Created specifically to connect the media and the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Newsroom provides timely and interesting news content that features events, attractions and personalities.
For the media, this area offers a library of story ideas from which to draw. In addition, the CVB Newsroom features an online media kit highlighting major releases about our most appealing attractions and tourist opportunities.
The CVB staff is available to help our industry partners in spreading the good news about Tennessee tourism.
Breaking News Bulletins
Learn the latest about what's happening in Rutherford County:
Posted: 05/01/2012
Free Day in May set for May 19th
Gratis. On the house. Free of charge. At no cost. Without charge. Complimentary. In other words—FREE! It’s not often that you get anything free, let alone the admissions to six grand exp... Read More
Posted: 04/30/2012
Playing the Civil War & Junior Ranger Days set for May 5-6
On May 5-6, 2012, you can join Stones River National battlefield park rangers and volunteers for a weekend of hands-on activities that will shed light on the recreational activities of Civil War soldiers. From ... Read More
Posted: 04/16/2012
16th Annual Main Street JazzFest set for May 4-5
MURFREESBORO, Tenn - The Main Street JazzFest will return to the Square in downtown Murfreesboro on May 4-5 for its 16th installment.The music committee is currently putting the finishing touches on a lineup th... Read More
Posted: 03/13/2012
USTA Awards Junior Team Tennis Tournament of the Year
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) presented the Murfreesboro Tennis Association, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau with the “J... Read More
Posted: 02/09/2012
Mona Herring Receives Tennessee Tourism Spotlight Award
The Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) has awarded Mona K. Herring, Vice President of the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau with the Tennessee Tourism Spotlight Awar... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2011
Add the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket to Your 'Bucket List'
Did you know that the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket can be found right here in Middle Tennessee? Just a short drive down the road in Murfreesboro, this iconic piece of local history is a must-see for... Read More
Posted: 10/11/2011
Tourist Spending in Rutherford County Tops $228 Million
Tourism is booming in Rutherford County! According to figures released by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the U.S. Travel Association, the county saw an increase of $11.9 million in tourist ... Read More
Posted: 08/09/2011
New Interpretive Signs Unveiled
It’s a sign of the times—interpretive signs, that is. Thanks to the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Rutherford County Wayfinding Signage Board, a new interpretive sign... Read More
News Releases
Posted: 02/28/2012 Catch March Madness at MTSU MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Don’t miss ...Read More
Posted: 02/06/2012 Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience Set f The Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience, to be...Read More
Posted: 01/18/2012 Extreme Bull Riding National Finals Come EXTREME BULL RIDING NATIONAL FINALS COMES TO ...Read More
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Chris Young, singer/songwriter
Native son and Grammy®-nominated RCA Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Young welcomes you to Rutherford County. To see what else Rutherford County has in store, check out these videos.