Events

EVENTS CALENDAR  JULY 2022  BY ANDREA STOCKARD

JULY 5

YOGA AT THE AVENUE The Avenue welcomes the public to a complimentary yoga session on Tuesday, July 5, from 7–9 p.m. in Central Park (2615 Medical Center Pkwy., near Bath & Body Works). Space is limited and a new RSVP is required each month. The class is provided by a certifi ed yoga instructor. Class participants are required to bring a lightcolored mat, towel and water, complete the signed waiver and review the Commitment to Safety section. Reservations can be made at Eventbrite under Yoga at the Avenue Murfreesboro. For more information, visit theavenuemurfreesboro.com or fi nd The Avenue Murfreesboro on Facebook.

JULY 5–21

FREE SELF-DEFENSE COURSE MTSU Police are offering and teaching a three-week Rape Aggression Defense Systems course this summer free of charge to female MTSU students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up. Courses run July 5–July 21 and consist of twice weekly training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The RAD course teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques to women, providing both risk awareness, reduction, recognition and avoidance education along with handson, physical defense instruction and practice. Participants are asked to commit to all of the sessions to receive proper training. No previous experience is required. To register, visit mtsu.edu/police/RAD.php or email rad@mtsu.edu.

JULY 7 AND 21

SPLASH OUT! Cool down under the spray from a fi re truck on Thursday, July 7 at Barfi eld Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) and Thursday, July 21 at Old Fort Pkwy. (1024 Golf Ln.), from 1:30–3 p.m. There is no cost for local children to participate; adult supervision is required. Pack your sunscreen and towel, and wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. For more information, email shicks@murfreesborotn.gov.

JULY 8

FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM: FIREFLY WATCH

THROUGHOUT JULY

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Bring the family for a fun night of Movies Under the Stars throughout the summer at various Murfreesboro locations on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Concessions are available for purchase. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free for all ages. For more information, fi nd the Movies Under the Stars: Patterson Park event on Facebook, call 615-893-7439 or email lwright@murfreesborotn.gov. Text MOVIE to 38276 to be notifi ed of movie cancellations. Schedule: Week of July 5 – Luca (No Movie July 4) Week of July 11 – Raiders of the Lost Ark Week of July 18 – The Incredibles Week of July 25 – Back to the Future Locations: Mondays (and Tuesday, July 5) – Barfi eld Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) Thursdays – Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park (515 Cherry Ln.) Fridays (rain or shine)– Patterson Park (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) Saturdays – Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.)

Learn how to communicate back and forth with fi refl ies on the grounds of the Historic Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Dr. Steve Murphree teaches how to use your fl ashlight to understand these beautiful insects. Pre-purchased tickets are required; Admission is $10 for ages 2 and up. For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org and fi nd Visit Us – Special Events Calendar.

JULY 10 AND 11

HAMLET AUDITIONS Auditions for Hamlet (directed by Connie Downer) at The Center for the Arts (110 W. College St.) are Sunday, July 10, and Monday, July 11. Auditions are separated into three time slots depending on the character. Only primary roles will be read at auditions, so if you only wish to be considered for ensemble roles, you still need to select a primary role that most closely matches your age and read for it. You do not need a British accent for these auditions. For more information on audition time slots and character bios, visit boroarts.org and fi nd Auditions, or email hamletcfta@gmail.com.

JULY 11

100 WOMEN WHO CARE The local chapter of 100 Women Who Care gave away over $16,500 this past quarter. The 100 Who Care Alliance National Conference was held in Nashville in April, and as a conference sponsor, the local chapter had a special opportunity to enter Rutherford County nonprofi ts into a drawing. Isaiah House 117 Rutherford County was awarded $10,000 and Doors of Hope received $500. The chapter itself raised over $6,000 this quarter, presented recently to Amelia’s Closet. Since 2020, 100 Women Who Care Rutherford Country has given back over $53,000 to the community. The third quarterly meeting is Monday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Redstone Federal Credit Union (2404 Medical Center Pkwy.). Help support the Nourish Food Bank by donating non-perishable food items. Networking is from 5:30–6 p.m. with presentations and voting from 6–7 p.m. You do not have to be present to give, but you do have to be present if you want to vote. To RSVP, email rcwomenwhocare@gmail.com or fi nd 100 Women Who Care-Rutherford County on Facebook.

