The Straw Barn

11/17/2024

The Straw Barn is now offering straw blowing service. As we know its hard at times to track down a blower and straw also grass seed. We are offering a straw blowing service to help you out with not having to worry about having to chase everything down to do the job. Let us help you get to moving on to your next job!! Give us a call today
Kyle - 615-310-0749
Larry - 615-653-2876

04/20/2023

Are you going to Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village this Saturday? Enjoy pioneer activities such as pottery, basket weaving, clogging, and hayrides, along with bluegrass music and food trucks! Learn more about the event here: https://visitrutherfordtn.com/events/pioneer-days/

It’s Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village! Head to Murfreesboro, TN on April 22 for handmade crafts, hayrides, music by the Jake Leg Stompers and Stones River Bluegrass, and clogging by the Mid-State Cloggers of Shelbyville. The Murfreesboro Art League will have art on display and for sale. Don’...

04/19/2023

Much of the nation’s almond crop comes from California, and this year was especially hard for beekeepers pollinating the crop. Read more on why from the Associated Press here: https://apnews.com/article/california-storms-honeybees-a643ed7ce3a32209e339d97b8361c1c5

America's beekeepers have faced challenges during the unusually cold and wet winter in California's farm country. Most commercial beekeepers send their bees to the Golden State every year to help pollinate California's $5 billion-a-year almond crop. But bees have been slow to emerge from their hives...

04/14/2023

Homesteading and self-sufficiency are becoming more popular these days—from owning livestock such as chickens and dairy cows to home-canning and preserving foods. If you’re looking to live the homestead lifestyle, The Straw Barn can provide hay for your cows, horses, sheep, or any other livestock animal beginning in May—learn more at thestrawbarn.com

04/12/2023

Are you attending the Basket Weaving Workshop at The Sam Davis Home this Saturday? Linda Hinkelmann will instruct attendees on how to make a casserole carrier basket. Admission is $55.00 and includes all materials needed. Visit here for more info: https://visitrutherfordtn.com/events/basket-weaving-workshop/

04/09/2023

Happy Easter!

04/07/2023

Thinking of purchasing some baby chicks this Easter? Make sure you have the right supplies! A good tip that some people overlook is using straw for bedding instead of hay—as a general rule, hay is for feeding, and straw is for bedding!

04/06/2023

This Friday will be the first Friday Night Market in the Boro of 2023! The Friday Night Market will begin on 4/7/23 and occur every Friday until September. https://visitrutherfordtn.com/events/friday-night-market-in-the-boro-food-truck-festival/

Discover Middle Tennessee’s largest weekly Food Truck Festival and Local Shopping event. Every Friday from April through September from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly event. The Friday Night Market In The BORO is a family-friendly event that features over ten food trucks ranging from pizza to...

03/31/2023

Did you know that The Straw Barn is now offering hay? Read all about our hay products in our latest blog post here: https://thestrawbarn.net/now-offering-hay/

The Straw Barn is officially offering hay products beginning May 2023. Like our straw, our hay products are fresh from the farm and grown by a real farmer. At The Straw Barn, we are committed to providing quality products and service. Orchard grass and clean mixed grass hay will be available for pur...

03/30/2023

Are you attending the "Family Night at the Museum: Owl Prowl" at the Sam Davis Home this Friday? A Park Ranger will lead you around the property to locate resident owls and make fun owl crafts to take home!
https://visitrutherfordtn.com/events/family-nights-at-the-museum-owl-prowl/

Bring your flashlight and enjoy a Park Ranger led hike around the historic Sam Davis Home farm to locate our resident owls. Meet a live owl and hear all about them! Try your hand at dissecting an owl pellet and make some cute owl crafts to take home! Pre-purchased ticketing required.

03/24/2023

Are you going to the Caffeine and Chrome event this weekend? The event will occur at Gateway Classic Cars, and coffee and pastries will be available. Learn more here: https://visitrutherfordtn.com/events/caffeine-and-chrome/

Calling all car enthusiasts! Come out to Gateway Classic Cars hosts for the Caffeine & Chrome event. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite to indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). Al...

03/22/2023

The Straw Barn will begin offering hay in May of 2023! Like with our straw, we are committed to providing premium hay products and value for your money. Learn more about hay products here: https://thestrawbarn.net/hay-products/