Mon. (Jan. 16, 2023) 6:00PM The 27th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a special evening ceremony and traditional candlelight vigil honoring the slain civil rights leader. The special event, which is free and open to the public, is in the new Student Union Building’s second-floor ballroom (1768 MTSU Blvd.). This year’s MLK celebration will focus on the legacy of Dr. King and what it means for our community moving forward. The event will end with an indoor candlelight vigil using LED candles.