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City in Tennessee, United States
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Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
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Historic Cannonsburgh Village represents approximately 100 years of early Tennessee life from the 1830s to the 1930s. Within the village is a gristmill, school house, telephone operator's house, the University House, the Leeman House, a museum, a caboose, the Wedding Chapel, a doctor's office, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a well, and other points of pioneering interest. Self-guided tours are free, and guided tours are available for a small fee. The Visitor Center has a variety of items for sale including post cards, t-shirts, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.
The Stones River National Battlefield is a national park which memorializes the Battle of Stones River, which took place during the American Civil War during December 31, 1862, to January 3, 1863. The grounds include a museum, a national cemetery, monuments, and the remains of a large earthen fortification called Fortress Rosecrans.
Middle Tennessee State University sports are one of the city's most prominent diversions. The Blue Raiders compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports (8 men's, 9 women's) in Conference USA. As with most major universities, football and men's basketball are the most popular sports. All of the most significant venues are on campus, most notably Floyd Stadium (football, and also home to the central MT ticket office) and Murphy Center (basketball).
A Murfreesboro favorite for great steaks and chops in a warm, friendly environment.
A mom-and-pop doughnut restaurant open 24 hours.
An old time barbecue restaurant with excellent food for those who like meat. Right down the road is Clean/Redneck Jim's, so eat BBQ then get tanked on the aforementioned Ass Kicker or $3 pitchers.
By plane
Murfreesboro is served by Nashville International Airport (IATA code BNA), Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Murfreesboro Municipal Airport (MBT).
By car
There are several highways running through the city, including Interstates 24 and 840; U.S. Routes 41, 70S, and 231; and State Routes 1, 2, 10, 96, 99, and 268.
Murfreesboro's public transportation system has 9 small buses, each capable of holding 16 people and including two spaces for wheelchairs.
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