The community is invited to The 2021 Murfreesboro Arts Laureates reception for The Hope Effect exhibit at the City Hall Rotunda Friday, December 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The exhibit features an interactive video experience showcasing performances the Laureates have presented in their Laureate year. Laureates both past and present are represented, including Meg…
The Smyrna Parks and Recreation’s Halloween in the Park returns to Sharp Springs Natural Area this weekend. Featuring costume contests, haunted hayrides, a haunted corn maze, games, prizes, and more, this event has been a staple in the Smyrna community for 25 years. “Halloween in the Park is one of the largest events the Town…
Jefferson Springs Recreation Area and Boat Ramp located off of W Jefferson Pike in Smyrna at Percy Priest Lake are closed to the public following a boating incident with one boater missing. Multiple agencies are on scene including Rutherford County Fire Rescue, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, Rutherford County Emergency Management…
Dozens of local talented artists will once again display and sell their creative work along the Greenway trail within Old Fort Park Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the 17th annual Greenway Art Festival. Hosted by the Cultural Arts division of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, the festival will be located at…
OUTDOOR MURFREESBORO Guardians of the Greenway Thursdays in September 9:00 – 10:00 am Join us as we battle to keep our Greenway system clean of trash, all equipment provided. Contact: Hailey Meyer, [email protected], 615-217-3017 September 2 Southridge Blvd Trailhead September 9 @ Central Valley Trailhead September 16 @ Fortress Rosecrans Trailhead September 30 @ Cannonsburgh…
The parade grand marshal for the 2021 Old Timers Festival has been selected by the La Vergne Parks and Recreation department. Donnie and Teresa Fergus have accepted the invitation to serve as this year’s grand marshal. “This year’s theme is ‘Historical Harvest’ and the Fergus family has farmed in La Vergne for more than a…
Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the southern border of Barfield Crescent Park. “We are delighted to announce the expansion of Barfield Crescent Park with adjoining natural landscape for the recreational benefit of residents, said Community Services Executive Director…
The Town of Smyrna is hosting its annual Boat Day Waterfest this Saturday, June 19, 9am – 1pm, in the Jefferson Springs Recreation Area. Featuring free kayak and canoe rides for all ages, this is a family-friendly event to educate the community on the importance of water quality and boat safety. Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $161,501 parks and recreation grant for the City of La Vergne for a new neighborhood park. The grant is part of $7,584,530 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
The Town of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department seeks the public’s input as work is underway to update the Parks Master Plan. The Town of Smyrna is a vibrant, growing community committed to providing the best quality of life for our citizens. A cornerstone of this commitment is a robust parks system. Smyrna Parks and…