Events

CALENDAR

/ JULY 2020 BY ANDREA STOCKARD

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 fi rst Thursday of every month) from 11 a.m.–noon. The meeting is in the second fl oor conference room. NARFE involves all active and retired federal workers and spouses. For more information, visit narfe.org.

JULY 4 CELEBRATION UNDER THE STARS Enjoy fi reworks 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 fi reworks 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 fi reworks 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 fi reworks 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 Mayfi eld Dr.) on Saturday, July 4. Enjoy music and food, and end the night with a spectacular fi reworks 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 fi reworks are not allowed.

JULY 4 ARROWHEAD BOYS RANCH FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER The Arrowhead Boys Ranch celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, with fi reworks, hot dogs and lots of fun with proceeds benefi ting 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 nonprofi t, long-term residential care facility for boys ages 10–18 years old who are dealing with confl ict 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 fi rst Freedom Festival at Hop Springs on Saturday, July 4. Hop Springs is celebrating July 4 with a benefi t concert and fi reworks supporting the fi rst 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. 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 fi reworks show just across the street. Vendors are wanted at Jernigan Field (119 Bridgeview Ave.). For more information, call 931-240- 0300 or visit wartracechamber.org.

JULY 8 JOURNALING FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION 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, touring 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 11 SOUTHERN SHOPPING SHINDIG 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 raffl es to raise money for Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center. Admission is free. For more information, fi nd the event on Facebook or contact southernshoppingshindig@gmail.com.

JULY 11 2ND SERVICE DIVISION BBQ 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 fi rst 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 nonprofi t organizations in the USA. The goal is to help all veterans in need, including during transitions from military to civilian life. For more information, fi nd the event on Facebook.

JULY 11 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

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 sand, climb on a bulldozer and explore other farm and construction equipment. Plus, kids enjoy fun activity centers where they can practice skills of trades like building with life-sized Jenga games and giant Lincoln log sets. All the farm’s standard attractions are also included. Participation is free with paid admission. Required hard hats and safety goggles are provided; closed-toe shoes are required for participation. For more information, fi nd Lucky Ladd Farms on Facebook, call 615-274-3786 or visit luckyladdfarms.com.

JULY 11 ’90S TRIBUTE BAND AT RIDENOUR REHEARSAL STUDIOS Ridenour Rehearsal Studios (1203 Park Ave.) is a premier music facility in Murfreesboro hosting live shows, rehearsals, recording, music lessons, gear rental and live streaming shows. Pivot, your favorite ’90s band plays tunes on Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 615-956-7413.

JULY 11 BAGELSHOP POP UP Join the Bagelshop on the Quinn’s Mercantile front porch (301 N. Spring St.) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and pick up a bagel and schmear. Bagelshop’s delicious, hand-crafted, on-the-go food is perfect for breakfast or lunch. To pre-order bagels with a pickup during the Pop Up Shop, visit bagelshopnashville.com. For more information, visit quinnsmercantile.com or call 615-318-4247.

JULY 14 RUTHERFORD CABLE JULY MEETING Join Rutherford Cable for “What Is the Marketing Hourglass?” with Dean Heasley on Tuesday, July 14, from 7:15–9 a.m. at the Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.). A “marketing funnel” is referred to when “a sale pops out the bottom of the funnel” and you have to start over. A “marketing hourglass” is an approach using the “7 steps of Know, Like, Trust, Try, Buy, Repeat and Refer,” Heasley says. The founder of Nashville Marketing Systems, Heasley focuses on digital trust and referrals to help create a sustainable business. Bring business cards and grab a card from the basket on the way out to make connections. For more information or to register, contact yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.

