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Rutherford County Tennessee Historical Society The Rutherford County (Tennessee) Historical Society exists to preserve and promote OUR local history

To Preserve and Promote Rutherford County (Tennessee) History

Fire at Murfreesboro on the west side of the public square.  Businesses suffering loss or damage were listed as: H. H. K...
10/15/2026

Fire at Murfreesboro on the west side of the public square. Businesses suffering loss or damage were listed as: H. H. Kerr's Hardware; Isaac Rosenfield Dry Goods; Wm. Fleishman Dry Goods and Notions; M. Nathan & Co. Dry Goods and Notions; J. S. Blumenthal Dry Goods, Groceries, & Liquors. All of these buildings were totally, destroyed together with most of the contents.

The establishments of Delbridge & Delbridge Restaurant and Saloon; L. Guggenheim Saloon; R. Blanton, wagonmaker; and W. R. Fox Livery Stable were damaged by fire and water.

The losses were estimated at about $35,000, which is covered by insurance.

Chattanooga Daily Times
Wed, Nov 09, 1887 ·Page 1

Northeast Corner of the Square Source: (Volunteer Voices: The Growth of Democracy in Tennessee (single images))
10/13/2026

Northeast Corner of the Square Source: (Volunteer Voices: The Growth of Democracy in Tennessee (single images))

North Side of the Square taken after the Cyclone of 1913.You can see the post office in the background.Photo part of the...
10/13/2026

North Side of the Square taken after the Cyclone of 1913.

You can see the post office in the background.

Photo part of the Collection of Richard Henry Stickney Family Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, TN.

1913 Murfreesboro Street (Change to 1913 Tornado Scene on the Square) On March 21, 1913.
10/13/2026

1913 Murfreesboro Street (Change to 1913 Tornado Scene on the Square) On March 21, 1913.

Cannon & Rutherford County Bear Brunt of Storm.The Daily News-JournalTue, Mar 26, 1935 ·Pages 1, 6
10/13/2026

Cannon & Rutherford County Bear Brunt of Storm.
The Daily News-Journal
Tue, Mar 26, 1935 ·Pages 1, 6

U. D. C. Cabin at Old Battlefield Destroyed by StormThe Daily News-JournalTue, Mar 26, 1935 ·Page 1
10/13/2026

U. D. C. Cabin at Old Battlefield Destroyed by Storm
The Daily News-Journal
Tue, Mar 26, 1935 ·Page 1

Emery School PTA Members Repair KitchenThe Rutherford CourierSun, Nov 04, 1956 ·Page 1
10/12/2026

Emery School PTA Members Repair Kitchen
The Rutherford Courier
Sun, Nov 04, 1956 ·Page 1

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717 North Academy Street
Murfreesboro, TN
37130

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