Rain Did NOT Dampen Tree Lighting On Square

Dec 06, 2014 at 09:28 am by bryan

The annual Christmas tree lighting on the Murfreesboro square may have had rain, but that did not dampen the spirit of the season. The celebration moved inside the historic Rutherford County Courthouse while Santa helped throw the switch that lit the giant tree.

Our hats are off to Main Street's Director Kathleen Herzog, whose organization puts together this event that spotlights the beauty of the historic town square.

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The rain started early Friday afternoon and continued late into the evening, so the decision was made to move the music and dancers inside the courthouse.

The holiday activities continue on the Murfreesboro square.

Santa will be in the courthouse for you to take pictures using your personal camera on weekends through December 20th. In addition to your personal photos, you can purchase professional Santa photos from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening on December 12th and 19th.

In addition to St. Nick, another part of the holiday mood is set with horse and carriage rides around the historic district. Combine this with shopping and dinner at the downtown restaurants from 5:30 until 8:30 in the evening on Friday, December 12th and 19th.

And for those who enjoyed the Holly Trolly last week, there will be another opportunity for free rides on Saturday, December 13th, from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon.

Candlelight Tour of Homes

And of course, just off the square is the Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes from 4:00 until 8:00 this evening (12/6/2014).

1. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue
2. Mr.& Mrs. William Patterson & Family, Murfree-Patterson House, 332 East Main Street
3. Ms. Linda Parks, 401 East Main Street
4. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sims, 537 East Main Street
5. Dr. & Mrs. Eric Egli, 602 East Main Street
6. Ms. Jane Blakey, Hastings House Bed & Breakfast, 223 North Academy Street
7. Mr. & Mrs. Chip Hoover, 330 East Lytle Street
8. Central Christian Church, 404 East Main Street

Come explore this lovingly restored mansion brought back to its former glory, as well as some of the lovely homes on East Main Street. The proceeds of the Candlelight Tour of Homes go toward the continuing preservation of this historic treasure. Admission is $12.50 per adult in advance; $15.00 per adult at the door, $5.00 per child ages 6-17 in advance or at the door, ages 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.oaklandsmuseum.org or at Oaklands' Museum Shop. On the night of the tour, tickets can be purchase at any home on the tour or at Oaklands' Museum Shop. Oaklands Association is a non-profit educational organization. For information on becoming a member or a volunteer, please call (615) 893-0022 or email: info@oaklandsmuseum.org.

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