Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and it is the county seat. It lies southeast of Nashville along U.S. Highway 41, near Stones River National Battlefield. Interstate Highway 24 runs along the city's west edge and proceeds south to Chattanooga. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 58,430, an increase of 13,508 since 1990. Stones River is the nearby site of a major Civil War battle fought by the forces of Union General Rosecrans and Confederate General Bragg, that began Dec. 31, 1862 and ended Jan. 2, 1863. There were approximately 9,000 casualties on each side. Southern forces failed to capitalize on an initial victory, allowing the Northern forces to win. In addition to the battlefield, another attraction is Cannonsburgh Village. Cannonsburgh, Murfreesboro's original name, is a restored Southern hamlet comprising a small schoolhouse and church, gristmill, functioning blacksmith's forge and physician's office. Murfreesboro is part of the Nashville, Tennessee metro area.
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Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Tennessee Strawberry Festival Dayton TN May4-11 The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Annual Blueberry Festival Edmonton KY June14-15 Come join us for wholesome family fun! Games on the midway all day ! There will be local Kentucky crafters, home grown fresh blueberries, free face painting, free blueberry milk shakes, free kids games, free balloons, live entertainment, games, contests, prizes, food and snacks and so much more!
World Music and Food Festival Nashville TN July19-21 Various live artists, cultural dancers and comedians... plus vendors! It will be a festival of celebration and cultural extravaganza!
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