JULY 11 AND 25

NASP MURFREESBORO NETWORKING EVENT The Nashville Association of Sales Professionals hosts its Murfreesboro networking event the second and fourth Monday of each month (July 11 and 25) in the Burger Bar Restaurant in The Doubletree by Hilton (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.) with networking starting at 11 a.m. and the meeting at 11:30 a.m. NASP is a professional nonprofi t organization that provides a positive forum for skill enhancement training and networking for career sales people. Learn how to become a more polished and successful sales professional by improving your presentation and enhancing your people skills. Everyone from new sales professionals to seasoned road warriors are invited to attend. For more information, visit nashville-nasp.org.

JULY 12

RUTHERFORD CABLE JULY MEETING The Rutherford Cable July Breakfast Meeting is at the Doubletree Murfreesboro (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Tuesday, July 12,

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 from 7:15–9 a.m. The topic is “Use What You’ve Got, to Get What You Want.” Join Speaker DarKenya W. Waller. Waller serves as the Executive Director of Tennessee’s largest nonprofi t law fi rm, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. She is a graduate of Jackson State University, University of Mississippi – School of Law and earned a Master of Business Administration from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. She has spent the last 12 years representing victims of domestic violence and marginalized communities without anywhere else to turn. Members and guests are welcome. Remember to bring plenty of business cards and grab a card from the basket on the way out to make an additional connection. For more information, email yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.

JULY 12

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS The Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event for this month is set to take place on Tuesday, July 12, at the F&M Bank at 802 Memorial Blvd. The event is described as an informal, social networking event designed to connect business professionals from the Rutherford County area. Event hours are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission for Chamber members is $10 and $20 for non-members. For more information, visit web.rutherfordchamber.org/events.

JULY 12

PEGGY O’NEAL PEDEN BOOK SIGNING Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) will host local author Peggy O’Neal Peden for a book signing on Tuesday, July 12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Peden signs and sells copies of her books Your Killin’ Heart, Gone Missin’, and her newest release, Flyin’ Solo, published by Severn House. Flyin’ Solo is the third installment of Peden’s Nashville Mystery book series. It follows the story of travel agent Campbell Hale. Attending her high school reunion, Hale isn’t looking for love when she runs into her high school sweetheart, Franklin Fly Young. Her date, homicide detective Sam Davis, might have stood her up, but he does have an excuse: there’s a murder to investigate. Peden currently lives in Nashville, but was born in Smyrna, and was an early cardholder at Linebaugh, as her father was on the committee to help develop the Smyrna Public Library. Her fi rst novel, Your Killin’ Heart, was a St. Martin’s Best First Traditional Mystery. Peden is also a member of the Nashville Artist Guild. Books will be sold for $28.99 each. Cash or checks are accepted. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-893-4131.

JULY 15–17

MURFREESBORO ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE The 55th Annual Murfreesboro Antiques Show and Sale returns with dealers from over 20 states with something for everyone at the Mid-TN Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.) on July 15 and 16 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and July 17 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. An award-winning crystal and glass repair specialist will be onsite, so bring in that family heirloom that is chipped or cracked and get it repaired. The day will offer family-friendly and air-conditioned fun with Americana, art glass, pottery, china, estate jewelry and more. Admission is $7 for all three days. For more information, visit murfreesboroantiqueshow.com or email murfreesboroantiques@gmail.com.

JULY 13

LIVING SENT MEETING Living Sent Murfreesboro will hold its July meeting on Wednesday, July 13, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.) featuring guest speakers Susan Gulley and Judy King. Budget Blinds of Murfreesboro will provide a complimentary lunch to all who attend. Living Sent Ministries inspires and equips business leaders to live out their Christian faith all week long and to help build the Kingdom. RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

JULY 13

ROGER DAY’S FAMILY CONCERT Roger Day’s Family Concert is a free concert in the park for all ages on Wednesday, July 13, from 10 a.m.–10:45 p.m. next to Kids’ Castle (275 Golf Ln.). Bring lawn chairs and blankets for grass seating. Roger Day performs award-winning, original children’s music that tickles the imagination with infectious tunes, rhythms and inspiring characters. Day’s music makes kids laugh and think, inspiring each child to discover his and her own talents, giving fl ight to the imagination. Day has been writing and performing for over 20 years. He plays over 200 concerts every year from major festival stages and performing arts halls to small rural schools and libraries. He is an approved Dove Family Foundation artist and multiple Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner. For more information, call 615-6723723 or email rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.

JULY 14

ALL ACCESS NIGHT AT DISCOVERY CENTER All Access Nights are a time for specialneeds families to enjoy the Discovery Center’s exhibits (502 S.E. Broad St.) in a sensory-friendly environment. Come out and experience the hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational museum on Thursday, July 14, from 5–8 p.m. All Access Nights are free, but reservations are suggested. The night is sponsored by SEC, Inc. For more information, visit explorethedc.org and fi nd Things to Do – Calendar, or call 615-890-2300.

