Events for April 2014

McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Apr 5 2014 Kids Funfest and Safety Day
The 2014 Kids Funfest & Safety Day will feature an assortment of free activities in which families with children of all ages may participate.  Activities for children will include inflatables, games, crafts, performances and safety-themed attractions.  Food booths will provide free snacks and drinks with each child under 18 receiving one free hot dog and drink (while supplies last).  Presentations will include signs of drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, and child abuse prevention, as well as assorted children’s health and safety topics.

 
  • Date:
    April 5, 2014
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    McMinnville Civic Center
  • Contact:
    Sheri Denning
  • EMail:
    sdenning@jardencs.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, April 5th, 2013
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    This event is FREE and open to the public.
    Hosted by City of McMinnville, Children’s Advocacy Center, Families in Crisis,
    Hamilton Street Activity Center and
    Kids of the Community

    To download the sponsorship or booth reservation form, click here
Apr 5 Warrenpalooza
Warrenpalooza is a special event organized and executed by the Chamber’s Youth Leadership class, which is a collection of high school juniors from all over Warren County.  Warrenpalooza is an event for teens by teens also held at the Civic Center on April 5 that will feature live music, karaoke, a photo booth, food vendors, and Warren County’s First Zombie Run 5K!  The teen event will be chaperoned by Civic Center staff, parents, and Youth Leadership class sponsors. 
  • Date:
    April 5, 2014
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    McMinnville Civic Center
  • Contact:
    Maya Denning
  • EMail:
    scienceden@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Live music and activities 4 pm - 6 pm
    Zombie 5K 6pm - 8 pm
    More live music and activities 8 pm - 10pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entry fee to Warrenpalooza is FREE.  Food vendors will be available with great food and snacks.
    Zombie Fear Run 5K is $25 and includes a t-shirt- Registration can be downloaded here.
Apr 5 Zombie Fear Run 5K
Warren County's first ever Zombie Fear Run 5K will be held on April 5 at the McMinnville Civic Center during the Youth Leadership Warrenpalooza event.  The run will consist of four laps around the Civic Center's walking trail, evading zombies and trying to reach the finish line with at least one flag.
Runners/walkers can go to www.active.com to register online or pick up a registration form at the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

 
  • Date:
    April 5, 2014
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.active.com
  • Location:
    McMinnville Civic Center,
    500 Garfield Street
    McMinnville, Tennessee
  • Contact:
    Maya Denning
  • EMail:
    scienceden@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, April 5, 2014
    Registration at 6 pm
    Race begins at 7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25 Registration Fee to walkers/runners who preregister through April 4 
    $30 Registration Fee on the day of the race

    Registration fee includes a t-shirt - preferred size can be guaranteed if payment is received by March 21.

    Download the registration form here!
Apr 12 Bark in the Park Sparta
The Friends of White County Animals is having their 2nd annual Bark in the Park event which includes many fun activities for you and your dog like a poker walk, agility course, costume contests, water park, vendors and much more. Proceeds from this event will aid the mission of the Friends group to promote the well-being of all animals throughout the community. Bring Sam or Sissy on a leash for a fantastic day you'll both remember. www.FriendsofWhiteCountyAnimals.com
  • Date:
    April 12, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.FriendsofWhiteCountyAnimals.com
  • Location:
    White County Fairgrounds Sparta, TN
  • Contact:
    info@FriendsofWhiteCountyAnimals.com
  • EMail:
    info@FriendsofWhiteCountyAnimals.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    3-12-14 Noon to 4:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $3 for adults (children under 5 free) $5 poker walk includes general admission
Apr 24 Business After Hours Prater's BBQ Manchester
The McMinnville-Warren County and Manchester Chambers of Commerce are partnering to bring you a Business After Hours event at Prater's BBQ Manchester. Join us for food, entertainment, and networking as we celebrate a new opening of this Warren County favorite! The event will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm at 620 Woodbury Hwy. Manchester, Tennessee. To RSVP call the Chamber at 931-473-6611.
  • Date:
    April 24, 2014
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    Prater's BBQ
    620 Woodbury Hwy.
    Manchester, TN 37355
  • Contact:
    McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce 931-473-6611
  • EMail:
    warrentn@blomand.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday April 24, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    To RSVP please call the Chamber at 931-473-6611.
Apr 26 Arts Spring: An Arts Experience
Arts Spring is an all day arts experience that merges performing, visual, and written arts into one event allowing artists to showcase the best of what they can do. There will be "stages" for different types of music, writers (songwriters, poets, novelists), storytellers, comedians, and other performing arts as well as venues for visual arts, workshops in various arts and booth spaces for art to be sold.
  • Date:
    April 26, 2014
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    Downtown McMinnville Tennessee
  • Contact:
    Bruce Atnip- 931-409-2035 or Tisha Emberton- 931-314-7049
  • Fees/Admission:
    This event is free and open to the public.

    Sponsorship opportunities are available. Monetary levels are as follows:
    • Bronze- $25- Sponsor name on event t-shirts and event program/booklets
    • Silver-$50- Sponsor name on event t-shirts and event program/booklets, and mentioned in stage announcements
    • Gold- $100- Sponsor name on event t-shirts and event program/booklets, and mentioned in stage announements
    • Platinum- $250- Sponsor name on event t-shirts and event program/booklets, mentioned in stage announcements, and event banners as corporate sponsor
    • Titanium-$500- Sponsor name on event t-shirts and event program/booklets, mentioned in stage announcements, and event banners as corporate sponsor​
    You can also donate showcase space and/or volunteer time for set-up and clean-up.
Apr 26 Earth Day Celebraion
Come explore nature and Cherish the connection with Mother Earth at Isha Institute of Inner-Sciences on the Cumberland Plateau. Enjoy a day of music, yoga, food, a documentary, family-fun activities, and the launching of their new hiking and mountain bike trail!
  • Date:
    April 26, 2014
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    Isha Institute of Inner-sciences
    951 Isha Lane
    McMinnville, TN 37110
  • Contact:
    www.ishausa.org/earthday
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, April 26, 2014
    11am to 4pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free and open to the public!