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Murfreesboro Culture

Quality of life in Murfreesboro just seems to attract growth, housing, education, employment opportunities, and recreation.  Being one of the fastest growing cities in the state it's no wonder Murfreesboro was named "Most Livable Town in Tennessee".

Murfreesboro Education

Murfreesboro History

Around 1811, what started as 60 acres of land that belonged to Captain William Lytle became a town called "Cannonsburgh".  At the time it was in honor of a civil war politician named Newton Cannon of Williamson County, but Captain Lytle decided to honor the memory of friend by asking the town to be renamed "Murfreesbourough", only a month later.  Due to it's central location, "Murfreesboro" was named the capital of Tennessee only a year after being recognized as an official city by the State Legislature.  Nashville, several years later, regained it's title as State capital.

Even though the community was mainly known for it's agricultural benefits...(corn, cotton, and tobacco), Murfreesboro was also home to several collegs and other places of education.  It became known as the "Athen of Tennessee".  During the Civil War, education suffered due to the trauma and occupation of the military in the area, but slowly began to regain it's momentum.

Soon after WWII, the towns in Rutherford County began to switch from agriculture to a more industrial based economy.  Growth has been steady since this change. 

Murfreesboro Lifestyle

Population

With around 80,000 residents, Murfreesboro is a good sized community with a lot to offer.  From 1990 to 2000 the population has almost doubled.  Come see why everyone wants to have Murfreesboro Real Estate.

Climate

Here in Murfreesboro you'll even get great weather!  With an average high temperature of 78 degrees, how can you go wrong.  Even the average low temp is only 36 degrees.  That's not even freezing!  This is why it may be hard to see some snow.  We do get it, but the average is only 6" a year.  Not exactly enough to go ski.

Murfreesboro News

1. Local Salvation Army needs backpacks for needy children - Murfreesboro Post

   The Murfreesboro Salvation Army soon will be sorting boxes of crayons and pencils, rulers, glue, scissors and other school items to put into backpacks for children from first through eighth grade whose families need assistance with school supplies.

   
   
2. Church calendar - The Daily News Journal

   The church calendar runs each Friday in The Daily News Journal. Events should be in Rutherford or Cannon counties only.

   
   
3. Automatic Flushing: The Cost Effective Way To Improve Water... - Water Online

   Consolidated Utility District , located in Murfreesboro, TN, is a large water system that encompasses over 13,000 miles of both urban and rural water lines throughout Rutherford County.

   
   
4. Salvation Army under new leadership - The Tennessean Nashville News

   Lorraina and Joe Crawford admit they have their work cut out for them, but they say they're prepared for the challenge.

   
   
5. Choice Telemanagement, Inc - Nashville Business Journal

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6. Margaret Denise Williams - Murfreesboro Post

   MARGARET DENISE WILLIAMS, age 57, of Murfreesboro died Sunday, June 28, 2009 after a long battle with breast cancer.

   
   

Murfreesboro Recreation

Being forever connected to the Civil War, Rutherford county and Murgreesboro has much to offer in the recreation department if you're a fan of American History.  Come and visit any of the numerous national landmarks and national battlefields, such as, Stones River National Battlefield.  It's located right here in Murfreesboro.  Check out some other recreation opportunities below: