About Rutherford County
With a population of more than 255,000, Rutherford County is Tennessee’s fastest-growing community. Located just a short drive southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and Eagleville. Industry abounds in Rutherford County and represents a Who’s Who of corporate giants, such as Nissan, Ingram, Whirlpool, General Mills, State Farm, Bridgestone-Firestone and Verizon Wireless, just to name a few.
Rutherford County offers a superior quality of life that combines the benefits of small-town living with the amenities of a major metropolitan area. People are drawn here for the moderate climate, diverse cultural and entertainment offerings, top-quality healthcare and housing at both entry- and executive-level pricing. While the cost of living is very low, the quality of life is one of the highest.
Rutherford County, Tennessee — Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and Eagleville — is center stage to an unforgettable Tennessee experience! Located just 30 miles southeast of Nashville on the I-24 corridor, this vibrant Southern community represents a unique blend of Civil War history and a thriving 21st-century community.
Nicknamed the "Heart of Tennessee,"
Rutherford County is the exact geographic center of the state of
Tennessee. That's why we're a great place to stay to get to just about anything, because we're located...
- 30 miles southeast of Nashville on I-24
- 25 miles from I-40 via SR 840
- 30 miles from I-65 via SR 840
- within a day’s drive of 75 percent of the population of the United States
Rutherford
County Points
of Interest Map
Plot your course for fun and adventure in Rutherford County.
We also have more than 3,889 hotel rooms in 48 hotels, which means that in addition to being a great destination, we're also a convenient stop on the way to many other places you might want to go.
If you would like to see the actual
geographic center of Tennessee for
yourself, you can visit the site where
this spot was marked with an obelisk
in 1976. To get there, take exit 81 on
I-24.Travel toward Murfreesboro. Take
Church Street to Middle Tennessee Blvd.
and turn right. From Middle Tennessee
Blvd. turn right onto Greenland Dr. Turn
left on Old Lascassas Road. The obelisk
is about a mile on the right.
For more information please call
(800) 716-7560 or (615) 893-6565
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Visitors Guide
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