Living in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, nicknamed “The ‘Boro,” is among the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country. Incorporated in 1817, it was named after Lt. Col. Hardy Murfree, a Revolutionary War leader. Boasting a population of 136,372, Murfreesboro was home to the state capitol from 1819 to 1826 and was the site of a major Civil War battle at Stones River. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with over 21,000 students. Murfreesboro, at the heart of Rutherford County, is home to a vibrant and flourishing downtown that centers around the Murfreesboro Square with events like a farmer’s market, restaurants, ice cream shop, and boutiques. Rutherford County is also home to many unique communities like Lascassas, Rockvale, Blackman, Christiana, and Walter Hill among others.