Rutherford County is getting a new November tradition. The first annual Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade will travel down Main Street in Murfreesboro on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, according to the parade's organizers.
Parade Route
The parade starts at MTSU, 1301 E. Main St., and heads down Main Street to finish at the historic Public Square. Organizers describe the route as running down Main Street from 1st to 8th Avenue.
An awards ceremony and music follow at 1 p.m.
Who Is Marching
Organizers list these participants:
- Marching bands
- Veterans' units
- Vintage vehicles
- Scout troops
- First responders
Veterans' groups, bands and organizations that want to march can apply through participant forms on the parade website, which also recruits volunteers.
Hosts and Sponsors
The parade is hosted by [Single Tree BBQ](/business/single-tree-bbq-murfreesboro) and Minutes Wisely, with Atmos Energy as host sponsor and Country Financial as partner. Other sponsors include Redstone Federal Credit Union, Pepsi, the Rutherford County Veteran Coalition and OleSouth.
Cost
The parade is free to attend. Donations support local veterans' programs.
Other Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day itself is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Ceremonies that day are on the events calendar, including a Veterans Day ceremony and the Smyrna Veterans Day ceremony. The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System's Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro also lists its own Veterans Day parade, which is a separate event.
Planning Your Morning Downtown
Main Street runs past many of the city's historic homes on the way to the Square. Parking is available in the downtown city and county garages, and there are more restaurants within walking distance in the downtown Murfreesboro restaurants guide. The Christmas season follows soon after: see the Murfreesboro Christmas parade guide and Christmas on the Square.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Veterans Day parade in Murfreesboro?
The first Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, with an awards ceremony and music at 1 p.m.
What is the route of the Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade?
The parade starts at MTSU, 1301 E. Main St., and travels down Main Street to finish at the historic Public Square in downtown Murfreesboro.
Is the Murfreesboro Veterans Day parade free?
Yes. The parade is free to attend. Donations support local veterans' programs.
Who is hosting the Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade?
Single Tree BBQ and Minutes Wisely host the parade, with Atmos Energy as host sponsor and Country Financial as partner.
How can I march in the Veterans Day parade?
The parade website has participant and volunteer forms for bands, veterans' units, scout troops, first responders and vintage vehicles.
Source: Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade. See the event listing.