MTSU's 550-acre campus is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the county seat of Rutherford County. Murfreesboro is the state's fastest growing city and ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. Local geography consists of natural and humanmade lakes as well as wetlands.
The nearest airport to Murfreesboro is Nashville International, which is about 40 minutes' drive from campus along Interstate 24. Shuttles and ride-sharing services are available at the airport.
The city is renowned for its Civil War history. Stop by at Stones River National Battlefield, a 570-acre memorial park and cemetery where over 6,000 Union soldiers are interred. Explore the restored plantation house, Oaklands Mansion, or the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area for more on the area's fascinating past. See exhibits or watch magic shows, concerts, and theatrical performances at the Murfreesboro Center for Arts.
For mini-golf, go-carts, arcade games, and batting cages, take the family to GO USA Fun Park. Go for a walk or swim in the indoor pool at Patterson Park, and to have fun while learning, head to the Discovery Center – its interactive exhibits are ideal for curious minds, and there's also a museum shop and outdoor picnic area.
