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About Rutherford County
Rutherford County, Tennessee represents a unique blend of
Civil War history and a thriving 21st Century community. Located in the
“heart of Tennessee,” it is the population and geographic center of the
state. Just southeast of Nashville, the county combines the benefits of
smaller-town living with the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
Industry abounds in Rutherford County and represents a Who’s Who of
corporate giants, such as Nissan, Ingram, Whirlpool, General Mills,
Bridgestone-Firestone, State Farm, and Verizon, just to name a few.
The beautiful 500-acre campus of Middle Tennessee State University is
located in Murfreesboro, the county seat. With over 21,000 students,
MTSU is the focal point of education in the county.
Graceful structures dating back to the early 1800’s blend with the
modern shopping, medical facilities, and amenities to lend a touch of
Southern nostalgia to Rutherford County.
Demographics
Rutherford County is the fastest growing county in Tennessee
and one of the 75 fastest growing counties in America. With immigration
at well over twice the national average and a cost structure well below
many other metropolitan areas, Rutherford County has become the hot new
destination for smart people and smart companies.
Resources
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Important Phone Numbers
- Rutherford
County
 Register of Deeds (615) 898-7870
Property
Assessor (615) 898-7750
Trustee
Department (615) 898-7705
Health
Department / Environmental (615) 898-7891
Planning
Commission (615) 898-7730
Building
Codes (615) 898-7734
County
Engineer (615) 898-7732
Middle
Tennessee Electric (615) 893-7570
United
Cities Gas (615) 893-5544
Consolidated Utility District (615) 893-7225
- Murfreesboro
Building
& Codes Department (615) 893-3750
City Hall
(615) 893-5210
Planning
Department (615) 893-6441
Tax
Department (615) 893-5210
Engineering Department (615) 893-6441
Electric
Department (615) 893-5514
Water &
Sewer Department (615) 890-0862
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