Sept. 4 and 18 – Art Club
Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursdays Sept. 4 and 18 to create some art to take home. In SOAC’s Art Club, participants will develop art skills, learn about art history and have fun. All supplies are provided. The cost to participate is $3 for members and $5 for non-members per class. Ages 7–17 years are welcome; anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is suggested through Community Pass; walk-up guests are welcome. For more information, email sam.kaviyakone@townofsmyrna.org.

Sept. 5–7 – Murfreesboro Home Expo
The Murfreesboro Home Expo will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5–7, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville (1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro). See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more while meeting with local contractors and remodeling experts. There is no cost to attend. The expo runs from noon–6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday. Those interested in exhibiting can call 423-910-HOME. For more information, visit murfreesborohomeexpo.com or email info@nationwideexpos.com.

Sept. 5 – ’90s Disney Movie Theme Trivia Night
Come out for a ’90s Disney Trivia Movie Night at 7 p.m. at Middle Ground Brewing Company on Friday, Sept. 5. Trivia is completely free to play, family-friendly, and the top three teams receive gift cards. For more information, visit middlegroundbrew.com or find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook.

Sept. 5 – Lunch With JCB Machinery at United Rentals
United Rentals partners with JCB Compact Machinery for a celebration at United’s new Murfreesboro location, 2508 Southgate Blvd., from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Lunch and drinks provided. Come out and get a preview of JCB’s available high-horsepower machines. United Rentals is open Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. at 2508 Southgate Blvd., Murfreesboro. Learn more about United Rentals at unitedrentals.com.

Sept. 6 – Gospel Singing at Mt. Hermon
The Southridge Gospel group will perform at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church (2433 Mount Herman Rd.) on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. The community is invited to attend this free singing. For more information, call Mt. Hermon at 615-893-4885.

Sept. 6 – Christine Poythress Book Signing
Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) hosts local author Christine Poythress for a book signing on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The author will be signing and selling copies of her book Dharma’s Dance. In the book, she traces her journey in search of love or a Mr. Right from the repressive South to her free-loving 20s in 1970s California and then to New York, culminating with the wisdom of age. This collection is at once serious, filled with wit and grounded in the mystical. Poythress left the Deep South in 1970 and landed in California. For most of her life, she sang professionally—folk music, American Songbook standards, country and love songs from “Your Cheatin’ Heart” to Puccini arias. Her academic degrees are in music, but since 2014, she has given her full attention to writing and has written poetry, essays and a memoir, as-yet unpublished. For more information on the Sept. 6 event, visit rclstn.org or call 615-893-4131.

Sept. 6 – Oaklands Fall Art & Craft Fair
Shop goods from over 50 local artisans and vendors at the second annual Fall Art & Craft Fair at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The event also includes local food vendors, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, door prizes, live music, a community outreach area and gift bags for the first 100 guests. It is free to attend; $5 to tour Oaklands Mansion. Proceeds from the fair will help fund the maintenance and preservation of the historic mansion. Parking is located at Oaklands Park and overflow parking is street-side. For more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org/fall-art-and-craft-fair or find the Oaklands Mansion 2nd Annual Fall Art & Craft Fair event on Facebook.

Sept. 7 – Minutes Wisely BBQ Fundraiser
Minutes Wisely, a local organization that supports veterans, first responders and Gold Star families—specifically with the aim of combating veteran suicide, depression, PTSD and mental illness—holds a BBQ Fundraiser at Single Tree BBQ (2805 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Sunday, Sept. 7, to support two military families whose young sons are facing serious medical battles. From 4–8 p.m., enjoy BBQ plates, live music, raffles and more, with all proceeds directly helping the families to cover travel expenses, lodging and experiences aimed at lifting the spirits of the children. D.J. Daniels is the son of a U.S. Navy veteran and is currently battling brain and spinal cancer. Proceeds will help send him and his father to Michigan, where D.J. will be honored as an honorary police officer in the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights and attend a Detroit Lions game. The second child is local to the Murfreesboro area and is the son of a U.S. Army veteran. He is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. For more information, visit minuteswisely.org or call 313-909-0128‬.

