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Rutherford
Co.
Rutherford County, Tennessee represents a unique blend of Civil War history and a thriving 21st Century community. Located in the “heart of Tennessee,” it is the population and geographic center of the state. Just southeast of Nashville, the county combines the benefits of smaller-town living with the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
Industry abounds in Rutherford County and represents a Who’s Who of corporate giants, such as Nissan, Ingram, Whirlpool, General Mills, Bridgestone-Firestone, State Farm, and Verizon, just to name a few.
Graceful structures dating back to the early 1800’s blend with the modern shopping, medical facilities, and amenities to lend a touch of Southern nostalgia to Rutherford County.
Demographics
Rutherford County is the fastest growing county in Tennessee and one of the 75 fastest growing counties in America. With immigration at well over twice the national average and a cost structure well below many other metropolitan areas, Rutherford County has become the hot new destination for smart people and smart companies.
Important Phone Numbers
Rutherford County
Register of Deeds (615) 898-7870
Property Assessor (615) 898-7750
Trustee Department (615) 898-7705
Health Department / Environmental (615) 898-7891
Planning Commission (615) 898-7730
Building Codes (615) 898-7734
County Engineer (615) 898-7732
Middle Tennessee Electric (615) 893-7570
United Cities Gas (615) 893-5544
Consolidated Utility District (615) 893-7225
Murfreesboro
Building & Codes Department (615) 893-3750
City Hall (615) 893-5210
Planning Department (615) 893-6441
Tax Department (615) 893-5210
Engineering Department (615) 893-6441
Electric Department (615) 893-5514
Water & Sewer Department (615) 890-0862