Coming Up
Downtown by Moonlight
Tuesday, February 14th
5pm - 9pm
Carriage Rides, sponsored by Dr Pepper Bottling Company, around Court Square begin at 6pm. Listen for the "kiss" on WCPI 91.3 to win two FREE tickets.
Moonlight Portraits by Krystal's Pixels will be available at the Chamber community room. $3 snap-and-go and $10 portrait packages either by the crescent moon or in the carriage.
Magness Library will be presenting a film about Chocolate for all of the chocolate lovers at 5, 6, & 7pm. They will also have a Vintage Valentine's display by Pat Bigbee.
Main Street Bakery will be open with food and entertainment by Kelly Walker & Friends.
Highland Rim Music will be open offering fine entertainment in their new music venue.
Warren County Heritage Museum will be showing the Elvis Presley movie "Love Me Tender" in honor of Valentine's Day and to commemorate the Civil War.
Come out and enjoy a romantic stroll in Historic Downtown McMinnville.
Don't forget to shop downtown for that special gift or gift certificates at one of our many flower shops, gift & jewelry stores, salons or Health Spas.
Enjoy a complete night of romance with a memorable carriage ride around court square, cultural events at the library and museum and dinner and entertainment at Main Street Bakery & Cafe. Also, Highland Rim Music will be open offering local talent at their new music venue. And to top it off, you can purchase a special photo as a memento of the night. Or just come out and enjoy one of the many events to add to your unforgettable evening.
For more information, call Main Street McMinnville at 931-506-5335 or visit us on Facebook under "Main Street McMinnville".
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Saturday, December 10th
Veterans Program: 1pm - 2pm
Vintage Car Show Parade: 2:30 - 3:00pm
Streets Closed: 2pm - 10pm
Entertainment: 3pm - 7:30pm
Come dressed in 1940's threads :)
For more information call: 931-506-5335
Or email us at: mainstmcminn@blomand.net
And please visit the event facebook page.
The Dr Pepper Jump Jive & Jingle 1940's Swing Dance
Saturday, December 10th, 5pm - 9pm (events begin at 2:30pm),
During our "I'll Be Home for Christmas" event, so come early to enjoy the entertainment prior to the swing dance.
In Historic Downtown McMinnville
Come dressed in your 1940's "thread" and dance the night away!
For more information, visit the facebook page.
The Oasis Fellowship will once again have their LIVE Nativity Scene on Saturday, Dec 2nd and 3rd from 7:00pm til 9:00pm nightly. This will be under the tent on the corner of East Main and Sparta Streets. There will also be a camp fire outside the tent to gather around. And YES the camel will be there too :)
2011 Christmas Parade:
"It's a Dr. Seuss Christmas"
In downtown McMinnville
Saturday, Dec 3rd
Line-up: 12:00pm at the Civic Center
Parade Begins: 2:30pm
Parade Ends: Farmer's Market Area
Sponsored by: The City of McMinnville
Christmas in the Park
Tuesday, Dec 6th
Downtown McMinnville
Sponsored by: Junior Auxiliary
Magness Library Concert
Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00pm
118 West Main Street
Featuring Pete Huttlinger and Jim & Inge Wood, of the Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra.
Tickets are $20 and seating is limited to 75, so call the library now, at 473-2428, to reserve your
ticket.
McMinnville Fall Crawl" 5K to Benefit St. Jude
5K Run/Walk
Hosted by Joshua and Ashly Crain & Main Street McMinnville
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Registration at 2PM race begins at 3 PM
Register at: www.active.com
5K Run/Walk: $25.00 entry fee.
Kids Fun Dash: $15
COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME!
Trunk or Treat on Main Street
Saturday, October 29th, 1pm - 5pm
In conjunction with the Ghost and Goblins Car Show, hosted by the Southern Standard and the McMinnville Fall Crawl 5k Race for St. Jude.
There will also be a "Trunk or Treat" at the First United Methodist Church from 4pm - 6pm.
For more information visit the facebook page.
Email us at: mainstmcminn@bloman.net or call: 931-506-5335
Southern Standard presents:
"Ghosts and Goblins" Car/Truck/Bike Show, in conjunction with "Trunk or Treat on Main Street" and the "McMinnville Fall Crawl 5K Race for St. Jude"
Saturday, October 29th
Registration is from 9:30am - 12:30pm (streets will close at 1pm)
Vehicle entrance on the West side of the Court House (look for signs)
Cost: $15 for pre-registration, and $20 day of the show.
Mail pre-registration to:
Southern Standard - Attn: Holly - P.O. Box 150 - McMinnville, TN 37111
For more information click on the picture. (use the t-shirt picture and the the flyer to come up when they click on the t-shirt picture)
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Monday, Oct 31st, 9am - 5pm
Downtown McMinnville
Look for the picture of the Orange Pumpkin in the window of participating businesses
Costume Contests, sponsored by:
First National Bank http://www.fnbmt.com/
Pre-school contest at 10am
After-school contest at 4pm
For more information visit the facebook page.
Motorcycle Ride Benefit for The LAKE HILLIS Fund
WHEN: October 22nd
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
START-UP: 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Oasis Fellowship Tent, downtown McMinnville, on the corner of East Main Street and Sparta Street.
ROUTE: Ride through the hills and valleys of Rock Island, Sparta and Fall Creek Falls.
TIME –IN: Around 1:30 p.m. at The Oasis Tent.
B-B-Q lunch will be served to all the riders and “DOWN HOME” featuring Den & Bobbie West will be performing at 2:00 p.m. There will be a collection and all proceeds and donations from the event will go to the Lake Hillis medical fund.
