Events
CALENDAR / JULY 2020
BY ANDREA STOCKARD ing crew chief, the current Ringmaster of Tangerine Salon and Spa, the founder and co-producer of United We Style, storyteller and performer. This two-hour workshop focuses on how to place inspiration in front of you in order to keep your motivation for accomplishing your goals. Bring a couple of quotes which lend you inspiration and a couple of small photo printouts that make you happy. Registration is $70. For more information, visit quinnsmercantile.com or call 615-318-4247.
JULY 2 NARFE MEETING The Murfreesboro 0834 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Chapter meets for lunch at The Villages of Murfreesboro (2550 Willow Oak Trail) on Thursday, July 2 (and the first Thursday of every month) from 11 a.m.–noon. The meeting is in the second floor conference room. NARFE involves all active and retired federal workers and spouses. For more information, visit narfe.org.
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JULY 4 CELEBRATION UNDER THE STARS Enjoy fireworks from your car, lawn chair, blanket or parking lots near the Medical Center Parkway area on Saturday, July 4. To bring the community together virtually, local radio station WGNS provides music and surprise guest appearances on air, culminating in a patriotic medley to accompany the fireworks display. WGNS can be found at AM 1450, FM 100.5, and FM 101.9 on the radio. Listeners can also stream the show at wgnsradio.com. The fireworks display by Pyro Shows lights up the sky at 9 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets to view the show; please clean up your area before you leave. For those unable to see the fireworks in person, ABC News Channel 2 will broadcast the display. Sponsors of the event include the City of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, Murfreesboro Police Department, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department and WGNS Radio. For more information, contact 615-642-3723 or rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.
JULY 4 LA VERGNE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Join the city of La Vergne to celebrate independence at Veterans Memorial Park (Floyd Mayfield Dr.) on Saturday, July 4. Enjoy music and food, and end the night with a spectacular fireworks show. Vendors are on hand with concessions for sale. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with festivities kicking off at 6 p.m. Bring the family and chairs or blankets. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-793-3224. Personal fireworks are not allowed.
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JULY 4 ARROWHEAD BOYS RANCH FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER The Arrowhead Boys Ranch celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, with fireworks, hot dogs and lots of fun with proceeds benefiting the boys ranch (239 Cortner Mill Rd., Normandy). Admission is $10 per adult and free for children under 10 years old. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. at the ranch. Funds raised directly contribute to housing, counseling, food, health care, transportation and activities for the boys. The Arrowhead Boys Ranch is a nonprofit, long-term residential care facility for boys ages 10–18 years old who are dealing with conflict and misguided direction in their lives. While at the ranch, the boys learn the importance of hard work and team building in a Christian family environment. Tickets can be purchased at arrowheadranchtn.net/events-near-me. For more information, contact 931-857-4000 or info@arrowheadranchtn.net.
JULY 4 FREEDOM FESTIVAL AT HOP SPRINGS Be a part of the first Freedom Festival at Hop Springs on Saturday, July 4. Hop Springs is celebrating July 4 with a benefit concert and fireworks supporting the first responders and frontline workers of Rutherford County. 84 acres of open space provide plenty of room for social distancing, with only 2,000 people allowed on the property. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online in advance; kids under 14 are free. Live music will begin at 3 p.m. Enjoy food, beer and games throughout the property, while several great live performances take place on two stages. For more information, call 615-450-1907 or visit hopspringstn.com.
JULY 4 WARTRACE FREEDOM FEST Visit the historic railroad town of Wartrace on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Southern Shopping Shindig features over 80 handmade gift, craft, and food vendors at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Canjo Woman provides free entertainment, and guests can enjoy raffles to raise money for Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center. Admission is free. For more information, find the event on Facebook or contact southernshoppingshindig@gmail.com.
JULY 11 2ND SERVICE DIVISION BBQ
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2nd Service Division hosts a FatGuy BBQ lunch on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at VFW Post 8422 (10157 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna). Admission is $20 for the first person and $5 for each after that. All donations help a veteran repair their homes. The day includes pulled pork sandwiches, beans, potato salad, water, a cornhole tournament and guest speakers. The VFW is one of the oldest military nonprofit organizations in the USA. The goal is to help all veterans in need, including during transitions from military to civilian life. For more information, find the event on Facebook.
JOURNALING FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION
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for a 4th of July celebration of freedom. Shop a variety of vendors and food trucks, watch or participate in the freedom parade and entertain the kids with some summer activities. Stay afterwards for the town’s annual reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by the fireworks show just across the street. Vendors are wanted at Jernigan Field (119 Bridgeview Ave.). For more information, call 931-2400300 or visit wartracechamber.org.
Join the Journaling for Inspiration and Motivation Workshop with Kara Kemp at Quinn’s Mercantile (301 N. Spring St.) on Wednesday, July 8, from 6–8 p.m. Choose a new journal and spend time learning how to begin your story, work on planning and become inspired. Registration includes a brand-new journal. Kemp has been writing since she was 11. Kemp is a former theater managing director, tour-
KID’S CONSTRUCTION FUN FEST Get your hard hats on and gear up for big-time fun with some oversized toys at Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville) on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A special construction site is ready for operation where kids can help Digger Dan operate a real excavator, move CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 BOROPULSE.COM
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