Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. Downtown Murfreesboro's holiday shopping night is Nov. 6; parking, buses and markets.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Details come from Main Street Murfreesboro, the city’s calendar and transit page, and the stores named. We list hours as each center publishes them; we do not list deals or prices.
Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Murfreesboro’s two big shopping draws are The Avenue Murfreesboro on Medical Center Parkway and the independent shops of historic downtown, about 400 locally owned businesses around the Square, by Main Street Murfreesboro’s count. Downtown kicks off the season early with an evening shopping night on Friday, Nov. 6.
Who to call
- Main Street Murfreesboro (downtown): 615-895-1887, 225 W. College St.
- Murfreesboro Transit: 615-217-6837
- Police non-emergency (traffic, parking lots): 615-893-1311; emergencies, 911
Holiday shopping dates
| Date | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., Nov. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. | Sip, Shop and Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition | Downtown stores |
| Fri., Nov. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. | Murfreesboro Ornament Premiere Party | The Country Gourmet, 107 E. Main St. |
| Fri.-Sat., Nov. 13-14, 7:30 a.m. to noon | St. Clair Yard and Craft Sale | St. Clair Street Senior Center, 325 St. Clair St. |
| Fri., Nov. 27 | Black Friday | Citywide |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | Small Business Saturday | Downtown and independent shops |
| Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4-19, 4 to 8 p.m. | A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh Village | 312 S. Front St. |
| Sat., Dec. 12, 4 to 8 p.m. | Oaklands Museum Shop open during the Candlelight Tour of Homes | 901 N. Maney Ave. |
Downtown: shop the Square
Main Street Murfreesboro’s Sip, Shop and Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, with festive storefronts, holiday decor and gifts. The same night, The Country Gourmet, 107 E. Main St., unveils its new limited-edition Murfreesboro ornament from 5 to 8 p.m.; call 615-896-3634 to reserve one.
For Small Business Saturday, browse downtown shops through Main Street’s business directory. In 2025, Main Street ran a Shop Small gift basket drawing through November, with entries by scanning a QR code at checkout in participating stores; we will add 2026 plans when Main Street posts them.
The Avenue Murfreesboro
The Avenue Murfreesboro, off Medical Center Parkway, is the city’s open-air shopping center, with big-box and specialty stores and restaurants; see its store directory. Holiday and Black Friday hours are posted on the center’s hours page and each store sets its own, so check before you leave home. Check the center’s events page for holiday events.
Holiday markets and gift shopping
- St. Clair Yard and Craft Sale, 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at St. Clair Street Senior Center: crafts, handmade items, lamps and food.
- A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh Village, Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4-19, 4 to 8 p.m.: holiday crafts, demonstrations, carolers and letters to Santa in the pioneer village. $5; ages 5 and under free.
- Oaklands Museum Shop is open for holiday shopping during the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.
Parking, buses and traffic
- Downtown parking: Main Street says there is no time limit on street spaces in the evenings or on weekends. The city’s garages are the Judicial Center garage, 223 N. Maple St., and the Civic Plaza garage, 111 W. Vine St.
- By bus: Murfreesboro Transit runs weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with limited Saturday service from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Highland Avenue, MLK Boulevard and The Avenue routes. Every bus has a bike rack and is ADA-accessible.
- Traffic: the city had not posted holiday traffic plans when we checked. Check our road construction and closures page before heading out.
What this means for you
- Nov. 6: the first holiday shopping night downtown.
- Nov. 27-28: Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Check each store’s own hours.
- Thanksgiving week trash: Thursday routes move to Friday, Nov. 27; see our Thanksgiving page.
More guides: holiday lights and Christmas events, the Christmas parade and tree lighting and new businesses.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday follows on Nov. 28.
What are The Avenue Murfreesboro’s Black Friday hours?
The Avenue posts holiday hours on its own hours page, and stores set their own. Check theavenuemurfreesboro.com/hours or the store’s page before you go.
Where do I park to shop downtown Murfreesboro?
Main Street Murfreesboro says parking is available in the two downtown garages and on the street, with no time limit in the evenings or on weekends. The city’s garages are at 223 N. Maple St. and 111 W. Vine St.
Do Murfreesboro buses run on Saturday to The Avenue?
Yes. Murfreesboro Transit runs limited Saturday service, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the Highland Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and The Avenue routes.
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