Sept. 9 – Tennessee Trails Association
The monthly meeting of the Murfreesboro chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association is set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 7–8 p.m. at the Wilderness Station in Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.). Chapter member Joe Campbell will give a presentation on his sailing trip in 2019 from the Chesapeake Bay to the British Virgin Islands as well as his visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico. He sailed 1,500 miles on a 40-foot Leopard Catamaran from Gloucester Point, Virginia, to Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The presentation includes tales of fishing, sailing through storms and wildlife encounters. Anyone is welcome to attend. Learn about the exciting hikes and events the association has planned. For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org/event/murfreesboro-chapter-meeting, email lynnmacrosser@gmail.com or text 570-877-2150.

Sept. 9 – Living Sent Murfreesboro Meeting
All are welcome to attend the September 2025 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at Wilson Bank & Trust (3110 Memorial Blvd.). Woodrow Coen is a man on a mission. He’s passionate about bringing what he was born to do together with his faith to make a positive impact on society, especially in the medical and safety industries. Woodrow, the founder of Ardor Logic, Inc., will speak. Jim Trasport grew up around food. It was the family business. Much later he’d take the lessons he learned and apply them to manufacturing. All the experiences created a life full of wisdom that Jim shares freely. He will tell his God story. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Ceranos Catering. Please park on the perimeter of the parking lot out of respect for the hosts. RSVP by emailing bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

Sept. 9 and 23 – Boro Books n Brews Book Club
Books n Brews meets Tuesdays Sept. 9 and 23 at 7 p.m. at Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.). For more information, visit middlegroundbrew.com, or find Middle Ground Brewing Co. or the Boro Books and Brews group on Facebook.

Sept. 11 – Cpl. Isaac Diaz Memorial Golf Outing
Minutes Wisely, a local organization that supports veterans, first responders and Gold Star families—specifically with the aim of combating veteran suicide, depression, PTSD and mental illness—holds its second annual CPL Isaac Diaz Memorial Golf Outing at Champions Run Golf Course in Rockvale on Thursday, Sept. 11. This event honors the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Corporal Isaac Diaz, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. The golf scramble serves as both a tribute to Diaz and a fundraiser for Minutes Wisely, supporting the nonprofit’s growing mission to provide meaningful experiences for veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. Golfers, sponsors and community members are invited to come together. For more information, visit minuteswisely.org or call 313-909-0128‬.

Sept. 11 – Charity Chopped
Charity Chopped in the ’Boro is coming up Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Hop Springs. Three teams of chefs will face off in the cooking competition with proceeds split between Rutherford County Area Habitat For Humanity, Amelia’s Closet and Second Harvest Food Bank. Tickets for Charity Chopped in the ’Boro are $30, which includes a plate of food from Tennessee Craft Butcher, beer from Cedar Glades Brews and a bag of kettle corn. Find tickets for Charity Chopped in the ’Boro on Eventbrite, or for more information, contact Shannon Wheeler at 615-417-6640.

Sept. 12 – Top Gun Night Run
The Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park in Smyrna. 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 will enjoy live music and vendors in the park. The run will be chip-timed and USATF certified and limited to only 650 participants. Proceeds from the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k are applied directly to ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in addition to funding the Memorial Scholarship created in 2023. Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept. 10. For more information or to sign up, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Smyrna/TopGunNightRun6k.

Sept. 12 – Poker Night for DVSA Center
Pre-purchased tickets are strongly encouraged to ensure a seat at a special poker night at Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Friday, Sept. 12. All proceeds from ticket sales support the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center of Rutherford County (dvsacenter.org); purchase tickets in the taproom or online. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. for players to get chips, order food and beverage, and get settled at a table. Games begin promptly at 7 p.m. Once games begin, bartenders will provide periodic table-service. Register at middlegroundbrewingcompany.ticketspice.com/september-poker-night-for-charity.

Sept. 13 – A Wig’s Story Pop-Up Market [CANCELLED]
Help support A Wig’s Story at its fundraising pop-up market on Saturday Sept. 13, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at Slick Pig BBQ (1920 E Main St.). Shop local vendors for handmade and vintage items while enjoying sweet treats, music, games and plenty of Southern hometown vibes at the Artisan Affair, sponsored by Slick Pig BBQ and Bombshells Hair Studio. For more information, visit awigsstory.org or call 615-907-8004.

