may bring drums, shakers, tambourines, woodblocks or percussive instruments of any type, but plenty of instruments will also be available for use. For more information, call or text 615-631-7458, find Everybody Drum Some on Facebook or visit everybodydrumsome.com.
June 22 – Cicada Soirée
Come out to “The Summer Party of the Year,” the Cicada Soirée, at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) on Saturday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served on the grounds and in Maney Hall by The Alley on Main. The menu includes: fried chicken, brisket, hush puppies, green beans, coleslaw, chocolate cake, cookies and sweet tea. Guests can enjoy a full bar provided by Julie’s Bartending Service, including summer cocktails handcrafted by Prichard’s Distillery. The cicadas will be there, and the weather may be warm but the attire is casual. Enjoy music from local band Quarterlife, bringing love and kindness through the chillness of lo-fi hip-hop and jazz. For tickets and more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org/summerparty.
June 22 – Succs + Sips Succulent Bar
Classy Cactus Farm presents its next Succs + Sips Succulent Bar at Middle Ground Brewing Co. (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Saturday, June 22, from 2–4 p.m. with arrangements and drink tickets beginning at $25. There will be a large variety of succulents and cacti to choose from along with a plant specialist onsite to give everyone tips on how to keep their arrangement alive. Everything will be provided to create an original succulent display, including planter, specialty soil, premium succulents, rocks, moss, signs and other decorative elements. Limited spots are available. For more information, visit classycactusfarm.com/products/middleground or find Classy Cactus Farm on Facebook.
June 22 – Sensory-Friendly Summer Fest
ABS Kids (1203 Memorial Blvd., Suite E), a therapy center for children with autism spectrum disorders, hosts a free Sensory-Friendly Summer Fest event on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m.–noon. There will be fun for the whole family including face painting, arts & crafts and more. There is no cost to attend. For more information, find ABS Kids on Facebook.
June 22 – Victory Lap Book Signing
Celebrate the release of Victory Lap: Winning The Race To and Through Retirement with local authors Nathan Cox and Lindsey Cotter beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Retirement Income Solutions LLC (232 Heritage Park Dr., Suite 102). The first 50 guests will receive a free, signed copy of the book. Guests will also be treated to light refreshments, raffle prizes, a photo booth and more. Victory Lap pulls back the curtain on the finance industry, helping readers understand which resources are available to them and what questions they should ask their financial advisor. Those approaching retirement have worked hard and taken risks to create the nest egg they are counting on to support their retirement. But how you manage that money going forward is even more important than it was before, because once you’re in the “red zone” you don’t have the same amount of time to make up losses. How can you better avoid the pitfalls that can derail your retirement security? How can you try to lower your investment risk without sacrificing income and growth? How can you choose the best financial advisor for where you are in your financial life today? Learn more about these and other financial questions at Retirement Income Solutions, and claim a free copy of Victory Lap. For more information on the June 22 event or to register, call 615-900-1441 or visit yoursvp.com and enter the code: RURHUY.
June 23 – Dog Days of Summer
Dog Days of Summer is a free family and dog event on Sunday, June 23, from noon–6 p.m. at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.). Enjoy music from local bands, vendors, food trucks, a raffle and a silent auction. The Pet Pantry provides emergency pet food assistance to pet owners throughout Middle Tennessee who are unable to afford it. Assistance requests and monetary donations can be made at thepetpantry.org/get-help; there is also an Amazon wish list. The Pet Pantry believes that “ev-furry-body deserves a full belly.” For more information, find thepetpantryboro on Facebook and Instagram, visit thepetpantry.org or email info@thepetpantry.org.
June 24 – Murfreesboro Chess Lunch
Who wants to play a game of chess? Community members interested in promoting the game of chess, helping raise interest for getting the game in area schools, sharing ideas on how chess can benefit others, involving their organization in chess events and tournaments or just desiring to gather with other chess enthusiasts to play and discuss chess can come to a Murfreesboro Chess Lunch at Carmen’s Taqueria (206 W. Northfield Blvd.) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Monday, June 24. For more information, find an event page for Murfreesboro Chess Lunch on Facebook, email bracken@boropulse.com or call 615-796-6248.
