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Discover Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County is center stage to an unforgettable Tennessee experience! Locals enjoy one of the largest outdoor shopping venues in the state, the largest indoor climbing facility in the state, 400+ restaurants, over 40 miles of greenway space, collegiate sporting events, and a bustling agricultural and arts scene - all at 5% less than US overall cost of living and 11% less for housing. We’re growing by leaps and bounds with 20 new people daily, making us the fastest-growing county in Tennessee. Take a peek at some of the activities that appeal to companies and workers considering a relocation. We hope you’ll join us!

 
 

Family Fun

The options below are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to
family-friendly activities in Rutherford County.

  • Ascent Rock Climbing

  • Batey Farms

  • Boro Beach Water Park

  • Climb Murfreesboro

  • Discovery Center

  • Go USA Fun Park

  • Great Tennessee Airshow

  • LTA Entertainment Depot

  • Lucky Ladd Farms

  • MTSU Athletics

  • Oaklands Mansion

  • Phazer Kraze Laser Tag

  • Sam Davis Home

  • Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

  • Splash Pad @ Gregory Mills Park

  • Sports*Com

  • Stars & Strikes Family Entertainment Center

  • Tennessee Miller Coliseum

  • The Earth Experience: Museum of Natural History

  • Walden Farms

 
 

Outdoor Adventure

Parks, trails, playgrounds, water parks, kayaking, fishing, & sports—we’ve got it all!

  • Murfreesboro Half Marathon

  • Old Fort Golf Club

  • Richard Siegel Soccer Complex

  • Smyrna Greenway

  • Smyrna Municipal Golf Course

  • Smyrna Parks

  • Smyrna Rotary Soccer Park

  • Stones River National Battlefield

  • Stones River Waterway

  • Yoga on the Island

  • Boat Day

  • Indian Hills Golf Course

  • LaVergne Parks

  • McKnight Park & Starplex

  • Miracle Field

  • Murfreesboro Bark Park

  • Murfreesboro Greenway

  • Murfreesboro Parks

  • Murfreesboro Wilderness Station

 
 

Arts & Festivals

A rich cultural environment that includes access to visual and performing arts.

  • Bonnaroo Music Festival

  • ‘Boro Art Crawl

  • ‘Boro Arts & Crafts Festival

  • ‘Boro International Festival

  • Bradley Academy Museum

  • Carpe Artista

  • Center for the Arts

  • Friday Night Live Concerts

  • International Folkfest

  • July 4th Celebration

  • Juneteenth Celebration

  • LaVergne Farmers Market

  • Main Street Jazz Fest

  • MTSU Theatre

  • Murfreesboro Earth Day Celebration

  • Murfreesboro Saturday Market

  • Murfreesboro Symphony

  • Pioneer Days

  • Rutherford County Farmers Market

  • Rutherford County Christmas Parade

  • Smyrna Depot Days

  • Springhouse Theatre

  • Thai-Lao Food Fair

  • Uncle Dave Macon Days

 
 

Faith Community

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From Christian churches to Catholic churches, Mormon churches, Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls, Jewish synagogues, Islamic mosques and temples (including Buddhist and Hindu) — the Middle Tennessee area offers places of worship as diverse as its population. Rutherford County itself offers over 350 places of worship, providing a place for everyone to feel comfortable and practice their faith.  Check out our list of places to worship below.

 
 
 

Local Flavor

Here’s a sampling of some of the unique shops and dining experiences that keep locals coming back for more.

  • Alley on Main

  • Avenue Murfreesboro

  • Binks Outfitters

  • Buster’s Place

  • Boro Town Cakes

  • Boulevard Bar & Grille

  • Buff City Soaps

  • Carpe Cafe

  • City Cafe

  • Dallas & Jane

  • Demos’ Restaurant

  • Donut County

  • e. Allen Boutique

  • Emerson Kate Boutique

  • Five Senses

  • Fleet Feet

  • Goodness Gracious at the Mill

  • Green Dragon Public House

  • Hattie Jane’s Creamery

  • Helen’s Hot Chicken

  • Homegrown Marketplace

  • Hop Springs Beer Park

  • Humidor

  • Hylabrook Antique Mall

  • I Love Juice Bar

  • Jeff’s Restaurant

  • Juicy’s Wellness Cafe

  • Julia’s HomeStyle Bakery

  • JD’s All About Home

  • Karin’s Kustard

  • Kleer-Vu Lunchroom

  • Lemongrass Thai & Sushi

  • Marina’s on the Square

  • MayDay Brewery

  • Miller’s Grocery

  • Parthenon Grille

  • Party Fowl

  • Peddler Interiors & Gifts

  • Puckett’s Grocery

  • Quinns Mercantile

  • Simply Pure Sweets

  • Sprout’s

  • Toot’s

  • The Goat

  • Trendy Pieces

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A Short Ride Away

But wait, there’s more! One of the many wonderful things about Rutherford County is being a very short drive to Nashville and some of the great destinations listed below. We’re located at the exact geographical center of the state, a 2.5 hour drive away from 12 million people and only one day’s drive away from 75% of the US population!