Sept. 13 – Wings of Freedom Fish Fry & Classic Car Cruise-In
The Smyrna Rotary Club has supported Rutherford County and the community since the club was chartered in 1971. The Wings of Freedom Fish Fry has grown into the premier fundraiser in Smyrna. This signature event supports resources for local charities and brings the community together to honor local heroes and veterans. The 2025 event honors the Tuskegee Airmen. Enjoy fish, food, drink, classic cars and music at the Azure Corporate Flight Management Hangar at the Smyrna Airport (278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna) on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 5–9 p.m. Tickets are $50; entries for the car show are $50 per car. A list of beneficiaries can be found at wofsmyrna.com/recipients. For more information, visit wofsmyrna.com or call 615-396-7404 or 615-260-5925.

Sept. 13 – Red Letter Awards Show
The Red Letter Awards show is a faith-based entertainment and arts award show featuring actors, singers, comedians and presentations. Inspiring award categories include the outreach programs of Stars of Sacrifice (veterans) and Hope Filled Mondays (suicide awareness). The show will honor local heroes Mechanic on a Mission and The Sweet Addiction. Senator Mark Pody will give these special awards to recipients. The event also celebrates the 250th Marine Corps Birthday with three distinguished Marines who have been invited to share reflections of the rich history, enduring legacy and evolving future of the Marine Corps. There will be performances by Royce Mosley, 3 Chord, Delnora and others. This year the Red Letter Awards will be held at the Dorethe and Clay Tucker Theater (615 Champion Way) on Saturday, Sept. 13, with the Gold Carpet at 4 p.m. and the Awards Show at 6 p.m. For more information, visit redletterawards.com.

Sept. 13 and 14 – White Oak Craft Fair
The work of over 75 craft artisans will be available for purchase as The White Oak Craft Fair returns for its 35th year on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on the banks of the East Fork Stones River near the Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury). Shop from top craft artists throughout the region selling their original textiles, jewelry, woodcarving, metalwork, pottery, photography, chairs, baskets, ironwork, stained glass and more. All of the artisans were chosen for their excellence and integrity by a highly respected selection panel. In an age when mass production makes so many things widely available, the White Oak Craft Fair celebrates the inspiration and skill of the individual maker as well as offering an opportunity to appreciate uniqueness. Although most artisans are perennial favorites, new exhibitors join the show each year. Admission to this event is free with a $5 donation to the Cannon County Rescue Squad for supervised parking. For more information, visit artscenterofcc.com/whiteoakcraftfair.

Opens Sept. 13 – Emotions at Play at The Discovery Center
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 SE Broad St.) hosts Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, a national traveling exhibit developed by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios. Opening Saturday, Sept. 13 and running through Jan. 4, this interactive exhibit invites families to explore emotions through hands-on and digital activities inspired by the hit film. Emotions at Play features characters and themes from the acclaimed Inside Out film and encourages visitors to discover how feelings like joy, sadness, anger, disgust and fear influence memory, decision-making and imaginative play. For more information, email rdouthat@explorethedc.org or call 615-890-2300 ext. 241. Discovery Center is located at 502 SE Broad St. in Murfreesboro adjacent to the Murfree Spring wetlands. For exhibit information or to purchase tickets, visit explorethedc.org.

Sept. 14 – Cornhole Tournament Benefiting Rutherford Rampage Hockey
Come out to Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1–4 p.m. for a cornhole tournament with prizes, $5 pizzas and local beers—kid, family and dog friendly. 100 percent of ticket sales go to support the local Rutherford Rampage high school hockey team. The cost to play cornhole is $30, with gift cards for the winners. For tickets, visit buytickets.at/middletennesseehockey/1825982.

Sept. 18 – The Connection at Champy’s
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the September 2025 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. 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.

Sept. 19 – Friday Night Live
On Friday, Sept. 19, the Friday Night Live community concert series returns to Murfreesboro’s Public Square with Backstage Brass. The horn band will perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., staged in front of the Rutherford County Courthouse and concluding Main Street Murfreesboro’s 2025 music lineup. Organizers of these free, family-friendly downtown events encourage local folks to bring lawn chairs, enjoy nearby dining, and shop locally downtown before the Friday evening shows start and the music, dancing and fun vibes begin. For more information on Main Street Murfreesboro and its 2025 concert series, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/friday-night-live.

