Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Everything Murfreesboro is known for

8 songs mention this city 6 artists from here

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located southeast of Nashville, is a growing city known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and Middle Tennessee State University. The city has a notable connection to music, with six artists calling it home and eight songs mentioning the city. Country artist Chris Young is from Murfreesboro, as are rock bands DWLLRS and The Protomen. Songs like "Hurt" by Johnny Cash and "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill also mention Murfreesboro.

Music in Murfreesboro

Songs About Murfreesboro

Supermarine
Hans Zimmer
100%
Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill
100%
100%
River Runs Red
The SteelDrivers
41%
"But Stones River will never run clear"
Cornfield Chase
Hans Zimmer
24%
23%
Elegy
Lisa Gerrard
23%
19%

Rivers & Roads in Song near Murfreesboro

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Murfreesboro.

History of Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN RoadyGoat

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a place where Southern charm meets a forward-thinking spirit, has nurtured its share of notable figures. While the city hums with the energy of healthcare, education, and manufacturing today, its history runs deep, influencing those who’ve called it home.

Stones River National Battlefield

1862

Fought December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863, the Battle of Stones River near Murfreesboro was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and a critical Union victory in Middle Tennessee.

3.3 mi away

Everything Near Murfreesboro

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

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