Mcminnville
- The Warren County Republican Party will host its annual Reagan Day event on Friday, May 1 at the Magnolia Event Center on 5557 Smithville Hwy. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. Featured guest speakers include governor candidates' wives Denise Fritts and Chelsea Rose, TN-04 and 06 Congressional Candidates, and keynote speaker Congressman Tim Burchett. TIckets can be purchased online at www.warrentngop.org/shop or in person by contacting warrenrepublicanpartytn@gmail.com . This event is sponsored by Hagerty for U.S. Senate and Warrior PreCast LLC.
- Sign-ups for Warren County Youth Football and Cheer will be Saturday, May 2, at Warren County High School from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost for football is $150, while cheer cost is $200. This is the final chance to register, as uniforms will be ordered on May 5.
- Decoration Day at Trousdale / Jacksboro Cemetery will be held Saturday, May 2 from 8–11 a.m. Community members are invited to attend and help honor and maintain the cemetery grounds. Donations can be sent to Teresa Tepper at 2249 Old Well Rd in Morrison.
- The WCHS Greenhouse Sale will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warren County High School greenhouse, located at 199 Pioneer Lane. A wide variety of vegetable and flowering plants, along with trays, pots and hanging baskets, will be available, with an option to build your own hanging basket starting at $15.
- Decoration at Charles Creek Cemetery, located on 36 Charles Creek Church Rd, will be held on Sunday, May 3. Donations can be dropped off at the cemetery on Saturday, May 2 or Sunday, May 3, or mailed to any committee member.
- Business owners are invited to a “Lunch & Learn” on May 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Cumberland Biscuit Company (114 W. Main St., McMinnville), where licensed financial professionals will share tax advantages for small businesses and tips for building generational wealth. RSVP by May 3 to jenniferflattmeredith@gmail.com.
- The Warren County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room on 201 Locust St. The group meets on the first Monday of every month.
- The Warren County Memorial Airport Meeting will take place on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at 48 Airport Rd.
- The Warren County FCE Club (Family Community Education) will host a bake sale on Friday, May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. inside the Three Star Mall. Proceeds from the sale will go towards local scholarships.
- A Fundraising Barbecue Luncheon for Joe Damon will be held Friday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all Ben Lomand Connect office locations. Meals will include a BBQ sandwich, chips, baked beans, dessert and a drink for $12. Deliveries are available upon request. To arrange orders or deliveries, contact Susan at (931) 316-6806 or Allison at (931) 808-3679.
- The third annual Antique Tractor Show rolls into 305 Shangri La Lane in McMinnville on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring antique tractors, hit ‘n miss engines, classic cars and trucks, food trucks, demos and family-friendly games. Guests can also vote in the people’s choice tractor contest ($1 per vote benefiting local FFA), enjoy giveaways, and take part in events like the slow tractor race and chain in the box game.
- A Decoration Day will be held Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin Charge Bethlehem Cemetery. Donations are appreciated; for more information, call 931-668-2364.
- Mt. Leo Church of Christ will host a Community Gospel Singing on at NHC Healthcare on 928 Old Smithville Rd on Saturday, May 9 from 7–8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an hour of singing under the tent, with plans to move indoors if needed due to weather. Everyone is welcome.
- Covenant Academy will host its “Swing for Education” Golf Tournament on Friday, May 15 at McMinnville Country Club, with a 1 p.m. tee time. Entry is $100 per player or $400 per team of four, with all proceeds supporting K–12 education; participants can sign up by visiting the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covenant-academy-swing-for-education-golf-tournament-tickets-1986463223977?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwdGRjcARKDsRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3rYXhhH_5Rgf7cUoXXDVu8TuaOFVxWtaU-AfWqIu1Nb6yqhdrmINFsFEds4_aem_eFL8svHaFcS1BQFi4U-elg
- The Rock Island Community Center Club will host a Neighbors Market Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2886 Pine Bluff Rd. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces are available for yard sale items, arts and crafts, food and more; applications can be found on Facebook or at local Rock Island stores, and more information is available by calling 931-510-0641 or 931-212-6372.
- The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet on Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. The program will be presented by Damon Graham, a park ranger of Rock Island State Park.
- The Warren County Commission Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Administration Building on 201 Locust St.
- The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Breakfast will take place Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 a.m. at Central Church of Christ at 101 East Morford St. Attendees can enjoy breakfast while hearing from Janice Bowling, Paul Sherrell, Terry Bell and Ryle Chastain during a Q&A session. Tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members, with the event sponsored by Security Federal Savings Bank.
- Families in Crisis will host a Sexual Assault Support Group Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 101 W. Main St., McMinnville. The group offers survivors a safe space to receive support, take part in healing activities, increase self-esteem, and learn coping skills to empower them on their journey.
- The Warren County Master Gardeners’ Association will meet Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. WCMGA meets the third Thursday of each month, gathering at the fairgrounds during summer months and at the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building during the rest of the year. For more information contact the extension office at (931) 473-8484.
- 2026 Summer Tennis Camps will be held at the Milner Recreation Center/David Dunlap Tennis Complex in McMinnville on May 25–28, June 22–25 and July 27–30. Camps are open to ages 6–15 with sessions in the morning; cost is $100, and participants can call 931-273-3435 for details.
- The inaugural McMinnville International Cultural Festival will be held Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Milner Recreation Center on 500 Garfield St, celebrating diverse cultures across Tennessee with shopping, food, dance and community activities. For more information, contact James “Mickey” Gwyn at 301-752-0316 or mickey.gwyn@comcast.net.
- A free Community & Career Expo hosted by the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and McMinnville-Warren County Industrial Development Board will be held Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Three Star Mall in McMinnville, offering a chance to connect with local employers, TCAT and Motlow representatives and area businesses. Attendees can get resume help, learn interview skills, enjoy food trucks and kid-friendly activities, and register for door prizes.
- 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 Street, 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.
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