This world-famous event includes the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, ICE!  featuring Santa Claus is Coming to Town , Louise Mandrell's "The Gift" Christmas Dinner & Show, and the Hall of Trees.

The Hall of Trees is an event that raises money for local charities and is a part of the Winter Wonderland area featuring photos with Santa, Treasures for the Holidays Craft Show, Holiday Kids Train and Gingerbread Corner. Gaylord Opryland considers the Hall of Trees a staple to their A Country Christmas line-up, and because of the generosity of all those who participated in 2009, thousands of dollars were raised for charitable organizations here in Middle Tennessee. In fact, 38 charities participated, more than $44,000 was generated, and 21,000 visitors were in attendance at this event.

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has been offered the opportunity to present a tree and a 10 X 10 space showcasing our 44 partner agencies.  As a result, United Way invites all partner agencies to create an ornament (or up to 5 ornaments) for the tree reflecting their agency. Feel free to use photographs, agency logos, etc.  The collected ornaments will be used to decorate the tree and provide insight into that agency's impact in the community.  The ornaments are due no later than November 5, 2010, and we ask that all ornaments incorporate the signature United Way colors as follows: royal blue, red or gold.

An auction will run onsite from November 19, 2010, through December 20, 2010, with the online portion becoming available approximately November 19, 2010. The winning bidder for

each tree will be awarded the ornaments and any gifts.

If you need additional information, please contact Eric Kingsley or Meagan Flippin at 615-893-7303. 

State Farm partners with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties each year to raise funds that will support agencies and programs that have proven to create sustained change in the lives of many individuals and families within our community. The 2010 Murfreesboro Operation Center's United Way Campaign began October 4 and runs through October 29.

Employees have the opportunity to give a one-time or bi-weekly donation. Even two dollars a paycheck can provide eight meals for the hungry. All contributions are voluntary, and no gift is too small as every dollar makes a difference.

Throughout the campaign, State Farm will host a variety of events which include a balloon sale, jail and bail, mall day/Books R Fun, bake sale and silent auction.  Each week, every associate receives a free snack simply by showing their completed pledge form.

State Farm employee contributions will create meaningful and lasting changes in the lives of those who need help the most.