Rutherford County, located southeast of Nashville, is the largest county in land area in the region, and with a population of 218,292 (2005 est.), is the second most populated county in the region. The four incorporated cities in the county are Eagleville, La Vergne, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna. Rutherford County is also home to Middle Tennessee State University and the Stones River National Battlefield.

Located in the Heart of Tennessee with 612 square miles of land area, Rutherford County is the geographic center of the state, and combines the benefits of small-town living with the nearby amenities of a major metropolitan area.

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