Dec. 3 and 10 – Tiny TEC, Merry Makers
Make fun gifts for loved ones on Tuesdays Dec. 3 and 10 from 11:30 a.m.–noon at the TEC (306 Minerva Dr.). Read books and participate in fun activities. Tiny TEC is aimed at children 2–4 years old, but all are welcome. No advanced registration is required. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Dec. 5 – TPO Christmas Concert
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N. Rutherford Blvd.). For tickets and more information on the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra, visit tnphil.org.

Dec. 5 – Brew Business Mixer
Brew Business Networking continues the first Thursday of each month at Middle Ground Brewing Co. (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend and network. For more information, visit middlegroundbrew.com or find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook.

Dec. 5 and 12 – Tinker TEC, Merry Makers
Make fun gifts for loved ones on Thursdays Dec. 5 and 12 at the TEC (306 Minerva Dr.) from 3:30–4 p.m. Read books and participate in fun activities. Tinker TEC is aimed at children 5–7 years old, but all are welcome. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Dec. 5 and 12 – TEC Winter Storytime
Children ages 0–4 (although all are welcome) are invited to the TEC (306 Minerva Dr.) Thursdays Dec. 5 and 12 from 10:30–11 a.m. for a special winter story time. Read books, sing songs and color fun pictures. No advanced registration is required. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Dec. 6 – Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting
On the first Friday night of December, holiday revelers gather around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse on the Murfreesboro Public Square for the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree. Main Street organizes this event, featuring entertainment, caroling, the lighting of the tree and a visit from a very special bearded gentleman. Bring your family downtown for dinner, view the live nativity, shop in unique stores and enjoy an hour-long program full of choir music, dancing, acting and Santa. There are free activities for children and carriage rides, and pictures with Santa run from 5:30–8:30 p.m. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/celebrate-christmas-downtown.

Dec. 6 – Night of Possibilities
Possibility Place will present its annual Night of Possibilities fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 6, from 7–8:30 p.m. at Lifepoint Church Smyrna Campus (506 Legacy Dr., Smyrna). Experience the joy of Christmas while enjoying a special performance by the Pals of Possibility Place. Delicious desserts, coffee and hot chocolate will be available and the Mistletoe Market and a silent auction will be open for Christmas shopping needs. Possibility Place seeks to provide possibilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through job training, building friendships, and help with independent living skills and healthy lifestyle habits. For more information, email lauren.possibilityplace@gmail.com or visit possibilityplacetn.org/night-of-possibilities.

Dec. 6 – TEC Holiday Open House
Enjoy the tree lighting on the Square, then come to the TEC (306 Minerva Dr.) for makerspace fun, a video game tournament and grown-up story time with the Bookmobile on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6–8 p.m. This free event showcases all the TEC has to offer. Ages 18 and up are welcome; no advance registration is required. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Dec. 6–22 – Drive-Through Christmas Lights
Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) will come to life once again with a free drive-through Christmas light display on the first three weekends in December, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 6–22, from 5 until 8 p.m. For more information, contact Cannonsburgh Village at 615-890-0355.

Dec. 6–Jan. 3 – La Vergne Snow Rink
The popular free snow rink will be back this winter from Dec. 6 through Jan. 3 at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr., La Vergne). Entry is first come, first served. Participants are allowed one hour of skate time that rotates out every hour. Skates are available for free, if needed. The snow rink will not be open Friday, Dec. 13. For complete hours and more information, visit lavergnetn.gov/643/winter-festival.

Dec. 7 – Who Were the Wise Men and What Did They See?
Nashville Biblical Studies Fellowship presents “Who Were the Wise Men and What Did They See?: The Wonders of the Birth of Christ” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Greenhouse Ministries (307 S. Academy St.). The event consists of biblical presentations and lunch. No ticket or reservation is required. What was the star the wise men saw? Why did they come to worship Jesus? Biblical and astronomical records can give clarification. Come see for yourselves what rocked King Herod and all of Jerusalem. For more information, email setthehookntn@gmail.com or call 615-405-4994.

