March 20, 2012 Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2012, at 1:14 A.M. (EDT). The Vernal Equinox….Spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” The spring and fall equinoxes are the only dates [...]
Category Archives: Announcements
First Day of Spring
March 12, 2012 – 10:02 am
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 5, 2012 – 7:58 pm
March 24 10am – 4pm March 24 at the Public Square The mission of the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival Committee is to plant 1,000 cherry trees by planting 100 trees every spring over 10 years. These cherry trees will not only beautify Nashville’s landscape, but also provide a backdrop for the annual Nashville Cherry Blossom [...]
Bald in the Boro
February 29, 2012 – 7:46 pm
March 16, 2012 4:00 pm Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join BALD IN THE BORO for Murfreesboro’s second annual St. Baldrick’s event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you’ll be a part of the excitement. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more [...]
National Chili Day
February 15, 2012 – 1:10 pm
Friday, February 24 A day to recognize chili as an American staple and to celebrate our love for a great bowl of red—especially in the cold winter months. Annually, the last Thursday in February. Check out our recipes under eats and treats! Winter Star Party Saturday, February 25, 7:30 PM Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Nashville, [...]
Leap Year
February 5, 2012 – 4:46 pm
February 29, 2012 Leap Day’ is February 29, which is an extra (intercalary) day added during a Leap Year, making the year 366 days long – and not 365 days, like a common (normal) year. Nearly every 4 years is a Leap Year in our modern Gregorian calendar. Traditions and folklore Leap Day as a [...]