Magazine Tabs Smyrna as Ideal for Retirees
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.

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.
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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

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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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