MTSU Family Weekend

Campus Recreation Center  

6:00am-9:00pm

• FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.  

University Offices Open for Business 

8:00am-4:30pm 

Phillips Bookstore  

8:00am-4:00pm | Student Union Building, 1^st Floor 

• 10% off MTSU logo items for Family Weekend. 

Special Collections 

8:30am-4:30pm | Walker Library, 4th Floor 

• Special Collections welcomes MTSU families and friends to stop by and view our current exhibition: “Creating Home: Domesticity and the Role of Women.” Also on display will be examples from our diverse, rich collections. Special Collections book and archival holdings cover a wide chronological span, from the 13th century to the present, and cover a wide array of topics, including early Tennessee imprints, distilling, equine science, World’s Fairs, and the Civil War. The exhibit will be available Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 pm, and our Open House display will be available Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. 

Todd Art Gallery 

8:30am-4:30pm | Todd Hall 

• Todd Art Gallery is open for visitors. Stop by to see the newest exhibit  

MTSU Game Room

8:00am-10:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor 

• Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).

LEVEL Up Arena

10:00am-10:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor 

• The Level Up Arena is MTSU’s state-of-the-art esports and gaming facility — designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).  

MTSU Craft Center

9:00am-9:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor

• The Craft Center is MTSU’s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. There are supplies for yarn crafts, painting, drawing/coloring, general arts and crafts, and MORE! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).

MakerSpace Open House 

12:00-5:00pm | Walker Library, 2nd Floor 

• The MakerSpace  is a collaborative community space where people can gather to design, create, and innovate. Stop by the Help Desk to ask one of our wonderful student workers for a guided walkabout of the MakerSpace. Visitors are welcome to explore and gain experiences including:  
  • Watch a demonstration of our filament 3D printer 
  • View our exhibit: “Chain Reactions” 
  • Free build a marble run and test our Rube Goldberg Machines made by our wonderful student workers 
  • Set up a domino chain reaction in Augmented Reality using our Magic Leap headset 
  • Dabble in our Augmented Reality Sandbox 
  • Play with our Chess set made in the MakerSpace 
  • Try out our Game Cabinet, also made in the MakerSpace 
  • Take a turn in the Flight Simulator, available without a reservation 
  • Experience our HTC Vive Pro 2 VR Headset, available without a reservation 
  • Explore our Specialized Spaces, including the Green Screen Room, Podcasting Studio, and Easy Recording Studio 

Tour the MTSU Dairy Farm

Tours at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm | 3211 Guy James Road

• Bring the whole family and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the MTSU Farm Laboratories, where students in the School of Agribusiness and Agriscience (ABAS) get real-world, hands-on experience in modern agriculture. MTSU students farm 750 acres, including a state-of-the-art dairy and milk processing plant, two beef herds, and a farrow-to-finish swine operation. We raise several crops, including corn, soybeans, and hemp, plus a student garden, greenhouses, and a student farmer’s market.
• The Dairy Farm is located on Guy James Road, approximately 15 minutes from campus. Due to limited parking, we kindly ask that families carpool to the farm. Please note: the route is not suitable for golf carts, and group sizes will be limited to 35–40 people to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Family Meet N’ Greet 

1:00-3:30pm | SSAC Lobby 

• Mingle with other MTSU families and chat with faculty and staff. Enjoy refreshments from MT Dining, including the famous MTSU chocolate milk, tour the Student Food Pantry, hear live music from two MTSU student performers, and pick up your Family Weekend welcome gifts.  
• This is a drop-in event! We’ll have golf cart shuttles available to take you to various afternoon activities. Free parking is available in the Visitor’s Lot. 

JEWL Seed Library 

1:00-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor 

• The JEWL Seed Library provides the MTSU community with free vegetable, flower, and herb seeds. Stop by the library to learn more about the collection and take a few seed packets home. Library staff will be on hand from to welcome everyone and answer any questions. 

