Just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is the perfect mix of convenience, comfort, and connection. With easy access off I-24 and more than 50 hotels offering 4,200 guest rooms, we’re ready to welcome groups of all sizes. The 80,000-square-foot conference center adjacent to The Avenue Murfreesboro puts attendees steps away from Tennessee’s largest open-air shopping and dining destination.
Beyond the meeting room, explore a community rich in history, culture, and hospitality. Visit Stones River National Battlefield, stroll through antebellum homes, or unwind with a local craft brew. From modern amenities to authentic experiences, Rutherford County delivers the perfect backdrop for your next meeting or event.
Venue Details
Hotels52
Convention center80,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms5,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel250
Special event venues55
Average room rate$119.00
Occupancy rate95%
Restaurants425
Daily food cost$55.00
Tax rate17.25%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here
Distance from airport
14 mi from Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority (MQY)
Distance from Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority (MQY) airport 14 mi
27 mi from BNA/Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Distance from BNA/Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport 27 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
Our state-of-the-art Visitors Center features a Civil War timeline, kiosks with details on attractions, an electric car charging station, and touch-screen interactive directories for lodging, dining, attractions, and events.
Visit our gift shop, Rutherford County Keepsakes, which specializes in local products like honey, jams & jellies, pottery, coffee, books, postcards, coffee mugs, wood products, candles, T-shirts and more!
Sign our guestbook and pick up maps and brochures from across the state of Tennessee. Our Visitors Center staff will be happy to assist you!
This 650-acre national park and cemetery is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who fought and died at this crucial Civil War battle. More than 81,000 soldiers fought in the Battle of Stones River--a battle that turned out to be a major victory for Union forces. Interpretive programs and living history demonstrations are presented throughout the year.
Caught in the cross fire of the Civil War! This nationally registered historic landmark reflects a prosperous time reminiscent of rolling plantations and Southern belles and was occupied by both Union and Confederate armies.
Cannonsburgh, the original name for Murfreesboro, is a reconstructed Southern village with a gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home, church, general store and a working blacksmith's shop that serve as reminders of life in pioneer times.
Cannonsburgh is also home to the World's Largest Cedar Bucket--come check it out!
Hosted at Cannonsburgh each year is the award-winning Uncle Dave Macon Days festival, celebrating old-time music and dance. Uncle Dave was the first superstar of the Grand Ole Opry and is considered one of the forefathers of country music. Featuring music, arts and crafts, food and dancing, Uncle Dave Macon Days is fun for the whole family. Held each year, the second weekend of July.
The Avenue® Murfreesboro is Tennessee’s largest open-air shopping and dining center, and features nationally-known brand stores as well as charming boutiques. Anchor stores include Belk, Michael’s, Best Buy, Off Broadway Shoes, Barnes & Noble, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Other stores include American Eagle, Charming Charlie, Loft, Dress Barn, Bath & Body Works, Chico’s, Express, Hollister, Kirkland’s, New York & Company, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret, White House Black Market, World Market, Yankee Candle and more.
Enjoy shopping at Stones River Mall, the community favorite with over 75 retailers and a recently added outdoor courtyard. Anchor stores include JCPenney, Sears, and Dillard's. Other stores include: Aeropostale, Buckle, Gap, Forever 21, Books-A-Million, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Russe, Christopher & Banks, Shoe Carnival, and Pacific Sunwear.
A hands-on museum and environmental center for visitors of all ages, the Discovery Center boasts hundreds of fun exhibits, 20 acres of outdoor wetlands, daily programs, and a two-story slide!
Beat the heat at Murfreesboro's splashiest new attraction! Boro Beach features an outdoor pool, two giant water slides, plenty of water games, and affordable concessions. Come spend the day at this hot spot!
Take a fun, motorized tour through the multibillion-dollar manufacturing plant, which produces several of the top Nissan vehicles, including the all-electric LEAF. See all parts of the vehicle assembly process, from cutting large sheets of steel to painting the exterior and installing carpet.
Established in 1911, MTSU is composed of seven undergraduate colleges, a graduate studies college and Tennessee's first honors college. With an enrollment of more than 26,000 students, MTSU is the largest and fastest-growing undergraduate university in the state.
Located on the town square in Murfreesboro, the courthouse dates back to pre-Civil War times when it also served as a watchtower, ballroom and prison. The courthouse also served as Tennessee's state capitol from 1819 to 1826. After a fire destroyed the original, the present structure was built in 1859 and is one of six pre-Civil War courthouses still in use today.
Located in Downtown Murfreesboro, the center offers a glimpse into the rich history of the community through interactive displays; exhibits; public programs; and free, guided walking tours of the historic square.
This beautiful, Italian Renaissance building features a performance hall and art gallery and provides a variety of opportunities to experience the visual and performing arts.
This 220,000-square-foot, air-conditioned facility features stadium-style seating for 4,600 and stall space to accommodate 492 horses. The deluxe arena is used for local, state, regional, national and international horse show events as well as sports tournaments, livestock shows and more.
Murfreesboro has a 12-mile, paved, handicap-accessible trail system that borders the Stones River and Lytle Creek and features two canoe access points, four fishing piers and two spur trails - one to Stones River National Battlefield and one to Gateway Island.
Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country.
Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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