Murfreesboro, TN
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About Murfreesboro
- • Country music star Hillary Scott of Lady A was born in Murfreesboro.
- • The Murfreesboro variant of the game 'Sorry!' originated here.
- • Its central location on the stagecoach route boosted early Murfreesboro's growth.
- • Oaklands Mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mrs. Maney.
- • The Great Fire of 1863 destroyed much of downtown Murfreesboro.
- • Named for Revolutionary War hero Hardy Murfree, it was founded in 1811.
- • With 158,000 residents, it's Tennessee's fastest-growing major city.
- • At 600 feet, the city's elevation is higher than Nashville's.
- • Healthcare, education, and manufacturing drive the local economy.
- • A blend of Southern charm and modern energy makes it feel progressive.
- • The Nashville Predators are the closest NHL team, making the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
- • Middle Tennessee State University's football rivalry with Western Kentucky is intense.