• 225 West College Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  • (615) 895-1887

    • Main Street Murfreesboro









    On the first Friday night of December, we gather around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse, for the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree presented by Middle TN Electric. 

    Main Street organizes this event, featuring entertainment, caroling, the lighting of the tree, and of course a visit from Santa. Bring your family downtown for dinner, view the live nativity, shop in unique stores, enjoy an hour-long program full of choir music, dancing, and acting. The fun starts at 6:00pm with FREE activities for children and carriage rides. Stage performances begin at 6:30pm to include Santa lighting the tree. Santa goes into the courthouse for free photos from 7:30- 8:30pm, with continued activities and entertainment outside. 
    It's a Christmas tradition for Murfreesboro and we hope you and your family will be a part of the festivities.

    PARKING in the Public Square will be closed at 4:00 PM.  Parking is available at the Civic Plaza and County Judicial parking garages.

    2025 Activity Schedule

    Before stage performances from 6:00pm

    • Free activities around the courthouse (Crafts, free hot cocoa, small games)
    • Carriage rides are available to purchase in the Bank of America parking lot off East Main Street.  
    • Choirs will be performing around the square.

    Stage performances from 6:30pm-7:30pm

    • School of Rock student rock bands
    • Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City School Elementary Choir
    • Center for the Arts performers
    • The Dancer's School
    • Welcome Santa on stage & turn on the lights for the Christmas tree!

    After Stage performances 7:30pm-8:30pm

    • Activities continue around the courthouse, carriage rides, and more choir performances around the square.
    • Free pictures inside the courthouse with Santa

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    Christmas Tree Lighting

    🎄 Christmas Magic Unleashed! 🎅

    A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Christmas tree lighting event. It was an absolute blast! 🌟 The twinkling lights, joyful carols, and the warmth of community spirit made it a night to remember.

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