Oaklands Mansion Weddings & Events

07/14/2024

Kiwanians were out tonight supporting at their annual Taste of Rutherford fundraiser. Great food and drinks from folks like

05/02/2024

04/17/2024

We've got a forecast of beautiful 80 degree weather here in Middle Tennessee, and that means Cicadas will be here any day! This year Brood XIX will emerge after 13 years; this particular batch is one of the largest and we've gotten a lot of questions about these fascinating insects. The Brood is found in Tennessee mostly in central counties, though a few eastern and western counties will see both this brood and others this year too.

Cicadas neither bite nor sting. Apart from a disturbing appearance they're harmless to humans. Historically they were considered an ill-omen, but this is more due to their scary appearance than anything else. They aren't toxic, though eating too many of the critters can make your pets sick. When it comes to Ag, Cicadas aren't really a concern. They don't eat vegetation & don't pose a risk to most crops". They can threaten young trees; cicadas slice into small branches to lay their eggs and this damage can hurt or even kill younger and smaller trees, bushes, and shrubs. Some nurseries recommend covering these plants during the emergence. According to UT Extension and other experts, little research has been done into the impact these insects have on agriculture, though any positive or negative impacts appear to be minimal at best.

The brood will likely be very loud, especially for those of you not from the south who haven't experienced a large brood before. The loud noise they make is part of mating so similar loud noises like lawnmowers, boat engines, tractors, and similar can attract the insects in large numbers. Therefore, if you have a phobia of large insects stay quiet outdoors this summer! They can occasionally become tangled in long hair and so a hat while outdoors, especially in wooded areas, is a must (have we mentioned we sell a fantastic looking baseball cap here at the museum?). They emerge in greatest numbers near older stands of trees; open fields, farms, and newer developments will see fewer cicadas while older neighborhoods, parks, and wooded areas (including Ellington and Crieve Hall) will see the most.

Photo: Periodical Cicada courtesy of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.

03/30/2024

Tickets are going fast!

The Rutherford County Zetas Murfreesboro Zetas cordially invite you to the Annual Shannon L. Martin Memorial Scholarship Jazzy Blue Fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Jazzy Blue on the Lawn: The All White Sneakers & Sandals Soiree raises funds for the Shannon L. Martin Scholarship, which helps female high school seniors in Rutherford County, TN, prepare to pursue higher education. It will be a delightful experience as you can enjoy appetizers and live entertainment while mingling with other guests and contributing to a worthy cause.

Tickets can be purchased until April 7, and scholarship donations can be sent via Zelle to [email protected] or https://givebutter.com/c/JazzyBlueFundraiser

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zeta-phi-beta-sigma-chi-zeta-chapter-jazzy-blue-on-the-lawn-tickets-851963916007?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl #

We look forward to seeing you in your all-white attire, white sneakers, or sandals, and we thank you for your support!