Rutherford Woof - What Your Dog Breed Says About Your Grandpa!
Alright folks, this is what we are going to be covering in this issue!
- Upcoming Events
- Weather
- Dog Park of the Week
- Restaurants
- Do you need a custom dog bed?
- Story Time
Let's get to it,
Jonathan
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Upcoming Events
The Beesley Animal Foundation is still dominating the calendar!
Whataburger Dog Days of Summer Fundraisers for Beesley Animal Foundation!
We are feeling the love from Whataburger this summer! There are so many opportunities to get some swag, a free patty for your dog, AND support Beesley Animal Foundation! *Drive-Thru with your dog!
Whataburger Dog Days of Summer 9/8 (5p-7p) 164 E. Main Street, Hendersonville, 9/8!
Whataburger Dog Days of Summer 9/10 (5p-7p) 1123 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, on 9/10!
20% of all proceeds donated to support BAF programs!
Next on the event list is something also benefiting the Beesley Animal Foundation.
Barks & Bourbon is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Belle Meadows Farm, 6241 Browns Mill Road, Lascassas, TN.
Single Ticket $65 - This includes admission, tastings, food, and bar.
Doubles Ticket $110 - Bring a friend/spouse and receive a discount.
Designated Driver Ticket $30- Want to attend but as a designated driver? No problem. Join us for a great evening while supporting Beesley Animal Foundation.
Barks & Bourbon is a pet-friendly event; all well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to attend with their owners.
Now here is something else you can do THIS WEEKEND. Check out this message the Rutherford Woof received from Lucky Ladd Farms!
"Just saw your page. Don’t think a lot of dog owners know this so wanted to let you know Lucky Ladd Farms welcomes dogs any day they are open. We have fresh water stations and waste disposal stations all around property and also offer pup cups at concessions. It is a great place for pet owner outings."
Here is the info on Lucky Ladd Farms:
4306 Rocky Glade Rd
Eagleville, TN 37060 | (615) 274-3786
You can visit this link for ticket pricing https://luckyladdfarms.com/pricing.html
Weather
9/08 Tuesday- Sunny ☀️ with a high near 93.
9/09 Wednesday- Sunny ☀️ with a high near 95.
9/10 Thursday- Sunny ☀️ with a high near 94. A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. ⛈️
9/11 Friday- Mostly Sunny 🌤️ with a high near 92. Then ⛈️ a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1PM. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
9/12 Saturday- Mostly Sunny 🌤️ with a high near 93. Then ⛈️ a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1PM. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
9/13 Sunday- A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms ⛈️ after 1PM. Sunny ☀️ with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent with 7% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Dog Park of the Week
Bark Springs Park
311 Jefferson Pike
Smyrna, TN 37167
Hours
Open from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Bark Springs Park is located within Sharp Springs Park and is a perfect place to let your dogs run around and socialize in an enclosed area. There are separate areas for large and small dogs. There is easy access to Bark Springs Park from Espey Drive.
Restaurants
If you are looking for a place to bring your dog while enjoying a nice meal, there are many options for you here locally. Since the weather is still nice out at night, why not try some patio experiences at one of the following? Each of these establishments should allow you to bring your well-behaved leashed dog to the patio without issue.
The Alley on Main
223 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Thursday and Friday 11AM - 9PM | Saturday 3PM-9PM
Joanie's Murfreesboro
13 S Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Thursday Friday, and Saturday | 7AM-9PM
Bar Louie at The Avenue
2615 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Thursday | 11:30AM-2AM and Friday, Saturday 10AM-2AM
*PRO-TIP....if you are ever considering taking your dog to a restaurant, look up the restaurant on Google Maps. When you click on the name and are shown the address, hours, website, etc. You will notice a tab under the picture which is labeled "About". Click that tab and scroll to the very bottom until you find a section titled "Pets".
Do You need a Custom Dog Bed?
Hey, I have been thinking about building some custom dog beds.
I'm going to price these "puppies" at $375. You tell me (Floor or Elevated) and rough dimensions for your dog. I will give you three different choices of stain and include delivery. It'll be built out of solid wood!
Leave a comment or reply back to me at the following email. jonathan@rutherfordwoof.com
Story Time
A few years ago some hounds were embarked at Liverpool for Ireland, and were safely delivered at a kennel far up in that country. One of them, not probably liking his quarters, found his way back to the port at which he had been landed from Liverpool. On arriving at it, some troops were being embarked in a ship bound to that place. This was a fortunate circumstance for the old hound, as during the bustle he was not noticed. He safely arrived at Liverpool, and on his old master, or huntsman rather, coming down stairs one morning, he recognized his former acquaintance waiting to greet him.
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Woof woof,
Jonathan