Relocating as a Senior Adult

…connecting in your new hometown

Moving to a new area can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re relocating after retirement or to be closer to family, Williamson, Maury, and Rutherford Counties offer many opportunities to become engaged in your new community and enjoy a high quality of life. Here are some tips and tricks to help ease the transition into a new city – and this exciting new chapter of your life.
There are many ways to get out and about in your community on an everyday basis.
  • Get outside! Williamson, Maury, and Rutherford Counties are home to a plethora of parks and trails for you to explore, as well as outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, and more.
  • Volunteering can be a great way to learn more about the needs of your town while meeting new people.
  • Learn something new! From fitness classes to community theatre, there are a variety of educational programs and organized clubs in all the counties.  Check out Williamson County Parks and Recreation as well as Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation  for more information. Local libraries also offer classes about various topics. 
  • Check out the local arts scene and sporting event. Local colleges and universities have theatrical shows, musical performances, fine arts exhibits, and sporting events open to the public for free or for a small ticket price.

Senior Centers

Williamson, Maury, and Rutherford Counties are home to several senior centers. Each center offers a variety of programs from board games to exercise classes to group travel. While these programs are a great way to get out and about, they also provide an opportunity to meet new people within your community and bond over shared interests.

Williamson County

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) Senior Division

 
Six facilities throughout the county including: Fairview Recreation Complex, Franklin Recreation Complex, Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood, Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, and Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park.

Here’s a sample of programs offered: 

  • Want to explore your inner artist? Check out the open pottery studio or join in on the acrylic painting workshop.
  • If you’d rather get outdoors, WCPR offers group hikes—or for the more adventurous, white water rafting. 
  • Join in on the pickleball trend sweeping the nation with one of WCPR’s pickleball groups.  
  • Find something that interests you in the monthly newsletter. 

 

Photo: Williamson County Parks and Rec. Williamson County Enrichment Center – 110 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN (615) 786-0186 Monday-Thursday 7am – 8pm, Friday 7am-3pm

Williamson County Enrichment Center

Includes: 

  • Bocce courts, outdoor pickleball courts, classrooms, and senior lounges
  • Group fitness rooms, dance studios, and an outdoor amphitheater
  • Senior bingo, trips, fitness, theatre, and more

 

College Grove Community Center

8601 Horton Highway, College Grove

615-786-0096

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Includes:

  • Bingo, Canasta, and Dominos
  • Senior fitness classes
  • Senior lounge and bus trips

 

FiftyForword Martin Center

615-376-0102

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Includes:

  • Fitness classes, art instruction, book clubs, and more
  • Daytrips from various centers 

 

Spring Hill Community Senior Center

563 Maury Hill Street, Spring Hill 

931-451-0968

Includes:

  • Adults over 55 fitness and social activities
  • Canasta, Bridge, Euchre, Bingo, music, arts and crafts, and more

FiftyForward Senior Centers
Martin Center Location – 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN (615) 376-0102 Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
College Grove Location – 8607 Horton Highway, College Grove, TN (615) 368-7093, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Maury County

Mt. Pleasant Senior Center in Maury County

931-380-3905

Monday – Friday, 8am – 3:30pm

Includes:

  • Zumba and cornhole
  • Support services such as health screenings, telephone reassurance programs, and military meetings
  • Sister center in Mount Pleasant located at 501 Gray Lane 

Mt. Pleasant Senior Center in Maury County. Maury County Senior Centers – 1020 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN, (931) 380-3950, Monday-Friday, 8am – 3:30pm

Rutherford County

Murfreesboro

St.Clair Senior Center

325 St. Clair Street Murfreesboro 

615- 848-2550

Monday – Friday, 6am – 7pm 

Saturday, 8am – 5pm 

Sunday, 1pm – 5pm 

Includes: 

  • Activities for adults 60 and older
  • Fitness classes, recreational activities, and social events
  • Health screenings, nutrition programs, and hot meals at the center
  • Travel options: daytrips and extended regional and international travel



Smyrna

Senior Activity Center of Smyrna 

100 Raikes Street, Smyrna

615-459-4839

Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4pm

Includes: 

  • Daily activities of bridge, bingo, choir, ceramics, Bible study, writing, and more
  • Motorcoach daytrips, multi-day excursions, international travel, and cruises 
  • Annual membership $35

 

LaVergne

LaVernge Senior Center managed by FiftyForward

615-280-9024

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am – 3pm.

Closed Wednesday, Fridays, and weekends

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