Hello again!
As I mentioned previously in my other blog for this week, I
am currently in Murfreesboro, Tennessee attending 2019’s Southeastern
Journalism Conference at Middle Tennessee State University. If you would like
to read more about the conference and MTSU’s campus, you can read my other blog here.
There is a lot going on at this conference, and MTSU is a
large campus with an equally large number of events and things to do!
However, the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee itself is rich
in history and full of many interesting landmarks, places and things to do.
Murfreesboro is the fastest growing city in Tennessee, as
well as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. It is considered part
of the Nashville metropolitan area of middle Tennessee. Since it is only an
hour away from Nashville, a hotspot for the music industry, many concerts featuring
musicians—several of which are local rising stars are regularly held.
Murfreesboro is also home to many historical landmarks and
museums. In fact, Murfreesboro has existed since the Civil War era, with two
significant battles, The First Battle of Murfreesboro and The Battle of Stones
River (also called The Battle of Murfreesboro) being fought here. Additionally,
World War II resulted in Murfreesboro becoming a critical area for industry and
manufacturing. The Nissan plant is currently the largest employer for the city.
Many immigrants, especially from countries significantly
impacted by warfare, have settled in Murfreesboro. Notably, Somalians and Kurds
have made there home here, which in turn has attracted more international
students for MTSU, located in the city. Controversy erupted in Murfreesboro when
plans for a community center and mosque faced backlash from anti-Islam
activists. The center was the target for vandalism, and protests from both sides
as well as the issue itself was the subject of national attention. The center
and mosque were officially restored in time for the end of Ramadan in 2012, and
all remaining lawsuits were dismissed by 2014.
Murfreesboro is home to several museums for history and
science, including the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and the Stones River
National Battlefield, which features artifacts and information regarding the
Battle of Stones River mentioned earlier. It also features several parks such
as Old Fort Park, a 50-acre park that includes baseball fields, tennis courts,
a playground, golf course and bike trails.
As mentioned in my previous post, I will be back next week
posting more content related more so to traveling around Troy, so be sure to visit
my blog then!
Happy Travels!
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