Map of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Interactive maps of the city and downtown, 16 key places with one-tap directions, parking, and how to get around.
By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:
Where Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee is in Rutherford County, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville, at the geographic center of the state. The city centers on a historic downtown Square, with neighborhoods, MTSU and shopping districts extending outward along major roads like I-24, Old Fort Parkway and Broad Street.
This page covers the city map, a downtown map with parking, the main neighborhoods, how to get around, and links to the city's official GIS maps. For population, history and how to spell the name, see the Murfreesboro city guide.
Interactive Map of Murfreesboro, TN
Zoom and drag the map to explore the city. Interstate 24 runs along the northwest side of town, and the historic Square sits near the center where Broad Street, Main Street and College Street meet.
Downtown Murfreesboro Map
Downtown Murfreesboro is built around the historic Public Square and the 1859 Rutherford County Courthouse. Shops, restaurants and offices line all four sides of the Square, and Main Street runs east from it toward MTSU past many of the city's historic homes. Friday Night Live, the Saturday Market and Christmas on the Square all take place here.
Downtown Parking
- Street parking surrounds the Square.
- Two garages are each about a block from the Square: the Civic Plaza garage off Vine and Church streets and the Rutherford County Judicial Building garage off Maple Street.
- Weekend parking in the downtown garages is free, and handicap spaces are available around the Square.
Where to eat once you're parked: downtown Murfreesboro restaurants.
Key Places on the Murfreesboro Map
Tap Directions to open any location in Google Maps, or the name to read our guide.
Downtown
- Historic Public Square & Rutherford County CourthouseDirections
Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The center of the city, ringed by shops and restaurants
- Linebaugh Public LibraryDirections
105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Main library branch, a block off the Square
- Discovery Center at Murfree SpringDirections
502 SE Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Children's museum and wetlands
- Directions
- Directions
MTSU & East Murfreesboro
- Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)Directions
1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Campus, Floyd Stadium and Murphy Center
North & Gateway
- Stones River National BattlefieldDirections
3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Civil War battlefield, national cemetery and trails
- Gateway IslandDirections
1875 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Event and reception center along the Stones River
- The Fountains at GatewayDirections
1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Restaurants, offices and The View event venue
- The Avenue MurfreesboroDirections
2615 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Outdoor shopping center near I-24 Exit 76
- Directions
- Stones River MallDirections
1720 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Enclosed mall on the Old Fort Parkway retail corridor
- Directions
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South & Southwest
- Barfield Crescent Park & Wilderness StationDirections
697 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Largest city park, trails and nature center
- Directions
Murfreesboro Neighborhoods Map
Murfreesboro is usually described in five broad areas. Our map of Murfreesboro neighborhoods guide covers each in more detail, and Murfreesboro ZIP codes shows which ZIP covers which part of town.
Downtown & Historic District
The Public Square, surrounding historic homes, and the most walkable part of the city.
North Murfreesboro & Gateway
The Medical Center Parkway corridor, The Avenue, the Fountains at Gateway and Stones River National Battlefield, close to I-24.
East Main & MTSU
East Main Street from downtown to the MTSU campus, with student housing and older neighborhoods.
South Murfreesboro & Salem
Established family neighborhoods and Barfield Crescent Park.
Blackman (Southwest)
Newer suburban developments and schools on the southwest side, with access to I-24.
How to Get Around Murfreesboro
- Interstate 24 connects Murfreesboro with Nashville to the northwest and Chattanooga to the southeast. Local exits include Medical Center Parkway (Exit 76), Old Fort Parkway (Exit 78) and Joe B. Jackson Parkway. See Murfreesboro to Nashville and Murfreesboro to Chattanooga.
- Old Fort Parkway is the main west-side shopping corridor, and Medical Center Parkway links I-24 to The Avenue and Gateway.
- Broad Street runs diagonally through the city past downtown, and Main Street connects the Square with MTSU.
- The Murfreesboro Greenway trail system gives walkers and cyclists an off-road way to get around parts of the city. See the greenway guide.
- Outside downtown, Murfreesboro is car-dependent. Check current road work before you drive: the I-24 ramp closures run on weekends through mid-October 2026.
Official & Printable Maps
The City of Murfreesboro publishes interactive maps of city limits, zoning, parcels and more on its Public GIS site, where maps can be printed. For an offline copy of the maps on this page, open them in Google Maps and use its print or offline download options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Murfreesboro, Tennessee located?
Murfreesboro is in Middle Tennessee, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville along Interstate 24. It is the county seat of Rutherford County and is known as the geographic center of Tennessee.
What county is Murfreesboro, TN in?
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, Tennessee, and is the county seat. Other Rutherford County communities include Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Rockvale and Christiana.
How far is Murfreesboro from Nashville?
Murfreesboro is about 35 miles southeast of Nashville via I-24, roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic.
Is downtown Murfreesboro walkable?
Yes. Downtown centers on the historic Public Square, where shops and restaurants surround the Rutherford County Courthouse. Visitors can park once in the Civic Plaza garage off Vine and Church streets or the Judicial Building garage off Maple Street, each about a block from the Square, and walk the district. Weekend parking in the downtown garages is free. Most of the rest of Murfreesboro is car-dependent.
Where can I find an official map of Murfreesboro?
The City of Murfreesboro publishes interactive city maps, including zoning, parcels and city limits, on its Public GIS site at maps.murfreesborotn.gov/PublicGIS. For attractions and directions, use the interactive maps and place list on this page.