Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Blue Raider Athletics set for Summer Tour
6/27/2022 9:00:00 AM | General
MURFREESBORO — Blue Raider Athletics is set to kick off their annual Blue Raider Summer Tour starting in July. The goal of the Blue Raider Summer Tour is to connect with the community and excite them about the 2022-23 athletic season. At each stop there will be ticket information and sales as well as posters and other MT Athletics promotional items.
For the entire month of July, Blue Raider fans can stop into Lightning's Locker Room powered by Textbook Brokers or shop online on Fridays and receive 20% off regular priced MTSU gear.
Textbook Brokers
1321 Greenland Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Check out all the events listed below:
July:
12th- Blue Raider Family Fun Night | Murfreesboro Strike & Spare | 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Blue Raider Athletics is proud to join with MTSU Athletics sponsor Strike & Spare to host a community-wide Blue Raider Family Fun Night for ALL AGES! Bring your families, friends, and neighbors for a night of guaranteed fun at Murfreesboro Strike and Spare located in Stones River Town Centre.
Strike and Spare will be offering the Blue Raider community a $10 wristband, normally $20, for 3 hours. The wristband includes unlimited Roller Skating, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Laser Frenzy, Time Freak, and a game of bowling. Half of the proceeds from the night will come right back to the Blue Raider Athletic Association.
20th - 28th - Blue Raider Blitz | Across the mid-state | Lunch Events 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Dinner Events 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Blitz will be a way for fans of all ages to engage with Blue Raider football as the team prepares for the 2022 season. Members of the football coaching staff and a few head coaches from other sports will be at each location.
Last summer, Blue Raider Blitz stopped at seven locations over four days, seeing hundreds of fans a day. This year will be no different as we have expanded to new towns to engage with our fan base and show our appreciation.
Season ticket information, posters, contests, prize giveaways and appearances by the spirit squads and Lightning will highlight most of the events. Fans can also purchase 2022 Blue Raider Football season tickets at each stop.
Wednesday, July 20
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Franklin, TN | Party Fowl
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Nashville, TN | The Listening Room
Thursday, July 21
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Manchester, TN | Boskey's Grille at Willowbrook Golf Course
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Smyrna, TN | Lee Victory Park
Monday, July 25
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mt. Juliet, TN | The Pub - CP Between the Lakes
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Shelbyville, TN | Bedford County Courthouse Square
Thursday, July 28
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Murfreesboro, TN | Cannonsburgh Village
Mark these dates and locations on your calendar. You can also RSVP now!
28th- Business Before Hours | Hall of Fame | 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
MT Athletics, The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, and United Way have teamed up again for their annual Business Before Hours event. Head to the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club for an informal social networking event. Listen to guest speakers and meet other business professionals from across Rutherford County! MORE INFO
August:
Blue Raider Athletics will join the MTSU Creamery at the Murfreesboro Square Farmers Market every Saturday in the month of August. Stop by the MTSU Creamery truck for the best milk in Murfreesboro and take home some Blue Raider Athletics branded giveaways! Lightning will make some surprise appearances throughout the month as well.
9th - Dinner with the Blue Raiders | Slim & Husky's Pizza | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join Blue Raider Athletics for dinner at our official athletic sponsor Slim N Husky's. 10% of all proceeds will go back to the Blue Raider Athletic Association. Come have dinner with us and visit with Lightning and staff!
13th – MYP Cornhole Tournament | Floyd Stadium | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Murfreesboro Young Professionals will host their annual Cornhole Tournament at Floyd Stadium sponsored in part by MTSU Athletics. Information on how to participate: CLICK HERE
16th – Blue Raider Happy Hour | Mayday Brewery | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Blue Raider Athletics is partnering with Mayday Brewery for a Blue Raider Happy Hour. Blue Raider fans are invited to join us at Mayday Brewery for Trivia Night, BOGO Beer Specials, and giveaways.
21st- Fan Day | Floyd Stadium | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Come to the field of Floyd Stadium for an afternoon full of fun. This event will allow Blue Raider fans the opportunity to meet players and coaches from the Blue Raider football team. Fans will be able to get autographs, pick up their 2022 posters and schedule magnets, play on the inflatables, check out local vendors, and enjoy live music. The Blue Raider ticket office will be on-site for fans to purchase season tickets, and the Blue Raider Athletic Association will also be set up to answer questions and sign-up new members.
September:
16th- Friday Night on the Square | Rutherford County Lawn | 6:30 p.m.
Join the entire MTSU community for a #TrueBlue Night on the Square. This free event will not only feature live music but will also have a special touch of blue to highlight the night as we prepare for our home opener football game the next day vs. TSU!
