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.
Have Questions? Want to feature your A250 event on the website?
Contact Ivy Albright, Director of Cultural & Heritage Tourism, ialbright@rutherfordchamber.org.
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The Rutherford County Library System presents Revolutionary Rutherford, a 5-panel traveling exhibit that will premiere at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, May 30, through July 13. This exhibit was made possible by funding through the Tennessee America 250 Commission and Middle Tennessee State University Honors College, and its grant from the National Endowment for the […] 
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 […] 
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. |
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Throughout the week, there will be children’s programs and activities hosted by Linebaugh Public Library and by the Rutherford County chapters of the NSDAR. Activities include a patriotic scavenger hunt, colonial games on the patio, and a Revolutionary Bingo game. Linebaugh Public Library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program events for the America 250 celebration: […] |
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Throughout the week, there will be children’s programs and activities hosted by Linebaugh Public Library and by the Rutherford County chapters of the NSDAR. Activities include a patriotic scavenger hunt, colonial games on the patio, and a Revolutionary Bingo game. Linebaugh Public Library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program events for the America 250 celebration: […]
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The Captain William Lytle, Stones River, and Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapters, NSDAR are excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at Linebaugh Public Library beginning on June 3, 2026. The innovative exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology, unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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Throughout the week, there will be children’s programs and activities hosted by Linebaugh Public Library and by the Rutherford County chapters of the NSDAR. Activities include a patriotic scavenger hunt, colonial games on the patio, and a Revolutionary Bingo game. Linebaugh Public Library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program events for the America 250 celebration: […]
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Throughout the week, there will be children’s programs and activities hosted by Linebaugh Public Library and by the Rutherford County chapters of the NSDAR. Activities include a patriotic scavenger hunt, colonial games on the patio, and a Revolutionary Bingo game. Linebaugh Public Library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program events for the America 250 celebration: […]
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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 […] |
6 events,
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 […]
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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 […]
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Join a park ranger for an hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Visitors will get a chance to appreciate the human stories within the cemetery by listening to soldiers and civilians share their experiences through the letters they wrote and received during the conflict. Reservations are required. Reservations can be made […] |
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3 events,
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. |
4 events,
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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5 events,
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.
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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 […] |
5 events,
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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 […] |
8 events,
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 […]
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Presented by Cultural Arts Murfreesboro, the annual Juneteenth Celebration is held at Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center along South Academy Street. This year's festival will take place on June 20, 2026, and we are looking forward to another excellent celebration of community and culture as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout […]
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Celebrate freedom and community at Smyrna’s annual Juneteenth Celebration! This event honors the history and significance of Juneteenth with music, performances, food vendors, and activities for all ages. Join us as we come together to commemorate this important day of reflection and unity. Free to the public.
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Join a park ranger for an hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Visitors will get a chance to appreciate the human stories within the cemetery by listening to soldiers and civilians share their experiences through the letters they wrote and received during the conflict. Reservations are required. Reservations can be made […] |
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4 events,
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. |
4 events,
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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 […] |
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Happy 50th Anniversary Cannonsburgh Village! Join us as we celebrate the last 50 years and look ahead to the future. Cannonsburgh, established in 1976 by a committee to honor the Bicentennial of the United States, is a pioneer village that shares the history of our area from the 1800s-1940s. On July 26, 1976, it officially […] |
5 events,
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 […]
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Join us as we welcome Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, Assistant Director of the Center for Historic Preservation, on Saturday, June 27, at 11 AM at Linebaugh Library in the upstairs Conference Room for a lecture titled Heroines Aplenty: Portrayals of Revolutionary-Era Women in Tennessee over the Years. This talk explores how historians and other writers have […] |
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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. |
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Celebrate the nation's founding through a local lens with the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College's "Lunch and Learn" Series at Cannonsburgh Village, in the Murfreesboro Jaycees building, part of the University's ongoing commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Attendees should bring their own lunches to enjoy during the sessions. From June 30 through July 3, faculty experts […] |
4 events,
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 […]
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Celebrate the nation's founding through a local lens with the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College's "Lunch and Learn" Series at Cannonsburgh Village, in the Murfreesboro Jaycees building, part of the University's ongoing commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Attendees should bring their own lunches to enjoy during the sessions. From June 30 through July 3, faculty experts […] |
6 events,
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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 […]
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Celebrate the nation's founding through a local lens with the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College's "Lunch and Learn" Series at Cannonsburgh Village, in the Murfreesboro Jaycees building, part of the University's ongoing commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Attendees should bring their own lunches to enjoy during the sessions. From June 30 through July 3, faculty experts […]
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Celebrate America's Independence with an evening of music, food vendors, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show at dark. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy one of Smyrna's favorite traditions! |
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Celebrate the nation's founding through a local lens with the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College's "Lunch and Learn" Series at Cannonsburgh Village, in the Murfreesboro Jaycees building, part of the University's ongoing commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Attendees should bring their own lunches to enjoy during the sessions. From June 30 through July 3, faculty experts […]
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Join the community for the unveiling of the USA 250 mural mosaic, an 8' x 16' outdoor artwork made up of more than 650 individual tiles painted by community members. Together, these tiles form a lasting legacy for our downtown and a vibrant celebration of America 250. The completed mural will be permanently installed on the […] |
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On July 4th, join the Colonel Hardy Murfree NSDAR Chapter for a community celebration on the Murfreesboro Square to honor our nation's birth. Events will include a community reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic songs, and don't forget the cupcakes and beverages for all!
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Celebration Under the Stars 2026 is going to be a great event as we join America in celebrating our nation's 250th year of independence! Great music, lots of fun and AMAZING fireworks! Join us for Celebration Under the Stars on Saturday, July 4 at The Fountains. This incredible event, brought to you by Murfreesboro Parks […]
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Enjoy live music, tailgating vibes, and a spectacular front-row view of the Murfreesboro fireworks—with the bonus of an easy drive out. Reserve your tailgate spot in the taproom starting June 1, 2026. See the event link for more information or contact the taproom.
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Join us in celebrating Independence Day with great music, food, and fireworks! Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and Zone Status will take the stage at 6:00 p.m. The music will be on the football field, so bring a blanket or chair. Admission is FREE! Vendors will be on site with concessions for sale. Personal […] |