BigThunderEvents.com

Big Thunder Events rents bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, mechanical bulls and carnival-style games for birthday parties, church picnics, school fairs and company events. The catalog also includes concession booths, tables and chairs, tents and sound equipment. The company has served Tennessee since 2005.

Setup and teardown are included in the rental rates, while delivery and sales tax are extra. Items can be booked on the website at any hour or by phone, and staff can check availability for anything not listed online. The business is based on Franklin Road in Murfreesboro and says it also serves Nashville and nearby towns such as Franklin, Brentwood and Smyrna. Its equipment is fully insured and meets state and local safety requirements.