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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Stones River National Cemetery began as the final resting place for 6,100 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives in service to our nation during the Civil War. In the decades that followed, veterans of later conflicts through Vietnam were laid to rest in that hallowed ground. Join living historians and veterans near the Stones River […]
Join us as we welcome Dr. Michael Fletcher, cemetery expert, on Saturday, July 11, at 11 AM at Linebaugh Library in the upstairs Conference Room for a lecture titled Interesting Grave Structures in Rutherford County. *This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States […]
Take a "Road Trip" through the US during June and July. Each week will feature a different region of the US with special activities. These activities are included with museum admission.
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Take a "Road Trip" through the US during June and July. Each week will feature a different region of the US with special activities. These activities are included with museum admission.
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Walking Through History: An America 250 Festival Celebrate history at Walking Through History: An America 250 Festival, a vibrant, large-scale community celebration honoring the United States Semiquincentennial. Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Smyrna Public Library and Old Rock School Park for a day filled with immersive, engaging, and […]