JULY 14

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION DAY MTSU hosts its Holocaust Education Day, geared towards local area high school teachers, on Thursday, July 14. The theme for this year’s internationally recognized event is “Learning from the Holocaust,” and features both in-person and virtual activities. Sessions are led by many infl uential speakers such as Dr. David Deutch of the International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Jerusalem and Jeff Gernsheimer, whose family’s escape from Nazi Germany was detailed in the 1967 major motion picture Voyage of the Damned. Sara Granitza, director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem, collaborates with MTSU faculty, Rutherford County teachers, Tennessee Holocaust Teaching Fellows and other participants to learn how to integrate Holocaust studies into various curriculum activities. In addition, the Tennessee Holocaust Commission exhibition, “Living On” will be on display. The featured speaker is Ken Gluck, education coordinator for the Tennessee Holocaust Commission. Director of International Education and Training for Yad Vashem Dr. Noa Mkayton speaks virtually at the conference. The afternoon program includes presentations by members of the so-called “second generation,” who will share stories of their parents who survived the Holocaust and found refuge in the United States. All activities take place in the College of Education building at MTSU campus (1756 MTSU Blvd.) from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit mtsu.edu/holocaust_studies/education-day.php.

JULY 15

RUTHERFORD COUNTY VETERANS COMMUNITY CENTER RIBBON CUTTING Come out to the Rutherford County Veterans Community Center (439 Rice St.) on Friday, July 15, for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting featuring raffl es and prizes at 11 a.m. There is no cost. All donations support the Rutherford County Veterans Comment Center. For more information, fi nd Rutherford County Veterans Community Center on Facebook, visit rutherfordvetcenter.com, email info@rutherfordvetcenter.com or call 615-601-7784.

JULY 15

GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR RIVERDALE CHEER TEAM Support a Warrior and adopt a Riverdale High School cheerleader to support in its upcoming fundraising efforts. With high hopes for the upcoming season, community support is important as well as money raised through fundraising activities and donations. Donations help RHS cheerleaders support the community at games, competitions and other events and also affects their future choices such as college, careers and future families in this community. The Annual RHS cheerleader Golf Tournament

JULY 15

EVERYBODY DRUM SOME COMMUNITY SESSION Everybody Drum Some founder Ross Lester said he was so pleased and inspired by the June community rhythm event at Old Fort Park that he wanted to continue the series. Those who would like to join their neighbors in some drumming can plan to do so the third Friday of each month at least through October 2022 at Old Fort Park. The next session will kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 15.

“The slightly earlier time will allow for slightly earlier sunsets [through October],” Lester said. The vibe and enthusiasm at the June event motivated event originator Lester to commit to a consistent schedule of leading the community in some drumming. The July 2022 Everybody Drum Some Summer Community Rhythm Event kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro between the playground and outdoor tennis courts. In the event of rain, Lester plans to move the sessions to the fellowship hall of St Patrick’s Anglican Church, 7103 Baker Rd., Murfreesboro. Check the Everybody Drum Some Facebook page or text or call Lester at 615-631-7458 for updates. There is no cost to participate in the community rhythm sessions, and people of all ages are invited to come join the drumming or to spectate. Participants can bring drums, shakers, tambourines, wood blocks or percussive instruments of any type, but even those who have no instrument may come out and use one from the extensive Everybody Drum Some collection. To learn more about Everybody Drum Some, visit everybodydrumsome.com.

JULY 16

ARTIST MEET & GREET WITH ANNIE FURR Quinn’s Mercantile (301 N. Spring St.) welcomes Annie Furr for a Meet & Greet on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m.–noon. Furr is one of the local in-store artists and illustrators who creates prints, stickers and cards. Come support local Murfreesboro artists. There is no cost. For more information, visit quinnsmercantile.com and fi nd Events, or call 615-318-4247.

