Where to go, what to do in October in Rutherford County

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‘Honky Tonk Angels’ on stage

Each weekend from Oct. 1-16, The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway in Woodbury, presents “Honky Tonk Angels,” a tribute to Patsy Cline. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $13. For more information or to purchase tickets, phone 615-563-2787 or visit artscenterofcc.com.  

Grateful Dead tribute

Stolen Faces, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Hop Springs Beer Park, 6790 John Bragg Highway in Murfreesboro. Tickets for the all-ages show are $17 and can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

Fall Family Campout

The yearly fall family campout is set for Oct. 1-2 at Barfield Crescent Park Backcountry Campground. Meet at the Wilderness Station for a 1-mile trek to the campground for an overnight stay. Enjoy dinner and treats around a roaring campfire, and breakfast the next morning.

You must carry your own gear to the campsite via the paved trail. Wagons and backpacks are allowed. Park staff will be on hand to help you set up and settle in. Gear is available upon request. A short, mandatory Wilderness Awareness/Leave No Trace workshop will be held around the campfire after setup. Registration is required.

Email hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-217-3017 for details.  Cost is $10 for ages 13 and older, or $5 for 12 and younger. Register at murfreesborotn.gov/1783/Parks-and-Recreation.

Puppy Plunge

Bring your pup to enjoy a dip in the pool at Boro Beach at SportsCom, 2310 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2.

All dogs must have current vaccinations. Spayed and neutered pets are preferred. Only dogs will be allowed in the water. No aggressive dogs are allowed. Entry fee is a monetary donation for Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services.

Contact Jacob at jstolze@murfreesborotn.gov for more information or to reserve a table for your organization.

Christ Fellowship Chorale concert

Darryl L. Chaney and Christ Fellowship Chorale will celebrate 25 years at Olive Branch Church, 1115 Minerva Drive in Murfreesboro, at 6 p.m. Oct. 2. Also performing will be John P. Kee and New Life along with Anthony McGahee and Praise Motivated of Milwaukee, as well as Chris Smith and Olive Branch Music Ministry. Face masks are required. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Heritage festival

Bradley Academy Museum, 415 S. Academy St. in Murfreesboro, will host its annual Heritage Festival and fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9.

The drive-thru fish fry will celebrate the heritage of Bradley. Tickets are required to participate in the event. Call 615-692-4752 or email Vonchelle Stembridge at vstembridge@murfreesborotn.gov for more information. Cost per plate is $10, a fish sandwich is $6, dessert is $2 and drinks are $1. 

Campfire, night hike

Smyrna Parks and Recreation will host a campfire and night hike from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Sharp Springs Park, 1000 Espey Drive. Enjoy a roaring campfire, games and s’mores, plus a hike around the park and ghost stories. Cost is $2. The event is canceled if it rains. Contact mike.kraft@townofsmyrna.org for more information.

Cash tribute

A.R. Cash, a tribute to Johnny and June Cash, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Hop Springs Beer Park, 6790 John Bragg Highway in Murfreesboro. Tickets for the all-ages show are $17 and can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ on stage

Consider This Theater Company “Little Shop of Horrors” on stage Oct. 8-17 at Mills-Pate Arts Center, 7120 Old Nashville Highway in Murfreesboro. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16, and 2 p.m. oct. 10 and 17.