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Mills-Pate Arts Center in Murfreesboro, TN

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7120 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Map)

What is Mills-Pate Arts Center in Murfreesboro?

Mills-Pate Arts Center is a local entertainment and recreation venue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is located at 7120 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. This page lists its address and website, and what to know before visiting, verified by Only in Murfreesboro. Contact the business directly to confirm hours or anything that may have changed.

About Mills-Pate Arts Center

Mills-Pate Arts Center (MPAC) is a community event space at 7120 Old Nashville Hwy in Murfreesboro that serves Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Founded in June 2020, it offers space for community theater, performances, recitals, parties, concerts and meetings, and it is the official home of Consider This Theatre Company. The center's 2026 event calendar has included Consider This Theatre Company's Emma: A Pop Musical, billed as the fifth production of its 2026 season, and its Christmas One Acts Festival, along with Spring Awakening, The Pirates of Penzance, Barbecuing Hamlet, Rock of Ages, Seussical Jr., The Pirates of Penzance Jr., Animal Farm, open auditions, and musical theatre tap and jazz dance classes. Its website also links to other local performing groups, including Bravo Boro, CT Theatre, The Gift of Song, AcTEENg Theatre Group and Middle Tennessee Children's Theatre. Tickets are sold online at mpactn.com; Emma: A Pop Musical runs October 23 through November 1, 2026, with 7:30 p.m. evening shows and 2 p.m. matinees, doors opening 30 minutes before show time and general admission tickets at $18. A Consider This 2026 season ticket, good for one ticket to each production of the season, sells for $65. MPAC does not publish regular box office hours or a phone number; for event booking, the center asks renters to email info@mpactn.com.

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What to know before you go

  • Tickets are sold online at mpactn.com; Consider This shows are general admission
  • Doors open 30 minutes before show time
  • For event booking or rentals, email info@mpactn.com
  • A Consider This Theatre Company 2026 season ticket is $65 for one ticket to each production

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Last verified: October 18, 2026. Edited by the Only in Murfreesboro editorial team.