Library of Things 

1:30-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor 

• The Library of Things (LoT) collection contains a variety of practical and fun items that may be borrowed by anyone in the MTSU community! Library staff will be available to answer questions about the collection. 

Womack Curriculum Collection 

1:30-3:30pm | Walker Library, 1st Floor 

• The Curriculum Collection is a specialized collection and space that supports the MTSU College of Education and homeschoolers in middle Tennessee. Stop by to see our collection of children’s and young adult literature, teacher resources, and the Family Study Room. 

MTSU Center for Energy and Sustainability Tabling Open House 

1:30-3:30pm | Quad, Outside the Library 

• Stop by the Center for Energy and Sustainability’s open house table to learn about sustainability initiatives at MTSU and discover ways to get involved. Meet our staff, explore programs focused on recycling, energy conservation, and campus sustainability, and find out how you can make a positive impact. Whether you’re looking for information about recycling, campus sustainability and events, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’d love to meet you and answer your questions. Join us to see how MTSU is working toward a more sustainable future! 

Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center Open House 

2:00-4:00pm | KUC Room 124 | GPS: 1524 Military Memorial 

• Stop by the Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center for an open house and learn more about the resources, services, and support available to MTSU veterans, military-affiliated students, and their families. Explore the center, meet the staff, and discover the many ways the Daniels Center supports the MTSU military-affiliated community. All are welcome! 

Physician Assistant Studies Open House
2:00 – 4:00 pm | CKNB Lawn

• Did you know that MTSU offers a masters in Physician Assistant studies? All families and prospective students are invited to tour with us and meet our faculty and current PA students. Explore the human body using our state-of-the-art Anatomage tables, interactive task trainers and simulation mannequins while visiting our exam rooms and classroom spaces. Current students will be available along the way to answer questions and share their experiences. Come curious and get ready to experience what the daily life is like in PA School!

Center for Popular Music Open House 

2:00-4:00pm | BRAGG 140 

• The Center for Popular Music (CPM) is one of the oldest and largest research centers in the world dedicated to studying American popular and vernacular music. 
• Join us in our Reading Room for light bites and listen to vinyl records from our collection of over 300,000 sound recordings. We are also offering staff-led tours of our archive. 

Career Development Center Open House 

2:00-4:00pm | Keathley University Center, Room 328 

• Visit the CDC to speak with staff members about how we serve students! We’ll answer your questions and have our Career Closet open for you to check out! 

Special Collections Open House 

1:30-3:30 pm | Walker Library, 4th Floor 

• Family Weekend participants are welcome to stop into Special Collections and view the current exhibit, along with additional items that will only be on display during their open house

CSIL Sips

2:00-4:30 pm | Student Union 330

• Drop by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL), Student Union 330, to visit your students’ hub for getting involved on campus. Free CSIL reusable cup while supplies last!

Watch Disney/Pixar’s Hopper in the STU Theater 

5:00pm and 8:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor

• This family weekend, SPARE will be screening Hopper in the STU Theater. All students and their families are welcome to attend. Screenings take place on Friday, September 18, at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The STU Theater is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building to the right of the elevator/stairs.

MTSU Observatory Telescope Viewing 

7:00-9:00pm | MTSU Observatory (OBS) 

• The MTSU Observatory will be open for telescope viewing from 7:00–9:00 pm. Weather permitting, visitors will have the opportunity to view the Moon and Saturn through the telescopes.

Quiet on the Grove

7:00pm-9:00pm | Walnut Grove by the Horseshoe

• Ready to switch the beat? Join us for Quiet on the Grove as DJ Koki brings the vibes to kick off another big MTSU football weekend. Bring your friends, your moves, and your Student ID to check out a pair of headphones!

