The “Heritage Celebration,” and music at the market includes the extension of the Saturday Farmers Market. The Rutherford County Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee presents foot stomping banjo and fiddle ole’ time and Civil War songs. 

Special guest speakers will share the story of Tennessee entering the Civil War in June 1861 as southern ladies and gentlemen in 1860s regalia stroll the Courthouse grounds and give tours of the Courthouse.

“This Cruel War: The Civil War in Rutherford County,” the title of a nine panel exhibit, will be on display at the Courthouse for Saturday’s event. Bring your lawn chairs with you to the market, fill your basket and then sit back, visit with neighbors, enjoy the music and fall weather on the square. 

True Blue Thursday
The Rutherford County Democratic Party holds True Blue Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Fanatics Sports Grill in the DoubleTree Hotel.

The no-host bar will offer special Happy Hour prices as well as a full menu. Well-known local band, The Eclectics, will play a mix of old and new danceable music.

Suggested donations are $10 per person, $5 for young Democrats.

This is a great chance to socialize and support the Rutherford County Democratic Party. The event is held the last Thursday of the month. October's True Blue Thursday will be a costume party, so start making plans. 

For more information, visit rcdp.org or call 962-7594.

Make a Joyful Noise
The Center for the Arts own Michael McGee will be presenting “Make a Joyful Noise” a gospel concert at 7 o’clock Friday and Saturday nights.

The concert will feature Michael, his sister’s Annette Veals & Sernobia McGee along with the CFA’s City-wide Children’s Chorus.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 615-904-2787 or at 110 West College St., in Murfreesboro.

Friday
6-11 a.m. - Rutherford County Farmer’s Market. Lane Agri-Park on John Rice Boulevard.

5-9 p.m. - Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club Cruise-In. The Avenue in the Belk parking lot. 4mhrc.net

7:30 p.m. - “The Fantasticks.” Performances: 7:30 Friday and Saturday nights, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 with discounts available for students, seniors and groups. 615-563-(ARTS) 2787, 1-800-235-9073 or artscenterofcc.com.

8 p.m. - “Screwtapes Letters.” James K. Polk Theatre at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $29 - $59. ScrewtapeOnStage.com, box office 615-782-4040

Saturday
8 a.m. - Main Street Saturday Market. Historic Public Square. 895-1887

9-10 a.m. - Bike the Battlefield. Stones River National Battlefield on the Old Nashville Highway. 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri

1 p.m. - Senior Center Clowns. St. Clair Street Senior Center, 325 St. Clair St.