Dec. 7 – Winter Festival and Parade of Lights
The fourth annual Winter Festival will be held at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr., La Vergne) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3–8 p.m. The 14th annual Parade of Lights begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall (5093 Murfreesboro Rd., La Vergne) and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks show take place. This year’s theme is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The grand marshals are La Vergne officers Ashley Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, both survivors of a 2023 officer-involved shooting. All parade participants are being asked to decorate their cars, floats or signs with lights for the event which will take place after dark. Following the parade there will be Christmas carols, vendors, hot cocoa, treats and music. Get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6:30–8 p.m. For more information, visit lavergnetn.gov/237/parade-of-lights or call 615-793-3224.

Dec. 7 – Mills-Pate Christmas Handmade Market
Gearing up for Christmas? Come shop with us at the Christmas Handmade Market, featuring booths inside and outside with local artisans offering their handmade items on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Mills-Pate Arts Center (7120 Old Nashville Hwy.). For more information, visit mpactn.com and click “Events”.

Dec. 7, 14 and 21 – Grinch Photos and Cookie Decorating at Oflow
OFLOW (Overflow – Brews & Bakes, 115 N. Maple St.) hosts photos with the Grinch and holiday cookie decorating on Saturdays Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Decorate a cookie for $5 or 3 cookies for $10. OFLOW provides all the candies, sprinkles, and icing and does the cleanup. If you are nice, you can get a photo with the Grinch (bonus points with the Grinch if you show him your cookie!). Enter for a chance to win a Grinch stainless steel mug with every cookie decorating. For more information, visit overflowb.com or find Oflow (Overflow Brews and Bakes) on Facebook.

Dec. 7 – Hotcakes and Holly
The Rotary Club of Murfreesboro invites the community to enjoy its 21st Annual Hotcakes & Holly Pancake Breakfast at Middle Tennessee Christian School (100 E. MTCS Rd.) on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 7:30–11 a.m. This holiday tradition includes Santa Claus and Christmas music. It is the club’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting a diverse set of community initiatives including the Polio Projects and Dictionary Project that benefits all Rutherford County third graders. The pancake breakfast also provides donations to other nonprofit organizations. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased from club members or at the door (children age 12 and younger are admitted free). Carryout meals will be available for those not wishing to dine at the school. Sponsorships are available. Vendor booths are available for $65 (includes two tickets). For more information, visit murfreesbororotary.org or find Rotary Club of Murfreesboro on Facebook.

Dec. 7 – Roy Waldron Holiday Marketplace
The Roy Waldron Holiday Marketplace will bring a full day of holiday shopping, fun and festive cheer. Held Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at Roy Waldron Elementary School (125 Floyd Mayfield Dr., LaVergne), you’ll find something special for everyone on your list with over 50 vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goods and more. Have pancakes with Santa in the cafeteria from 9–11 a.m. (tickets $10) and food trucks will also be parked outside. The gym stage will host live entertainment throughout the event, with Oakland High School student Devin Weaver performing at 9 a.m., the Carpe Artista Drama Team at 10 a.m., the Roy Waldron Elementary Pom Squad at 11 a.m., the RWE Step Team at noon, the LaVergne High School Dance Team at 1 p.m., and the RWE Choir at 2. For more information, find an event page for the Roy Waldron Holiday Marketplace on Facebook.

Dec. 7 – Brass Band Christmas Concert
The Brass Band of Nashville invites the public to a free Christmas concert on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at Vine Street Christian Church (4101 Harding Place, Nashville). Admission is free, donations will be accepted. Visit brassbandofnashville.org to learn more.

Dec. 7 – Middle Tennessee Scholastic Chess Championship
The Middle Tennessee Scholastic Chess Championship at Central Magnet School (701 E. Main St.) is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. This annual tradition is a great tournament for both new and seasoned scholastic chess players. New players can compete in one of two unrated sections to get their first tournament experience. For experienced players, traditional rated sections (primary, elementary, high school) determine Middle Tennessee Scholastic Champions. Rated sections require a current US Chess membership ID, but no knowledge of chess notation, playing with a clock, or previous tournament experience is necessary to play in the unrated section. The format for all divisions is a five-round Swiss tournament using 30-minute time controls with a five-second delay. An early registration fee of $20 is due by Tuesday, Dec. 3. For more information, email rundbergj@rcschools.net or igozhislin@gmail.com. Onsite registration and check-in will take place between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m., with Round 1 beginning at 9 a.m.