JULY 16 CHARITY CIRCLE “NO SHOW” FUNDRAISERS JULY 11 MEMORIAL BUTTERFLY PICK-UP Each year, the Alive Hospice community comes together to remember loved ones with a butterfl y release. Butterfl ies symbolize the lasting love and the spiritual renewal of a new season. For the health and safety of all, participants release their butterfl ies at home this year Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., but still uniting as a community remembering loved ones. Share pictures and videos from your home release to be included in the year’s memorial video. Email your photos or video clips to jpropst@alivehospice.org by July 15. For the fi rst time, the hospice is selling butterfl y houses handmade by local craftspeople for Alive. You can buy a kit to build and paint your own or buy one that is fi nished. Supplies are limited. All funds raised support the nonprofi t services including grief counseling, community education and fi nancial aid. Alive Hospice is located at 1629 Williams Dr. For more information, fi nd the event on Facebook or visit alivehospice.org/murfreesboro.

Charity Circle, one of Rutherford County’s key benefactors supporting nonprofi ts providing basic needs, is not immune to the effects of COVID-19. To err on the side of safety, Charity Circle will host “No Show” events for the remainder of 2020. In 2019, Charity Circle distributed $436,000 to 35 local agencies directed towards food, clothing, shelter and medicine-insecurity needs. Funds are distributed quarterly to nine ongoing Rutherford County nonprofi ts. Each fundraiser is a “No Show” party on their scheduled dates, and will highlight individual ongoing agencies, their missions, and benefi ts thanks to the gifts of Charity Circle’s contributors. Charity Circle’s “No Show” parties are: July 16 – Cocktails at Copper Ridge, featuring Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center Aug. 14 – Summer Supper, featuring Ann Campbell Early Learning Center and Nourish Food Bank Sept. 11 – Tailgate Party, featuring Domestic Violence Center and Doors of Hope Dec. 4 – Ladies Holiday Luncheon, featuring Community Helpers and Good Shepard’s Children’s Home Dec. 11 – Christmas Cocktails and Cheer, featuring Child Advocacy Center and The Journey Home

To contribute towards the “No Show” fundraising parties and Charity Circle’s community support, and for more information about the historic local women’s organization founded in 1910, visit charitycirclemboro.org. JULY 17–19 MURFREESBORO ANTIQUE SHOW Murfreesboro Antique Show will host its 53rd annual show July 17–19 at Mid-TN Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). This long-lasting Murfreesboro tradition attracts some of the fi nest antique dealers from across the country. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, and from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Admission is $7 for all three days. For more information, visit murfreesboroantiqueshow.com.

JULY 18 YOGA AT THE ISLAND Yoga is a great way to wind down, especially outdoors in nature. Meet at the beautiful Gateway Island (1875 W. College St.) from 9–10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, for a community yoga session. Yoga focuses on improving your balance and fl exibility, while at the same time reducing stress. Beginning and intermediate levels for ages 13 and up are welcome. For more on this Murfreesboro Parks event, contact bjohnson@murfreesborotn.gov.

JULY 18 MEET-AND-GREET WITH ARTIST HAILEY BRACEY Quinn’s Mercantile holds a meet-andgreet with Hailey Bracey on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Meet this local artist who enjoys acrylics and consider investing in an original painting. For more information, visit quinnsmercantile.com or call 615- 318-4247.

JULY 24–26 MURFREESBORO HOME EXPO The Murfreesboro Home Expo is scheduled for July 24–26 at Mid-TN Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, design and outdoor living. Meet with local and national vendors to help tackle any size project. Participate in live demonstrations, food sampling, show deals and contests with prizes. The fi rst 1,000 tickets are free, presented by Bath Fitter. After those supplies are exhausted, admission is $5 with free parking. All military, seniors and children 12 and under are free. Hours are Friday from noon–8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call 800-201- HOME, fi nd the event on Facebook or visit murfreesborohomeexpo.com.

JULY 25 MIXTAPE AT HOP SPRINGS AMPHITHEATER Mixtape performs the best music of the 1980s live on Hop Springs’ new outdoor stage (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) from 7–10 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. There are 84 acres for safe social distancing and plenty of room to dance, sit at a picnic table or relax on a blanket. Tickets purchased for Mixtape’s show that was canceled due to COVID-19 will be honored for this show. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, call 615-450- 1907 or visit hopspringstn.com/events.