For more information contact:
Joe Montgomery (931) 212-4465
Derrick Carter (931) 939-2399
Trinity Assembly: (931) 537-9830
or go to: www.oasisoutreachministries.com
www.trinityalgood.com
* Let’s show our love to the Hillis Family.
"Arts in the Attic" ~ Performing arts event ~ Sponsored by Main Street McMinnville
Have you ever wanted a place to share your gifts and talents?
Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 6-9 PM
Location: Upstairs at Sugar Rush
117 E. Main Street
It is a family event (The kids can bring Mom and Dad and so forth).
It is open to writers, poets, short story, song.
Those wishing to participate need to call
Main Street McMinnville at 506-5335 or
Bruce Atnip, the host for this event at 409-2035.
Or email us at mainstmcminn@blomand.net
Autumn Street Fair 2011
www.autumnstreetfair.com
The Chamber of Commerce Leadership McMinnville Class of 2011 would like to present...
The 17th Annual Autumn Street Fair
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
9am - 5pm
In Historic Downtown McMinnville
The annual Leadership Class project features: Crafts, Food, Activities, and Entertainment for the Entire Family. Many fun activities for the entire family will be available at the Autumn Street Fair Including:
- Baby Show
- Live Music
- Kids Corner
- and Many More...
Come and enjoy some good down home Family Fun!!
Dolls of the Seasons
The Black House
301 West Main Street
McMinnville, TN 37110
9:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Weekend of Autumn Street Fair
October 1, 2011
For more information contact Jeanette Lowery 931-273-3874
Admission: $5.00
6 years of age and under are free
KRAZY HAT DAY
Saturday Sept 24th, Warren County Farmers Market. Under the water tower in downtown McMinnville. Registration from 8am till 10am. Must be between 10 and 120 years old. 1st 20 to register receives a $1.00 gift certificate
Separate vendor judging. 10am will be judging time. 1st-2nd and 3rd place prizes in each category. Ugliest hat, Prettiest Hat and Most Unusual Hats.
Be sure not to miss this big FUN event. With the entries and the Red Hat Ladies, this aught to be a "HOOT". This is on their Google calendar and the web page:
www.warrentnfarmersmarket.org
Paper and Radio will be on hand. Photos will be taken. Judges will be the ladies from the local "Red Hat Society" and they will be all dressed up for the occasion.
"Fall Art Classes with Linda Dunlap"
Beginning September 23th.
Drawing and Painting Classes for children 5 to 16 years old.
These are group classes from 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Cost: $15 per class or $90 for six weeks
Adult classes can be set up most evenings.
Location: 208 Donnell Street
For more information call Linda Dunlap at 473-6357 or 273-2656 (c)
Main Street LIVE! 2011
Click on logo for schedule.
FARMERS MARKET CANNING CLASSES
"Putting Your Best Food Forward"
Two times to choose from.
Tuesdays, July 5,12,19 & 26 at 6PM or
Wednesdays, July 6, 13,20 & 27 at 8:30am
Instructors: Hilda Lytle, Mary Cantrell and Lena Jones
Each day will be a different topic:
Week 1 - green beans
Week 2 - jams & jellies
Week 3 - pickles/pickled okra
Week 4 - tomatoes & salsa
Cost is $18 for four sessions or $5 each session.
Seating is limited. Registration deadline is July 1st.
For more information call the UT Extension office at 931-473-8484.
Magness Library 2011 Summer Reading Club
Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7
Time: 10:00 am
118 W. Main Street
3yrs - 13yrs Theme: "One World, Many Stories"
14yrs - 18yrs Theme: "You Are Here"
Register today! For more information call: 931-473-2428
1st Annual Downtown After Dark 5k Fun Run Walk
Friday, July 29th during Main Street LIVE!
For more information or for the application, click here.
"AFTER THE STORM, A NIGHT OF MUSIC"
Tuesday, June 28th, 7-9PM
First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Main Street
In the Historic Sanctuary
Benefit Concert by: "The Company I Keep" and "Good Noise Band"
FREE concert, donations accepted to help the tornado victims in the south. For more information call 931-473-4419 or visit their facebook page here.
Spring Fling ~ WCPI 91.3FM Fundraiser
The 1st Annual Spring Fling
Saturday, May 7th, 9am – 3pm
Downtown McMinnville
Sponsored by WCPI 91.3FM
Entertainment begins at 12pm with Griff Winton, Mary Richardson and Big Apple Blues band, and more. Inflatable for children by “Air Up Inflatables”. Silent Auction at the Chamber of Commerce. LIVE Broadcast and Roving Reporter. “Congrats to our Grads” radio spots and much, much more! For more information call WCPI 91.3 FM at 931- 506-9274
Downtown Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 30th 9am - 2pm
Sponsored by the Main Street McMinnville Design Committee.
If you would like to volunteer to help, call the Main Street McMinnville office at 931-506-5335
WALKING TOUR OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY
Saturday, April 9th, 2pm (weather permitting) Riverside Cemetery at Depot Bottom
Jimmy Haley will conduct a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery during the height of the dogwood season. The theme will be the American Civil War, on this 150th Anniversary of the outbreak of that event. The tour is free to the public. For more information call 224-8521 or Main Street McMinnville at 506-5335
FARMERS MARKET IS OPENING!!
The Warren County Farmers Market, located next to the McMinnville water tower, will be opening Saturday, April 2nd for their 2011 selling season. They have lots of bargains on canned goods, greens, baked goods and many others too numerous to mention. Help kick off the 2011 season by stopping and supporting our local farmers and put some savings back in your pocket by buying local. For more information, visit their website at: www.warrentnfarmersmarket.org