Of the 5.8 million people that live in the state of Tennessee around 250,000 call Rutherford county their home.  Rutherford county is located 30 miles south of Nashville which is the closest Metropolitan area. Rutherford county is less than a 100 miles from Chattanooga.   Many well know companies calling Rutherford county their home. To name a few Nissan, Ingram Books,  Rich's food product and Verizon wireless.

Rutherford county consists of Eagleville, La Vergne Murfreesboro and Smyrna.  Each city is know for it own unique style and charm.   2003 census numbers indicated the average house price is about $120,000 and the average family income around $54,000.  The job market in Rutherford county is very diverse it ranges from industry to retail.

Rutherford county consists of two school systems.   Murfreesboro City Schools (k-6) for the city of Murfreesboro  and the Rutherford County Schools for county(k-6) and high schools for the entire county.