You are invited to usher in the holiday season with a special Christmastime tour of homes on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. This special holiday tradition will take you through Murfreesboro’s East Main Street Historic District, to homes on adjoining streets, Central Christian Church and Oaklands Mansion. Oaklands Mansion will be dressed in all its holiday splendor.
The 42nd Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature five private homes, Central Christian Church and Oaklands Mansion. Find the full list and purchase admission at oaklandsmansion.org/candlelighttour.
Murfreesboro Little Theatre members will be found throughout the mansion sharing short stories and special tidbits of information about the historic structure. Oaklands staff and board members will also be present to greet you and further discuss this nationally registered historic site and its impact on our community.
Elaine Winters and Rob Pearcy from The Home Sweet Home Band will play Christmas standards and old holiday favorites. Oaklands Museum Shop will be open for unique holiday shopping.
Food trucks will be parked at Oaklands Mansion as well as a self-serve smores bar (weather permitting).
Mrs. Claus will be sharing cookies in Maney Hall and collecting toy donations for Give a Little Christmas. They are a group of artists for community transformation who help spread Christmas magic by providing gifts for kids. They focus on families with last minute emergencies and temporary setbacks.
Admission is $30.00 per adult and $10.00 per student ages 6-12. The evening is free for ages 5 and under.
You are welcome to walk or drive yourself and park on the street sides following all City of Murfreesboro parking regulations. Free parking is also available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The Visitors Center lot is designated for our guests with ADA needs. The City of Murfreesboro no longer allows parking on the grass at Oaklands Mansion or Oaklands Park.
Thank you to this year’s Candlelight Tour of Homes Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
The Halliburton Family
Carol Sponsor
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Harp Sponsors
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Rutherford TN)
Wreath Sponsors
Murfreesboro Little Theatre
Sponsorship levels for the 42nd Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes are below:
Brass Horn Sponsors $1,500
Admission for 24
Carol Sponsors $1,000
Admission for 16
Harp Sponsors $500
Admission for 8
Wreath Sponsors $250
Admission for 4
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