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Stories from Downtown Murfreesboro

E.Allen Boutique Team Photo
Behind the Scenes at E. Allen BoutiqueFrom the moment new merchandise arrives to the final photos you see online, this video walks you through the full process. Get a look at...
Where Local Dreams Come to Life: Veda's FlowersRhonda and her sister, Kim Reynolds, oversee daily operations alongside full-time floral designer Mindy Whittington, creating custom flo...
Main Street Murfreesboro Annual Celebration Michael Busey and Shannon Beckman
Built on Purpose: Michael Busey State Farm AgentMain Street Murfreesboro’s journalism intern, Taylor Pennington, recently sat down with Michael Busey, State Farm Agent and longtime dow...
Where Local Dreams Come to Life: Vitality RealtyIn this interview, we sit down to talk about their approach to helping clients buy and sell with confidence, how they navigate the local...
THE TORNADO ON THE SQUARE: MARCH 21, 1913Facades abound around the world, but none are as steadfast, substantial, or stately as our Rutherford County Courthouse. Against a soft ...
MURFREESBORO’S FIRST POLICEWOMAN: NENA WHITE SHACKLETT:Discover the legacy of Nena White Shacklett, Murfreesboro’s first policewoman and a community leader who served Rutherford County for ne...
Wilson Bank and Trust Andy Jakes at Friday Night Live
Main Street Murfreesboro Business Partner of the Year AwardWilson Bank and Trust receives the "Business Partner of the Year Award" for 2025 for their continued and increasing support of Main Stre...
The Grand Exchange Bookstore Design Award 2025
Main Street Murfreesboro Downtown Design Award WinnersMain Street Murfreesboro created the "Downtown Design Award" in 2003, acknowledging facade rehabilitation on two downtown buildings: Rog...
Oakland's Mansion creation with fundraiser in Murfreesboro
"Built to Last" Awards sponsored by Main Street MurfreesboroThese four businesses/organizations opened their doors during a transformative era for Murfreesboro - a time of rapid growth, cultural s...
Dr. Gloria Bonner receives Doug Young Leadership Award 2026
Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award 2025Main Street Murfreesboro presents the Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award to Dr. Gloria Bonner. Dr. Bonner served on the Main Street Bo...
Tatum-Shacklett Store Inside
Shacklett Family Celebrates 115 Years in Downtown Murfre... The Shacklett family celebrates 115 years in downtown Murfreesboro, preserving local history through photography and generations of service.
Christmas lights hanging downtown
Main Street works to "light up" downtown for the holidays.There’s something magical about downtown Murfreesboro during the holidays and this year, it just got a whole lot brighter!