Nestled deep within Rutherford County, Murfreesboro is Tennessee’s fastest growing major city. Boasting more than 60 percent population serge over the past decade, it was voted one of Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live in the United States.” Murfreesboro is home to Tennessee’s largest university, Middle Tennessee State University, now the most historical and largest public university in the state.

With a population growth more than 5 times the national average, Murfreesboro retail options are abounding. Made up of over 350,000 trades, the city houses great retail conglomerates like Faison Development, Cousins Properties and The Oaks. Stones River Mall, currently undergoing a $50 million expansion, is sure to meet all your shopping needs.

Retail desires aside, Murfreesboro is sure to satisfy your arts & cultures taste buds as well. Annual traditions like the summer Mainstreet Jazz Festival is rife with good eats and most importantly great music. Set up in downtown’s historic public square, the concert series is responsible for transforming the city into the cultural and social mecca of Rutherford County.

Stones River National Battlefield, sit of a major Civil War battle, attracts 200,000 visitors annually. Fought by 81,000 soldiers for control of Middle Tennessee, it showcases an important era in U.S. history. Likewise, Tennessee Miller Coliseum horseshows draws patrons from all over the world. With its impressive 222,000 square foot facility, the coliseum satisfies your gaming and equestrian cravings.

Murfreesboro doesn’t leave children out of the excitement. Voted BusinessWeek’s “Best Place to Raise Kids in TN” in 2009, it hosts family-friendly places to visit like the Discovery Center hands-on children’s museum and Oakland’s Historic House Museum. Murfreesboro County Center for the Arts, a part of beautiful Carnegie Library, attracts artists from all walks of life from around the country featuring children’s workshops and theatre productions.

All things considered, Murfreesboro, TN is one of the best cities to call home in the U.S. Why not see for yourself?

All statics courtesy of www.city-data.com

Despite the ever invading economic climate, with a city mantra like theirs, it’s no wonder why Manchester’s population has been growing steadily for the past decade. With only about ten thousand residents within its great historic climate, Manchester boasts a small town charm with large city amenities.

Only a hop, skip and a jump away from vacation destinations like Nashville and Chattanooga, Manchester offers the best of both worlds centrally located within Tennessee’s great country heritage. Manchester’s annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival boasts big names with everyone from Metallica to Kanye West.

Family fun awaits at Beans Creek Winery and Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park fit with swimming holes and miles and miles of hiking parks. Whether your family is small or large, Manchester offers a plethora of options for even the ficklest of buyers:

For smaller families, explore the charming subdivision of Hunter’s Ridge showcasing an all brick 2-story for $199,000. The open floor plan flows flawlessly from kitchen to den and the upgraded kitchen is sure to provide all your family’s culinary needs.

For more modest families, this sprawling ranch with vaulted ceilings and custom built storage shed for $99,900, is sure to grow with your family for years to come.

Discover plush Deerfield Estates with this 2,300 square foot gem nested in southeast Manchester for $209,900. Newly redecorated, this 5 bedroom suburban home boasts both a formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen sitting on more than 2 acres.

Or nest your large family comfortably inside this economically appealing 5 bedroom, 3 car garage home for $99,900 within miles away from Manchester City public schools. The classic appeal is rife throughout this vintage-inspired home