JULY 16

DRAKE’S BARBER SHOP CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Drake’s Barber Shop (1117 Memorial Blvd.) celebrates its 50th anniversary

JULY 23

DEWDROP JAMBOREE The Dewdrop Jamboree makes a great place to enjoy some local community musicmaking in Murfreesboro. Presented by the American Musical Arts Group, the series of Dewdrop Jamboree productions aims to showcase, preserve and promote American styles of music. The Jamboree is promoted as family-friendly and features a variety of music styles—classic country, bluegrass, gospel, rock and blues, just to name a few. July 23 performers include Larry Martin, Pat Roden, Teresa Camp, Danny Bell, Hal Newman, Melissa Lemay, Rhonda Tenpenny, Allen Karl, Buddy Baker, Macy Tabor and Hunter Lott. Dewdrop Jamboree is held several times a year; following the Saturday, July 23, show, which kicks off at 6 p.m., organizers plan upcoming installments on Sept. 24 and Nov. 5 at the Washington Theatre in Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Murfreesboro. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit amagroup.org.

with a customer appreciation event from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. The celebration includes food from the award-winning Veterans Pork Pullers, as well as a large adult bounce house called The Hulk, music from a DJ and a small car show. For more information, call 615-497-2906.

JULY 16

OAKLANDS MANSION’S ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY Oaklands Mansion hosts its annual Summer Party on Saturday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maney Hall ballroom (900 N. Maney Ave.). Uncle Bud’s serves their famous southern fried chicken and catfi sh, Murfreesboro Wine and Spirits features a full bar and signature summer cocktails are hand-crafted by Prichard’s Distillery. The local band Quarterlife brings love and kindness through the chillness of lo-fi hip-hop and jazz. A ticket purchase or sponsorship helps support the mission of preservation and education. Tickets are $100. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit oaklandsmansion.org and fi nd News + Events. JULY 16 AND 30

CRUISIN’ THE ’BORO ON SATURDAY NIGHTS Show off your car, listen to music and meet new friends at Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturdays, July 16 and 30, from 4–8 p.m. at River Rock Baptist Church (2248 Highway 99). The Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club hosts the day featuring music, door prizes and games for the kids. Parking is a $1 donation to charity. Concessions are provided by the RRBC Youth Groups. Everyone is welcome. For more information, fi nd the Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturday Nights event on Facebook, or call 615-405-5271 or 615-556-0547.

JULY 17

HOPS AND SHOP Join the fun at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) and shop exclusive items from Everyday Lady while having a beer with friends on Sunday, July 17, from 3–6 p.m. Sip, shop and try on clothes with a chance to win a $50 Everyday Lady gift card. For more information, visit shopeverydaylady.com. JULY 20–28

BLUE RAIDER BLITZ MTSU Athletics will once again host the Blue Raider Blitz, a summer caravan that will blanket the mid-state, July 20–28. The Blitz will be a way for fans of all ages to engage with Blue Raider football as the team prepares for the 2022 season. Members of the football coaching staff and a few head coaches from other sports will be at each location. Like last summer, the Blue Raider Blitz will stop at seven locations over four days, seeing hundreds of fans each day. Season ticket information, posters, contests, prize giveaways and appearances by the spirit squads and Lightning will highlight the events. Stay tuned to goblueraiders.com for information on how to RSVP for free food and drinks. The 2022 Blue Raider Blitz schedule includes: Wednesday, July 20 12–1:30 p.m. @ Franklin | Party Fowl 6–8 p.m. @ Nashville | The Listening Room Thursday, July 21 12–1:30 p.m. @ Manchester | Boskey’s Grille at Willowbrook Golf Course 6–8 p.m. @ Smyrna | Lee Victory Park Monday, July 25 12–1:30 p.m. @ Mt. Juliet | The Pub – CP Between the Lakes 6–8 p.m. @ Shelbyville | Bedford County Courthouse Square Thursday, July 28 6–8 p.m. @ Murfreesboro | Cannonsburgh Village

JULY 21

THE CONNECTION AT CARMEN’S TAQUERIA Carmen’s Taqueria will host the July 2022 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. Carmen’s is located at 206 W. Northfi eld Blvd.

JULY 23

TASTE OF RUTHERFORD Main Street Murfreesboro’s annual fundraiser Taste of Rutherford is at Oaklands Mansion (901 N. Maney Ave.) on Saturday, July 23, from 7–9 p.m. Funds raised help Main Street Murfreesboro carry out its mission to maintain and enhance the historic downtown as the heart of the community. A $100 VIP ticket includes a VIP area with private VIP

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JULY 29–31

WAB SPORTS FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT WAB Sports will host a celebrity golf tournament to raise funds to sponsor a youth day for the children of Murfreesboro. The tournament will take place July 29–31. Wayne A. Buckingham, a former professional basketball player hailing from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, created WAB Sports. This will be the 11th year this annual golf event is taking place, but it will be the event’s fi rst occurrence in Murfreesboro.

