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.
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. Kids 12 and under: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Adults (over 12): $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets available until March 11th at 5:00 p.m., See any Rutherford County SRO to purchase tickets in advance or purchase at the door.
Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
| www.mtsu.edu/~tmc |
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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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4-H Horse Judging |
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March 26, 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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MTSU Stock Horse Show |
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March 27, 2010 - March 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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Boat and RV Show |
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April 02, 2010 - April 04, 2010
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Show hours: Friday: 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Admission: $4.00, Free admission for children 14 and under. Free parking.
Contact: Shana Miller, (615) 494-8879 |
| http://www.rvexpo.net/rv_shows/nashville/index.php |
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10th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza |
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April 03, 2010
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Spend the day with your family hunting for Easter eggs, taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, and playing fun games on the grounds of the Sam Davis Home. Concessions will be available for additional cost. Admission charged.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341
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| www.samdavishome.org |
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Southeast Horse Sale and Cutting Horse Show |
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April 09, 2010 - April 11, 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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Oliver! |
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April 09, 2010 - May 02, 2010
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| Held at the Center for the Arts, 110 West College Street, Murfreesboro. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 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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Week of the Young Child Celebration |
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April 16, 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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34th Annual Cannonsburgh Pioneer Day |
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April 17, 2010
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| Held at Cannonsburgh Village, 312 South Front Street, Murfreesboro. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Food, crafts and demonstrations of life in pioneer times. Free! Contact: Cannonsburgh Village, (615) 890-0355 |
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Earth Day 2010 |
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April 24, 2010
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| Held on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza, West Vine Street, Murfreesboro. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Free and open to the public. The annual event offers a wide variety of activities for young and old. Free hot dogs, nachos and drinks will be available. Contact: Murfreesboro Electric Department, (615) 893-5514 |
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Murfreesboro Symphony Concert: Mancini Madness |
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April 26, 2010
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| Held at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 265 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Experience the magic that is Henry Mancini. Wear toe-tapping shoes as the symphony exhibits the many faces of this American legend. You'll hear songs you didn't know you knew! Featuring Peter Gunn, Pink Panther, Heaven Can Wait, and Baby Elephant Walk. Contact: Murfreesboro Symphony, (615) 898-1862 |
| www.murfreesborosymphony.com |
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Days of Washing, Churning and Learning |
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April 29, 2010 - April 30, 2010
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| Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,Bring your students for a day of 1860's hands-on activities, chores, games and crafts. Children will be able to wash clothes, dress up, churn butter, dip candles, write with quill pens, make dolls, explore camp life for soldiers and more. Reservations only. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 |
| www.oaklandsmuseum.org |
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World War II Homefront in Rutherford County Exhibit Grand Opening |
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April 29, 2010
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| Held at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street, Murfreesboro. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Free admission.
Contact: The Heritage Center, (615) 217-8013 |
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More Than Battles Living History Program |
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May 01, 2010 - May 02, 2010
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| Held at the Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro. Join rangers and living history volunteers for programs and demonstrations on many facets of civilian and military life during the Civil War. Programs include Signal Corps, Quartermaster and Artificers. Contact: Stones River National Battlefield, (615)893-9501 |
| www.nps.gov/stri |
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39th Annual Days on the Farm |
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May 06, 2010 - May 07, 2010
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Come find out what life was like on a farm 100 years ago. This popular living history celebration will feature over 25 demonstrations such as blacksmithing, sheep herding, spinning, butter churning, and lye soap making. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Reservations are only required for groups of 25 or more.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341
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| www.samdavishome.org |
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Lucky 7 Quarter Horse Show |
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May 06, 2010 - May 09, 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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