Dec. 7–8 – Bethlehem Marketplace
Enjoy a free walk-through drama reenactment depicting how the village of Bethlehem may have looked the morning after Jesus’ birth at the 40th Annual Bethlehem Marketplace at Southeast Baptist Church (708 Minerva Dr.) Saturday and Sunday Dec. 7–8, from noon–5 p.m. The atmosphere and surroundings take guests back 2,000 years with characters dressed in historic costumes such as Roman soldiers, prisoners, weavers, merchants in shops, census-takers and more. There will also be live camels and other animals. In years past, the presentation has drawn as many as 8,000 guests over the weekend from all across the country. There is no cost for admission, and nothing is actually for sale. No reservations are required. Tour time averages about one hour, even at times of peak crowds. Experience-goers will be entertained in the sanctuary with Christmas music from local school choirs, groups, individuals and videos while waiting their turn to enter Bethlehem. For more information, visit sebaptist.org/bethlehem-marketplace.

Dec. 7, 14 and 21 – Free Photos with Santa
Families can capture the magic of the holidays by getting pictures with Santa on Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. inside the historic Rutherford County Courthouse. Bring your own camera to take pictures. Free and open to the public.

Dec. 8 – Murfreesboro Christmas Parade
Save the date for the 2024 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “A Vintage Christmas.” The parade starts at Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Main Street near MTSU, and ends on Walnut Street just past the Murfreesboro Public Square. Click here for more details or to register to participate.

Dec. 8 – Cedar Glade Classic Car Cruise-In
Shine ‘er up and drive ‘er in at the Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd.) second Sunday of the month classic car cruise-in on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1–4 p.m. Car-ticipants get a free CGB pint (1 per car). Stick around for trivia at 5 p.m. There is no sign-up required and no cost to participate. For more information, visit cedargladebrews.com or find the CGB Classic Car Cruise-In event on Facebook.

Dec. 10 – Tuba Christmas Nashville
The Tuba Christmas Nashville concert is set for Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (8th Ave. and Broadway, Nashville). Come early to get a good seat and hear some Christmas Dixieland music from a five-piece band starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be at least 100 tubas for the 11 a.m. concert. If you play tuba or euphonium, you’re invited to play in the ensemble; there is only one rehearsal on the morning of the concert. There is no admission or reservations required. For more information, visit tubachristmas.com or find Tuba Christmas Nashville on Facebook.

Dec. 10 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will hold its December Business After Hours networking event at Williamson Family Farm (3250 Wilkinson Pk.) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 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.

Dec. 11 – Cocktails and Conversations
Cocktails and Conversations meets every other Wednesday night from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at The Goat (2355 Adwell St.) for a fun networking mixer. This is a great opportunity to meet other local business professionals and connect in the community. Everyone is welcome to attend. The December meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11. For more information, find a Cocktails and Conversations group page on Facebook or call or text 615-557-4827.

Dec. 12 – Carol Ghattas Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library will host local author Carol Ghattas for a book signing on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The author will sign and sell copies of her books, including her newest releases The Life I Now Live and When Serving Gets Tough. Ghattas is no stranger to Linebaugh, as she served as the branch manager at the library for over 12 years before retiring in 2023. She has been writing books for over 30 years, many out of her 20 years of experience in overseas missions work. The Life I Now Live is the fourth of Carol’s novels set in the Muslim world and written under the pseudonym Um Daoud. The story provides an insider’s view into the culture and complexities of life for those who consider stepping outside the bounds of religious norms, and helps Christians better understand and pray for those who daily live out their faith in Christ despite their struggles. When Serving Gets Tough: A Thirty-Day Devotional for Missionaries offers encouragement and wisdom for anyone struggling with the demands of cross-cultural service. Connect with Ghattas through lifeinexile.net. Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Becca McLaughlin, Brandon James and Zoë Zent in A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol;
photo by Jessica Theiss

Dec. 13–20 – A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol
Murfreesboro Little Theatre will present A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tribute to the golden age of radio, at the historic Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) this holiday season. Join MLT for an enchanting evening filled with classic holiday tunes, delightful storytelling and the charm of live radio broadcasts. This production captures the spirit of Christmas through the eyes of a 1940s radio station, featuring a talented cast that brings to life the magic of the season. Performances will be Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m.; and Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 18–20, at 7 p.m. in Oaklands Mansion’s Maney Hall. Find tickets at mltarts.com.

