On February 25, 2026, on the WGNS Roundtable, Chip Walters spoke with Kelly Rollins about the upcoming 4th Annual Community Foundation of Rutherford County (CFRC) Rodeo and with Jonathan Harmon about the Cabin Fever Beer Fest.
4th Annual CFRC Rodeo
The rodeo, a significant fundraiser for the Community Foundation, is scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2026, at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum.
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Impact: The Community Foundation acts as a "savings account" for the community, vetting and distributing funds to local nonprofits through a discretionary grant process.
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Expansion: Founded approximately eight years ago by Steve Flatt, CEO of National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), the foundation has grown to provide about 27.7% of its intake back to the community, exceeding the 5% required for public foundations.
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Event Details:
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Management: The event is managed by Lone Star Rodeo Company from Crofton, Kentucky.
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Sponsorship: This year features a record 57 sponsors, including Rollins Excavating, NHC, TDK, and Middle Tennessee Infrastructure.
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Attendance: Doors open at 5:30 PM, with activities starting at 6:00 PM and the rodeo at 7:00 PM.
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Tickets: Available at cfrcrodeo.com, priced at $27.50 for adults (including fees), $14 for young adults, and $4 for children six and under.
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Amenities: Free parking is available (VIP parking for sponsors), along with various food trucks like Slick Pig and Texas Twister.
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Cabin Fever Beer Fest
Jonathan Harmon from Cedar Glade Brews discussed the Cabin Fever Beer Fest, taking place this Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Ridgley Road in Murfreesboro.
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Participation: The festival features 30 breweries from across Tennessee and Georgia, including local favorites like Cedar Glade, Middle Ground, and Common John, as well as newcomers like Smackdab.
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Charity: The event benefits Read To Succeed, supporting literacy programs in Rutherford County.
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Activities:
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Schedule: VIP entry at 11:00 AM, general admission at Noon, and the event concludes at 4:00 PM.
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Entertainment: Features food trucks (Bomme, Mamoosh’s Kitchen, Trash Dogs, and Tennessee Craft Butcher), a log carver, and an inflatable cigar lounge.
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After Party: An after-party with musician Joey Fletcher begins at 4:20 PM in the taproom.
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Safety: The festival is for individuals 21 and over (no pets or children). Safe rides are available through the Lyft app, courtesy of Scott Kimberly.
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Tickets: General admission tickets are $60 at cabinfeverbeerfest.com. VIP tickets ($75) are sold out.
