Discover Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County is center stage to an unforgettable Tennessee experience! Locals enjoy one of the largest outdoor shopping venues in the state, the largest indoor climbing facility in the state, 400+ restaurants, over 40 miles of greenway space, collegiate sporting events, and a bustling agricultural and arts scene - all at 5% less than US overall cost of living and 11% less for housing. We’re growing by leaps and bounds with 20 new people daily, making us the fastest-growing county in Tennessee. Take a peek at some of the activities that appeal to companies and workers considering a relocation. We hope you’ll join us!
Family Fun
The options below are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to
family-friendly activities in Rutherford County.
Ascent Rock Climbing
Batey Farms
Boro Beach Water Park
Climb Murfreesboro
Discovery Center
Go USA Fun Park
Great Tennessee Airshow
LTA Entertainment Depot
Lucky Ladd Farms
MTSU Athletics
Oaklands Mansion
Phazer Kraze Laser Tag
Sam Davis Home
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Splash Pad @ Gregory Mills Park
Sports*Com
Stars & Strikes Family Entertainment Center
Tennessee Miller Coliseum
The Earth Experience: Museum of Natural History
Walden Farms
Outdoor Adventure
Parks, trails, playgrounds, water parks, kayaking, fishing, & sports—we’ve got it all!
Murfreesboro Half Marathon
Old Fort Golf Club
Richard Siegel Soccer Complex
Smyrna Greenway
Smyrna Municipal Golf Course
Smyrna Parks
Smyrna Rotary Soccer Park
Stones River National Battlefield
Stones River Waterway
Yoga on the Island
Boat Day
Indian Hills Golf Course
LaVergne Parks
McKnight Park & Starplex
Miracle Field
Murfreesboro Bark Park
Murfreesboro Greenway
Murfreesboro Parks
Murfreesboro Wilderness Station
Arts & Festivals
A rich cultural environment that includes access to visual and performing arts.
Bonnaroo Music Festival
‘Boro Art Crawl
‘Boro Arts & Crafts Festival
‘Boro International Festival
Bradley Academy Museum
Carpe Artista
Center for the Arts
Friday Night Live Concerts
International Folkfest
July 4th Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
LaVergne Farmers Market
Main Street Jazz Fest
MTSU Theatre
Murfreesboro Earth Day Celebration
Murfreesboro Saturday Market
Murfreesboro Symphony
Pioneer Days
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Rutherford County Christmas Parade
Smyrna Depot Days
Springhouse Theatre
Thai-Lao Food Fair
Uncle Dave Macon Days
Faith Community
From Christian churches to Catholic churches, Mormon churches, Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls, Jewish synagogues, Islamic mosques and temples (including Buddhist and Hindu) — the Middle Tennessee area offers places of worship as diverse as its population. Rutherford County itself offers over 350 places of worship, providing a place for everyone to feel comfortable and practice their faith. Check out our list of places to worship below.
Local Flavor
Here’s a sampling of some of the unique shops and dining experiences that keep locals coming back for more.
Alley on Main
Avenue Murfreesboro
Binks Outfitters
Buster’s Place
Boro Town Cakes
Boulevard Bar & Grille
Buff City Soaps
Carpe Cafe
City Cafe
Dallas & Jane
Demos’ Restaurant
Donut County
e. Allen Boutique
Emerson Kate Boutique
Five Senses
Fleet Feet
Goodness Gracious at the Mill
Green Dragon Public House
Hattie Jane’s Creamery
Helen’s Hot Chicken
Homegrown Marketplace
Hop Springs Beer Park
Humidor
Hylabrook Antique Mall
I Love Juice Bar
Jeff’s Restaurant
Juicy’s Wellness Cafe
Julia’s HomeStyle Bakery
JD’s All About Home
Karin’s Kustard
Kleer-Vu Lunchroom
Lemongrass Thai & Sushi
Marina’s on the Square
MayDay Brewery
Miller’s Grocery
Parthenon Grille
Party Fowl
Peddler Interiors & Gifts
Puckett’s Grocery
Quinns Mercantile
Simply Pure Sweets
Sprout’s
Toot’s
The Goat
Trendy Pieces
A Short Ride Away
But wait, there’s more! One of the many wonderful things about Rutherford County is being a very short drive to Nashville and some of the great destinations listed below. We’re located at the exact geographical center of the state, a 2.5 hour drive away from 12 million people and only one day’s drive away from 75% of the US population!