Murfreesboro Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Tennessee, United States of America
About Murfreesboro
The city is home to the center of population of Tennessee and the geographic center of Tennessee. The new county seat for Rutherford County was founded in 1811, and named after Revolutionary War hero Colonel Hardy Murfree. As Tennessee settlement expanded to the west, the location of the state capital in Knoxville became inconvenient for most newcomers. In 1818, Murfreesboro was designated as the capital of Tennessee and its population boomed. Eight years later, however, it was replaced by Nashville. During theAmerican Civil War, at the very end of 1862, the Battle of Stones River, also called the Battle of Murfreesboro, was fought near the city. This was a major engagement between December 31 and January 2, 1863, the rival armies suffered 23,515 casualties. It was one of the bloodiest bat
Top Attractions in Murfreesboro
Explore the best things to see and do in Murfreesboro:
- ★Cannonsburgh Village
- ★Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- ★Stones River National Battlefield
Where to Eat in Murfreesboro
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Donut Country
- 🍴The Chop House
Where to Stay in Murfreesboro
- 🏨Ramada Limited
- 🏨Select Inn
- 🏨Wingate by Wyndham Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Travel Guide Sections
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