Everything Murfreesboro is known for
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located southeast of Nashville, is a growing city known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and Middle Tennessee State University. The city has a notable connection to music, with six artists calling it home and eight songs mentioning the city. Country artist Chris Young is from Murfreesboro, as are rock bands DWLLRS and The Protomen. Songs like "Hurt" by Johnny Cash and "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill also mention Murfreesboro.
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a place where Southern charm meets a forward-thinking spirit, has nurtured its share of notable figures. While the city hums with the energy of healthcare, education, and manufacturing today, its history runs deep, influencing those who’ve called it home.
Fought December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863, the Battle of Stones River near Murfreesboro was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and a critical Union victory in Middle Tennessee.
12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a place where Southern charm meets a forward-thinking spirit, has nurtured its share of notable figures. While the city hums with the energy of healthcare, education, and manufacturing today,…
Right here, at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, you're standing on hallowed ground for Rutherford County's African American community. Founded in 1866, just after the Civil War, Allen Chapel is the oldest African-American…
Pull over for a minute! You're near a house that was once owned by the brother of a First Lady. In 1874, John Childress bought this house. He wasn't just anyone; he was the brother of Sarah Childress Polk, wife of…
This imposing house is more than just a beautiful example of Italianate architecture; it's a testament to resilience and the complex aftermath of the Civil War. Built between 1867 and 1869, the house was commissioned by…
Imagine this peaceful field erupting in a storm of cannon fire and desperate fighting. This is Stones River, where a pivotal clash reshaped the Civil War. On December 31 1862, and January 2 1863, Union and Confederate…
Fought December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863, the Battle of Stones River near Murfreesboro was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and a critical Union victory in Middle Tennessee.
Imagine a time when grand plantation homes dotted this landscape, each a testament to a bygone era. Here, just outside Murfreesboro, stands Boxwood, a reminder of that time. Thomas J.B. Turner and his wife, Sarah Jetton…
Pull over here for a second; this unassuming spot was once home to a true original. This is where Uncle Dave Macon, the "King of the Hillbillies," lived and made his mark on country music. He bought this place,…
Imagine a simple log cabin, transformed over time into the elegant house you see before you. That's the story of the Dement House, also known as Colonial Acres. It all started in 1817 when Abner Dement, son of a…
Originally built as a log cabin in 1796, this house sheltered a family of eight on the Tennessee frontier. Ezra Jones, his wife Margaret, and their six children called this place home. Their son, Enoch H. Jones, later…
Imagine life in the 1800s at this water-powered grist mill, a vital part of the community. The Readyville Mill was originally built around 1812 by Colonel Charles Ready, the founder of Readyville. It was a water-powered…
In the pre-dawn hours of April 22, 2018, a naked gunman walked into this Waffle House with an AR-15 and opened fire, killing four patrons. Twenty-nine-year-old James Shaw Jr., an unarmed customer, rushed the shooter the…
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