Location: Murfreesboro
Top Things to do in Murfreesboro
Things to do in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (TN): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Murfreesboro is a city in, and the county seat of, Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the 2010 census, up from 68,816 residents certified in 2000. In 2016, census estimates showed a population of 131,947. The city is the center of population of Tennessee, located 34 miles (55 km) southeast of downtown Nashville in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is also home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with 22,729 total students as of fall 2014.
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1. Downtown Murfreesboro
2. Stones River National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Cemetery honoring those who died in the Civil War.
Reviewed By CaptTrouble - Hudson, United States
My husband and I walked through this beautiful, old cemetery while we were visiting the Stones River National Battlefield. The edges are shady with mature trees, but most of the graves are out in the open. There are more than 6,000 Union soldiers in the Stones River National Cemetery. The Battle of Stones River began on New Year's Eve 1862 and ended on January 2, 1863. Of 23,000 casualties, approximately 3,000 were killed. That is a total count of Union and Confederate soldiers. In 1865, work began on this cemetery. The remains of 6,100 Union soldiers were disinterred from gravesites in the surrounding area and were transported to this cemetery. When we walked through the area, I could see there were many, many graves of soldiers from Ohio. This is a good place to see and feel the history of this, the geographic center of Tennessee.
3. Stones River National Battlefield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 784 reviews
Scene of a significant 1862 Civil War battle fought by 81,000 soldiers for control of middle Tennessee.
Reviewed By ELO_Ohio - Shelby, United States
Stones River NB gets an A+ in my book. Have never seen a Civil War site so well maintained. Maintenance staff mowing, pulling weeds, working on trails, etc. the ENTIRE time we were there. The park rangers were great. Took the cemetery tour and learned a lot of lesser known facts. The driving tour was also top notch with excellent stops; many cool monuments to see. Don’t like history? No problem. This park has paved bike and walking trails all over the place. Only minutes from Murfreesboro...a nice up and coming town; 40 minutes to Nashville. Free admission and an excellent Junior Ranger program. Check it out...you’ll be glad you did.
4. Cannonsburgh Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Historic Cannonsburgh Village is located on 6 acres in Murfreesboro, and represents approximately 100 years of rural Tennessee life from the 1830s to the 1930s. The village features a gristmill, schoolhouse, telephone operator’s house, the University House, the Leeman House, a museum, a caboose, the wedding chapel, a doctor’s office, general store, working blacksmith’s shop, a well, and other points of interest, including the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket! The village is open May 1 through Dec. 1, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m. The village is closed December through April, although the grounds are open year-round. Guided tours are available for a small fee, but self-guided tours are free. The Visitor Center has a variety of items for sale including crafts from over 20 local artists, postcards, T-shirts, snacks, drinks and souvenirs.
Reviewed By Invisibl3Kid - Edinburg, United States
This place is a great little hidden gem. Really well kept. It’s got a small gift shop at the entrance. The attendants inside were courteous and attentive. You take a stroll through the little village with several buildings, train caboose, humongous cedar bucket and a antique tractor display. We loved this place. Spent about 1-2 hours here.
5. Wat Lao Buddhist Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By michigander311 - Midland, United States
This was an unplanned, yet pleasant stop. We did not go into any of the buildings or even get out of our truck. We weren't even certain that we were allowed. We slowly cruised through the lot, observing the way they honor their loved ones who have passed. Brilliant colors were everywhere, it was quite interesting, even though we didn't even get out.
6. Hazen Brigade Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By MurfB1901 - Hickory, United States
I lived in Murfreesboro for many years but never heard of the legend encapsulated at Hazen Brigade Monument. It is well worth your 15 minute stop to soak in history and imagine yourself there.
7. Batey Farms
8. Fortress Rosecrans
9. Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station
10. Geographic Center of Tennessee
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By baxlea - Stuttgart, Germany
There's a monument and a bench. That's it! However, it's a cute little spot that makes for a great photo just to say you've been there.
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