Frequently Asked Questions

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 common misconstrued meaning in modern media. We’re no exception – we have our fair share of news on us. Furries in the news usually are perceived solely in a sexual or “deviant” nature, often leading the public image to sway towards the thoughts of furries being an inappropriate, sexual-based subculture. This has led to plethoras 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.

Being that the Furry Fandom is a much more open and accepting community than most, the statistical rates for being LGBTQIA2S+ in the fandom is much higher than normal communities will see. It is estimated that in an International Online study performed by FurScience, that 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 has a natural draw towards the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Our community itself even participated in Pride!

MurfreesFurs is ran by some of the best admins in the state and surrounding areas. Each team member specializes in certain tasks and is trained accordingly in their field, ensuring member satisfaction and safety at all times. You can see our always up-to-date staff list here 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 experience for everyone free of harassment, toxicity, or any sort of other inappropriate behavior, and we’re proud to be a safe haven for all involved.

Yes, we do! We are currently an active partner of RAVEFURREST, an 18+ Rave venue originating in Murfreesboro, TN. We also are helping bring a furry convention to Nashville in 2026, so stay tuned for that!

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 can ensure at all times that you will be safe and happy at our events. If you have any concerns at an event, find a Group Representative at any time by looking for the Maroon MurfreesFurs badge and let them know of your concerns.

We love hosting a variety of things! You can see us at bowling alleys, arcades, parks, hiking, raves, in large events like Nashville Pride, or even filming Furry Music Videos! We try and shake up the scene 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.