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Tennessee Miller Coliseum Events Schedule in Murfreesboro

Upcoming shows at MTSU’s indoor arena in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from the coliseum’s official calendar.

304B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:

What events are at Tennessee Miller Coliseum?

Tennessee Miller Coliseum, MTSU’s 4,600-seat indoor arena at 304B West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, hosts horse shows, dog shows, horse judging contests and rodeos. Its official calendar runs through November 22, 2026, ending with the MTSU Candy Corn Classic, and the CFRC Rodeo follows on March 5–6, 2027.

Upcoming events

Dates and hours from the official Tennessee Miller Coliseum calendar. Confirm details with each organizer before you go.

More Murfreesboro events are on our events calendar.

Address, parking and tickets

Address: 304B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. From I-24, take exit 76 to Medical Center Parkway, turn left on Thompson Lane and go about 5 miles; the coliseum is on the left (official directions).

Parking: spectators and exhibitors use separate entrances. The paved spectator lot has more than 400 spaces plus a large gravel area; exhibitors park in day-use areas near the main arena or in trailer drop lots (access and parking).

Tickets and admission: the coliseum staff does not sell event tickets or handle stall and RV rentals for shows. Buy tickets and ask about prices through each event’s organizer, linked above. Facility questions: 615-494-8961 (contact page).

The arena: a climate-controlled 150-by-300-foot floor with 4,600 stadium seats and a 30-foot concourse, inside a 222,000-square-foot building that opened on March 18, 2003. It has 500 stalls and 117 camper hookups (arena, history).

Directions to Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro

Every route ends on Thompson Lane. Drivers from Nashville or Chattanooga leave I-24 at exit 76; drivers from I-65 South or I-40 use I-840 exit 55. Routes are condensed from the coliseum’s official directions.

  1. I-24 East from Nashville: Exit 76, turn left onto Medical Center Parkway, then left onto Thompson Lane. About 5 miles; the coliseum is on the left.
  2. I-24 West from Chattanooga: Exit 76, turn right onto Medical Center Parkway, then left onto Thompson Lane. About 5 miles; the coliseum is on the left.
  3. I-65 from the north: I-65 South to I-24 East, then exit 76 and follow the Nashville directions above.
  4. I-65 from the south, or I-40 from Memphis or Knoxville: Take I-840 to exit 55 (US-41 South/US-70S East). Go 2 miles, turn left onto Thompson Lane; the coliseum is about 2.5 miles on the left.
  5. Highway 231 from Lebanon: Follow 231 South off I-40 about 19.5 miles, turn right onto Thompson Lane; the coliseum is half a mile on the right.

Tennessee Miller Coliseum at a glance

The coliseum is set up for multi-day horse shows: exhibitors stall, warm up and camp on site while spectators use a separate entrance and lot. Hart Freeland Roberts of Brentwood designed the $21 million building, which is named for John C. “Tennessee” Miller (history).

Tennessee Miller Coliseum facilities
FacilityDetails
Main arenaClimate-controlled 150 × 300 ft floor, 4,600 stadium seats, 30-ft concourse
Warm-up arenaCovered, 120 × 203 ft, same footing as the main arena, with a show office and judges’ lounge
Stalls500 stalls, 10 × 10 ft, each with water and electrical outlets; 2 wash racks with tempered water
RV sites117 camper hookups with water and electricity; some have 50-amp service
Miller ClubReception and meeting room inside the coliseum for up to 120 guests
Spectator parkingPaved lot with 400+ spaces plus a large gravel area
Building and site222,000 sq ft on 154 acres; opened March 18, 2003

Sources: arena, warm-up arena, stall barns and RV sites, Miller Club, access.

Tennessee Miller Coliseum FAQ

Where is Tennessee Miller Coliseum?

The coliseum is at 304B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. From I-24, take exit 76 to Medical Center Parkway, turn left on Thompson Lane and drive about 5 miles; the coliseum is on the left.

How do I buy tickets for a Miller Coliseum event?

Through the event’s organizer. The coliseum staff says it does not sell tickets for events, so admission, prices and times come from each show’s own website or contact.

Where do you park at Tennessee Miller Coliseum?

Spectators have a separate entrance and a paved lot with more than 400 spaces plus a large gravel area. Exhibitors park in day-use areas near the main arena or in trailer drop lots.

How big is Tennessee Miller Coliseum?

The 222,000-square-foot facility opened on March 18, 2003. Its climate-controlled arena floor is 150 by 300 feet with 4,600 stadium seats, and it has 500 stalls and 117 camper hookups.

Who is Tennessee Miller Coliseum named for?

MTSU named the coliseum for John C. “Tennessee” Miller at the request of his wife, the late Mary Elizabeth Miller, whose gift to the university has grown to more than $25 million. The $21 million building sits on 154 acres in Murfreesboro.

Can horse show exhibitors camp at Miller Coliseum?

Yes. The coliseum has 117 camper hookups with water and electricity, some with 50-amp service, next to 500 stalls of 10 by 10 feet. The coliseum staff says it does not handle stall and RV rentals for shows, so exhibitors book through each show’s organizer.

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