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About Rutherford County
Rutherford County, Tennessee represents a unique blend of
Civil War history and a thriving 21st Century community. Located in the
“heart of Tennessee,” it is the population and geographic center of the
state. Just southeast of Nashville, the county combines the benefits of
smaller-town living with the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
Industry abounds in Rutherford County and represents a Who’s Who of
corporate giants, such as Nissan, Ingram, Whirlpool, General Mills,
Bridgestone-Firestone, State Farm, and Verizon, just to name a few.
The beautiful 500-acre campus of Middle Tennessee State University is
located in Murfreesboro, the county seat. With over 21,000 students,
MTSU is the focal point of education in the county.
Graceful structures dating back to the early 1800’s blend with the
modern shopping, medical facilities, and amenities to lend a touch of
Southern nostalgia to Rutherford County.
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