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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Rutherford_tennessee_county_courthouse.jpg|thumb|Rutherford_tennessee_county_courthouse]] [[file:Bradley-academy-murfreesboro-tn1.jpg|right|thumb|Bradley-academy-murfreesboro-tn1]] [[file:Rutherford_County_Judicial_Building.jpg|right|thumb|Rutherford_County_Judicial_Building]] '''Rutherford County, Tennessee''' is a county located in the central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census]], the population was 341,486, making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. The county seat is [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee|Murfreesboro]], which is also the geographic center of Tennessee.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Rutherford County was established on October 25, 1803, and was named in honor of [[Griffith Rutherford]], a Revolutionary War general and a prominent political figure in North Carolina. The county has a rich history, including significant events during the [[American Civil War]], such as the [[Battle of Stones River]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Rutherford County covers an area of approximately 624 square miles (1,620 km²), of which 619 square miles (1,600 km²) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km²) is water. The county is part of the [[Nashville metropolitan area]] and is bordered by [[Davidson County, Tennessee|Davidson County]] to the northwest, [[Wilson County, Tennessee|Wilson County]] to the north, [[Cannon County, Tennessee|Cannon County]] to the east, [[Coffee County, Tennessee|Coffee County]] to the southeast, [[Bedford County, Tennessee|Bedford County]] to the south, and [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] to the west.<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
According to the 2020 Census, Rutherford County has a diverse population with a mix of urban and rural communities. The county has experienced significant population growth due to its proximity to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] and its appeal as a residential area.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Rutherford County is diverse, with significant contributions from education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. The presence of [[Middle Tennessee State University]] in Murfreesboro is a major economic driver, providing employment and educational opportunities.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Rutherford County is served by the [[Rutherford County Schools]] district, which operates numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education institutions in the county include [[Middle Tennessee State University]] and [[Motlow State Community College]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Rutherford County is well-connected by major highways, including [[Interstate 24]], which runs through the county, providing access to Nashville and Chattanooga. The county also has a public transportation system operated by the [[Rover Bus System]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee|Murfreesboro]]<br />
* [[Smyrna, Tennessee|Smyrna]]<br />
* [[La Vergne, Tennessee|La Vergne]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Eagleville, Tennessee|Eagleville]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Christiana, Tennessee|Christiana]]<br />
* [[Lascassas, Tennessee|Lascassas]]<br />
* [[Rockvale, Tennessee|Rockvale]]<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[James M. Buchanan]], Nobel Prize-winning economist<br />
* [[Mary Noailles Murfree]], author<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Rutherford County, Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Battle of Stones River]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Rutherford County, Tennessee}}<br />
{{Geographic location<br />
|Centre = Rutherford County, Tennessee<br />
|Northwest = Davidson County, Tennessee<br />
|North = Wilson County, Tennessee<br />
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|West = Williamson County, Tennessee<br />
|East = Cannon County, Tennessee<br />
|Southwest = <br />
|South = Bedford County, Tennessee<br />
|Southeast = Coffee County, Tennessee<br />
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[[Category:Rutherford County, Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:1803 establishments in Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:Nashville metropolitan area]]<br />
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