MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree on the downtown Murfreesboro square will take place next week on December 3rd. Jay Sanders with Middle Tennessee Electric told WGNS News...

Again, the annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree lighting is returning, Friday December 3rd between 6:00 and 7:30PM in the evening. The event will be on the east side of the historic Rutherford County Courthouse.

Santa will switch on the lights of the tree during the event. Make sure you bring a toy to donate to the Child Advocacy Center and Boys and Girls Club.

"The Santa Claus" movie will be showing on the big screen at 7:30pm on that Friday night, thanks to Murfreesboro City Parks and Rec Department. During the movie, Santa will be in the courthouse for free pictures until 9pm.

Kids' activities, live reindeer, and food trucks will be on hand throughout the night! Make sure to bring your lawn chair and blanket to enjoy the activities around the courthouse!