America 250 Lecture Series: Interesting Grave Structures in Rutherford County
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
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 Semiquicentennial.*

Discovery Center - Take a Road Trip - Rocky Mountains
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-19 | Discovery Center, 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro, 37130, 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.

Summer of Celebration - Blacksmith Demonstration
2026-07-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S Front St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
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 our nation during a visit to Cannonsburgh Village. Blacksmith demonstrations will take place on Thursdays from 9am-Noon. For more information, call 615-890-0355.

Murfreesboro Art League Gallery
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19, 2026-07-25 - 2026-07-26 | Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S Front St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
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 our nation during a visit to Cannonsburgh Village. The Murfreesboro Art League Gallery will open every Saturday and Sunday. Pop-up activities and planned programs will be available for visitors of all ages during regular hours and will be announced on our website and the Cannonsburgh Village Facebook page. For more information, call 615-890-0355.

Discovery Center - Take a Road Trip - West Coast
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-26 | Discovery Center, 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro, 37130, United States

Discovery Center - Take a Trip - Alaska & Hawaii
2026-07-27 - 2026-08-02 | Discovery Center, 502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro, 37130, United States

Walking Through History: An America 250 Festival
2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd. W., Smyrna, TN, 37127, United States
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 family-friendly experiences.
This free festival brings history to life through dynamic performances, captivating reenactments, and interactive cultural exhibits designed to inspire curiosity and connection across generations. Visitors will enjoy a rich lineup of programming that highlights both local and national history—featuring storytellers, historians, musicians, and living history interpreters who make the past feel present.
Hosted by Smyrna Public Library and supported by the Town of Smyrna, the festival is proudly integrated into the community’s event calendar. The event is made possible through a grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America 250), reflecting a statewide effort to commemorate 250 years of American history.
Guests can explore:

Engaging lectures and historical presentations
Authentic reenactments from America’s past
Fascinating traveling exhibits and cultural displays
Performances by Tennessee-based musicians and storytellers
Live music featuring folk, blues, bluegrass, string bands, and early country
Opportunities to connect with historic sites, museums, and heritage organizations
A variety of food trucks and local vendors

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lifelong learner, or simply looking for a meaningful and fun community event, Walking Through History offers something for everyone.

Get Involved
We’re currently seeking partners, performers, vendors, and presenters to help bring this event to life. If you represent a historical organization, cultural group, or performance ensemble—or if you’re interested in participating—please contact us at smyrna250@rclstn.org for more information.

Come celebrate 250 years of American history with us—where stories are shared, traditions are honored, and the past comes alive in the heart of Smyrna.

Living History Event - The Slaughter Pen
2026-08-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Stones River National Battlefied, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
The fighting that raged along the Wilkinson Pike on December 31, 1862, was desperate and decisive. The U.S. soldiers of Generals Philip Sheridan’s and James Negley’s division used the rock-strewn woods north of the road to make a stand that stalled nearly half the Confederate army for two hours buying the time the rest of the Army of the Cumberland to set up a new line of defense at the Nashville Pike. The ferocious fighting left thousands of soldiers dead and wounded and earned the place the nickname, the Slaughter Pen.

Join us at Tour Stop 2 where a park ranger will guide you on a walk through the Slaughter Pen sharing the stories of the soldiers who struggled for that ground. Living historians will present demonstrations of musket and cannon firing along the way. Programs will take place at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1:30 PM & 2:30

Top Gun Night Run 6K - Town of Smyrna
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Pkwy E., Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Run under the lights through Lee Victory Recreation Park and the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, finishing at the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial.
Chip-timed, USATF-certified course. Limited entries – register early!

Rotary Club of Smyrna - Wings of Freedom Fish Fry
2026-09-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Azure Corporate Flight Management Hangar, 276 Doug Warpoole Rd, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
This year, we will be honoring Veterans (no specific era) and First Responders in recognition of both America 250 and the 25th Anniversary of 9/11.
(Gates Open at 4:00 p.m.)
Admission:
$50.00 for adults
$25.00 for children ages 5 – 16
$50.00 Cruise in Car Show (can enter a Classic Car. Fee admits 2 people)
For more info and ticket purchases: https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/

Tucker Theatre: Constitution Day Public Program
2026-09-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Tucker Theater, 615 Champion Way, Murfreesboro, TN, 37132, United States
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:40 pm, Tucker Theatre: Constitution Day Public Program with Law professor Sheryll Cashin, moderated by MTSU students on current issues and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court and how they fit with the vision of the Founding Fathers.

Veterans Day Ceremony - Town of Smyrna
2026-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial, 102 Sam Ridley Pkwy E., Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Please join the Town of Smyrna as we honor and recognize our Veterans in a special community ceremony at the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. Free to the public.