Sept. 19–21 – Roots Rendezvous Music & Arts Festival
Roots Rendezvous returns to Hop Springs this year carrying forward the musical tradition of Uncle Dave Macon Days with three days of live Americana and bluegrass music, dance, crafts and community. The festival runs the full weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19–21. Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) will host two stages, indoors and outside, as well as food trucks, artisan markets. As this year’s headliner, organizers have invited comedy-bluegrass band The Cleverlys. The Cleverlys will be joined by Stones River Bluegrass, Jake Leg Stompers, Whiskey Smoke, the Noelle Goodin Band, Delyn Christian Trio, Cripple Creek Cloggers, Slim Chance Band, Caleb Edwards and Zack White, Lisa Law and others. Parking is $10 per car. Learn more at rootsrendezvous.com.

Sept. 20 – Hammer Down for Habitat
Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity is excited to partner with the Uncle Dave Macon Days Roots Rendezvous Music & Arts Festival for the 17th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 20. This year’s theme is “Coming Home” and proceeds from the event will raise funds to build affordable housing for low-moderate income residents in Rutherford County. For the Hammer Down Poker run, riders and drivers of motorcycles and cars will meet at the Habitat office (850 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) and go on a 100-mile poker run through beautiful Middle Tennessee, picking up playing cards along the way to make winning poker hands for prizes. The run will end at Hop Springs Brewery (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) for a barbecue lunch, prizes and the Roots Rendezvous Music & Arts Festival, featuring prizes and music by Whiskey Smoke. Proceeds go towards building affordable housing for area residents at Habitat’s Legacy Pointe subdivision in Murfreesboro. Habitat has built 38 homes at Legacy Pointe and has four homes under construction due for completion in the fall and winter. This year’s Future Homeowner is Kristie, a single mother who works in health care at the VA. For more information, visit rchfh.org/hammer-down or stonesrivercarclub.com, find the 2025 Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run event on Eventbrite or email melissa@rchfh.org.

Sept. 20 – Greenway Art Festival
Come out for the Greenway Art Festival and Junior Greenway Art Festival along the Greenway trail at Cannonsburgh Village on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hosted by the Cultural Arts division of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, the goal is to provide artists of all ages in the community the chance to showcase and sell their art. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/595/greenway-art-festival.

Sept. 20 – Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck
Participate in a five-mile walk or ruck at Barfield Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) on Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) to raise awareness for veteran mental health and suicide prevention in observance of Veteran Suicide Awareness Day (the following week). Participants are encouraged to bring flags and walk in solidarity with veterans. There will be a casual meet-up afterward for participants to connect and talk. Sponsors, donors and volunteers are always needed and appreciated. For more information, email jwingnut73@gmail.com or call 931-801-9162, or find Veterans Mental Health Awareness Walk or Ruck event on Facebook.

Sept. 21 – Cedar Glade Classic Car Cruise-In
Shine ‘er up and drive ‘er in at the Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd.) classic car cruise-in on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 1–4 p.m. Car-ticipants get $3 off their tab (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.

Sept. 24 – Rutherford County Jeep Crew Meetup
The Rutherford County Jeep Crew has a meet-up scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.). All Jeepers are welcome. For more information, visit middlegroundbrew.com or find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook.

Sept. 25 – Barks & Bourbon
Help support Beesley Animal Foundation at the 5th Barks & Bourbon fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Belle Meadows Farm (6241 Brown Mills Rd., Laccassas) for a night filled with bourbon tasting, small bites and live music. Businesses involved include Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River Distilling Company, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Old Glory Distilling Co., H.K. Young and more. The vendor list is subject to change. Tickets are $65 and include admission, tastings, food, a signature glass from Bryan Nale of Primis Mortgage and an event poster by Redstone Federal Credit Union as well as other goodies from sponsors. This is a pet-friendly event; all well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to attend with their owners. For more information, visit givebutter.com/barksandbourbon2025.

Sept. 26 – 4th Friday Fun*Working
The monthly “fun working” event at Spread the Positive (906 Ridgely Rd.) is held the fourth Friday of every month from 5–7 p.m., presented by Reed and Associates of Primerica and Spread the Positive. The event is focused on shining a light on what’s going right and highlighting businesses making a positive impact in the community. Each month the event features a live podcast with local businesses and community leaders as well as networking and conversations, on and off the air, in and around the STP studio. There will be an onsite food truck, 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.

