Things to Do

Welcome to middle Tennessee! Visit some of the area’s local attractions while you are in Murfreesboro. 

Don’t miss the chance to experience Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic, Our Town, performed right here on campus.

Dive into the everyday lives of a quintessential small American town as the play explores universal themes of love, marriage, life, and loss. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938, Our Town continues to captivate audiences with its poignant portrayal of the human experience.

Performance Schedule

• Evening Performances: Thursday, February 27 – Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
• Matinee Performance: Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Special Offer for TCHC attendees

Conference attendees can enjoy 50% off the $10 general admission ticket when purchased online using the coupon code mtsuhonors.

• Note: This discount is only valid for general admission tickets bought in advance. The code cannot be applied to senior/student tickets or used at the box office on the day of the performance.

Location and Parking

Performances will take place a short walk from TCHC at the Tucker Theatre in the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building, located at 615 Champion Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.

• Free Parking: Available in all campus parking lots surrounding the theatre after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and throughout the weekend.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of theatre as part of your conference experience at MTSU!

Places to Visit

• Stones River Battlefield – The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
• Shopping in the Avenue – Want to go shopping, or looking for a place to eat? The Avenue has you covered.
• City Trail Map – Take a hike across the city with Murfreesboro multiple trailheads.
• Oaklands Mansion – In 1813, Sallie inherited 274 acres of land north of the town named for her father, Colonel Hardy Murfree. The original structure built on this land was a two-room brick house next to a large spring north of Murfreesboro and was built by enslaved people owned by the Maneys.

Places to Eat

Dining in the Avenue:

• Bar Louie
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Chili’s
• Culver’s
• Genghis Grill
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Mimi’s Bistro and Bakery
• Newk’s Eatery

Near MTSU:

• The Boulevard Bar & Grill
• Ms. Marian’s Cafe
• Jefferson’s
• El Patron Taqueria
• Party Fowl
• Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
• Marina’s on the Square
• Domenico’s Italian Deli
• The Alley on Main