{"id":35,"date":"2024-05-28T16:09:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T16:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-09-20T17:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T17:38:35","slug":"family_weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/family_weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"MTSU Family Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/2026-Family-Weekend.png\" alt=\"2026 MTSU Family Weekend save the date flyer; Family Weekend will take place September 18-20.\" class=\"wp-image-340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7742467142796772;width:588px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/2026-Family-Weekend.png 935w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/2026-Family-Weekend-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/2026-Family-Weekend-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We can\u2019t wait to welcome you to campus for Family Weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family Weekend is the perfect time to see MTSU through your student\u2019s eyes and experience what it means to be part of the Blue Raider family. Whether it\u2019s your first time on campus or you\u2019ve visited before, we\u2019ve planned a weekend full of opportunities to connect, explore, and make memories together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekend begins Friday, September 18, with activities that bring families together and give you a chance to experience the energy of campus. Start your visit at the Family Meet N\u2019 Greet in the Student Services and Admissions Center (SSAC) from 1:00\u20133:30 p.m. Take in the sights, meet fellow Blue Raider families, and get a glimpse of the place your student calls home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday is your chance to experience MTSU and Murfreesboro together. Spend the day exploring campus and the surrounding community before joining us for the Party in the Grove and an unforgettable game-day experience. Put on your blue, show off your Raider pride, and help us fill the stands as we cheer on the Blue Raiders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re excited to welcome you and your family to MTSU this Family Weekend! Come ready to make memories and experience what makes MTSU feel like home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the schedule for the 2026 Family Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorfriday-september-18-mark-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorfriday-september-18-mark-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorfriday-september-18-mark-strong\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-mtsublue-color\">Friday, September 18<\/mark><\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorfriday-september-18-mark-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorfriday-september-18-mark-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Campus Recreation Center&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6:00am-9:00pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>University Offices Open for Business<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:00am-4:30pm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phillips Bookstore&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:00am-4:00pm | Student Union Building, 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10% off MTSU logo items for Family Weekend.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Collections<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:30am-4:30pm | Walker Library, 4th Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special Collections welcomes MTSU families and friends to stop by and view our current exhibition: \u201cCreating Home: Domesticity and the Role of Women.\u201d Also on display will be examples from our diverse, rich collections. Special Collections book and archival holdings cover a wide chronological span, from the 13th century to the present, and cover a wide array of topics, including early 乐播传媒入口 imprints, distilling, equine science, World&#8217;s Fairs, and the Civil War. The exhibit will be&nbsp;available&nbsp;Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 pm, and our Open House display will be&nbsp;available&nbsp;Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A flyer promoting a Special Collections event regarding Creating Home Domesticity and the Role of Women.\" class=\"wp-image-385\" style=\"width:374px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/08\/62ef3541-fa0e-4cca-8290-90b54c33e533-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Todd Art Gallery<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:30am-4:30pm | Todd Hall&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Todd Art Gallery is open&nbsp;for&nbsp;visitors. Stop&nbsp;by&nbsp;to see the newest exhibit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Game Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:00am-10:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEVEL Up Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00am-10:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Level Up Arena is MTSU\u2019s&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;esports and gaming facility \u2014 designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Craft Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:00am-9:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Craft Center is MTSU\u2019s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. There are supplies for yarn crafts, painting, drawing\/coloring, general arts and crafts, and MORE! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MakerSpace&nbsp;Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00-5:00pm | Walker Library, 2nd Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;MakerSpace&nbsp; is&nbsp;a collaborative community space where people can gather to design, create, and innovate. Stop by the Help Desk to ask one of our wonderful student workers for a guided walkabout of the&nbsp;MakerSpace. Visitors are welcome to explore and gain experiences including:&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch a demonstration of our filament 3D printer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View our exhibit: \u201cChain Reactions\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free build a marble run and test our Rube Goldberg Machines made by our wonderful student workers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a domino chain reaction in Augmented Reality using our Magic Leap headset&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dabble in our Augmented Reality Sandbox&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play with our Chess set made in&nbsp;the&nbsp;MakerSpace&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try out our Game Cabinet, also made in&nbsp;the&nbsp;MakerSpace&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a turn in the Flight Simulator, available without a reservation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience our HTC&nbsp;Vive&nbsp;Pro 2 VR Headset, available without a reservation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore our Specialized Spaces, including the Green Screen Room, Podcasting Studio, and Easy Recording Studio\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour the<\/strong> <strong>MTSU Dairy Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm |<strong> <\/strong> 3211 Guy James Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring the whole family and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the MTSU Farm Laboratories, where students in the School of Agribusiness and Agriscience (ABAS) get real-world, hands-on experience in modern agriculture. MTSU students farm 750 acres, including a state-of-the-art dairy and milk processing plant, two beef herds, and a farrow-to-finish swine operation. We raise several crops, including corn, soybeans, and hemp, plus a student garden, greenhouses, and a student farmer\u2019s market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dairy Farm is located on Guy James Road, approximately 15 minutes from campus. Due to limited parking, we kindly ask that families carpool to the farm. Please note: the route is not suitable for golf carts, and group sizes will be limited to 35\u201340 people to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Family Meet N\u2019 Greet<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:00-3:30pm | SSAC Lobby&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mingle with other MTSU families and chat with faculty and staff. Enjoy refreshments from MT Dining, including the famous MTSU chocolate milk, tour the Student Food Pantry, hear live music from two MTSU student performers, and pick up your Family Weekend welcome gifts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a drop-in event!&nbsp;We&#8217;ll&nbsp;have golf cart shuttles available to take you to various afternoon activities. Free parking is available&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Visitor\u2019s Lot.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JEWL Seed Library<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:00-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The JEWL Seed Library provides the MTSU community with free&nbsp;vegetable,&nbsp;flower, and herb seeds. Stop by the library to learn more about the collection and take a few seed packets home. Library staff will be on&nbsp;hand from&nbsp;to welcome everyone and answer any questions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Library of Things<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:30-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Library of Things (LoT) collection&nbsp;contains&nbsp;a variety of practical and fun items that may be borrowed&nbsp;by&nbsp;anyone in the MTSU community! Library staff will be available to answer questions about the collection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Womack Curriculum Collection<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:30-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Curriculum Collection is\u202fa specialized collection and space that supports the MTSU College of Education and homeschoolers in&nbsp;middle&nbsp;乐播传媒入口. Stop by to see our collection of&nbsp;children&#8217;s&nbsp;and young adult literature, teacher resources, and the Family Study Room.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Center for Energy and Sustainability Tabling Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:30-3:30pm | Quad,&nbsp;Outside&nbsp;the Library&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop by the Center for Energy and Sustainability&#8217;s open house table to learn about sustainability initiatives at MTSU and discover ways to get involved. Meet our staff, explore programs focused on recycling, energy conservation, and campus sustainability, and find out how you can make a positive impact. Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;looking for information about recycling, campus&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;and events, or simply want to learn more about what we do,&nbsp;we&#8217;d&nbsp;love to meet you and answer your questions. Join us to see how MTSU is working toward a more sustainable future!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:00-4:00pm |&nbsp;KUC Room 124 | GPS: 1524 Military Memorial&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop by the Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center for an open house and learn more about the resources, services, and support available to MTSU veterans, military-affiliated students, and their families. Explore the center, meet the staff, and discover the many ways the Daniels Center supports the MTSU military-affiliated community. All are welcome!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physician Assistant Studies Open House<\/strong><br>2:00 &#8211; 4:00 pm | CKNB Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did you know that MTSU offers a masters in Physician Assistant studies? All families and prospective students are invited to tour with us and meet our faculty and current PA students. Explore the human body using our state-of-the-art Anatomage tables, interactive task trainers and simulation mannequins while visiting our exam rooms and classroom spaces. Current students will be available along the way to answer questions and share their experiences. Come curious and get ready to experience what the daily life is like in PA School!