Sept. 27 – Pecan Festival
Mark your calendars for this year’s Pecan Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.). There will be free goodie bags for the first 200 adults, a free circus (shows at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.), live music by Rockin Country Band (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), a free petting zoo, bungee trampoline, train rides, a human hamster inflatable water wheel and face painting. Shop over 150 vendors selling home decor, boutiques, handmade, jewelry, woodworking, direct sales, sports jerseys, candles and of course pecans and pecan-themed items. Food trucks will be available on site. Parking is $5 and some vendors may only be able to accept cash. For more information, visit brianna-victory-events.com or find the 2nd Annual Pecan Festival event on Facebook.

Sept. 27 – Smyrna Depot Days
Depot Days, Smyrna’s annual fundraiser dedicated to promoting local businesses and strengthening the community, is back on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Historic Train Depot Smyrna (98 Front St.). This beloved event brings together thousands of visitors for a day packed with live music, food, family-friendly activities and incredible local vendors featuring handmade crafts, boutique items, delicious treats and unique services. For more information, text 615-596-5185, visit simatn.org or find Smyrna Depot Days on Facebook.

Sept. 27 – Oaklands Oktoberfest
Oaklands Mansion will present its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 4–8 p.m. The growing list of local, home and craft brewers for 2025 includes: The Black Abbey Brewing Company, The Brewsters, Cedar City Brewing, Cedar Glade Brews, Corps Brewing Company, Dirty Bird Brewing Co., Ebony & Ivory Brewing Co., Lazy Sunday Brewing Co., Liquid Smoke, The Mid-State Brew Crew, Middle Ground Brewing Co., Mos Alesley Brewing, Rubidium Brewing Co., Smackdab Brewing, Thompson’s Brood and Yazoo Brewing Company. The Quarterlife Band and The Oomphasters will perform live onstage in front of the historic mansion. All tickets must be purchased in advance; for tickets and more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org/oktoberfest.

Sept. 27 – Puppy Plunge
Boro Beach will host its next Puppy Plunge—a day for dogs to enjoy the SportsCom pool—on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The event is for spayed/neutered and vaccinated dogs; no aggressive dogs. Humans are not allowed in water with their pets. SportsCom is located at 2310 Memorial Blvd. For more information, call 615-895-5040 or email jstolze@murfreesborotn.gov.

Sept. 30 – Paint Your Pet
Paint your pet at Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. For more information, find Middle Ground Brewing Company on Facebook.

Oct. 2 – St. Clair Senior Center Annual Health Expo
The St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.) presents its annual Health Expo on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 8 a.m.–noon. The expo features more than 50 healthcare professionals offering free screenings, services and information for anyone age 60 and over. There will be multiple screenings, including hearing, vision, skin and cognitive, alongside massage therapy, games, giveaways, door prizes and more. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/seniorcenter, email lgrissom@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-848-2550.

Oct. 3 and 4 – St. Luke Fall Food Festival
Come out to St. Luke Catholic Church (10682 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna) the weekend of Oct. 3 and 4 for its Fall Food Festival. The festivities kick off Friday, Oct. 3, with the Bourbon, Blues & Barbecue event from 6–9 p.m. Hear Big Monti and blues band while enjoying food, entertainment and bourbon tasting. Tickets for this Friday event are $25 per person and are available for purchase at the church during office hours. The weekend continues Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. with an International Fall Food Festival featuring Latin American, Cajun, Filipino, Italian food and more alongside a beer garden and silent auction. The fest also includes a raffle, classic cars and a Kids Zone featuring inflatables and Skittles the Clown. For more information, visit saintlukesmyrnatn.com.

Through Oct. 4 – Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Milestone Chiropractic is partnering with Soles4Souls for a shoe drive aiming to collect 10,000 pairs of new and used shoes. New or gently used shoes are welcome, including men’s, women’s, children’s, athletic, casual, dress, boots, etc. Once the 10K mark is hit, Soles4Souls will donate 100 pairs of brand-new shoes to Isaiah 117 House in Rutherford County, in sizes that they need to outfit children who are just entering foster care. Soles4Souls takes the donated shoes and ships them around the world to microentrepreneurs, who will purchase them and resell them so that they can support their families. Soles4Souls also donates shoes to inner-city kids in need throughout the U.S. Many Murfreesboro businesses are already involved and some downtown businesses are hosting collection boxes. Liz Leigh Bridal Studio has promised to donate a pair of new shoes for every gown they sell during the drive. The shoe drive runs through Oct. 4. For more information, visit soles4souls.org or call 615-396-8482 or email milestonefamilychiro@gmail.com. Donate shoes at Milestone Chiropractic (611 N. Maple St.).

