AKC Conformation · Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Country Music Cluster
October 22–25, 2026 — all-breed shows at the MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum
Weekend at a glance
The Country Music Cluster brings all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club and the Nashville Kennel Club to the MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, October 22–25, 2026.
- Dates
- October 22–25, 2026
- Venue
- MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum
- Host club
- Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club · Nashville Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
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More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
- Format
- All-breed shows, October 22–25
- Entries
- 12:00 noon CDT, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Superintendent: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
- Closing
- 12:00 noon CDT, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The days
all-breed shows at the MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nashville Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Nashville Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship + AKC Southeastern Regional Juniors Competition + Pee Wee |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
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Breed judge finder
32 verified Best in Show and Variety Group assignments from the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Breed-by-breed panels will be added from the judging program when it is published.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all four days — and Saturday hosts the AKC Southeastern Regional Juniors Competition, plus Pee Wee. Verified 2026
Junior Showmanship
Thu Oct 22 — Nashville KC
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Kimberly Anne Meredith.
Fri Oct 23 — Nashville KC
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. Gary L. Andersen.
Sat Oct 24 — Greater Murfreesboro KC
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Angela Pickett. Saturday also hosts the AKC Southeastern Regional Juniors Competition.
Sun Oct 25 — Greater Murfreesboro KC
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Karen S. McFarlane.
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.
Sat Oct 24 — Pee Wee
Pee Wee — offered Saturday for children 5 to under 9 years old.
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all four days, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions each day and obedience and rally trials.
Specialties & supported entries
Concurrent specialties and supported entries run across all four days. Verified 2026
Fri Oct 23 — Chihuahua concurrent specialty
Nashville Chihuahua Club — concurrent specialty Friday with the Nashville KC show.
Sat Oct 24 — concurrent specialties
Doberman Pinscher Club of Nashville, Music City Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, and Nashville Chihuahua Club — concurrent specialties Saturday with the Greater Murfreesboro KC show.
Sat Oct 24 — supported entries
Doberman Pinscher, Scottish Deerhound, and Music City Cavalier supported entries.
Sun Oct 25 — concurrent specialty & supported entries
Music City Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club — concurrent specialty Sunday; Scottish Deerhound and Music City Cavalier supported entries.
Doberman Pinscher supported entries run all four days.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum
304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Dog-friendly lodging
- Embassy Suites Murfreesboro — 1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-890-4464. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Double Tree by Hilton — 1850 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-895-5555. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hampton Inn & Suites — 325 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-890-2424. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- BNA — Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 27 miles / ~30 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Slick Pig BBQ (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1920 E Main St, Murfreesboro. BBQ joint, open Tue-Sat 11am-8pm.
- La Siesta Church Street (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 2424 S Church St, Murfreesboro. Mexican restaurant with covered patio, open daily 11am-10/11pm.
Attractions
- Stones River National Battlefield — 3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN. Civil War battlefield with self-guided auto tour and visitor center; free entry.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.
The venue
The shows are held at MTSU Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Nashville KC (Thu–Fri) and Greater Murfreesboro KC (Sat–Sun), Oct 22–25 Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — superintendent site — Onofrio's copy of the same premium Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialClub website — https://www.gmkc.org
- Sourceclub site gmkc.org (verified September 24, 2026)
- SourceOnofrio premium list (verified September 24, 2026)
- OfficialPremium list (PDF)