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center for Popular Music Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:00-4:00pm | BRAGG 140&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Center for Popular Music (CPM) is one of the oldest and largest research centers in the world dedicated to studying American popular and vernacular music.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join us in our Reading Room for light bites and listen to vinyl records from our collection of over 300,000 sound recordings.&nbsp;We are also offering staff-led tours of our archive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-791x1024.png\" alt=\"A flyer promoting the Center for Popular Music Open House, which takes place on Friday, September 18 from 2-4 PM. At the Open House, there will be free hors d&apos;oeuvres, free coffee and tea, ability to tour the archive, and listen to LPs and CDs.\" class=\"wp-image-405\" style=\"width:274px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/CPM-Family-Weekend-2026-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Career Development Center Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:00-4:00pm | Keathley University Center, Room 328&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit&nbsp;the CDC&nbsp;to speak with staff members about how we serve students!&nbsp;We\u2019ll&nbsp;answer your questions and have our Career Closet open for you to check out!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Collections Open House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:30-3:30 pm | Walker Library, 4th Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family Weekend participants are welcome to stop into Special Collections and view the current exhibit, along with additional items that will only be on display during their open house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CSIL Sips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:00-4:30 pm | Student Union 330 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drop by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL), Student Union 330, to visit your students\u2019 hub for getting involved on campus. Free CSIL reusable cup while supplies last!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch&nbsp;Disney\/Pixar\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Hopper<\/em>&nbsp;in the STU Theater<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5:00pm and 8:00pm&nbsp;| Student Union, 2nd Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This family weekend, SPARE will be screening <em><strong>Hopper <\/strong><\/em>in the STU Theater. All students and their families are welcome to attend. Screenings take place on Friday, September 18, at <strong>5:00 pm and 8:00 pm<\/strong>. The STU Theater is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building to the right of the elevator\/stairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Observatory Telescope Viewing<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:00-9:00pm | MTSU Observatory (OBS)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The MTSU Observatory will be open for telescope viewing from 7:00\u20139:00 pm. Weather&nbsp;permitting, visitors will have the opportunity to view the Moon and Saturn through the telescopes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quiet on the Grove<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:00pm-9:00pm | Walnut Grove by the Horseshoe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ready to switch the beat? Join us for Quiet on the Grove as DJ Koki brings the vibes to kick off another big MTSU football weekend. Bring your friends, your moves, and your Student ID to check out a pair of headphones!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/Quiet-on-the-Grove.png\" alt=\"A Silent Headphone Party flyer for September 18 from 7-9 PM at Walnut Grove.\" class=\"wp-image-406\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/Quiet-on-the-Grove.png 960w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/Quiet-on-the-Grove-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/09\/Quiet-on-the-Grove-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsaturday-september-19-mark-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsaturday-september-19-mark-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsaturday-september-19-mark-strong\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-mtsublue-color\">Saturday, September 19<\/mark><\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsaturday-september-19-mark-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsaturday-september-19-mark-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore Downtown&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Murfreesboro Saturday Market<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:00am\u201312:00pm | 225 West College Street&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;in town visiting your Blue Raider, take some time to experience Downtown Murfreesboro.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your Saturday at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market, open 8:00am\u201312:00pm around the Rutherford County Courthouse. Shop from local farmers, makers and vendors while exploring the heart of downtown.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to stop by the Main Street Murfreesboro information tent to pick up a Downtown Scavenger Hunt Map. Complete the scavenger hunt, return your map to the&nbsp;tent&nbsp;and receive a Main Street gift!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the market, keep exploring! Downtown Murfreesboro is home to locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops and more, all just a short drive from MTSU.