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.
Widows, Weepers and Wakes: Mourning Customs Exhibit |
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October 01, 2009 - October 31, 2009
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| Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro. Victorian mourning customs will be explored. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 |
| www.oaklandsmuseum.org |
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My Fair Lady |
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October 02, 2009 - October 17, 2009
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| Held at the Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury, TN. The musical that sets the standard by which all others are measured.Join Henry Higgins as he tries to turn a Cockney flower girl into a "lady". With such unforgettable songs as Wouldn't It Be lovely?, With a Little Bit of Luck, The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, Get Me to the Church on Time, and I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, it's no wonder everyone-not just Henry Higgins- falls in love with Eliza Doolittle.
Contact: The Arts Center of Cannon County, (615) 563-2787 |
| www.artscenterofcc.com |
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Friday Night Live Concert on the Square |
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October 02, 2009
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| Held on the Public Square in Downtown Murfreesboro. Free admission, food vendors and more. Bring your lawn chair!
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Contact: Main Street, (615) 895-1887 |
| www.downtownmurfreesboro.com |
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The Murfreesboro Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run |
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October 03, 2009
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| The 13.1 mile race starts at MTSU at 7 a.m., winds through historic downtown Murfreesboro, and finishes on MTSU Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Flat, Fast & Fun! Free for spectators. Registration is $50 for runners before August 1, 2009. Volunteer opportunities available.
Contact: Race Director: Melinda Tate (615) 975-2286 |
| www.themiddlehalf.com |
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Get To Know Rutherford Event |
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October 03, 2009
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| Held on the RC Courthouse lawn, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 150th Anniversary of the Courthouse celebration. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Music, re-enactors, guided history tours, debut of Courthouse History Museum Exhibit, commemorative program and more.
Contact: Denise Carlton, (615) 604-0401 |
| www.rutherfordcountytn.gov |
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TSSAA Division 2 State High School Golf Championships |
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October 07, 2009 - October 08, 2009
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| Held at the Old Fort Golf Course, 1028 Golf Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: TSSAA, (615) 889-6740 |
| www.tssaa.org |
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A House in Mourning |
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October 09, 2009 - November 01, 2009
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, Tennessee. The Sam Davis Home will host "Cult of Mourning," which was at its peak during 1850-1890. The house will be prepared for a funeral, with mirrors draped in black cloth and clocks stopped at the time of death. View the mourning artifacts and learn the history of this practice to respect and mourn for the deceased.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341 |
| www.samdavishome.org |
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TSSAA A-AA State High School Golf Championships |
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October 13, 2009 - October 14, 2009
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| Held at the Old Fort Golf Course, 1028 Golf Lane, Murfreesboro. Contact: TSSAA, (615) 889-6740 |
| www.tssaa.org |
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Fortress Rosecrans Encampment |
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October 17, 2009 - October 18, 2009
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| Held at Fortress Rosecrans at Old Fort Park,Golf Lane, Murfreesboro. A variety of living history demonstrations will tell the story of soldiers and civilians during the Union occupation of Murfreesboro. Contact: Stones River National Battlefield, (615)893-9501 |
| www.nps.gov/stri |
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BBQ Battle and Family Fun Day |
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October 17, 2009
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| Held at the Barfield Park, Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., BBQ Battle 5K Run, BBQ Battle Backyard BBQ Contest, Kids Q Contest, Hobo Cook-off, Hot Rod Cruise In, family fun and games, music and crafts. Admission is free to the park. Fees do apply to participate in the 5K Run and cooking contests.
Contact: Mary Leigh Brown, (615) 536-5623 |
| www.bbqbattle.com |
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Historic Cemeteries of Rutherford County Lecture |
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October 22, 2009
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| Held at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street, Murfreesboro. Learn how local cemeteries came into existence, including Civil War and Reconstruction era sites. 7:00 p.m., No admission charge.
Contact: The Heritage Center, (615) 217-8013 |
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Ghost Tours and Haunted Hayrides at the Sam Davis Home |
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October 23, 2009 - October 24, 2009
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna. Muster up your courage for a night when ghosts come out to greet you. Before your haunted hay ride comes to a dead stop, experience the plantation at night as stories from beyond the grave emerge. The haunts of the Sam Davis Home surround you as tour guides and volunteers share their encounters in the home and on the plantation. Beware, for you may not be alone when your haunted hay ride departs. Admission is $5 per person. Ghost tours are not recommended for children under the age of 10. The event runs from 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. with the last hay ride departing at 10:00 p.m.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341
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| www.samdavishome.org |
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Mourning by Candlelight |
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October 23, 2009 - October 24, 2009
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| Oaklands Historic House Museum offers a tour of Oaklands Mansion and Evergreen Cemetery by Candlelight. Reservations required. Admission charged.
Contact Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615)893-0022 |
| www.oaklandsmuseum.org |
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Extreme Mustang Makeover Eastern Stampede |
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October 23, 2009 - October 25, 2009
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 403-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. 8:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Free admission. Contact: Miller Coliseum, (615) 494-8879 |
| www.mustangheritagefoundation.org |
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Seventh Tennessee Cavalry |
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October 24, 2009 - October 25, 2009
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| Held at the Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro. Visitors may see the mounted arm of the Army of Tennessee drill and learn more about the role of cavalry in the Civil War in Tennessee.
Contact: Stones River National Battlefield, (615)893-9501 |
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MTSU Football Game |
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October 24, 2009
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| Come cheer the Blue Raiders on to victory as they take on Western Kentucky. Held at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on the MTSU campus, Murfreesboro. Tickets available at the stadium ticket office or at any Ticketmaster location. Contact: MTSU, (615) 898-2109 or 1-888-YES-MTSU |
| www.goblueraiders.com |
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Harvest Days and Fiber Festival |
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October 24, 2009
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| Cannonsburgh Village, 312 South Front Street, Murfreesboro. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Celebrate the arrival of fall with old-time music, clogging and traditional fiber artists. Free admission. Contact: Cannonsburgh Village, (615) 890-0355 |
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A Frightful Night |
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October 24, 2009
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| Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, Tennessee. As darkness falls, sink your teeth into a delicious meal in the historic Creek House before encountering frightful things, both on film and in person. Drag your body to the Henry King Theater after finishing your meal so you may select your seat for the scheduled viewing of a classic frightful film. Once the film has ceased, embark on a haunted hay ride for an evening of true haunting tales from staff experiences at the Sam Davis Home. Reservations are required. Admission is $25 per person. Event begins at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Sam Davis Home, (615) 459-2341 |
| www.samdavishome.org |
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Great Pumpkin Fest |
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October 29, 2009
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| Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Reduced admission to $4 per person with a donated canned food item. Contact: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, (615) 890-2300 |
| www.discoverycenteronline.org |
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National Academy Championship Finals |
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October 30, 2009 - November 01, 2009
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| Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, Free admission. Contact: Miller Coliseum, (615) 494-8879 |
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Trail of Treats |
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October 31, 2009
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| Held at Veteran's Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne. 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Angie Mayes, (615) 287-8690 |
| www.lavergne.org |
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