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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Flag-Raising Ceremony and Liberty Lap Color Walk - The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m., with the Liberty Lap Color Walk to begin immediately after. Participants will walk the greenway for 1.776 miles and return to the Public Works & Community Development Services Facility, where they will be given a commemorative La Vergne America 250 challenge coin […]
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 […]
Join us as we welcome Dr. Stacey Graham, research professor at the Center for Historic Preservation, on Saturday, June 13, at 11 AM at Linebaugh Library in the upstairs Conference Room for a lecture titled A Bicentennial Village Turns 50: The Significance of Cannonsburgh. Cannonsburgh Village was created in 1976 as a Bicentennial project for the […]
Simply Smyrna Celebration 2026 joins Tennessee's America 250 celebration by presenting 250 years of American history through the music that shaped our nation—while highlighting Tennessee's unique role in the development of major music entertainment genres and the artists and communities behind them. Carpe Artista will also be celebrating 15 consecutive years of serving our community […]
Help us celebrate America's 250th anniversary by showing off your patriotic spirit! We are excited to announce the America 250 Decorating Contest with two categories: Business Division Residential Division Decorate your storefront, home, yard, porch, windows, or outdoor spaces in red, white, and blue as we honor this historic milestone in our nation's history. Registration […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
In honor of Cannonsburgh Village's 50th Anniversary, we are offering free guided tours! June 4th, 18th, and 25th at 10 am. Limited spots are available so register now at 615-890-0355 or email sthompson@murfreesborotn.gov. Weather permitting.
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 […]