USA 250 Downtown Mural Mosaic
A community-led commemoration of America's Semi-Quincentennial
The USA 250 Mural Project is a landmark public art initiative, sponsored by Main Street Murfreesboro in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. The mural is designed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by telling the unique story of Murfreesboro and Tennessee. Through a partnership with MuralMosaic, our community will create "The Patriot’s Flag"—a massive, permanent work of art composed of 650 individual hand-painted tiles. This project transitions the 250th anniversary from a passive observation into a tangible, inclusive legacy where every resident can "leave their mark" on history.
"This is a collective masterpiece created by our community."
This mural project is not the work of a single artist, but a collective masterpiece created by our community. Anyone can participate by attending one of the many 'painting workshops' scheduled around Rutherford County during the months of May and June.
Locations for painting include:
May 13: Chamber of Commerce- (3050 Medical Center Pkwy.) 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
May 16: Rutherford County America 250 Free Family Day - located at Oakland's City Park (900 North Maney Avenue) - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
May 17 - Oaklands Mansion Free Day - (901 North Maney Avenue) 10:00 am to 4:00 am. * Painting organized by the Rutherford Arts Alliance
May 22: Rutherford County Farmer's Market (315 John R. Rice Blvd) - 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
May 22: Bradley Academy Event (415 S Academy Street ) - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
May 23: Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 29: Cannonsburgh Village - (312 S. Front Street) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 4: St. Clair Senior Center (Seniors 55+) (325 St. Clair Street) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
June 5: Friday Night Live Concert downtown (Murfreesboro Public Square) 6:30-9:30 pm.
June 11: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic grand opening (2668 Lascassas Pike) 8:30-10:00 am.
Mural Mosaic situated within the heart of our local government and historic district.
The 8' x 16' outdoor mural, consisting of 650 individual tiles painted by the community, will come together to create a legacy for our downtown.
The final mural will be located on the historic Shacklett's Photography building at 105 South Church Street, adjacent to the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse. Ensuring daily visibility for workers, residents, and tourists in our community, the mural mosaic will represent our love and celebration of America 250.
The Grand Unveiling of the mural mosaic will be Friday, July 3 at the free community concert.
Join the community for the unveiling of the USA 250 mural mosaic during the July 3 Friday Night Live concert, featuring Entice from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
The mural reveal will occur at 6:00 pm at the historic Shacklett's Photography building at 105 South Church Street, adjacent to the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse.
The Rutherford County courthouse historic museum will be open for tours during that time. Bring a chair and make a night out of the festivities as we kick off 4th of July weekend downtown and celebrate USA 250!
