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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Please join us for our April 2026 RCAS meeting on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM at Oaklands Mansion Event Hall, 901 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN. We are excited to be hosting a special presentation by award-winning historian Robbie D. Jones, M.A, entitled "'We're Gonna March': Civil Rights March Routes as Liner Resources." This […]
Speaker: Laura Clippard, Honors. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this semester-long program examines the many ways revolutions – political, scientific, cultural, and artistic – reshape societies and redefine what is possible. FREE ADMISSION Room: HONR 106
Join us for a special Homeschool STEAM Club to celebrate Earth Day! We will be participating in an in-person livestream Animal Spot-a-Thon in coordination with SciStarter. During this livestream, participants will learn how to identify animals in trail cameras to support wildlife conservation research. This event is free and open to the public. No registration […]
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue, a vibrant program in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States under the direction of conductor and pianist Matthew Phelps. Featuring music written by celebrated American composers, the concert includes Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, Variations on a Shaker Melody by […]
0l' fashioned fun as the village comes to life. It's a unique chance to step back in time and experience life from years past. Free for all ages! Hands-on Demonstrations Live Music Clogging Craft Vendors Food trucks The Art League Show and Sale Car Show Call 615-890-0355 for more information
The City of La Vergne will host its annual Block Party / Touch-A-Truck event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive. This event gives children of all ages an opportunity to explore different kinds of vehicles and equipment and meet the people who operate them. Some […]
Featuring: Angela Tipps and Delana Easley. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this semester-long program examines the many ways revolutions – political, scientific, cultural, and artistic – reshape societies and redefine what is possible. FREE ADMISSION
On May 1, 1865, thousands of formerly enslaved people marched to a Union cemetery near Charleston, South Carolina. The marchers laid fresh-cut flowers at the graves, sang songs and celebrated their freedom, purchased at such a great cost during the Civil War. In the years following the end of the war, African American communities, such […]
Join us for an evening of free live music with the Tennessee Valley Winds on the lawn of the Oaklands Mansion! The concert begins at 6:00 PM and will feature exciting highlights like Kirkpatrick Fanfare, the spirited Valdres, the beloved An Irish Ayre for Winds, and the thrilling Bond, James Bond. Enjoy patriotic favorites including […]
Celebrate the creativity and talents of the Murfreesboro Art League members in Cannonsburgh Village. Enjoy live art demonstrations, plein art painting, kid's activities, and a variety of vendors. Stop by the Murfreesboro Art League Gallery, stroll through the village and shop with vendors, meet our talented member artists, and purchase original artwork directly from them. […]