June 24 – CHORD Meeting
The next CHORD meeting is Monday, June 24, from 6–7:30 p.m. at Greenhouse Ministries (307 S. Academy St.) in the community meeting room. CHORD’s mission is to help form connections between live local music performance groups, building harmony and partnerships that will help the community reach its full musical potential. All groups and individuals in Rutherford County who value the networking possibilities of connecting with others who produce live local music are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, email thomchristy@gmail.com or gsc714@gmail.com.
June 25 – Murfreesboro Technology Council Social
The Murfreesboro Technology Council will hold its June Networking Social on Tuesday, June 25, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Jonathan’s Grille (2911 Medical Center Pkwy.). All are welcome to join the Tech Council for refreshments, company and conversation at this free networking event, though organizers request RSVPs to know how many will be in attendance. For more information or to register, visit murfreesborotechnology.com or email info@murfreesborotechnology.com.
June 26 – Mario Kart Tournament
Middle Ground Brewing Co. (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) will host a Mario Kart tournament on N64 on Wednesday, June 26. Game practice begins at 6 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 7 p.m. Entry is $12 to play and includes a beer. For more information, find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook or visit middlegroundbrew.com.
June 29 – Shop Till You Drop Craft Fair
Mark your calendars for the first Shop Till You Drop Craft Fair on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Shop with over 70 vendors, food trucks and more. The shopping event consists of the best boutiques, handcrafted vendors and direct sales. There is no cost to join and parking is free. For more information, contact Brianna Hale at 931-952-0472 or visit brianna-victory-events.com/events.
Ongoing – Trinity Presbyterian Drama Camp Registration
Sign your children up for Drama Camp at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1020 N. Rutherford Blvd.), held June 17–22 for rising 1st graders through rising 6th graders. The cost to join is $20 per child and each session will run from 9 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Kids can choose to participate in acting, costume design or sets and props creation. A live performance of the rehearsed/created play will be presented the last day of camp. Registration closes June 1. For more information, email children@trinitymboro.com.
Ongoing – F3 Workouts
F3—which stands for fitness, fellowship and faith—holds free, outdoor, peer-led workouts for men across the country. The free weekly workout sessions welcome all men and always end with a “circle of trust,” emphasizing the group’s commitment to faith. In Murfreesboro, F3 holds workouts on the Murfreesboro Public Square at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays; at Oakland Middle School (853 Dejarnette Ln.) at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesdays; at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic/Gateway Island parking lot (1272 Garrison Dr.) at 5 a.m. on Thursdays; and at Old Fort Park (201 Golf Ln., at the north entrance parking lot) at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. In Smyrna, F3 meets for workouts at Cedar Grove Elementary (354 Chaney Rd., Smyrna) at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesdays; at Thurman Francis Arts Academy (221 Todd Ln., Smyrna) at 5:30 a.m. on Thursdays; and at Stewart’s Creek High School (301 Red Hawk Pkwy., Smyrna) at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. The group meets every week, rain or shine, hot or cold. For more information, visit f3murfreesboro.com.
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-minute period 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.
Mondays – Girls and Bikes
The Murfreesboro Bicycle Club hosts its Girls and Bikes rides every Monday through September. Ladies, join in for a no-drop ride, all paces and all bikes welcome. A helmet and rear blinky are required (front recommended). For future routes, maps, distances and more information on the weekly Girls and Bikes group rides, email cmelbaum@gmail.com or visit mborobike.com.
