Walk It Out: Domestic Violence Memorial & Survivor Walk is a community-centered event created to honor survivors, remember the lives lost to domestic violence, and bring visibility to the growing impact of domestic violence right here in Rutherford County.

To our knowledge, this is the first community-organized memorial and survivor walk to be held in Murfreesboro in over 15 years.

Why we walk

In 2024 alone, the Murfreesboro Police Department reported 2,726 domestic violence cases, and the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reported an additional 590. Across Tennessee, more than 60,000 domestic violence victims were reported in a single year; 43,013 of them women.

By mid-April 2026, multiple domestic violence-related homicides had already been recorded in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, including the deaths of young women and mothers whose lives were taken by current or former partners.

These aren't distant headlines. They are our neighbors, our coworkers, our family members.

What the day includes

• A 2-mile community walk at Gateway Island, with reflection and encouragement stations along the route

• The Memorial Stroll — a dedicated section honoring women whose lives were lost, featuring memorial signage, survivor tributes, and a Clothesline Project installation

• Mini Glam & Refresh Stations to uplift and celebrate participants throughout the walk

• A community resource fair connecting attendees to organizations providing DV support, advocacy, recovery, legal aid, housing, and mental health services

Where your donation goes

Every dollar you give directly supports the cost of bringing this event to life. Memorial materials, signage, volunteer support, survivor self-care items, accessibility resources, and outreach that ensures individuals impacted by domestic violence can connect to the help they need.

Your gift, at any amount, makes this walk possible.

Walk It Out For Domestic Violence

A community walk to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and stand together against domestic violence in Rutherford County.