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have&nbsp;your Blue Raider with you? Several downtown businesses offer&nbsp;special discounts&nbsp;to MTSU students&nbsp;<strong>\u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org\/mtsu-students-on-main-steet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org\/mtsu-students-on-main-steet\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Campus Recreation Center&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:00am-9:00pm | Saturday,&nbsp;Sept. 19&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Game Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00am-6:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEVEL Up Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00am-6:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Level Up Arena is MTSU\u2019s&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;esports and gaming facility \u2014 designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Craft Center | Student Union, 2nd Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:00am-5:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Craft Center is MTSU\u2019s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. There are supplies for yarn crafts, painting, drawing\/coloring, general arts and crafts, and MORE! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phillips Bookstore&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:00 am-3:00pm | Student Union Building, 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10% off MTSU logo items for Family Weekend.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legacy Brunch &amp; Open House&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:30-11:00am | 2259 Middle TN Blvd&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for our Legacy Brunch. The event is free to attend for Alumni Parents and Legacies who are currently attending MTSU.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veterans Memorial Service&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:30pm | Veteran\u2019s Memorial outside the Tom A. Jackson Building&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Party in the Grove<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3:00pm-6:00pm | Walnut Grove&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get ready for a fun-filled day&nbsp;in&nbsp;Walnut Grove! Join us for the Party in the Grove, featuring live music, games, and exciting activities for all ages.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3:00pm: Tailgate begins<\/strong>. Activities include family-friendly attractions like bouncy houses, face painting, and other activities for children.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3:00pm: Vet Village<\/strong>. Stop by the Vet Village to meet vendors and organizations that&nbsp;are providing&nbsp;resources and&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to the military community. Complimentary lunch provided for all, while supplies last, by Single Tree BBQ.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3:45pm: Band of Blue Raider Walk<\/strong>. Fans&nbsp;line&nbsp;the Raider Walk and cheer on the football team as they walk from Peck Hall to Floyd Stadium before the big game.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4:00-5:00pm<\/strong>:&nbsp;Live Performance by the military band&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5:15pm: Follow Me to Floyd<\/strong>. Follow MTSU student leaders from Walnut Grove to Floyd Stadium.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-mtsublue-color\"><strong>MTSU Football v.&nbsp;Nevada&nbsp;Kickoff<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6:00pm | Floyd Stadium&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for the Family Weekend and Salute Football Game. The game features special recognition for our MTSU families as well as military alumni, all branches of the military, and other honorees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase Family Weekend Ticket Packages here:\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/mtsu\/buy\/FamilyWeekend2026?promocode=RkFNSUxZMjAyNg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/mtsu\/buy\/FamilyWeekend2026?promocode=RkFNSUxZMjAyNg==<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/MTSU-v-Nevada-Flyer.png\" alt=\"MTSU Family Weekend 2026 flyer where families are encouraged to buy the $20 family weekend ticket package.\" class=\"wp-image-341\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3965794713728485;width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/MTSU-v-Nevada-Flyer.png 810w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/MTSU-v-Nevada-Flyer-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/06\/MTSU-v-Nevada-Flyer-768x550.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Halftime Parade:<\/strong>&nbsp;Service members and their families are invited to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in a parade on the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsunday-september-20-mark-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsunday-september-20-mark-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsunday-september-20-mark-strong\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-mtsublue-color\">Sunday, September 20<\/mark><\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsunday-september-20-mark-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongmark-stylebackground-colorffffff-classhas-inline-color-has-mtsublue-colorsunday-september-20-mark-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Farewell Brunch in McCallie&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:00am-11:00am | McCallie Dining Hall&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrap up Family Weekend with a Farewell Brunch at McCallie Dining Hall.&nbsp;Enjoy a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast while spending quality time with your student before hitting the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Door rate: $10:50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Campus Recreation Center&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00-9:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Game Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00-10:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEVEL Up Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00-10:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Level Up Arena is MTSU\u2019s&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;esports and gaming facility \u2014 designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID&nbsp;required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MTSU Craft Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1:00-9:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Craft Center is MTSU\u2019s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. 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