Magazine Tabs Smyrna as Ideal for Retirees
Rebekah Weiler Takes Top Honors at Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree
Kid-Friendly City Attracts National Attention
Parks and Green Spaces Offer Room to Roam
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Magazine Tabs Smyrna as Ideal for Retirees

The small but fast-growing town of Smyrna garnered worldwide attention in September 2007 when U.S. News & World Report featured it as one of the best places in the nation to retire.

Rebekah Weiler Takes Top Honors at Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree

Middle Tennessee State University senior Rebekah Weiler breaks the mold when it comes to banjo players. Not only is she one of the few females who play the instrument, she’s also extremely good at it.

Kid-Friendly City Attracts National Attention

People around the country are just now learning about Murfreesboro’s popular music festivals, diverse economy, vibrant parks, quaint downtown, expansive sports fields and numerous shopping venues, but Murfreesboro residents have been enjoying them all along.

Parks and Green Spaces Offer Room to Roam

Enjoying the outdoors is easy in Rutherford County, where green spaces, parks and scenic walking trails abound.

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Rutherford County At A Glance

Take a quick tour of Rutherford County with this video narrated with area facts.

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Quality of Life in Rutherford County, TN

With a population of more than 255,000, Rutherford County is Tennessee’s fastest-growing community. Located just a short drive southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne. Rutherford County is home to a number of major manufacturing operations, including a Nissan auto assembly operation. A major factor in the county's growth is the quality of its schools. Rutherford County has six middle schools ranked among the state's top 50 schools, and it is home to Middle Tennessee State University.
Education
Motlow Community College in Smyrna Continues to See Enrollment Rise
When a higher education institution sees a 34.9 percent increase in enrollment in just one year‚ somebody is doing something right. That was the increase Motlow State Community College’s saw from FULL ARTICLE
Business
The Avenue Murfreesboro Offers Upscale Shopping, Dining Experience
Oct. 17, 2007, was a red-letter day for Middle Tennessee shoppers, who gave their credit cards a workout at the opening of The Avenue Murfreesboro – the city’s chic new retail address. “At 4 o’clock FULL ARTICLE
Food
International Cuisine Spices Up Dining Scene
Rutherford County may be in the heart of Middle Ten­nessee, but finding cuisine outside your culinary com­fort zone is easy. Polynesian, Latin, Greek, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian and Mongolian FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

Murfreesboro Launches Microloan Program for Small Businesses
Murfreesboro officials have begun a microloan program in which the city makes small loans to aspiring entrepreneurs in order to help create jobs FULL ARTICLE
Blackman High School Cheerleaders Win National Championship
The Blackman High School cheerleading squad in Murfreesboro recently won the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Fla., beating FULL ARTICLE
Rutherford Educator Earns Teacher of the Year Honor
MURFREESBORO — A Homer Pittard Campus School teacher has been named Teacher of the Year for the Mid-Cumberland Field Service Center region, which is FULL ARTICLE
Rapid Growth Makes La Vergne a Hot Spot for Developers
Developers are taking a good look these days at La Vergne, thanks to the city’s continued residential growth. The city is in a good location in FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2010 edition of Images Rutherford County magazine sponsored by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Rutherford County magazine on your computer screen.
Family Matters: Kid-Friendly Atmosphere Attracts National Attention
Going for the Green: Businesses Invest in Earth-Friendly Initiatives
Reconnect with Nature: Parks and Green Space Offer Room to Roam
Head of the Class: Campaign Showcases Region's Stellar Education

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The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Rutherford County area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce here.