Southern Charm with a Progressive Attitude.
Rutherford County offers a superior quality of life that combines the benefits of small-town living with the progressiveness of a major metropolitan area. People are drawn here for the moderate climate, diverse cultural and entertainment offerings, top-quality healthcare and affordable housing. Rutherford County is home to four of the 10 most diverse schools in Tennessee. As Nashville’s neighbor to the southeast, this vibrant Southern community represents a unique blend of history and a thriving 21st-century community.
DIVERSITY IN THE REGION
Our region is home to large Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Kurdish and South and Southeast Asian populations
Japan is Tennessee's largest foreign investor nation
Rutherford County has over two dozen yearly events highlighting international and national diversity
32 different home languages are spoken by families enrolled within the Murfreesboro City Schools system
International migration accounted for more than 20 percent of our region’s inbound migration from 2010 - 2018
MTSU undergrads are more than 35 percent nonwhite with each freshman class trending more diverse
Area colleges are home to more than 6,500 international students and scholars
2 all-inclusive Rutherford County playgrounds cater to children and families with disabilities
The Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna provides vocational training to individuals with intellectual, mental health and physical challenges
The Arc Rutherford County advocates for the rights and full participation of all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.