Community Calendar

Saturday, July 18

Rose's Rolling Pin will host a bread-baking workshop on in the Community Room at 110 S. Court Square in McMinnville. Three two-hour sessions will be offered from 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. The cost is $55 with a $20 deposit required to reserve a spot. For more information or to register, call 931-259-1338.

The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. The meeting will feature a special salute to America's 250th birthday with a Revolutionary War-themed show-and-tell. Attendees are invited to share information about a Revolutionary War ancestor, wear period clothing or red, white and blue attire, and enjoy refreshments. Visitors are welcome.

Shop Local: Factory Connection is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store is 20 percent off, as well as free water, raffles all day and gift bags.

Sunday, July 19

Bethel Hill Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School Sunday through Tuesday, July 19-21. The church is located at1137 W. Green Hill Rd. in McMinnville. Activities are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Dinner will be provided, and the community is invited to attend.

Tent Revival, July 10-22 at 7 p.m. nightly. This is its 15th year, and the event has moved to a new location. It is now located at 1100 Smithville Hwy in the parking lot behind Walgreen’s and next to Saki Hibachi & Steakhouse.

Monday, July 20

The Warren County Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Among the items of business on the agenda are higher ground athletic field maintenance for WC Schools, jail CCTV reappropriation, ARC computer costs, Sanitation Convenience Center and approval of notaries.

Tuesday, July 21

McMinnville Enrichment Center activities: 10 a.m. Activity Stations, 12:15 p.m. Activity with Master Gardeners, 1:30 p.m. Horse Races, 2:30 p.m. Stem Activity, and 3:15 p.m. Jenga. The center is located at 225 Garfield Street. Activities are open to men, women and children with special needs and their caregivers.

The city’s Tourism and Marketing Committee will meet at 4 p.m. On the agenda: 1) Consideration of a recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to award a $46,000 marketing contract to Designsenory to manage digital tourism campaigns from Aug. 1 through Feb. 28, 2027; 2) Consideration of a contract award to Advance Travel & Tourism in the amount of $15,000 for streaming television (OTT/STV) and YouTube campaign management from Aug. 1 through July 31, 2027.  

Thursday, July 23

Prayer at the Fountain will be held at 7 p.m. at the fountain in downtown McMinnville. The event will feature worship music led by Destinee and Matthew Dasaro, with a message from Pastor David Kilgore. Those unable to attend in person can watch online through the Prayer at the Fountain Facebook group. For more information, contact Debbie Young at (931) 259-2054.

McMinnville Enrichment Center activities: 10 a.m. Summer Collage Art, 10:45 a.m. Dice Uno, 12:15 p.m., Activities with KOTO, 2:30 p.m. Table Drumming, and 2:45 Card Games. The center is located at 225 Garfield Street. Activities are open to men, women and children with special needs and their caregivers.

Friday, July 24

McMinnville Enrichment Center activities: 10 a.m. Sand Art, 10:45 Pass the Hoop, 12:15 p.m. Sign language with Ms. Colleen, 1 p.m. Ballon Tennis, 2 p.m. Mail Time Telephone Game, and 2:45 p.m. Teamwork Activity. The center is located at 225 Garfield Street. Activities are open to men, women and children with special needs and their caregivers.

Community Calendar – Sports

Registration is now open for the McMinnville Fall 2026 Co-Ed Adult Soccer League at the Milner Recreation Center. It will continue through Aug. 9. Fee is $80 per player. All participants will receive a player card. The season will feature seven games played on Saturday nights between August and October, with 25-minute halves. Teams are chosen by draft conducted by team captains. For more info, contact Rene Alvarez at 931-473-1212 or via email at ralvarez@mcminnvilletn.gov.

Registration is open for the McMinnville Youth Soccer Fall 2026 season through July 19. Late registration will be available July 20-26. The registration fee is $70 per child, with additional children in the same family discounted to $65 each. The league offers divisions ranging from U3/U4 through U15-U18. Age groups are determined by birth year, and players must be at least 3 years old by Aug. 29 to participate. Registration information is available through McMinnville Parks and Recreation and McMinnville Youth Soccer. For more info, contact Rene Alvarez at 931-473-1212 or via email at ralvarez@mcminnvilletn.gov.

For your information

The second annual Cruisin’ for the Hawks is seeking vendors for its Sept. 12 Car & Motorcycle Show to be held at Warren County High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to sign up, please contact Lindsey Adams at 931-304-1685. Proceeds benefit students at Hickory Creek Elementary School.

It is time for WCSH Class of 1975 reunion on Aug. 22 at Helen's on the Green at 5:30 p.m. Please email to Classof1975wctn@gmail.com by Aug. 1 The cost is $30 per head and please provide the name of your guest. Make checks payable to David Britton and mail to: Darlene Slaughter; 309 Lakeshore Drive; McMinnville, TN 37110.  You may also Venmo payments to: @Janice-Mayfield-9

Send your event information to lisa.hobbswcw@gmail.com‍ ‍

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