Events for May 2015

McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
May 2 Relay for Life Flapjacks for a Cure!

Stack 'em higher and higher
Dripping with syrup and butter
Stack 'em higher and higher
Invite your brother and your mother
Stack 'em higher and higher
They won't last very long
Stack 'em higher ang higher 
Tickets are $5, You can't go wrong! 

  • Date:
    May 2, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location:
    Applebee's 
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5 tickets

    Get your tickets today by calling 931.473.3144 or asking any MES employee

    Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life of Warren County and Cancer Research 
May 9 I Heart Art
You're invited to attend Main Street McMinnville's first Art Walk, "I Heart Art", Saturday, May 9, 2015.  The event will feature several artist exhibiting and performing their various talents in businesses and public venues throughout McMinnville's downtown historic district.  There will be opportunities to talk to the artists, purchase their work and enjoy refreshments at each stop along the walk.  
We hope that you will join us for this very special event,  which is funded, in part, by an Arts Build Communities Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.  
  • Date:
    May 9, 2015
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://mainstreetmcminnville.org
  • Location:
    Historic downtown McMinnville 
May 15 Singing for a Cure
Inaugural Relay for Life Lip Sync Battle     
Entry forms at Chamber of Commerce
  • Date:
    May 15, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location:
    Collins River BBQ 
  • Date/Time Details:
    May 15th, 2015
    7:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    A donation of $25.00 will be the entry fee. 
May 16 Viola Valley Half Marathon
This course starts on the square in Viola, Tennessee and winds through the rural, picturesque countryside of Warren, Grundy and Coffee counties. 

Viola sits in the Valley just below the western escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau. The first 4 miles of this course travels through scenic Hubbards Cove which lies in Grundy Co. 

Featuring a few small rolling hills, this course has you running along the Valley Floor for the duration of the race. 

Smooth asphalt is the running surface for this course which takes you along both state and county roadways.

The course time limit is 4 hours (this equates to a 18:19/mile pace)
You must be 12 years of age or older to enter the race
The race will be limited to the first 650 registered participants.

Walkers Welcome
  • Date:
    May 16, 2015
  • Time:
    5:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.violavalleyhalfmarathon.com
  • Location:
    Start location: Lynn Street, Viola Tennessee

    The starting line is on the square in Viola, and the finish line will be at the same point.
  • Contact:
    Keri Nunley 931-212-6114
  • EMail:
    kherwig@blomand.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Packet Pickup:
    Friday, May 15, 2 pm-7 pm-- Viola Gazebo Downtown
    Saturday,May 16, 5AM -6:30AM CT -- Viola Gazebo Downtown
    Race begins at 7:00 am on Saturday, May 18
  • Fees/Admission:
    Race entries are $60 and are capped after the first 650 participants have entered.

    Entry fee includes:
    • Race Registration
    • A beautiful race course staffed by lots of volunteers
    • Raceday T-shirt
    • Unique finishers medals
    • Post race food
    Register at Active.com
May 16 Covenant Academy's 11th Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date! Mark your calendars now! Don't miss the opportunity to network with others and promote your business! Sponsorship Opportunities: Honorary & Partner Sponsors, Scoreboard Sponsor, Lunch Sponsor, Contest Sponsors, Welcome Sponsor, Hole Sponsors Sponsorship information will be made available soon. Donation Opportunities: Items requested for participant bags, door prizes and contest prizes. Registration: Early Bird Registration begins April 15th! For more information on becoming a sponsor, donating items or volunteering, please contact amymazzo.covenant@gmail.com.
  • Date:
    May 16, 2015
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.covenantacademylions.org
  • Location:
    WillowBrook Golf Club 6751 McMinnville Hwy Manchester, TN 37355
  • Contact:
    For more information on becoming a sponsor, donating items or volunteering, please contact amymazzo.covenant@gmail.com.
  • EMail:
    amymazzo.covenant@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, May 16, 2015 Tee Time: 1:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    More information to come. Early Bird Registration will begin April 15.
May 16 Vettes & Butts
Vettes & Butts 
Hosted by the Rotary Club of McMinnville 
BBQ made by the pros will be served starting at 4:30! There is limited parking and tickets. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 473.6611 to reserve your tickets today!
  • Date:
    May 16, 2015
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Warren County Farmers Market 
  • Date/Time Details:
    2:00 to ?
May 21 Member Appreciation Day Caney Fork Electric Cooperative
Food, Activities and Prizes
Bucket truck photos and a guest appearance by Louis the Lightning Bug 
  • Date:
    May 21, 2015
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    McMinnville office, 920 Smithville Highway, McMinnville, TN 
May 29 Cruise Night
Sunny Paradise Travel Presents: 
CRUISE NIGHT! 
Join us for information on Cruising the Caribbean, The latest in the cruise industry, and Cruising on a Carnival Fun Ship 

Presentation with video, prizes, refreshments and exclusive offers from Sunny Paradise Travel 
  • Date:
    May 29, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Chamber of Commerce Community Room
  • Date/Time Details:
    May 29, 2015 at 6
May 29 3rd Annual Greenway 5k
Uncertified Fast Course!!
Riverfront Park (West Lawn St. McMinnville, TN)
Hosted by Main Street McMinnville &
Middle Tennessee Milers
 
  • Date:
    May 29, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.mainstreetmcminnville.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Registration begins at 5:30PM race starts at 7:00PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Registration form may be downloaded HERE.

    Please print legibly and complete the entire entry form. More than one entry may be mailed together with the appropriate fees. Please make all checks and money orders payable to Main Street McMinnville.
    $25.00 preregistered by 5/22/15 for t-shirt order ~ $15.00 at the gate ~ no t-shirt (or $25 until shirts run out)
     
    Trophies awarded to Top Male and Female finishers ~ Awards 10 yr brackets
May 30 Lucky CIC 5k/1 Mile In Memory of Robby Curtis
5k/1 Mile In Memory of Robby Curtis 
  • Date:
    May 30, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location:
    Lucky CIC, 8406 Lucky Road, McMinnville
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Curtis 931-273-0452
  • EMail:
    jumpingjenni1@yahoo.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    Pre-Registration $20
    Registration day of race is $25

    Cost includes event t-shirt