Yesterday, Sandra and I drove to Murfreesboro. This was our first visit to the fast-growing city that is the geographical center of Tennessee. The attraction was the 15th annual Jazz festival. While the midday began with clouds and a little rain leading to doubts about listening to jazz outside, the weather cleared and turned into a beautiful day to sit and soak in the atmosphere.
Unlike many cities which have slipped entirely into a super strip mall which lines the municipal edge, Murfreesboro has an active downtown retail area. Yes, Murfreesboro has a mega strip located off the interstate exit, but it also has eclectic blend of shopping, restaurants, and more in the square which surrounds the central courthouse.
It's place that we'll likely come back to visit. The first Fridays in the summer, particularly, might bring us back, since the square is a site of music night. There's nothing quite like sitting under the stars on a nice evening listening to good music.
If you want to check out more about the city, including more information about events, you can visit the downtown Murfreesboro's web site.
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