Mondays – Monday Night History
The Patriot Institute presents free Monday Night History classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Hank’2 Doors Down (2333 Memorial Blvd.). Classes have been covering Western civilization and the American Revolution. The instructor, Galen Walker, formed The Patriot Institute in 2015 and has taught Monday Night History at various locations ever since. Classes started back with the Greek City-States and have progressed through Greece, Rome and the Middle Ages, and were most recently about the Pilgrims and Puritans and the French and Indian War. Classes involve more than just listening to a lecture—they include quality video productions to cover each topic. For more information, visit thepatriotinstitute.org or find The Patriot Institute on Facebook.
Tuesdays – TinyTEC
Meet at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) for TinyTEC on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. TinyTEC is a STEAM-based program for pre-K-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Read a book about science and perform an experiment or make a craft item. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.
Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Cooperation continues its 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 from 7 a.m.–noon every Tuesday and Friday. Market vendors hail from over a dozen Middle Tennessee counties and sell a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants and more. There are also “Come and Go” informative sessions for 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 to other local topics of interest. The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are available 9 a.m.–noon in the demonstration garden for questions and tours. Shop with local artisans on “Artisan Fridays” to find an array of treasures: wood crafts, jewelry, sewn and hand-crafted items, body care products, candles, home and yard decor and other creations. For more information, visit rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market or call 615-898-7710.
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 Achieve Entrepreneur and CoWorking Center (1630 S. Church 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.
Wednesdays – Girls Who Code
Meet at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr) for Girls Who Code on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for 6th–12th graders. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. This is a free after-school computer science program and is not exclusively for girls. Pre-register by calling 615-225-8312.
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.
Thursdays – TinkerTec
Come out to the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) for TinkerTEC on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. TinkerTEC is a STEAM-based program for elementary-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Read a book about science and perform an experiment or make a craft item. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.
Fridays – C3 Networking at Prohibition Home Brewing
C3 is an open networking group for local business professionals at Prohibition Home Brewing (906 Ridgley Rd.) held on Fridays from 8:30–10:30 a.m. The mission is to build relationships, connect local businesses with potential clients, support each other’s professional growth and educate people on how to participate in the local community. Complimentary coffee and snacks are provided. For more information, find Prohibition Home Brewing on Facebook.
Fridays – Murfreesboro Community Chess
Murfreesboro Community Chess meets at McAlister’s Deli (2357 Medical Center Pkwy.) every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Organizers invite those of all ages and skill levels to this casual chess meetup each week. Those attending may bring a board and a clock if they can, but there should be plenty of supplies on hand.
Fridays – Friday Night Live Concert Series
The 2024 Friday Night Live concerts on the historic Murfreesboro Square kick off Friday, June 7, and continue throughout the summer on July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 20, offering fun, free family-friendly entertainment from 6:30–9:30 p.m. each night. Dance under the stars or relax in your lawn chair, serenaded by hip-swinging tunes. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/friday-night-live or call 615-895-1887.
Saturdays – Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
Carpe Artista presents the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna from 8 a.m.–noon at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.) every Saturday through Sept. 21. For more information, visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market or call 615-984-4038.
Saturdays – Murfreesboro Saturday Market
The Main Street Saturday Market continues in downtown Murfreesboro. The weekly farmers market will take place 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 and find a wide variety of produce, locally raised meats, fresh breads and pastries, mushrooms, honey, soaps and lotions, sauces, jams and more. For more information, find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.
Saturdays – Historical Society Coffee & Conversation
The Rutherford County Historical Society has been preserving and promoting Murfreesboro’s local history since 1971. The RCHS aims to be a community resource for those researching their family, property or perhaps just old fun facts. The Historical Society hosts Coffee & Conversation each Saturday morning from 9 a.m.–noon at the Ransom School House Museum (717 N. Academy St.). This is a very informal, fun and informative event. Bring old photos or questions about the past to ask members, and enjoy free coffee and donuts. For more information, visit rutherfordtnhistory.org.
Sundays – Coffee/Breakfast With a Veteran
All are welcome to join local veterans for coffee or breakfast and conversation on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Joanie’s, located on the Public Square in downtown Murfreesboro.
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