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Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm
1189 Cut Off Road • Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-895-4755
A "cut-your-own" tree farm, this tree farm offers beautiful White Pines, as well as pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. The Christmas gift shop on site has a large selection of decorations, ornaments, and unique gifts including fresh wreaths and swags. Free hayrides are provided on Saturdays and Sundays. more... map

Bradley Academy (circa 1917)
415 South Academy Street • Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-867-2633
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this multi-use cultural and heritage facility was built as a school for African Americans. President James K. Polk was a graduate of the original Bradley Academy in 1814. more... map
Cannonsburgh Village
312 South Front Street • Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-890-0355
A one-room school house, chapel, gristmill, a working blacksmith's shop, doctor's office, and the world's largest cedar bucket all re-constructed. map
Oaklands Historic House Museum (circa 1815-1860)
900 North Maney Avenue • Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-893-0022
An Italianate style Antebellum plantation home built with four phases. The plantation was occupied by Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. map
Rutherford County Courthouse (circa 1859)
Public Square
615-895-1887
Served as Tennessee's state capitol from 1819 to 1826. The first stucture was burned and reconstructed. map
Sam Davis Home (circa 1820)
1399 Sam Davis Road • Murfreesboro, TN 37167
Smyrna
615-459-2341
Nestled on 168 acres of beautiful farmland, this typical Southern style home lies along the banks of Stewarts Creek and features authentic Middle Tennessee slave dwellings on site. A tour of the home includes a documentary video about the life of Sam Davis, as well as an original kitchen, smokehouse, and overseer's office. more... map

Geographic Center of Tennessee (circa 1976)
Old Lascassas Park • Murfreesboro, TNMarks the exact center of Tennessee. map
Stones River National Battlefield
3501 Old Nashville Highway • Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-893-9501
A 580-acre area that was used for battle during the Civil War. map
Stones River National Battlefield
3501 Old Nashville Highway • Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-893-9501
The Battle of Stones River took place on December 31st, 1862 and was a monumentally important Civil War battle. Visit the battlefield and explore the impact of the Battle of Stones River on soldiers and civilians as well as natural beauty of this area. more... map

Discovery Center at Murfree Springs
502 Southeast Broad Street • Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-890-2300
Situated on 20 acres of outdoor wetlands, this 18,000 square foot museum contains numerous interactive exhibits and daily programs including a creation station where you can paint, sculpt, and draw, as well as a Window to the World where you can listen to music and try on clothes from all around the world. more... map
Rutherfort County Center for the Arts
110 West College • Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-904-2787
An art gallery with monthly exhibits, and many annual performances. more... map

Barfield Crescent Park
697 Barfield Crescent Road • Murfreesboro, TN 37128
615-893-5210
This 430 acre community park offers an incredible variety of recreation options. Bring the family out and enjoy 7 miles of hiking trails, 10 picnic shelters, an 18 hole golf course, and an educational wilderness station. more... map