(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports this area has made it to the TOP 15 PLACES TO VACATION in Tennessee! Here are some ideas for you to try. 

Murfreesboro lands in 15 Best Tennessee Vacation Spots - Digital travel magazine, Trips to Discover, recently featured Murfreesboro in its 15 best Tennessee Vacation Spots article. Stones River Battlefield, Cannonsburgh Village, Oaklands Mansion, and Discovery Center at Murfree Spring are all mentioned, as well as Uncle Dave Macon Days, International Folkfest and Backyard BBQ Festival.

Music Video filmed at Oaklands Mansion - Celebrated Christian pop-rock and R&B artist Tauren Wells recently filmed a music video at historic Oaklands Mansion, one of the finest antebellum homes in Murfreesboro. The museum is a top travel destination for visitors of Rutherford County and is known for its role in the civil war. Click the link below to watch Joy in the Morning from Tauren’s newest album, released on June 10. Video below.

Main Street Murfreesboro presents Friday Night Live - (August 5) - Crimp your hair and throw on some leg warmers! 1980’s Tribute band Mix Tape will perform THIS FRIDAY - August 5, 2022 in front of the historic courthouse at 6:30PM. Sara Calendar, executive director of Main Street Murfreesboro, told WGNS NEWS about the free concert... Food trucks and restaurants will be open for business on the 5th, as the FREE summer concert series continues.

Smyrna Depot District - Head to the Depot District in Smyrna on Saturday, August 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. for the Smyrna Parks and Rec annual Depot BBQ Festival. Bring the family & come hungry for delicious BBQ from local vendors, dance the night away to live music and make lasting summer memories. Assistant Town Manager Todd Spearman stated… The Farmers Market takes place every Saturday thru September 17, 2022 from 8AM to Noon.

- See information on the 15 best vacation spots HERE. 

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