A furry is a fan of anthropomorphic animals – that is, walking and talking animals. Often portrayed in art or costume creation, it’s a way of expressing interest in a hobby you enjoy – much like people into anime may like cosplay. It’s generally an all-ages community focused around self expression and artist creativity. There are multiple studies on furries, but a personal favorite of ours is written by Psychology Today.

Furries tend to have quite a commonly misunderstood meaning in modern media. We’re no exception – we have our fair share of news about us. Furries in the news usually are perceived solely in an inappropriate or “deviant” nature, often leading the public image to sway towards the thoughts of furries being an inappropriate, sexually based subculture. This has led to a plethora of bad press, including a Tennessee Senator falsely claiming furries were given litter boxes in schools.

While the fandom may have adult-related settings in certain contexts, the majority of the Furry Fandom is a wholesome and appropriate community focused on expressing your creativity.

Given that the Furry Fandom is a much more open and accepting community than most, the statistical rates for being LGBTQIA2S+ in the fandom are much higher than normal communities observe. It is estimated that in an international online study conducted by FurScience, only 10.1% of individuals answered as “Heterosexual or Straight”.

Furries are already publicly known for breaking the norm when it comes to self-expression, so this naturally attracts the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Our community itself even participated in Pride!

MurfreesFurs is run by some of the best admins in the state and surrounding areas. Each team member specializes in certain tasks and is trained in their respective fields, ensuring member satisfaction and safety. You can see our always up-to-date staff list at this link.

We have clear intentions and goals: A friendly and fun experience that focuses on meeting new people, making new friends, and having a long-lasting and amazing time in a tight-knit community.

MurfreesFurs was founded on the goals of having a safe-for-work environment for everyone, free of harassment, toxicity, or inappropriate behavior, and we’re proud to be a safe haven for all involved.

Yes, we do! We regularly host collaborative events with other communities in our state and bordering states. We have also hosted panels at conventions such as FWA and MegaPlex. In addition to these conventions, we are teaming up with Nashum, a new furry convention coming to Nashville in 2026. Stay tuned!

At this time, you must be 16+ to join our community.

We’d be glad to answer any questions or soothe any worries! If you’ve got any questions, feel free to shoot an E-Mail to [email protected] and we’ll get right back with you.

MurfreesFurs prioritizes member safety. We strive to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable at our events. If you have any concerns at an event, find a MurfreesFurs Representative at any time by looking for the blue MurfreesFurs badge and let them know of your concerns.

We love hosting a variety of events! You can see us at bowling alleys, arcades, parks, hiking, and raves, or even filming Furry Music Videos! We try to shake things up and consistently bring new, fun experiences, so events may not be consistently the same.

While we currently don’t have any sort of volunteering available, you are welcome to apply to be a staff when applications are open! Keep your eyes peeled on our chats to find out more.