Special events are one way that Rutherford County comes together to celebrate its rich and diverse heritage. From festivals and horse shows to sporting events and civil war demonstrations, there is always something exciting happening in Rutherford County.
Click one of the months below to see what's happening for that month.
Flirtation, Fans and Flowers: Victorian Courtships Exhibit |
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February 02, 2010 - February 28, 2010
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| Did you know that Victorian Valentines could cost as much as a day rental for a carriage? This program explores the courtship customs of the Victorian Era. The romantic language of flowers and fans will be presented. Regular admission rates apply. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 |
| www.oaklandsmuseum.org |
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The Jungle Book, Jr. |
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February 05, 2010 - February 21, 2010
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| Held at the Center for the Arts, 110 West College Street, Murfreesboro. Performance times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors (65+) and active military. $8.00 for children (12 and under) Contact: Center for the Arts, (615) 904-ARTS |
| www.boroarts.org |
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Art and Material Culture in Civil War Tennessee Lecture |
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February 10, 2010
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| Held at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street, Murfreesboro. Discussion will center on art and material culture in Civil War Tennessee, including Rutherford County. 7:00 p.m., Free admission.
Contact: The Heritage Center, (615) 217-8013 |
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Homeschool Victorian Courtship Customs Class |
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February 11, 2010 - February 12, 2010
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| Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro. 10:00 a.m.-12 noon. Admission: $5.00, Feel the romance at Oaklands in the 1800’s when sweethearts were chaperoned, candies with printed messages were exchanged between boys and girls, and couples danced at elegant soirees. Home school students are invited to attend this special class on Victorian courting customs. Reservations required.
Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 |
| www.oaklandsmuseum.org |
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Father of the Bride |
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February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010
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| Held at the Lamplighter's Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. This delightful, hilarious, often poignant stage adaptation is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Who knows, you might remember when you fell in love for the first time. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5. Contact: (615) 534-0148 |
| www.lamplighterstheatre.net |
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Sweetheart's Delight: Dinner and a Movie at the Sam Davis Home |
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February 12, 2010
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. $30 per person, reservations required. 6:00 p.m., A catered dinner will be served prior to the movie presentation in the museum's Henry King Theatre.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341
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| www.samdavishome.org |
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Southeast Horse Sale and Cutting |
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February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Shades of Gray and Blue: What Art and Material Culture Can Tell Us About Life in Civil War Era Tennessee |
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February 18, 2010
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| Held at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street, Murfreesboro. 7:00 p.m., Free admission.
Contact: The Heritage Center, (615) 217-8013 |
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Chinese New Year Festival |
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February 19, 2010
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| Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300 |
| www.discoverycenteronline.org |
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Father of the Bride |
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February 19, 2010 - February 21, 2010
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| Held at the Lamplighter's Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. This delightful, hilarious, often poignant stage adaptation is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Who knows, you might remember when you fell in love for the first time. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5. Contact: (615) 534-0148 |
| www.lamplighterstheatre.net |
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WHOA Academy Show |
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February 20, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Regional Archery Tournament |
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February 25, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro.
Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Intercollegiate Horse Show |
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February 26, 2010 - February 28, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Notable Rutherford County Women Debut |
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March 04, 2010
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| Held at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street, Murfreesboro. Celebrate National Women's History month and learn about local women who took their place in Rutherford County history. 4:30 p.m., Free admission.
Contact: The Heritage Center, (615) 217-8013 |
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Road to the Horse Competition |
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March 05, 2010 - March 07, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Four of the world's top horse whisperers meet four virtually un-touched young horses. A team of judges watch each clinician demonstrates his unique way of gentling a young horse and preparing it to be ridden. In just three hours together each horse and rider team will have to negotiate an obstacle course. A winner is chosen, but in truth, the real winners are you, me and our horses. This is horsemanship at its very best. Tickets may be purchased by calling toll free 1-877-772-5425. |
| www.roadtothehorse.com |
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Seuss Celebration |
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March 06, 2010
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| Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. Free admission from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300 |
| www.discoverycenteronline.org |
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Teddy Bear Tea at the Sam Davis Home |
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March 06, 2010
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Dress in your Sunday best and bring along your favorite teddy bear as we invite you to attend the Teddy Bear Tea in the Creek House from 10 a.m. until 12 noon or 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. This tea party will be a wonderful way for young ladies ages 4-10 to spend a few hours with their favorite bear and special lady, whether she be her mother, grandmother, aunt, older sister, or anyone else they wish. $8 per guest, excluding teddy bears. Reservations are required.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341
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| www.samdavishome.org |
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Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee Girls Basketball Championships |
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March 10, 2010 - March 13, 2010
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| Held at Murphy Center, MTSU campus, Murfreesboro. Tickets on sale at the gate. Girls' high school basketball teams competing for state championships. Contact: TSSAA, (615) 889-6740 |
| www.tssaa.org |
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Lone Star Rodeo |
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March 12, 2010 - March 13, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Teddy Bear Tea at the Sam Davis Home |
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March 13, 2010
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Dress in your Sunday best and bring along your favorite teddy bear as we invite you to attend the Teddy Bear Tea in the Creek House from 10 a.m. until 12 noon or 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. This tea party will be a wonderful way for young ladies ages 4-10 to spend a few hours with their favorite bear and special lady, whether she be her mother, grandmother, aunt, older sister, or anyone else they wish. $8 per guest, excluding teddy bears. Reservations are required. Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341 |
| www.samdavishome.org |
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Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee Boys Basketball Championships |
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March 17, 2010 - March 20, 2010
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| Held at Murphy Center, MTSU campus, Murfreesboro. Tickets on sale at the gate. Boys' high school basketball teams competing for state championships. Contact: TSSAA, (615) 889-6740 |
| www.tssaa.org |
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Anne of Green Gables |
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March 19, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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| Held at the Lamplighter's Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. Since its release in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novel has sold more than 50 million copies, been translated into 36 languages, been twice adapted for the silver screen and has even been made into a popular anime cartoon in Japan. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5.
Contact: Lamplighter's Theatre, (615) 534-0148 |
| www.lamplighterstheatre.net |
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Spring Slip and Slide Reining Show |
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March 19, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
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Legacy of Stones River Symposium: Why They Fought |
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March 20, 2010
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| Held at the Rutherford County Courthouse and Stones River National Battlefield. As the 150th anniversary of the Civil War approaches, take a closer look at what motivated men on both sides of the conflict. The symposium combines scholarly talks, a question and answer session with the speakers and afternoon activities at the battlefield. A continental breakfast is served. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration is $10. Contact: Stones River National Battlefield, (615) 893-9501 |
| www.nps.gov/stri |
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Anne of Green Gables |
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March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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| Held at the Lamplighter's Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. Since its release in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novel has sold more than 50 million copies, been translated into 36 languages, been twice adapted for the silver screen and has even been made into a popular anime cartoon in Japan. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5.
Contact: Lamplighter's Theatre, (615) 534-0148 |
| www.lamplighterstheatre.net |
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