2026 Taste of Rutherford is SOLD OUT!

Taste of Rutherford is more than just an annual fundraiser. It is a celebration of community, flavor, and the heart of downtown Murfreesboro. 

With over 25 local restaurants serving up their best bites & drinks, live music, and special VIP drinks from The Velvet Speakeasy Lounge. 

All proceeds from the evening directly support the revitalization of our historic downtown through Main Street Murfreesboro, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  

VIP Hour will take place from 5:00 -6:00 pm.  VIP tickets include specialty drinks, private tours inside Oakland's Mansion, live jazz trio performing on the back patio of Oakland's Mansion, specialty food from the VIP Restaurant sponsors, and access to the event from 6:00-8:00 pm (including tastings from 25 restaurants and a live band).

Event tickets are for 6:00-8:00 pm.  These tickets include 1 alcoholic ticket, tastings from 25 restaurants, and a live band.

Participating Restaurants are

VIP Restaurants: 5 Senses, Steak House Five, and Five on Black Kitchen and Spirit House,

VIP Drinks: CNG Liquors (wine donation) - served by Julie's Bartending and The Velvet Room Speakeasy.

Participating Restaurants:

Puckett's Restaurant, Jo Jo's Fruit Tea, Marina's on the SquareSimply Pure SweetsThe Alley on Main, Slick Pig BBQ, The Hot Dog Guy, BB Creations, Andy's Frozen Custard, Jo's Custom Cakes, Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Chick-Fil-A, Bart's Kitchen & BakeryJefferson's Restaurant, Playa Bowls, Fire Birds Restaurant, Mandy's Java Delights, Empanada Sonata, Big Bad Breakfast, Chuy's Restaurant, CoreLife Eatery, Hi-Five Hot Dogs & Stuff, The Parthenon, Jim-N-Nicks, and Mission BBQ.

Live music performed by Lisa Law, with Heather Moulder & Friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Craft Beer provided by:  Smackdab Brewing.

During the 2025 Taste of Rutherford fundraiser event, celebrating our 40th anniversary, we auctioned 14 original paintings from our collaborative mural wall project with the Rutherford Arts Alliance and The Walnut House. Each piece told the story of our city, from its founding in the 1800s to the revitalization of our historic square in the 1980s. Click here to learn more about all 14 of our paintings. 

Main Street Murfreesboro's annual fundraising event "Taste of Rutherford" held in July downtown.  All are welcome to this ticketed event where over 20 locally owned and operated restaurants serve tastings with drinks and entertainment for all to enjoy!

Thank you Sponsors

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