BLACKMAN 71st ANNUAL BARBECUE
June 27, 2025
5:30-8:30pm
Lane Agri-Park Community Center
315 John Rice Blvd
Murfreesboro
It all began when Blackman’s Home Demonstration Club, now known as the Family Community Education Club (FCE), decided the community needed a regular meeting place. So, the community got together and started the Blackman Barbecue, which celebrated its 70th year in 2019, to raise the funds needed to build the community clubhouse. After the Club was built in 1947, it quickly became a gathering place for the community and helped it stay close-knit for so many years. The Club is still the home of the FCE.
The Barbecue became an annual tradition that drew hundreds and eventually thousands back to the community for fellowship and food.
The Clubhouse is available for rental for family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, showers and community events.
The Club also has a basketball court, playground and pickleball courts that are open to the community to enjoy. An outdoor pavilion is available as first come first serve or can be rented.
The Blackman Barbecue has been on a hiatus since Covid in 2020 but is returning June of 2025. The Barbecue is possibly Rutherford County’s oldest annual event.