Murfreesboro Attractions
Murfreesboro (pop. 81,000) was the state capital of Tennessee from 1818 to 1826 but lost to Nashville by one vote to retain the seat of government. The Rutherford County Courthouse was the site of an attack by Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest and his Confederate troops on Union troops that were camped northwest of the town.
Cannonsburgh Village
Cannonsburgh was the original name for Murfreesboro. The village is a reconstructed Southern pioneer settlement. Some of the buildings include a blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, general store, gristmill and chapel.
Fortress Rosecrans
Fortress Rosecrans is a large earthen fort that was constructed after the battle at Stones River during the Civil War.
Oaklands Historic House Museum
The Oaklands Historic House in Murfreesboro is a restored Italianate-style plantation that was built in 1815. Union and Confederate forces occupied the plantation during the Civil War and it was the site of the surrender of Murfreesboro. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oaklands Historic House Museum
900 North Maney Avenue, Box 432
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0432
United States
900 North Maney Avenue, Box 432
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0432
United States
Phone 1 (615) 893-0022
Fax 1 (615) 893-0513
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
The Discovery Center
The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro is a children's hands-on museum with a flight simulator and live animals. It features 15 indoor exhibit areas and 20 acres of wetland habitat.
The Discovery Center
502 SE Broad Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
United States
502 SE Broad Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
United States
Phone 1 (615) 890-2300
Fax 1 (615) 849-9573
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
