It’s all here! Location. Education. Quality of life.

Welcome to Rutherford County - center stage to an unforgettable Tennessee experience! Immediately southeast of Nashville on the I-24 corridor, this vibrant Southern community represents a unique blend of Southern charm with a thriving 21st-century community.

20 people a day are moving here - and for good reason. We can’t wait to show you why our outstanding hospitality, educational ecosystem and quality of life amenities make Rutherford County an ideal place to call home.

We offer proximity to Nashville without the price tag. Our cost of living is well below the national average. Middle Tennessee State University, the largest undergraduate university in Middle Tennessee, is located in Rutherford County. One in 5 college graduates in the greater Nashville area holds an MTSU degree. TNPromise, our state’s free college program, offers 2-years of tuition-free attendance to local community and technical colleges. Our central location puts us one day’s drive away from half of the country and 30 minutes away from the country’s “It City”, Nashville. And that’s just the start…

Explore this site and discover why the heart of Tennessee is the place for you. Free college, top-tier schools, lack of state income tax and low property taxes are just some of the immediate savings new residents experience. We are excited to welcome you and assist with your transition to the Volunteer State.