Murfreesboro, TN - The 41st Annual Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes begins at 4:00 o'clock this afternoon (Saturday 12/14/2024) and continues until 8:00 tonight. This is one of those Christmas traditions that has grown over the decades. Admission to all homes: $30 adults, $10 children.
Murfreesboro’s East Main Street Historic District, to some historic homes on adjoining streets and then to Oaklands Mansion. Oaklands Mansion will be dressed in all its holiday splendor.
The Middle Tennessee State University Raider Express will make the rounds at no charge to our guests. You are also welcome to drive yourself and park on the street sides following all City of Murfreesboro parking regulations. Free parking is also available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The Visitors Center lot is designated for our guests with ADA needs. The City of Murfreesboro no longer allows parking on the grass at Oaklands Mansion or Oaklands Park.
You can START your tour at any of these locations:
- Oaklands Mansion: 900 N. Maney Avenue
- Darrow Mansion Carriage House and AirBNB: 114 South Highland Avenue
- Denise and Spencer Carter’s AirBNB: 116 South Highland Avenue
- Central Christian Church: 404 East Main Street
- Lisa and Mark Cisco’s Home: 223 North Academy Street
- Tommy Smith’s Home: 710 East Main Street
- Brad Chamber’s Home: 444 East College Street
- Betsy and Chase Ledbetter’s Home: 115 North University Street
- Beth and Alan Morris’ Home, the “The Spence-Alexander-McGaughey-Crockett-Kerr Family Homeplace”: 406 North Academy Street
- Beth and Alan Morris’ AirBNB: 319 East Burton Street
- Nena and Eric Egli’s Home: 602 East Main Street
Murfreesboro Little Theatre members will be found throughout the mansion sharing short stories and special tidbits of information about the historic structure. Oaklands staff and board members will also be present to greet you and further discuss this nationally registered historic site and its impact on our community.
Elaine Winters and Rob Pearcy from The Home Sweet Home Band will play Christmas standards and old holiday favorites. Oaklands Museum Shop will be open for unique holiday shopping.
Food trucks will be parked at Oaklands Mansion as well as a self-serve smores bar (weather permitting).
Mrs. Claus will be sharing cookies in Maney Hall and collecting toy donations for Give a Little Christmas. They are a group of artists for community transformation who help spread Christmas magic by providing gifts for kids. They focus on families with last minute emergencies and temporary setbacks.
You don't have to make reservations, just show-up and get your tickets. For more information, phone 615-893-0022
