Something that any history buff can tell you is that Murfreesboro, TN was one of the most important cities during the civil war, so much so that an entire battle was named after it. It is known as the county seat of Rutherford County Tennessee and has developed into a bustling metropolis. With so many people seeking out self-storage in Murfreesboro, it's not surprising to realize that many of them know next to nothing about the city since they are new arrivals. Let's take a look at one of the oldest and proudest cities of the United States. Established in 1811 In the above year, Murfreesboro was established to serve as the county seat for Rutherford County. It was originally called "Cannonsburgh" but was renamed after the revolutionary war to Murfreesboro in order to celebrate the hero Hardy Murfree. As settlements grew more westward, the original state capital of Knoxville was too far for settlers to reach and Murfreesboro replaced it as the state capital of Tennessee. Eventually, Nashville replaced Murfreesboro as the state capital. Growth and Development Although it figured majorly in the civil war, Murfreesboro had developed originally as an agricultural settlement. By 1853 the area could boast a number of colleges and academies, catering to increasing the intellectual capital of the state. This dedication to education continued right up to the Second Word War, after which Murfreesboro started delving into industry and commerce as other avenues of development. A Home of Music and Arts The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has a massive music project that has resulted in a good number of bands and individual artistes coming out of Murfreesboro in the past couple decades. The university also features a yearly display of films at the Student Film Festival annually, which ties in with other artsy pursuits within Murfreesboro. Some of the more notable attractions are the Murfreesboro Folkfest (running since 1982) and the Murfreesboro Center for Arts (established in 1962). Knowing Murfreesboro means more than just knowing which streets lead to where. Even if you're only looking for self-storage in Murfreesboro, you have to admit that the area has a rich past and a thriving present. As the city continues to grow and develop you might be surprised at where the city ends up in the next five years. AC Self Storage 1323 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 617-5491
