Murfreesboro Hosts Location for New Brewery

By Alora Pettey

Middle Stew Reporter

                MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - The Mayday Brewery held its grand opening on Nov. 30 at its new state-of-the-art facility at 702 Old Salem Highway in Murfreesboro.

                Ozzy Nelson, owner and founder of Mayday Brewery, created the brewery as a new job for himself so that work was more fun than just an everyday job. Due to the spacious location of the brewery near Interstate 24, Nelson is able to make and store more batches of beer at one time than any other location in Middle Tennessee.

                “I want to bring new flavors of beer, including seasonal beers,” said Nelson. “My hopes for the brewery are to grow as a company and to eventually distribute to restaurants in the area.”

                The employees for the brewery are like a family. Even the name “Mayday” comes from Nelson’s father, who has worked in the construction business his whole life. 

                “Every time there was a problem, my father would refer to it as a Mayday,” said Nelson. “When we were making the first batch of beer, it completely overflowed, and he called it a ‘Mayday’. That’s what this place has been called ever since.”

                Tours of the Mayday Brewery are available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Beer lovers can learn about the brewing process and enjoy drink specials and merchandise.

                The brewery has four main beers: The Murfreesboro Blonde, The Redhead, The Velvet Octopus and The Indian. They range from lightest to darkest in color and flavor. The venue does not offer food at the brewery.

                For more information, visit http://maydaybrewery.blogspot.com.

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Pyramid Society Hosts Final Show of the Season

By Alora Pettey
Middle Stew Reporter

         MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - The Pyramid Society hosted the 33rd Annual "Music City Arabian Horse Show" at the Middle Tennessee Miller Coliseum on Nov. 17 and 18. 

          This breed-specific event was created to provide one last showing opportunity to the Arabian horse community. There was no over-all show champion because the show provided classes in every area. However, several blue ribbons were given out that weekend to competitors from all over the state.

           “We’re normally finished for the season, but a show like this gives people a chance to add one more show to their season as well as introduce green horses to the show world,” said Nichole Wise atop winner BZ Skyler.

          Though the turnout for the show was small, according to committee member Jeanne Abernathy, it gave equestrians the “chance to show off their horses against others of the same breed instead of having to compare to breeds that are built differently than the Arabian.”  

          There were more than 160 classes offered for riders of every discipline including Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Halter, Reining and Costume classes. There was no age limit for horse or rider.

          An internationally recognized organization, the Pyramid Society is committed to the art of breeding Egyptian Arabian horses. They are also dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of this breed. The Pyramid Society offers seminars and events as well as the National Egyptian Breeder’s Conference to develop knowledgeable breeders. By doing this, the society is helping to ensure that the breed meets the qualifications to be recognized as a Straight Egyptian Arabian.

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