Murdreesboro Greenway System
The Murfreesboro Greenway System offers great activities for the entire family. It is a 4.5-mile paved trail system that is bordered by Stones River and Lytle Creek. This set of trails lends itself perfectly for those who like to walk, jog, run, bicycle, skate and do other similar activities. There are also two canoe points of access and four piers for fishing, as well as the General Bragg trailhead, which includes a playground. This facility is open only during daylight hours, and there is no admission to use the facilities.
The Heritage Center
The Heritage Center is a place to discover the stories and history of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. There are exhibits to educate and take visitors back in time. Exhibits that are currently available include "The Time that Changed Everything: Murfreesboro's Civil War Era," "Entering the Modern Era: Murfreesboro's Jazz Age," "Occupied Murfreesboro," "Place Names of Rutherford County," "Community Building Blocks: Downtown Murfreesboro's Historic Architecture," "From the Nation's Capital to Neighborhood Classrooms: Rutherford County Women, Past and Present," and special exhibits like "Viewing History: Celebrating the Scenic Character of Tennessee's Historic Places." The Heritage Center is available because of a partnership between the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area and Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Inc. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Heritage Center
225 W. College St,
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 217-8013
Stones River National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield is a preserved battlefield from the Civil War. It is a 650-acre national park with a cemetery. Visiting this battlefield allows you to hike around the actual battlefield where history was made. On the weekends live demonstrations are presented on the battlefield. There is also an on-site museum. This battlefield is open every day except Christmas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stones River National Battlefield
3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-9501
