Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Introduction to Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Murfreesboro is located in the central portion of Tennessee in Rutherford County. Nissan North America is one of the county's major employers. In 2006 Money Magazine ranked the municipality as the 84th best to live in the country from a list of 745 cities which had populations of more than 50,000.

History

The town was originally named Cannonsburgh and renamed Murfreesboro in tribute to Hardy Murfree, a Revolutionary War Hero. From 1818 to 1826 the city was the capital of Tennessee. In 1862, during the Civil War, the notable Battle of Stones River occurred near Murfreesboro. When the fighting was over, the city was utilized by the Union Army as a supply base.

Attractions

• Cannonsburgh Village.
• Stones River National Battlefield.
• Oaklands Historic House Museum includes a home from the Civil War era featuring a distinctive Italianate design and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village.
• Stones River Mall is popular with shoppers.
• The Avenue of Murfreesboro is a prominent shopping location.
• The Rutherford County Courthouse is an impressive structure and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Stones River Greenway Arboretum.
• Sam Davis Home is located on a large acreage of scenic farmland and includes authentic slave residences.
• Black Cat Cave.

Culture and Entertainment

• Main Street Jazzfest.
• Center for the Arts features exhibits, concerts, dance productions and other events.
• Bradley Academy Museum.
• Tennessee Miller Coliseum.
• Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues Company features live entertainment.
• Murfreesboro Philharmonic is popular with residents.

Activities

The Murfreesboro Greenway System includes the Stone River and Lylte Creek trails. The paths lead to Cannonsburgh Village, Fortress Rosecrans as well as Stones River National Battlefield. They're popular for walking, skating, jogging and bicycle riding. There are several other notable trails for recreation including Twin Forks Trail, Barfield Wilderness Loop Trail and the Stones River Battlefield Loop Trail. Barfield Crescent Park provides opportunities for picnicking, golfing and hiking. The Indian Hills Golf Club and the Old Fort Golf Course are popular with golf enthusiasts.

Transportation

The city is served by the Nashville International Airport and by the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport.

Higher Education

Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University.

High Points

Murfreesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Murfreesboro, TN

Comparing Murfreesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Murfreesboro Almanac

Murfreesboro Climate

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Murfreesboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Murfreesboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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Murfreesboro Public Libraries

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Murfreesboro Hospitals

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
400 N HIGHLAND AVE
(615) 396-4100
Emergency Service: No

BAPTIST WOMENS TREATMENT CTR MURFREESBORO
(Proprietary)
400 N HIGHLAND AVE 1ST FLR WOMENS PAVILION
(615) 849-4109
Emergency Service: Yes

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Murfreesboro High Schools (2004)

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
802 WARRIOR DR
615-890-6450
Serves 1,734 students.

BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
3956 BLAZE DR
615-904-3850
Serves 1,568 students.

SIEGEL HIGH SCHOOL
3300 SIEGEL RD
615-904-3830
Serves 1,391 students.

OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
2225 PATRIOT DR
615-890-5920
Serves 1,362 students.

HOLLOWAY HIGH SCHOOL
619 SOUTH HIGHLAND AV
615-890-6004
Serves 111 students.

DANIEL MCKEE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
2623 HALLS HILL PK
615-890-2282
A Special Education School
Serves 63 students.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL
502 MEMORIAL BL
615-896-0876
Serves 34 students.

Murfreesboro Colleges

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Draughons Junior College-Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee State University

Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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