For more information as each event grows closer, check out MT Athletics social media channels and/or GoBlueRaiders.com/SummerTour.
For the entire month of July, Blue Raider fans can stop into Lightning's Locker Room powered by Textbook Brokers or shop online on Fridays and receive 20% off regular priced MTSU gear.
Textbook Brokers
1321 Greenland Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Check out all the events listed below:
July:
12th- Blue Raider Family Fun Night | Murfreesboro Strike & Spare | 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Blue Raider Athletics is proud to join with MTSU Athletics sponsor Strike & Spare to host a community-wide Blue Raider Family Fun Night for ALL AGES! Bring your families, friends, and neighbors for a night of guaranteed fun at Murfreesboro Strike and Spare located in Stones River Town Centre.
Strike and Spare will be offering the Blue Raider community a $10 wristband, normally $20, for 3 hours. The wristband includes unlimited Roller Skating, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Laser Frenzy, Time Freak, and a game of bowling. Half of the proceeds from the night will come right back to the Blue Raider Athletic Association.
20th - 28th - Blue Raider Blitz | Across the mid-state | Lunch Events 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Dinner Events 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Blitz will be a way for fans of all ages to engage with Blue Raider football as the team prepares for the 2022 season. Members of the football coaching staff and a few head coaches from other sports will be at each location.
Last summer, Blue Raider Blitz stopped at seven locations over four days, seeing hundreds of fans a day. This year will be no different as we have expanded to new towns to engage with our fan base and show our appreciation.
Season ticket information, posters, contests, prize giveaways and appearances by the spirit squads and Lightning will highlight most of the events. Fans can also purchase 2022 Blue Raider Football season tickets at each stop.
Wednesday, July 20
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Franklin, TN | Party Fowl
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Nashville, TN | The Listening Room
Thursday, July 21
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Manchester, TN | Boskey's Grille at Willowbrook Golf Course
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Smyrna, TN | Lee Victory Park
Monday, July 25
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mt. Juliet, TN | The Pub - CP Between the Lakes
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Shelbyville, TN | Bedford County Courthouse Square
Thursday, July 28
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Murfreesboro, TN | Cannonsburgh Village
Mark these dates and locations on your calendar. You can also RSVP now!
28th- Business Before Hours | Hall of Fame | 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
MT Athletics, The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, and United Way have teamed up again for their annual Business Before Hours event. Head to the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club for an informal social networking event. Listen to guest speakers and meet other business professionals from across Rutherford County! MORE INFO
August:
Blue Raider Athletics will join the MTSU Creamery at the Murfreesboro Square Farmers Market every Saturday in the month of August. Stop by the MTSU Creamery truck for the best milk in Murfreesboro and take home some Blue Raider Athletics branded giveaways! Lightning will make some surprise appearances throughout the month as well.
9th - Dinner with the Blue Raiders | Slim & Husky's Pizza | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join Blue Raider Athletics for dinner at our official athletic sponsor Slim N Husky's. 10% of all proceeds will go back to the Blue Raider Athletic Association. Come have dinner with us and visit with Lightning and staff!
13th – MYP Cornhole Tournament | Floyd Stadium | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Murfreesboro Young Professionals will host their annual Cornhole Tournament at Floyd Stadium sponsored in part by MTSU Athletics. Information on how to participate: CLICK HERE
16th – Blue Raider Happy Hour | Mayday Brewery | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Blue Raider Athletics is partnering with Mayday Brewery for a Blue Raider Happy Hour. Blue Raider fans are invited to join us at Mayday Brewery for Trivia Night, BOGO Beer Specials, and giveaways.
21st- Fan Day | Floyd Stadium | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Come to the field of Floyd Stadium for an afternoon full of fun. This event will allow Blue Raider fans the opportunity to meet players and coaches from the Blue Raider football team. Fans will be able to get autographs, pick up their 2022 posters and schedule magnets, play on the inflatables, check out local vendors, and enjoy live music. The Blue Raider ticket office will be on-site for fans to purchase season tickets, and the Blue Raider Athletic Association will also be set up to answer questions and sign-up new members.
September:
16th- Friday Night on the Square | Rutherford County Lawn | 6:30 p.m.
Join the entire MTSU community for a #TrueBlue Night on the Square. This free event will not only feature live music but will also have a special touch of blue to highlight the night as we prepare for our home opener football game the next day vs. TSU!
For more information as each event grows closer, check out MT Athletics social media channels and/or GoBlueRaiders.com/SummerTour.
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