Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro is a city of 161,445 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee, founded in 1811.
Why visit Murfreesboro
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 295 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Murfreesboro 16, Premiere 6 Theatre, Discovery Center and Arnold-Harrell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Murfreesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. The population was 152,769 at the 2020 census (estimated at 173,625 in 2025). Located 34 miles (55 km) southeast of downtown Nashville, it is part of the Nashville metropolitan area in Middle Tennessee.
From the Wikipedia article Murfreesboro, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks41
Discovery Center
Museum · 2.2 mi
502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Arnold-Harrell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
United States historic place
Benjamine Rucker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Mansion in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Boxwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Greek Revival house built in 1840
Bradley Academy Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
School building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Childress-Ray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Collier-Crichlow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Collier-Lane-Crichlow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
Elmwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Plantation house in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Gen. Joseph B. Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Rutherford County, Tennessee
John C. Spence House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Landsberger-Gerhardt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes295
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Restaurant · Burger · 0.9 mi
2243 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.2 mi
1723 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
1829 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30;Su 11:00-22:30
Demos'
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
1115 Northwest Broad Street, Murfreesboro
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Domenico's Italian Deli
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
106 South Maple Street, Murfreesboro
Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 10:30-20:00; PH closed
Drake's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
2614 Roby Corlew Lane, Murfreesboro
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Restaurant · Burger · 1.7 mi
113 North Maple Street, Murfreesboro
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Joanie's Public Square
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
13 South Public Square
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Juicy's Wellness Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.0 mi
2314 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
283 more on the map.
History
On October 27, 1811, the Tennessee General Assembly designated the location for a new county seat for Rutherford County, giving it the name Cannonsburgh in honor of Newton Cannon, representative to the assembly for the local area. At the suggestion of William Lytle, it was renamed Murfreesborough on November 29, 1811, after Revolutionary War hero Colonel Hardy Murfree, great-grandfather of author Mary Noailles Murfree. The name was shortened to Murfreesboro in January 1812, when the town was formally chartered.
As Tennessee settlement expanded to the west, the location of the state capital in Knoxville became inconvenient for much of the population. In 1818, Murfreesboro was designated as the capital of Tennessee and its population boomed. Eight years later, however, it was superseded by Nashville.
From the History section of Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Courtyard by Marriot Nashville SE / Murfreesboro
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1306 Greshampark Drive, Murfreesboro
Residence Inn by Marriot Nashville SE / Murfreesboro
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1409 Conference Center Boulevardd, Murfreesboro
Churches and places of worship37
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Beesley Primitive Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Providence Primitive Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
1601 North Tennessee Boulevard, Murfreesboro
Fellowship United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 3.4 mi
2511 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro
Ebenezer Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.7 mi
4122 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro
Salem Creek Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 3.3 mi
2525 Salem Creek Drive, Murfreesboro
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging46
Broad Street Shell Station
Gas station · 1.0 mi
1304 Northwest Broad Street, Murfreesboro
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare23
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners New Salem
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
2723 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro
MMT Now Walk-In Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
2658 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro
New Hope Chiropractic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
325 Saint Andrews Drive, Murfreesboro
Map of Murfreesboro
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 5.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Murfreesboro 5 N Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rutherford County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smyrna Airport (MQY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Rockvale 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Christiana 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Smyrna 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- La Vergne 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Eagleville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Nolensville 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Gladeville 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Rural Hill 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Brentwood 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown murfreesboro9741, The original uploader was Pollinator at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- TCAT-RU-Murfreesboro IMG 0497, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TCAT-RU-Murfreesboro IMG 0511, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TCAT-RU-Murfreesboro IMG 0491, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murfreesboro, TN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Murfreesboro mural, Lengau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First presbyterian church murfreesboro tennessee 2008, sduck409, CC BY 2.0
- Murfreesboro Battlefield (7652523874), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Collier-critchlow-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Childress-ray-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Providence Primitive Baptist Church, Michael Fisher, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Collier-lane-chrichlow-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Farmhouse, Logan Henderson Farm, Kady OMalley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rutherford county courthouse 9736, Pollinator at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marymont, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas C. Black House -Murfreesboro, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StThomas-Rutherford, Coinmanj, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plants 7, Ch.s2.000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plants 9, Ch.s2.000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plants 10, Ch.s2.000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tree 17, Ch.s2.000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plants 5, Ch.s2.000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cannon and Ammo Wagon, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrel of the Gun, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Gun Emplacements, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone River Battlefield Cemetery, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Cannon at Late Afternoon, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stones River 2010, Caroline, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Supply Wagon, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Battery Line, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ammo Wagon, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Cannon Battery, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cemetery at Stones River 2010, Caroline, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone River Cemetery Monument, Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SRCC Clubhouse, ScottKimberly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Founders of the Stones River Country Club, ScottKimberly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War Breastworks (7652514480), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stones River McFadden's Lane (10483735443), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Rutherford County Judicial Building, Lengau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wild Turkey (7657677604), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
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