Explore Downtown at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market 

8:00am–12:00pm | 225 West College Street 

• While you’re in town visiting your Blue Raider, take some time to experience Downtown Murfreesboro. 
• Start your Saturday at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market, open 8:00am–12:00pm around the Rutherford County Courthouse. Shop from local farmers, makers and vendors while exploring the heart of downtown. 
• Be sure to stop by the Main Street Murfreesboro information tent to pick up a Downtown Scavenger Hunt Map. Complete the scavenger hunt, return your map to the tent and receive a Main Street gift! 
• After the market, keep exploring! Downtown Murfreesboro is home to locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops and more, all just a short drive from MTSU. 
• Have your Blue Raider with you? Several downtown businesses offer special discounts to MTSU students → https://www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/mtsu-students-on-main-steet/  

Campus Recreation Center  

9:00am-9:00pm | Saturday, Sept. 19 

• FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.  

MTSU Game Room

10:00am-6:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor 

• Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).  

LEVEL Up Arena

10:00am-6:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor 

• The Level Up Arena is MTSU’s state-of-the-art esports and gaming facility — designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).  

MTSU Craft Center | Student Union, 2nd Floor

11:00am-5:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor

• The Craft Center is MTSU’s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. There are supplies for yarn crafts, painting, drawing/coloring, general arts and crafts, and MORE! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).

Phillips Bookstore  

9:00 am-3:00pm | Student Union Building, 1^st Floor 

• 10% off MTSU logo items for Family Weekend. 

Legacy Brunch & Open House  

9:30-11:00am | 2259 Middle TN Blvd 

• Join us for our Legacy Brunch. The event is free to attend for Alumni Parents and Legacies who are currently attending MTSU. 

Veterans Memorial Service  

1:30pm | Veteran’s Memorial outside the Tom A. Jackson Building 

Party in the Grove 

3:00pm-6:00pm | Walnut Grove 

• Get ready for a fun-filled day in Walnut Grove! Join us for the Party in the Grove, featuring live music, games, and exciting activities for all ages. 
  • 3:00pm: Tailgate begins. Activities include family-friendly attractions like bouncy houses, face painting, and other activities for children. 
  • 3:00pm: Vet Village. Stop by the Vet Village to meet vendors and organizations that are providing resources and assistance to the military community. Complimentary lunch provided for all, while supplies last, by Single Tree BBQ. 
  • 3:45pm: Band of Blue Raider Walk. Fans line the Raider Walk and cheer on the football team as they walk from Peck Hall to Floyd Stadium before the big game. 
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Live Performance by the military band 
  • 5:15pm: Follow Me to Floyd. Follow MTSU student leaders from Walnut Grove to Floyd Stadium. 
  • MTSU Football v. Nevada Kickoff 

6:00pm | Floyd Stadium 

• Join us for the Family Weekend and Salute Football Game. The game features special recognition for our MTSU families as well as military alumni, all branches of the military, and other honorees. 
• Purchase Family Weekend Ticket Packages here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/mtsu/buy/FamilyWeekend2026?promocode=RkFNSUxZMjAyNg== 

• Halftime Parade: Service members and their families are invited to participate in a parade on the field.

Farewell Brunch in McCallie  

9:00am-11:00am | McCallie Dining Hall 

• Wrap up Family Weekend with a Farewell Brunch at McCallie Dining Hall. Enjoy a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast while spending quality time with your student before hitting the road.
• Door rate: $10:50

Campus Recreation Center  

12:00-9:00pm

• FREE entrance with the presentation of this graphic.  

MTSU Game Room

12:00-10:00pm | Student Union, 1st Floor 

• Enjoy our 6 pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, an air hockey table, 7 HD TVs, and 4 gaming stations with Nintendo Switch and PS5! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).  

LEVEL Up Arena

12:00-10:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor 

• The Level Up Arena is MTSU’s state-of-the-art esports and gaming facility — designed to give students and visitors a high-energy, professional-level gaming experience. FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).

MTSU Craft Center

1:00-9:00pm | Student Union, 2nd Floor

• The Craft Center is MTSU’s newest student union amenity. With open and accessible crafting for students. There are supplies for yarn crafts, painting, drawing/coloring, general arts and crafts, and MORE! FREE entrance when accompanied by an MTSU student (MTSU ID required).