Rutherford County CVB

Rutherford County is a vibrant Southern community conveniently located just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee and includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne and Eagleville. Centrally located, the county is within a day’s drive of 50 percent of the United States population. First-rate facilities and award-winning services combine to make Rutherford County the ideal host site for your next tournament or event!

The Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to make each event a success! Murfreesboro is the Sports Capital of Tennessee®, one of the Best Sports Cities in the U.S. by Sporting News; and one of Livability’s Top 10 Soccer Cities, along with a host of other accolades.

Home to MTSU Athletics

Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, a proud member of NCAA Conference USA. The heart of the athletics facilities is Murphy Center Complex, which includes: Murphy Athletic Center (basketball/volleyball and indoor track), Floyd Stadium (football), Dean Hayes Track and Field Stadium, Reese Smith Baseball Stadium and Alumni Memorial Gym.

The Murphy Center arena seats 10,000 spectators and is the site of NCAA basketball, volleyball and more. Floyd Stadium hosts NCAA Division I football and features synthetic turf installed in 2025, along with open-air boxes, club-level seating and suites.

Patrons can enjoy the use of open-air boxes, club-level seating and suites for events. From the stadium press box, you can take in views of the entire city of Murfreesboro.

Murphy Center features a 10,000-seat arena, two auxiliary gymnasiums, concessions and restroom facilities. Previous events include the TSSAA State Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Championships, volleyball championships, and cheerleading and dance competitions.

Alumni Memorial Gym offers seating for 2,000 spectators and a volleyball scoreboard. Previous events include MTSU volleyball and the TSSAA State Volleyball Championships.

Contact the Rutherford County CVB to discuss venue availability and event requirements.

Soccer Reigns

Richard Siegel Soccer Complex offers 21 regulation soccer fields and a 110,000-square-foot indoor soccer training facility. Outdoor amenities include a lighted championship stadium field, seven lighted synthetic-turf fields, ten lighted grass fields and two unlighted grass fields. The complex hosts state, regional and national competitions, including the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championships – Girls.

Adams Tennis Complex

A partnership between Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and Middle Tennessee State University resulted in the impressive Adams Tennis Complex. The facility has eight color-coated asphalt indoor courts in addition to the existing 24 outdoor courts, 16 of which are lighted. The indoor tennis complex is climate-controlled and has electronic scoreboards, a pro shop, locker rooms and downstairs lounge area. The upstairs mezzanine provides seating for spectators with views of all courts and additional lounge areas.

Tennessee Miller Coliseum

A 222,000-square-foot indoor venue with seating for 4,600 spectators, a 150-by-300-foot arena floor, 500 animal stalls, 117 camper hookups and 400 paved parking spaces. The facility accommodates equestrian competitions, dog agility, archery and other sports and special events. Miller Club reception and meeting space is also available.

Outstanding Amenities

Aside from the facilities mentioned, Rutherford County offers 39 baseball and softball fields at complexes like Barfield Crescent Park, Star*Plex, McKnight Park, Cedar Stone Park and Veterans Memorial Park. There are also several state-of-the-art bowling centers in Smyrna and Murfreesboro, offering participants 126 lanes for tournaments or fun. To complement all these amazing facilities, sports planners will find five public golf courses, five-disc golf courses and 18 pickleball courts across Rutherford County.

What to do

In between games, participants are encouraged to explore history at the Stones River National Battlefield, Oaklands Mansion, Historic Sam Davis Home & Plantation and Cannonsburgh Village. Discounts can be found on www.VisitRutherfordTN.com.

Indoor community favorites include the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and the Earth Experience Natural History Museum, both located near downtown Murfreesboro. Burn off some energy at Climb Murfreesboro, Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center or explore along the 32 miles of paved Greenway trails. Cool off in the summer months at the Boro Beach Water Park located at the Sports*Com facility in Murfreesboro or at SplashTown in Smyrna.

Rutherford County has 62 lodging options featuring 5,700+ rooms with accommodations ranging from moderate to luxury. With over 500 restaurants, there is always something to please the palate. After dinner, great shopping can be found in Historic Downtown Murfreesboro, the Fountains at Gateway, Stones River Town Centre and The Avenue Murfreesboro.

The exceptional staff at the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau will work hard to make each event a win! In Rutherford County, the Sports Capital of Tennessee®, it’s always Game ON!