In celebration of America250, Rutherford County invites residents and visitors to come together for events honoring our shared history, rich heritage, and the people and stories that shape our community’s place in the American story.
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Main Street Murfreesboro, in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the USA 250 Community Mural Mosaic Project—a landmark public art initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This unique project invites the community to help create "The Patriot's Flag," a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]
Main Street Murfreesboro, in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the USA 250 Community Mural Mosaic Project—a landmark public art initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This unique project invites the community to help create "The Patriot's Flag," a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]
Join us this Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–25, 2026) for one of the most powerful and moving displays in our community. The Healing Field transforms an open space into a breathtaking sea of American flags—each one representing a hero. Veterans. Active military. First responders. Loved ones who served. This isn't just something you see... it's […]
Help us place flags at the burial sites of more than 7,000 heroes! Scouting and other youth organizations from middle Tennessee will place American flags on more than 7,000 graves in Stones River National Cemetery. Volunteers will park in the overflow parking area near the visitor center and check-in near the walk-in entrance to Stones […]
Main Street Murfreesboro, in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the USA 250 Community Mural Mosaic Project—a landmark public art initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This unique project invites the community to help create "The Patriot's Flag," a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]
Join a ranger for a 30-minute talk exploring the connections between the ideals expressed at our nation's founding and the expansion of liberty and civil rights made possible by the struggle that gripped our country more than 80 years later. Meet at the park visitor center.
Visitors are invited to gather at the national cemetery rostrum to remember the sacrifices of soldiers, past and present. The event will include patriotic music, a special speaker, and a wreath laying ceremony. Thanks to our partners representing the Sons, Daughters & Children of the American Revolution, this year's ceremony will focus on remembering the […]
Please join us as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Town of Smyrna invites the community to gather at the Captain Jeff Kuss WSMC Memorial for this solemn event.
Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th anniversary with a ranger guided walk through Stones River National Cemetery. Listen to the stories of soldiers who fought and sometimes died to protect the ideals of freedom and equality that our nation was founded upon 250 years ago. (60 minutes) Walks will be offered at 10 AM, 1 […]
Join us as we commemorate the birthday of WWII soldier Frank Acquavia who died in the Philippines as a POW after Corregidor fell. Let us gather to honor his sacrifice.