JULY 25 SPLASH BASH Lucky Ladd Farms (4374 Rocky Glade Rd.) offers children fun in the sun with a “Splash Bash” on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Kids can cool off on the infl atable water slides, splash pad and bubble blast enjoying a water balloon

THROUGHOUT JULY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Movies Under the Stars returns this summer with a lineup of family-oriented shows. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs or truck bed and refreshments; the shows start at 8:30 p.m. (The double feature on July 11 starts at 7:30 p.m.). Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Locations are as follows: Mondays: Barfi eld Crescent Park, near Pavilions 1 and 2 Thursdays: Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park Fridays: Cason Lane Trailhead Saturdays: Fountains at Gateway Movie Schedule: Week of June 29: The Secret Life of Pets 2 (No Show July 4) Week of July 6: Frozen II; special double feature of Frozen and Frozen II on Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. Week of July 13: Toy Story 4 Week of July 20: Overcomer

For cancellations and updates, fi nd Murfreesboro Parks and Rec on Facebook.

TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Shop local produce, fruits, honey, cheese, meat, fl owers and other plants at the only 100 percent producer-only farmers market in Rutherford County at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m.–noon. Everyone is required to wear a mask (until further notice). For more information, call 615- 898-7710, visit extension.tennessee.edu/rutherford or fi nd Lane Agri-Park Community Center on Facebook.

WEDNESDAYS BORO2SQUARE RUNNERS Boro2Square Runners is a running group for individuals interested in running and socializing with other runners. Weekly runs begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from the Boulevard Bar and Grill, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Distances covered are 3–5 miles, with runners of all paces welcome to participate. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

THURSDAYS MAYDAY OPEN MIC Mayday Brewery hosts open mic night the fi rst and third Thursdays of each month from 7–9 p.m. with pianist Jackson Harrison. Try out your new songs, or just listen to your neighbors. Admission is always free and all ages are welcome. Mayday Brewery is located at 521 Old Salem Rd. For more information, call 615-479-9722 or visit maydaybrewery.com. THURSDAYS POOL TOURNAMENT AT VAN’S BAR AND GRILL Van’s Bar and Grill hosts an 8-ball pool tournament every Thursday at 7 p.m. Registration is $20 and opens at 6 p.m. The tournament is double elimination. Payouts depend on number of entries. Van’s Bar and Grill is located at 2404 Halls Hill Pk.

SATURDAYS MURFREESBORO SATURDAY MARKET ON THE SQUARE The Main Street Saturday Market continues each Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon at the historic Murfreesboro Public Square. Over 45 vendors offer produce, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, tea, snow cones, fl owers, plants, fresh eggs and more. No pets this year, and one person per family is recommended to reduce the size of the crowd. For more information, fi nd Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/main-street-farmers-market or contact mainstreetmarket@downtown murfreesboro.com

THROUGHOUT JULY CITY PARKS SUMMER CAMPS Sign the kids up for summer camps in the city like Zoologist Camp, Summer Kayak Club, Sports Camp at Sports*Com, Pioneer Camp, History Through the Arts Camp, Broadway Theatre Camp and more. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/1550/Summer-Camps or contact 615- 890-5333 or dterry@murfreesborotn.gov. THROUGHOUT JULY STONES RIVER NATIONAL CEMETERY Stones River National Cemetery (3501 Old Nashville Hwy.) plans to feature many events throughout July including Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery, Civil Warriors Suffragettes, Battlefi eld Caravan Tour, Ranger-Walk Never Forget, Breaking Boundaries: Women in the Civil War and more. For more information, follow Stones River National Battlefi eld on Facebook, visit nps.gov/stri or call 615-893-9501.

THROUGHOUT JULY STUFF THE BUS SUPPLY DRIVE Murfreesboro Water and the United Way encourages the community to stuff the bus throughout July. Donate school supplies to K–5th grade students to start their school year right. Supplies needed include backpacks, Crayola crayons, color pencils, dry erase markers, glue sticks, scissors and notebooks. Collect school supplies at your company, with your friends or civic organization through July 27. Supplies can be delivered to Hobgood Elementary School on Monday, July 27 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, visit yourlocalaw.org/stuffthebus.