Through Oct. 15 – Cookin’ to Build Bowl Painting
Have fun painting a bowl for this year’s Cookin’ to Build, benefiting the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity, through Oct. 15. Visit Color Me Mine at The Avenue (2615 Medical Center Pkwy., #1520) and have a bowl-painting party with family, friends or co-workers. Purchase your bowl and Cookin’ to Build ticket there. The $30 ticket includes the bowl painting, tote bag and Cookin’ to Build event ticket, which will get participants all-you-can-eat chili, soup, stew and gumbo plus desserts and drinks the day of the soup-themed fundraiser event, Saturday, Nov. 1, on the Murfreesboro Public Square. Please let Color Me Mine know in advance if you have a large group wanting to paint bowls. Contact the studio by calling 615-893-5556. Funds raised help Habitat for Humanity raise money to build more affordable homes for local low-moderate income families. For more information, visit rchfh.org/cookin-to-build or find the 2025 Cookin’ to Build event on Eventbrite.

Mondays – Monday Night History Class
The Patriot Institute presents free Monday Night History classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken (1290 NW Broad St.). Classes started back with the Greek City-States, have progressed through Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Pilgrims, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the history of money, transportation and other topics. The instructor, Galen Walker, formed The Patriot Institute in 2015 and has taught Monday Night History at various locations ever since. For more information, visit thepatriotinstitute.org or find The Patriot Institute on Facebook.

Tuesdays – After-School Climbing Club
Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) on Tuesdays Aug. 12, 19 and 26 from 4–6 p.m. to climb on the indoor rock wall and challenge yourself. Climbers must weigh at least 50 pounds and wear closed-toed shoes and clothing appropriate for climbing. The cost to participate is $2. All ages are welcome; walk-up guests are welcome. For more information, email soac.group@townofsmyrna.org or call 615-459-9710.

Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Cooperation launches the 50th anniversary season of its producer-only farmers’ market in the indoor/open-air community center at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The RCFM is open from 7 a.m.–1 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday from May 9 through Oct. 31. 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. 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 or call 615-898-7710.

Wednesdays – Wild Wednesday
Join SOAC staff each week on Wednesdays at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) from 4:30–5:30 p.m. to discover something wild about the natural world. Meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity each week; weekly topics are posted at townofsmyrna.org/departments/smyrna_outdoor_adventure_center. There is no cost to participate and all ages are welcome.

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, but there should be plenty of supplies on hand.

Fridays – Friday Night Market in the Boro
Come out for Middle Tennessee’s largest weekly food truck festival and local shopping event featuring food, fun and community every Friday through the end of September from 5–9 p.m. This is perfect for families, friends and leashed furry companions. Enjoy food from authentic Jamaican dishes to wood-fired pizza to Thai selections to fruit tea—food trucks change weekly. Shop local and discover unique finds from small businesses and artisans while appreciating the music, entertainment and community atmosphere. Vendor applications are available. There is no cost to attend and parking is free; this year’s location is River Rock Baptist Church, 2248 State Hwy 99. For more information, visit fnmitb.square.site or find the Friday Night Market in the BORO & Food Truck Festival 2025 event on Eventbrite.

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.

Saturdays – Murfreesboro Saturday Market
The Main Street Saturday Market continues in downtown Murfreesboro with 73 vendor spots. The weekly farmers market will take place on the Murfreesboro Public Square every Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon from May 3 through Oct. 25. 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. This year features the introduction of Market Loyalty cards. Pick up your card at the Main Street Market tent and get a weekly stamp for your purchases. Three weeks’ worth of market stamps enters you into a monthly Market Basket drawing. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org or find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

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 from May 17 through Sept. 20. For more information, visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market or call 615-984-4038.

Saturdays – Movies Under the Stars
The stars aren’t fading just yet—the movie magic continues with Movies Under the Stars every Saturday at sundown through Oct. 18 at Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.). Families can bring a blanket and enjoy the free show. For more information, find Fountains at Gateway on Facebook. The movie schedule includes:
Sept. 6: Ratatouille
Sept. 13: The Princess Diaries
Sept. 20: Rio
Sept. 27: Luck
Oct. 4: Aladdin
Oct. 11: Moana
Oct. 18: Frozen

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.

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 Stewarts 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.

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