Through Dec. 14 – White Monkey Christmas Market
White Monkey Estate Sales presents the White Monkey Christmas Market at 2859 Middle Tennessee Blvd. for three weekends, Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Dec. 14. White Monkey Estate Sales is joining with area artisan vendors, antique dealers, bakeries, crafters and local businesses with estate collections of Christmas items. Their market house in Murfreesboro will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland full of surprises. Find baked goods, handmade jewelry, candy, all-natural self-care products, handmade ornaments, artisan gifts, candles, primitive and vintage Christmas decor and Santa collectibles, hand-crafted wooden art, plants and more. There will be a festive area for Christmas photos and an outdoor gathering area with seating and a warm campfire. Shoppers can enjoy complimentary hot coffee and a sweet treat. For more information, find the White Monkey Christmas Market on estatesales.org or call 615-818-5954.

Dec. 14 – Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Murfreesboro on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9–11 a.m. at The Realtor Event Center (311 Butler Dr.). Enjoy a free yummy family breakfast and snap some magical moments with Santa himself. Plus, Santa’s helpers will be on hand to spread some holiday cheer with games, face paint, balloons and fun. In the holiday spirit, the center is supporting Portico. Bring baby wipes, diapers or a baby bottle filled with change to donate. Register for a free ticket at santaelam.com.

Dec. 14 – Freddy’s Big Dream Author Book Reading
OFLOW (Overflow – Brews & Bakes, 115 N. Maple St.) presents another book reading of Freddy’s Big Dream author by Warren Price on Dec. 14, from 12–2 p.m. See what the little frog is all about (and the Grinch approves all the green). For more information, visit overflowb.com or find Oflow (Overflow Brews and Bakes) on Facebook.

Dec. 14 – Candlelight Tour of Homes
Usher in the holiday season with a special Christmastime tour of homes presented by The Halliburton Family and featuring Oaklands Mansion dressed in all of its holiday splendor on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4–8 p.m. This special holiday tradition takes you through Murfreesboro’s East Main Street Historic District, to some historic homes on adjoining streets and then to Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). The MTSU Raider Express will make the rounds or guests are also welcome to drive themselves and park on the street. At Oaklands, Murfreesboro Little Theatre members, Oaklands Mansion staff and board members will share short stories and information about the historic structure. In the front parlor, Santa will greet guests of all ages for photographs. Elaine Winters and Rob Pearcy from The Home Sweet Home Band will play Christmas standards and old holiday favorites. Oaklands Museum Shop will also open for unique holiday shopping and local food trucks will be parked outside. Christmas face-painting will be available for kids of all ages in Maney Hall. Admission is $30 per adult and $10 per student ages 6–12 (free for ages 5 and under). For more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org/candlelighttour, email events@oaklandsmansion.org or call 615-893-0022.

Dec. 14 – Santa at Wildwood
Santa Claus will be at The Wildwood Reserve Barbershop (1330 NW Broad St.) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. Come and get your holiday haircut and visit with the big guy. For more information, call 615-962-8366.

Dec. 14 – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Gift of Song Presents The Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Mills-Pate Arts Center (7120 Old Nashville Hwy.). Tickets for the holiday concert are $20. For more information, visit thegiftofsong.net or mpactn.com and click “Events”.

Dec. 14 and 15 – Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta Presents The Nutcracker
The Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta and SoZo Dance Academy’s 4th annual presentation of The Nutcracker takes place on Friday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Smyrna High School Theatre (100 Bulldog Dr., Smyrna). The Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta is directed by Jeffrey Keever and the SoZo Dance Academy is led by Anna Claire Rosson. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at buytickets.at/middletennesseesinfonietta. For more information, visit mtsinfonietta.com, email info@mtsinfonietta.com or call 864-706-3647.

