About Us | Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

MTSU art professor Erin Anfinson painting the Civil War exhibit mural.

Our Mission

Our mission to is tell the engaging and compelling stories of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County to visitors and residents alike, with a special focus on Murfreesboro as a Civil War battlefield and key federal occupation base.

We tell these stories through diverse exhibits, public programs, educational events, and downtown tours. The Heritage Center also serves as an orientation center directing visitors to historic and cultural sites, resources, and events throughout the county. The Heritage Center and all its events and services are free and open to the public.

Main Street's annual JazzFest brings fun-loving crowds to the historic square

A Foundation Based on Partnerships
The Heritage Center is a joint venture between the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Main Street: Murfreesboro / Rutherford County, Inc., the City of Murfreesboro, and the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. Additional operating support comes from the Rutherford County Government and State Farm Insurance. The Heritage Center is also home to Main Street Murfreesboro, a key non-profit institution that encourages the preservation of the city's historic downtown business district.

MTSU students get hands-on training at the Heritage Center

Support for Students
Our partnership with the Heritage Area, Center, and MTSU allow us to provide a hands-on learning laboratory for students across a variety of disciplines, including history, art, graphic design, theater, education, and business administration.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission:
Free

Location:
225 W. College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Directions:
From I-24, exit 81-B, travel toward Murfreesboro to the Public Square. Go through the Square to the next traffic light at College Street, and turn left. The Heritage Center is located in the second block on the left, at the corner of College and Walnut.

For more information, or for group reservations, please call (615) 217-8013.