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.

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