It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro, a long-time resident, or just passing through; you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site. Originally constructed as a frontier homestead, the structure evolved into a plantation house that was ultimately adapted to serve as a house museum. Staff and volunteers will be there to meet you and answer questions.
Parking is located at the pavilion, 427 Roberts Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. ADA parking only in the Visitors Center lot located at 901 N. Maney Ave. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Overflow parking is streetside. Please follow all City of Murfreesboro parking guidelines. Do not block fire hydrants or our neighbors’ driveways; you will be towed. No parking on the grass at Oaklands Park.
Members of the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, the Rutherford County Archeological Society, Uncle Dave Macon Days, and the Rutherford County Historical Society will also be on site to welcome you to Free Day and tell you about their organizations. Free Day is sponsored by the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Home Sweet Home Band will perform live from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.
The Boro Art Crawl will transform the Mansion’s teardrop lawn into a vibrant marketplace, showcasing a curated selection of regional artists. Guests can wander through an impressive array of artisan booths and take home unique, locally-crafted masterpieces. To apply to be an artisan, click the button below.
The Rutherford Arts Alliance is partnering with Mainstreet Murfreesboro and Oaklands Mansion to host a community collaborative mural painting project in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. People of all ages are invited to paint tiles, which will be assembled into a mosaic mural. The completed mural will be unveiled on the July 3 Friday Night Live concert on the Murfreesboro Square, serving as the official kickoff to the City’s July 4th festivities.
Franklin’s Fruit Teas and TN Craft Butcher’s Meat Wagon will be here, and you may bring your own picnic.
Oaklands Mansion is owned and operated by Oaklands Association, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization. Oaklands Park is a native tree arboretum owned by the City of Murfreesboro. The park includes walking trails, gardens, and wetlands. View or download the map here: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/881/Oaklands-Park.
There is no charge to attend Free Day. The museum shop will be open for gift shopping.