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  • The annual Autumn Street Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street in downtown McMinnville. Presented by Leadership McMinnville, the event will feature food, fellowship and shopping throughout the day.
  • The 22nd annual Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hard Times USA, located at 6774 Rocky River Rd in Rock Island. The free family event will feature live music, a cruise-in, wagon and stagecoach rides, blacksmithing, woodcarving, moonshine still and hit-and-miss engine demonstrations, fishing stories, a tribute to veterans and more. Food and treats will also be available, including barbecue plate meals, homemade ice cream, fried pies and fudge. For more information, call 931-473-7884.
  • A benefit poker run for Joey “Killer” Tanner will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles #4190, 567 C.O. Hillis Rd. in Rock Island. The event will also feature a car show, silent auction and $10 food plates, with all bikes and cars welcome. Proceeds will help Tanner with living expenses.
  • The Warren County High School Class of 1990 will hold its class reunion Saturday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at Smooth Rapids. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at the following link by Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:59 p.m.: https://partiful.com/e/VnDoeuGgkMsdFdmqrcwP?fbclid=IwY2xjawUeuhhwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVoVHlIMk9nYjNnV0F4UlNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenpY8ULBkd8caxjrefujJTKq9rCjWNu-kizVxTarYLFg1Bind06HY3uNyEiM_aem_rBJ1NOir_nw7th_yP0CUAw
  • The Warren County Corrections Partnership Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the training room of the Warren County Jail, 108 Security Cir.
  • The Warren County Safety Committee and Beer Board will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in the new conference room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The Warren County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The Warren County Memorial Airport meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at its location on 48 Airport Dr.
  • The Warren County Health & Welfare Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the New Conference Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for The Hut Firearms, Ammo & Camo on Friday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at 1100 Smithville Hwy, Suite 110.
  • The Warren County Rescue Squad will hold a Country Ham Breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on 524 Sparta St. Breakfast plates are $12 and include ham or sausage, two biscuits, potatoes, scrambled eggs and gravy. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available. For pickup or delivery orders, call 931-473-7023.
  • Upper Cumberland Cards will return to Warren County High School’s Charlie Dalton Gymnasium for its monthly card show Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the show features approximately 100 tables filled with sports and Pokémon cards, memorabilia and other collectibles, including toys and comics. Proceeds from the event benefit WCHS athletics.
  • The Tennessee Environmental Council will host a free Recycling Roundup on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warren County Sanitation Department, 1186 Belmont Dr. The drive-through event will accept hard-to-recycle materials including electronics, tires, Styrofoam, mattresses, glass bottles, medical supplies and eyeglasses, with secure paper shredding also available. The event is free and open to the public, with suggested donations of $10-$20. Volunteers are also welcome to assist with the event.
  • The Warren County Corrections Partnership Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the training room of the Warren County Jail, 108 Security Cir.
  • The Warren County Highway & Bridge Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. at 1520 Old Smithville Rd.
  • The Warren County Economic & Agricultural Development Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. in the New Conference Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The McMinnville Children’s Museum will hold a meet and greet Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m. in the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 110 S. Court Sq. The event will give community members an opportunity to learn more about the McMinnville Children’s Museum.
  • The Warren County Republican Party will host its annual Ben Nixon Memorial Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Westwood Church of Christ Gymnasium on 511 Morrison St. Doors open to contestants at 5 p.m. and the public at 5:30 p.m., with judging beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Contestants will compete in Traditional Chili, Nontraditional Chili and Wild Card categories for $100 prizes, with attendees also selecting a $100 People's Choice winner. The evening will also include presentation of the Ben Nixon Memorial Award to the 2025-26 Warren County Republican of the Year. Organizers are seeking 15-20 contestants, with registration available through the following link: https://www.warrentngop.org/calendar
  • A sexual assault support group will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Families in Crisis, 101 W Main St. Survivors are invited to a supportive group focused on healing, building self-esteem and developing coping skills in a safe, welcoming environment. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Families in Crisis at 931-473-6221 or visit the Families in Crisis Facebook page.
  • The Warren County Master Gardeners' Association will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St. Anyone who has completed the Master Gardener course is eligible to join. Annual dues are $20. For more information, contact the UT Extension Office at 931-473-8484.
  • The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. Karen Carr will present a program on the Black House, featuring historic photographs and research on Dr. Black and his family. Carr is a former board member of the Black House Museum. Visitors are welcome to attend.
  • Registration for the McMinnville Winter Tennis League is open through Sunday, Oct. 18 at Milner Recreation Center. The doubles-only league begins Nov. 6 and runs through mid-to-late February, with beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions available. Registration is $45 per player and includes admission, while spectator admission is $3. Matches will be played Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The Rock Island Community Center will host a Fall Harvest Festival and Hayride on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 5 p.m. at 2886 Pine Bluff Rd. The family-friendly event will feature a hayride, games, caramel apples, funnel cakes and hot dogs.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for CM Fencing Company on Monday, Oct. 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber Community Room, 110 S. Court Square.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Skip’s Grill on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant's location, 5305 Old Nashville Hwy in Centertown.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Women Shaping Warren County Conference on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1410 Sparta St. The event will feature interactive panel discussions, breakout sessions with local experts and the Small Business Development Center, networking, brunch and beverages, complimentary headshots, local vendors and chair massages. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 931-473-6611.
  • Caring Hearts United will present its 16th annual Wonderland of Trees charitable event Nov. 9-14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Three Star Mall. The free event will feature decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread houses and other items available for viewing and silent bidding, along with bake sale items and entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Santa will visit Saturday. Proceeds will help provide assistance to hospice patients in Warren County and surrounding counties. For more information, call 931-273-4552 or 931-607-9462.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Roman’s Greek & Grill on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant’s location, 1578 Sparta St.
  • The Warren County Rescue Squad will hold a Country Ham Breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on 524 Sparta St. Breakfast plates are $12 and include ham or sausage, two biscuits, potatoes, scrambled eggs and gravy. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available. For pickup or delivery orders, call 931-473-7023.
  • Heavenly Closet Thrift Store is open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Market St, adjacent to the Farmer’s Market. The organization’s soup kitchen is open Mondays and Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. until noon each day, at 218 E Main St. Proceeds from the thrift store fund the soup kitchen’s efforts. Volunteers and donations are always accepted. The group is part of the “Helping Hands” ministry.

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to sam.griffin@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc, with access given to subscribers and non-subscribers alike, each Friday at 5 p.m.

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