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Tarot reading trailer at the Inaugural Oaklands Mansion Fall Craft Fair on Sept. 7 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Olson.

Seasonal fun kicks off in Murfreesboro with inaugural Oaklands Mansion Fall Craft Fair

Bailey Brantingham September 9, 2024

Feature photo by Matthew Olson Story by Matthew Olson The historic Oaklands Mansion hosted their inaugural Fall Craft Fair Saturday, drawing DIYers out from all corners of Murfreesboro.  The...

Student volunteer Autumn Trail pulls a vintage wedding suit from the Historic Clothing Collection at MTSU on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. (MTSU Sidelines / Sydney Wagner)

Historic Clothing Collection: A firsthand exploration of history through fashion

CIM Digital December 9, 2018

Photos by Sydney Wagner / Lifestyles Editor  The McWherter Learning Resources Center looks like any other building on campus. Inside its walls, it houses the MTSU Textiles, Merchandising and Design Department....

Historic Oaklands Mansion of Murfreesboro offers glimpse into city's past

Historic Oaklands Mansion of Murfreesboro offers glimpse into city’s past

Sidelines October 30, 2018

Photo by Tiffany Brady / MTSU Sidelines Archive Story by Max Leach / Contributing Writer The city of Murfreesboro is a place of constant development. It seems that on every other street corner there's...

Photos: Oaklands Mansion hosts annual Summer Picnic Party and Fundraiser

Photos: Oaklands Mansion hosts annual Summer Picnic Party and Fundraiser

Sidelines July 23, 2018

Photos and story by Karly Cordell / Contributing Writer Murfreesboro citizens enjoyed food, drinks and live music at the Oaklands Mansion's Summer Picnic Party and Fundraiser on Friday. The Oaklands...

Oaklands Mansion to host annual 'Free Day' in May

Oaklands Mansion to host annual ‘Free Day’ in May

Sidelines March 21, 2018

Photo by Tiffany Brady / Sidelines Archives Story by Katrina Johnson / Contributing Writer Each year Oaklands Mansion -- located approximately five minutes from MTSU’s campus -- hosts a free day, and...

Photos: Oaklands Mansion features fashion, cultural history in 'Wedding Dresses through the Decades' exhibit

Photos: Oaklands Mansion features fashion, cultural history in ‘Wedding Dresses through the Decades’ exhibit

Sidelines February 6, 2018

Photos and story by Daniel-Shaw Remeta / Contributing Writer Oaklands Mansion is displaying an exhibit, entitled “Wedding Dresses through the Decades,” from Jan. 20 until March 4. Featuring over...

Oaklands wetlands update: Murfreesboro residents, officials continue preservation efforts after city’s purchase of wetlands

Oaklands wetlands update: Murfreesboro residents, officials continue preservation efforts after city’s purchase of wetlands

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief October 19, 2017

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / MTSU Sidelines On Aug. 4, 2017, the Murfreesboro City Council approved the purchase of 11.7 acres of natural wetlands that were, at one point, in danger of being disturbed by...

Interior designer Lori Bell provides lecture on importance of design in healing environments at Oaklands Mansion

Interior designer Lori Bell provides lecture on importance of design in healing environments at Oaklands Mansion

Sidelines September 28, 2017

Photo by Wendy Anderson / Contributing Writer Story by Sabrina Tyson and Wendy Anderson / Contributing Writers On Tuesday evening, the Middle Tennessee State University Student Chapter of the American...

Photos: Oaklands Mansion educates children on life in the 1800s

Photos: Oaklands Mansion educates children on life in the 1800s

CIM Digital September 22, 2017

Photos by Shade Narramore / Contributing Photographer Story by Altima Sisavad / Contributing Writer Murfreesboro’s historic Oaklands Mansion took "Throwback Thursday" to another level with their 2017...

Oaklands Mansion to host wide array of seasonal events

Oaklands Mansion to host wide array of seasonal events

Sidelines September 22, 2017

Photo and story by Tiffany Brady / Contributing Writer Oaklands Mansion will open its doors to the Murfreesboro community and host an array of fall events during the season, including a lecture series...

Oaklands Sinking Creek petition update: Plans withdrawn, additional studies to be examined by applicant

Oaklands Sinking Creek petition update: Plans withdrawn, additional studies to be examined by applicant

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor The plans for the proposed "The Cove at Oaklands," the 11.6 acres of townhomes that were to be built on an area of land near Oaklands Mansion, were withdrawn by the...

MTSU English professor, Murfreesboro resident petitions City Council to save the Oaklands Sinking Creek, surrounding area

MTSU English professor, Murfreesboro resident petitions City Council to save the Oaklands Sinking Creek, surrounding area

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor An MTSU English professor and Murfreesboro resident created a petition on Change.org to save the Oaklands Sinking Creek and the surrounding area from the development...

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