What is Murfreesboro like?

[logie13]

Originally Posted by wellkids

I have four children and have lived in Murfreesboro for almost nine years now. It is often referred to as a "college town" because of MTSU. However, our explosion of growth has caused a major change in this "town" which is now a true "city" and offers basically anything you would want or need. If you do wish to commute to Nashville, it is a fairly easy drive unless you are caught up in the daily rush hour grind which can be grueling.

Murfreesboro is very family oriented and you will find many activities here for young children. There are several parks and a wonderful Greenway walking/biking trail that my girls always enjoy. We have a wonderful Discovery Center children's museum, live theatre of the Performing Arts which offers various plays and puts on some wonderful children's plays as well. We have an existing mall which is renovating and expanding, and a new upscale mall is currently under construction on Medical Center Parkway which will open in the fall of this year and have over 200 retail stores.

As far as dining, there is everything here from five star gourmet restaurants, to franchises like Bonefish Grill, Carrabas, Outbacks, Chilis, and almost every other franchise or fast-food chain you could think of. There are numerous festivals that take place in the historic downtown area like Jazz Festival, Children's Festival, Children's Parade, and many, many other events. MTSU has a wonderful horse arena and hosts many horse shows, from Western to Walking Horses that my girl's also enjoy going to.

Recreational sports are huge with a multi-million soccer complex that just opened last year. Baseball, softball, football, basketball, cheerleading, gymnatics, karate, dance, theatrical performance, and even voice, piano, and fencing can all be found here. From children's level through high school and college, you will have unlimited activities for your children.

Housing prices here are still very affordable and you will get a lot of home for your money. You will find lots of new construction here but lot sizes in most new developments are around .25 - .35 acres. If you purchase an existing home then larger lots are easier to find. Land here is now selling at a premium and developers like to divide the new developments into small lots (which is my only complaint right now about our wonderful town!)

Employment opportunites are good here and our economy is very strong. Our Chamber of Commerce has done an excellent job in promoting Rutherford County and attracting new businesses and corporations to move into this area.

I think I could write pages about Murfreesboro! I hope this helps shed a little light on this town for you. Feel free to PM or email me if you need specific information about anything. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Is Murfreesboro mostly a "white" town? In other words are there any other races there?

[JMT]

Originally Posted by logie13

Is Murfreesboro mostly a "white" town? In other words are there any other races there?

You can look up the racial composition of any city in America at the Census bureau web site: www.census.gov

According to that web site, in 2005 Murfreesboro had a population of 83,822.

67,335 was white
10,658 was black
1,782 was Asian
4,022 was Hispanic
the rest was American Indian, "other races" or more than one race.

[kg8168]

thanks again for all the great information you took the time to share about Murfreesboro. I think it sounds like a very nice place to live and raise a family. I am definitely going to plan a trip soon to explore the area!
Thanks!!

[thatgrl]

My daughter and new Grandson are there. Its pretty nice. There medical facilities are great. Lots of chain restaurants. Traffic along Old Fort is unreal. Housing is ok. they paid 900.00 rent and bought a lower end home and paid 117,000. They like it ok but want to move closer to Hendersonville.