Locally Owned Murfreesboro and Smyrna Independent Merchants Association are excited to announce the inaugural Light Up Local Firefly Awards.
Light Up Local, set for Tuesday, April 24, promises to be an exciting evening of local food, music and the presentation of the Firefly Awards.
The Firefly Awards, emceed by WKRN’s Larry Flowers, is a people's choice awards celebration.
“We have designed the contest to highlight the importance of supporting independent businesses by showcasing locally owned businesses in both Murfreesboro and Smyrna in carefully selected categories,” said Gretchen Bilbro, president of Locally Owned Murfreesboro.
LOM and SiMA collected nominations and votes in 10 categories through March and April.
The overall categories are WGNS Good Neighbor of the Year; Dempsey, Dilling and Associates Business of the Year; Lube Pro Best Customer Service; Best Social Media; Best Restaurant; Best New Business; Best Nonprofit; Best Event; Most Kid Friendly Place; and Best Night Out.
The winners will be honored at Light Up Local at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at The Grove at Williamson Place.
Food will be provided by Simply Pure Sweets, The Alley on Main, Tasty Table, Jo's Custom Cakes and Catering Inc., Carpe Cafe and CoreLife.
Lemonade will be provided by Auntie Anne's Smyrna. Alcohol will be provided by Mayday Brewery, Short Mountain Moonshine and Concoctions Bartending.
Floral arrangements will be provided by Veda’s Flowers & Gifts and The Flower Pot. Music will be provided by DJ Big Bad Boogi.
The community is invited to get lit at Light Up Local. Tickets are on sale now for $35 at Eventbrite.
To learn more, visit the event page on Facebook.
Light Up Local is sponsored by Dempsey, Dilling and Associates, Clipper Magazine, WGNS Radio, DJ Big Bad Boogi, Lube Pro, Cultivate Coworking, Contract Management Services, CreativeBoro, Hagan Law Group, VIP Murfreesboro, Weddings and Events by Raina and Pale Hearts Photography.
The Grove at Williamson Place is situated off Medical Center Parkway at 3250 Wilkinson Pike in Murfreesboro.
About Locally Owned Murfreesboro
An affiliate of the American Independent Business Alliance, Locally Owned Murfreesboro was formed in 2016.
The nonprofit is an organization of independent local business owners dedicated to promoting the benefits supporting independent businesses to the community and building a stronger local economy by joining together in marketing, government advocacy and networking.
Learn more at locallyownedmurfreesboro.org. Because Murfreesboro Matters.
About Smyrna Independent Merchants Association
Smyrna Independent Merchants’ Association helps independent local businesses compete successfully and reverse the trend of losing our community-based businesses that make our home special.
SiMA drives an ongoing public education campaign to inform customers fully about the benefits of doing business locally. We help shift business to our members by raising awareness of the overall value they offer, and their importance to the character and economic strength of our community.
Learn more at simatn.org.