Participating in the event will be legendary boxers Riddick Bowe and Buster Douglas, and former NFL and NBA players such as Dale Davis alongside members of the Murfreesboro community, including MTSU athletes, small business owners and doctors. The youth day will take place on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the MTSU football fi eld. This is free to attend for children grades K–6 and is fi rst come, fi rst serve. The organization has prepared for about 500 attendees. At the end of the day the youth will also be treated to a T-shirt, a free meal and a goodie bag fi lled with school supplies. The contents of the goodie bag are donated by the community or funded by the proceeds from the golf tournament. For information on how to donate, call 331-4729828. The golf tournament will take place Sunday, July 31, at the Old Fort Golf Course. Teams for the tournament will consist of four players each and will cost $150 per person; all of the money raised will go directly to the youth day. For more information about how you or your business can get involved, call 331-472-9828 or visit wabsports.com. Register for the W.A.B Sports 11th Annual Golf Tournament on Eventbrite.

AUG. 5

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT WITH MIXTAPE The Main Street Friday Night Live Concert Series is on the historic Murfreesboro square on Friday, Aug. 5, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Bring a chair to see Mixtape and enjoy supper from one of the food trucks

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SATURDAYS

LIBERTY’S STATION COLLECTING AMERICAN FLAG IMAGES FROM LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS Flag photography can be a rewarding subject to explore with a camera. From single fl ags to multiple fl ag displays, it can challenge the photographer both creatively and technically to capture meaningful images that tell the stories of patriotism.

Liberty’s Station—a Murfreesboro organization whose mission is serving individuals with employment obstacles through meaningful job training and placement by developing their God-given potential—now offers an opportunity for photographers to share their most unique, successful images of the American fl ag and to have their work recognized and published in Liberty’s Station United States Flag book.

The submission period will run through Sept. 7, 2022.

Visit libertysstationtn.org and click on Liberty’s Station Flag Project to submit images and to review the offi cial rules regarding the submission of images.

onsite or at one of the downtown restaurants. This is a free family concert. Visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/friday-nightlive, for more information.

MONDAYS

CONNECT MURFREESBORO Join Connect Murfreesboro each Monday from 9–10 a.m. at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse (2839 Medical Center Pkwy.) for a casual networking event designed to connect professionals, build relationships, drive referrals and help grow businesses. Please prepare a 60-second pitch about who you are and what you do, as well as a specifi c referral request for attendees on what can be done to help promote your business. The approximately 20 minutes at the end of each meeting is reserved for members to set up one-on-ones and socialize. For more information on this and other area meetings, visit connectnashvillenetworking.com/events.

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Cooperation presents a producer-only farmers’ market in the indoor/open air community center at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The RCFM is open through the last Friday of October from 7 a.m.–noon every Tuesday and Friday. Market vendors hail from over 20 Middle Tennessee counties and sell a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, fl owers, plants and more. “Come & Go” informative sessions are open to the general public every market day from 9–11 a.m. in the lobby. Topics range from sustainable gardening, cooking, food preservation and environmental education. The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are available from 9 a.m.–noon in the demonstration garden for questions and tours. For more information, call 615-898-7710 or 615-785-0862, visit rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market, or email hlambert@utk.edu.

WEDNESDAYS

BORO 2 SQUARE RUNNING GROUP The Boro 2 Square running group meets at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group welcomes runners of all paces looking to get out and run and socialize with other runners. Normal run distances are between 3 and 5 miles. Participants are welcome to hang out and socialize at Mayday following the run. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

WEDNESDAYS

WILD THINGS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION Let the smaller among us get in touch with their wild side at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Wednesdays in July from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:45 a.m. Sing songs, read a story, complete a craft and conclude with a short walk while focusing on a different nature theme each week. The cost is $3 per child. Pre-registration is required by calling 615-217-3017 the day before. For more information, call 615-217-3017 or email dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov.

SATURDAYS

MAIN STREET MARKET Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the Murfreesboro Public Square every Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon through the end of October. Spend the day with real farmers, real food and real community. For more information, fi nd Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

SATURDAYS

SMYRNA DEPOT FARMERS MARKET Carpe Artista hosts the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna. The 2022 season runs until Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.). For more information, visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market or call 615-984-4038.

ONGOING

HEAD START ENROLLMENT Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is currently enrolling for its Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K programs, which provide free learning activities for children up to 5 years old. Enrollment means individualized education, health and dental screenings, development assessments, parent involvement, parent trainings and meetings, and family support services for all students. For more information, call 615-742-1113 ext. 7510 for Murfreesboro Head Start or Early Head Start, ext. 7520 for Murfreesboro pre-K, or ext. 9410 for North Rutherford or home-based Head Start.