Southern Charm with a Progressive Attitude.

Rutherford County offers a superior quality of life that combines the benefits of small-town living with the progressiveness of a major metropolitan area. People are drawn here for the moderate climate, diverse cultural and entertainment offerings, top-quality healthcare and affordable housing. Rutherford County is home to four of the 10 most diverse schools in Tennessee. As Nashville’s neighbor to the southeast, this vibrant Southern community represents a unique blend of history and a thriving 21st-century community.

DIVERSITY IN THE REGION

• Our region is home to large Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Kurdish and South and Southeast Asian populations

• Japan is Tennessee's largest foreign investor nation

• Rutherford County has over two dozen yearly events highlighting international and national diversity

• 32 different home languages are spoken by families enrolled within the Murfreesboro City Schools system

• International migration accounted for more than 20 percent of our region’s inbound migration from 2010 - 2018

• MTSU undergrads are more than 35 percent nonwhite with each freshman class trending more diverse

• Area colleges are home to more than 6,500 international students and scholars

• 2 all-inclusive Rutherford County playgrounds cater to children and families with disabilities

• The Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna provides vocational training to individuals with intellectual, mental health and physical challenges

• The Arc Rutherford County advocates for the rights and full participation of all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.