Dec. 17 – Tennessee Valley Winds Christmas Concert
The Tennessee Valley Winds holds its next concert of the 40th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Washington Theater inside Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr. Martin Luther Dr.). This Christmas concert is free and open to the public. The second winner of the High School Concerto Competition will be announced. For more information, visit tnvalleywinds.org or find Tennessee Valley Winds on Facebook.

Dec. 19 – The Connection at Champy’s
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the December 2024 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. 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.

Dec. 19 – Kids Maker Event
Come make a holiday ornament at the TEC (306 Minerva Dr.) on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3:30–4 p.m. Ages 2–9 are welcome. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Dec. 20 – Everybody Drum Some
Everybody Drum Some will offer a relaxing and fun hands-on rhythm experience beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church (7103 Baker Rd.). All ages and all skill levels are invited to come explore the joys of recreational music-making on a wide variety of drums and percussion instruments. Come play some drums and enjoy a stress-free evening of rhythm and community. There is no charge to participate or spectate, but donations are welcome. For more information call or text Ross at 615-631-7458, find Everybody Drum Some on Facebook or Instagram, or visit everybodydrumsome.com.

Dec. 22 – Procrastinator’s Craft Fair
Enjoy local artisans with unique handmade items and great beer at the Procrastinator’s Craft Fair on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd.). For more information, find the event on Untappd, find Cedar Glade Brews on Facebook or call 615-900-3707.

Dec. 23 – Murfreesboro Chess Lunch
Who wants to play a game of chess? Come out to Carmen’s Taqueria (206 W. Northfield Blvd.) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, for chess, cheese dip and chimichangas. Community members interested in gathering and networking with other area chess enthusiasts to play and discuss chess, promoting the game of chess locally, sharing ideas on how chess can benefit others, or involving their business in chess events and tournaments can come to a Murfreesboro Chess Lunch the fourth Monday of each month at Carmen’s. For more information, find an event page for Murfreesboro Chess Lunch on Facebook, email bracken@boropulse.com or text/call 615-796-6248.

Dec. 27 – 4th Friday Fun*Working
The monthly “fun working” event at Cedar Glade Brews is held the fourth Friday of every month from 5–7 p.m., presented by Reed and Associates of Primerica and Spread the Positive at Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgley Rd.). The event is focused on shining a light on what’s going right. Each month the event highlights a business making a positive impact in the local community and gives the public an opportunity to talk with them. Meet some of your favorite STP podcasters and get to know the people behind the microphone. There will be a food truck onsite, so grab a drink and a bite while you connect with the best in the ’Boro. For more information, find 4th Friday Fun*Working on Facebook.

Through Feb. 2 – Winterfest
Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) hosts its annual outdoor ice rink, Winterfest, through Sunday, Feb. 2. Initial hours are 4–8 p.m. on Thursdays, 4–9 p.m. on Fridays, 12–9 p.m. on Saturdays and 12–8 p.m. on Sundays (closed Monday–Wednesday). Admission includes tax, skate rental and 90 minutes on the ice. Ages 13 and up: $15; Kids 4–12: $12; Kids 3 and under: free. For more information and upcoming hours of operation, visit fountainswinterfest.com.

Ongoing – Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 SE Broad St.) continues hosting the traveling exhibit Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab all month long. Created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Genius Brands International, this immersive and educational exhibit is inspired by Genius Brands’ popular animated series. Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab is included with general admission to the Discovery Center and offers interactive programming exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. The exhibit features characters from the animated series, including Thomas Edison and his group of friends, as they tackle various scientific challenges and solve problems using various scientific principles. Visitors will have the chance to operate the six simple classical machines, explore a giant interactive periodic table of elements, delve into the basics of coding and more. The exhibit runs until Sunday, Jan. 12. For more information, visit explorethedc.org, call 615-890-2300 or email juhl@explorethedc.org.

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 – Technology Coach
Bring your phone, tablet and laptop questions to our volunteer Technology Coach and they will help work out the answers on Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.). For more information, visit rclstn.org.

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.

Fridays – C3 Networking
C3 is an open networking group for local business professionals at Achieve Entrepreneur and CoWorking Center (1630 S. Church St.) 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.

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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