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ATTRACTIONS of MURFREESBORO
| Rutherford Bradley
Academy 415 S. Academy St. Murfreesboro MTSU helped get building Listed on National Register of Historic Places Placed on National Register 6/14/90 Closed doors as an African-American school in the 1960's |
| Bradley Academy Heritage Center
Upstairs meeting rooms and auditorium can be rented Exhibits history of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County from about 1750 to1900 Emphasis on African-American heritage Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays Admittance free |
| Cannonsburgh Pioneer
Village S Front St. Construction began 1974 1800's log cabin houses Chamber of Commerce Living museum of early southern life Log house, blacksmith shop, general store, grist mil, one room schoolhouse Church and Museum Open May through September, closed Monday Free |
| Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring
502 SE Broad St The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a unique blend of Children's museum and environmental center, with...
Explore the Water Works exhibit, travel to another country in Window to the World, ride in the flight simulator and become an artist in the Creation Station. |
| Geographic Center of
Tennessee Located on Old Lascassas Pike, 1 mile from downtown Murfreesboro photos courtesy of Mr. C. Sands9'02
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| Rutherford County
Courthouse Public Square Built 1857 Statue honoring General Griffith Rutherford on site One of six pre Civil War buildings still operating in state |
| Stones River National
Battlefield Hwy 41 & 70 Military park commemorating the Civil War Battle of Stones River Site of Civil War battle involving 83,000 soldiers 1862 Includes Confederate cemetery Nearly 1/3 of soldiers became casualties 6000 soldiers buried on site Oldest intact Civil War memorial 23,000 total casualties created in 2 days Situated on 351 acres Includes the Hazen Brigade Monument, erected in 1863 Open daily, free |
BICYCLE ROUTES of MURFREESBORO
| NOTE: Some of the bicycle routes to follow are on high traffic major highways and are not recommended for casual or novice riders. The fact that the roads have good shoulders help protect riders. The country roads outside of the city have light traffic but little or no shoulder. Moderate hills should be expected in the area. |
| 1 HWY 46 S from BEASLEY DRIVE | DESCRIPTION: 8 Foot Paved Shoulder. Major four lane highway from I-40 |
| 2 HWY 47 E from the FAIRGROUNDS | DESCRIPTION: 2 Foot Rough Paved Shoulder |
| 3 HWY 96 S from HWY 70 EAST of Town | DESCRIPTION: 5 Foot Paved Shoulder |
| 4 HWY 70 E from beginning of HWY 70 BYPASS | DESCRIPTION: 2 Foot Rough Paved Shoulder. Major two lane east/west highway. |
| 5 HWY 48 N from HWY 70 BYPASS | DESCRIPTION: 3 Foot Smooth Paved Shoulder. Nice ride to Historic SMYRNA. |
| 6 HWY 70 W from end of HWY 70 BYPASS | DESCRIPTION: 2 Foot Rough Paved Shoulder |
| 7 HISTORIC HOMES AREA | DESCRIPTION: Narrow streets with light traffic and moderate hills. An abundance of turn of the century homes. |
GOLF in MURFREESBORO
| Fox Run Golf
Club Public Holes: 9 Par: 36 Length (Ft) 3,102 |
Indian Hills Golf Course 405 Calumet Trace Murfreesboro |
Old Fort Golf Course 1028 Golf Lane Murfreesboro |
| Stones River Country Club Nashville Pike Murfreesboro |
Veterans Administration
Golf Course 3400 Memorial Blvd Murfreesboro |
HISTORY
of MURFREESBORO
| Incorporated in 1817 Murfreesboro served as capital of Tennessee at one time Original name for city was Cannonsburgh |
PEOPLE of MURFREESBORO
| Colonel Hardy Murfree City named after Colonel Hardy Murfree Given 50,000 acres of land after Revolutionary War |
| Sarah Childress
Polk Born 1803 Grew up in Murfreesboro when city was state's capital (1819-1825) Married James K Polk, 11th president of the United States Died 1891 |
HOMES of MURFREESBORO
| Oaklands Mansion | 900 North Maney Ave Colonel Hardy Murfree owned land House built by daughter in 1820's Three houses on site representing different eras in Tennessee history Antebellum plantation house built in four phases Original and period furnishings Open daily, closed Monday Admission charged |
LIBRARY of MURFREESBORO
| MTSU Library Main St |
Linebaugh Public Library
105 West Vine St |
Highland Rim Regional
Library 2118 E Main |
PARKS of MURFREESBORO
| Old Fort Park Hwy 96 one mile east of I-24 exit 78 Developed around ruins of Fortress Rosecrans |
FACILITIES Tennis Picnic Playground Ball Fields 18 Hole Golf Course |
SISTER CITIES of MURFREESBORO
| To follow are sister cities across the United
States with the same name as this city: |
CITY STATE ZIP Murfreesboro Arkansas 71958 Murfreesboro North Carolina 27855 |
SPECIAL DAYS of MURFREESBORO
| International
Folkfest '86 Early-May A festival of folkloric talent. |
| Uncle Dave Macon Days Mid-July Festival honors "Uncle Dave," one of the first stars of the Grand Ole Opry Music competition, crafts, and foods |
| International Grand
Championship Walking Horse Show Early-August More than 800 horses are exhibited in this show including the TN Walking Horse |
STATISTICS for MURFREESBORO
| SIZE of MURFREESBORO |
| Square Miles | 18 |
| ELEVATION of MURFREESBORO |
| Average Elevation | 619 ft |
| POPULATION of |
| 1960 | 18,991 |
| 1970 | 26,360 |
| 1980 | 32,845 |
| 1990 | 44,922 |
| LOCATION CODES for |
| Zip | 37133 |
VISITOR
CENTERS of MURFREESBORO
| Cannonsburgh Pioneer
Village S Front St. 1800's log cabin houses Chamber of Commerce |
| Murfreesboro-Rutherford
County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 864 501 Memorial Blvd Murfreesboro TN 371333 |
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