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Business Alliance Works To Keep Downtown Thriving
How’s this for a clever name: the Only Downtown Business Alliance.
Businesses Invest in Earth-Friendly Initiatives
Across the globe, sustainability is the buzz word, promising a new generation of innovation, conservation, environmental protection and job creation.
Moving High-Tech Ideas to the Marketplace
When Murfreesboro-based Mind2Marketplace hosted hundreds of participants at the Tennessee Valley Corridor Fall Partnership Event in November 2009.
Smyrna sites to manufacture Nissan electric car and battery
Americans who want to drive the first affordable, zero-emission electric car will be driving a Nissan.
Horses Help at DreamCatchers Therapy Services
Murfreesboro resident Dana Cox has two passions in life – animals and children.
Get an Inside Look at Nissan
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a car or truck, sign up for a free tour of Nissan North America’s manufacturing plant in Smyrna.
Wings of Eagles Flight School Takes to the Skies
Whether you’re interested in recreational flight, executive commuting or a career in aviation, Wings of Eagles School of Flight in Smyrna can get you off the ground.
Franke Foodservice Systems Outfits Restaurant Kitchens
Ever wonder where restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King get all that gear they use in their kitchens? Some of it comes from Rutherford County.
Batteries Plus Is Charged and Ready
Dan and Gita Nightingale have been keeping customers’ battery-powered gadgets and gizmos going since opening a Batteries Plus franchise in the Shops of Murfreesboro in June 2008.
Simply Devine Decor Specializes in the Unique and Extraordinary
For décor that will truly set your home apart, look no further than Devine Décor, a home-accents boutique that specializes in the unique and extraordinary.
Ronnie Barrett Has Success in the Crosshairs
Recognized in 2006 by Ernst and Young as an Entrepreneur of the Year, Murfreesboro native Ronnie Barrett has a success story that reads like a modern-day Horatio Alger tale.
Embassy Suites Fulfills Need for Event Space
Even before the doors opened, staff at the new Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel & Conference Center knew they had a hit on their hands.
New Chamber President Looks to Expand Programs, Improve Communication
For Michael Malone, selling Rutherford County as a great place to live and work shouldn’t be too hard.
Rutherford County Women’s Conference Gives Businesswomen a Chance to Network
Each September, about 200 women gather at the Rutherford County Women’s Conference, organized by the Business Women’s Council.
MidSouth Bank Is Growing With the County
Doing business in the community is a hallmark of Rutherford County’s residents, so when MidSouth Bank launched its operations in January 2003, its founders thought they had a winning plan.
O-Flex Corrugated Tubing Finds Fit in Murfreesboro
Rutherford County is in the geographical center of Tennessee, and it’s also a central point of operations for O-Flex Group, a developer and manufacturer of corrugated tubing.
The Peddler Is a One-Stop-Shop for Gifts, Interior Furnishings
Happy customers and an ever-growing showroom have made the Peddler a one-stop shop for gifts, interior furnishings and more for 34 years.
Born Again Technologies Finds New Homes for Old Computers
Recycling paper and plastic is easy, but what about that old PC that’s been sitting in storage for the last five years?
Rover, Murfreesboro’s New Public Bus System, Makes Its Debut
Murfreesboro residents have a new way to get where they’re going and save gas thanks to Rover, the city’s new public bus system.
National Guard Presence Contributes to Economy, Community
The Tennessee National Guard maintains a strong and important presence in Smyrna and Murfreesboro, a fact that many folks – even those in Rutherford County – may not realize.
Stones River Mall Contributes to Growing Retail Surge
As new and sophisticated retail options spring up in Murfreesboro, the city’s commercial stalwart, Stones River Mall, is showing off its $52 million facelift – a transformation from a traditional mall to an indoor and outdoor shopping destination with a lively retail and dining mix.
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.
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center Set to Open Fall 2008
The long-awaited Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel and Conference Center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2008.
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center Advises Entrepreneurs
Conventional wisdom says that most small businesses fail soon after being launched. Not everyone‚ however‚ believes conventional wisdom must prevail.
Smyrna Is Booming With New Retail Establishments
With a population growing at almost five times the national average‚ it’s no secret that Smyrna is one of the hottest spots in Tennessee and even the nation for residential growth.
The New Downtown Heritage Center Documents Area’s History
There is a story tucked away in every nook and cranny of downtown Murfreesboro‚ and thanks to the new downtown Heritage Center‚ those tales are finally getting told.
Murfreesboro’s Downtown Square Is Still the Place To Do Business
Anchored by the beautiful Rutherford County Courthouse‚ one of only six remaining Tennessee courthouses built before the Civil War‚ more than 100 19th-century restored commercial buildings dot the downtown area.
Rutherford County Boasts New Hotel and Conference Center
Need a place to sleep? How about a place to hold a conference? Rutherford County is about to get both.
Smyrna’s Growth Helps Fuel Rutherford County’s Skyrocketing Economy
From his office on the third floor of the new terminal and business center‚ Allen Howell has a panoramic view of the bustling activity at Smyrna Airport‚ Tennessees largest general aviation facility.
Aggressive Development Campaign Pays off for Smyrna
Artifacts unearthed from the ancient city of Smyrna have included a variety of coins‚ suggesting the Asia Minor city was once a wealthy commercial center. Rutherford Countys Smyrna is certainly following suit.
Hewlett-Packard’s Innovative Facility in La Vergne Offers Advantages
When Hewlett-Packard announced in April 2000 its decision to locate a manufacturing campus in Rutherford County‚ the end result was far more than the sum of its parts.
Rutherford County Hosts International Horse Show
When it comes to generating tourism dollars and nurturing small business‚ Rutherford County does not horse around. Then again‚ maybe it does.
Smyrna Airport Convenient for Local Business, Industry
Rutherford County has a resource that is both rare and extremely valuable: a 1‚700-acre airport. Located in Smyrna‚ the airport is geographically positioned to serve major eastern U.S. population centers and soon‚ with an anticipated runway extension‚ major cities of the world.
