New to Murfreesboro? Start power with MTE, water with the city or CUD, gas with Atmos. Get Tennessee tags at the county clerk and a license within 30 days.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Providers come from the city’s Utilities page; sign-up steps from each provider; vehicle and license rules from the Rutherford County Clerk and the Tennessee Department of Safety.
Welcome to Murfreesboro. This page is a checklist for your first month: who to call to turn things on, where to get Tennessee tags and a license, and links to our full guides. City Hall’s main line is 615-893-5210.
Your first calls
- Electricity, Middle Tennessee Electric: 877-777-9020
- Water and sewer, Murfreesboro Water Resources: 615-848-3209
- Water, Consolidated Utility District (some areas): 615-893-7225
- Natural gas, Atmos Energy: 888-286-6700
- Car tags and titles, Rutherford County Clerk: 615-898-7800
Turn on your utilities
The city’s Utilities page lists the companies that hold franchises in Murfreesboro.
| Service | Provider | Start service |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | Start, Stop and Move; 877-777-9020 |
| Water and sewer (most of the city) | Murfreesboro Water Resources | Customer Service and online account; 615-848-3209 |
| Water (some areas) | Consolidated Utility District (CUD) | Start service; 615-893-7225 |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy | Start service online; 888-286-6700 |
| Trash and recycling | City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste | Every home gets a free 96-gallon cart; call 615-893-3681 to confirm your day; see our trash guide |
Electricity: MTE is a member-owned cooperative. Its online form starts a new home account; it runs a soft credit check to decide whether a deposit is needed. If your home is new or has no meter, call 877-777-9020. Business accounts start by phone or at an MTE office. See our power outages guide for the outage line and map.
Water: Murfreesboro Water Resources customer service, 316 Robert Rose Drive, handles new service, transfers and stops, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. CUD, 709 New Salem Highway, serves parts of the city and county; check which utility serves your address before you call.
Internet and TV
The city lists Comcast for cable TV and Comcast and AT&T for landline phone. These providers publish Murfreesboro service pages where you can check your address:
- Xfinity (Comcast): Murfreesboro page
- AT&T: Murfreesboro page
- United Communications, MTE’s internet partner: check availability
Car tags, title and driver’s license
Register your vehicle. Once you live in Rutherford County, the county clerk says you must apply for a Tennessee title and registration. Bring your out-of-state title (or, if a lender holds it, your current registration and the lienholder’s name and address), your driver’s license or other ID, and proof of residency. The state’s revenue department says new residents should register within 30 days.
| County clerk office | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 319 N. Maple St., Suite 121, Murfreesboro | 615-898-7800 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday |
| 3906 Blaze Drive, Suite A, Murfreesboro | 615-898-7995 | Same |
| 205 I St., Smyrna | 615-459-9692 | Same |
Get a Tennessee driver’s license. The Department of Safety gives new residents with an out-of-state license 30 days after establishing residency to get a Tennessee license at a full-service Driver Services Center. You surrender your old license. Drivers coming from some states must also bring a motor vehicle record from their former state; see the department’s MVR page.
Property taxes and tax relief
Homes inside the city get two bills: a city bill and a Rutherford County bill. The county trustee runs the state’s tax relief program for qualifying homeowners 65 and older, disabled homeowners and disabled veterans, and a senior tax freeze; both need an application. Rates, due dates and deadlines are in our property taxes guide.
Schools
Murfreesboro has two public systems: Murfreesboro City Schools for pre-K through sixth grade and Rutherford County Schools for grades 7-12. Zones, calendars and state grades are in our schools guide.
Register to vote
Register online with the state or through the Rutherford County Election Commission. Tennessee requires registration at least 30 days before an election. See our voting guide.
Our other guides for new residents
- Trash and recycling pickup
- Building permits and zoning (fences, sheds, additions)
- Who to call at City Hall
- Getting around (roads, transit, airport, parking)
- Parks and trails
- Home prices and population and growth
Frequently asked questions
Who provides electricity in Murfreesboro?
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE). Start service on its Start, Stop and Move page or call member support at 877-777-9020.
Who provides water in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro Water Resources serves most of the city, and Consolidated Utility District of Rutherford County (CUD) serves some areas. The city lists both as water and wastewater providers.
How long do I have to get a Tennessee driver’s license after moving?
The state says new residents with a license from another state have 30 days after establishing residency to get a Tennessee license at a full-service Driver Services Center.
Where do I register my car in Murfreesboro?
At the Rutherford County Clerk. Offices are at 319 N. Maple St., Suite 121 (615-898-7800), and 3906 Blaze Drive, Suite A (615-898-7995). Bring your out-of-state title, ID and proof of residency.
Who provides natural gas in Murfreesboro?
Atmos Energy, according to the city’s utilities page.
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