Blackman

A Driving Tour: Place Names in Rutherford County

Blackman

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130, United States

Created By: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

Information

Take W. Main, right on Broad Street (41/70S), left on Medical Center Parkway/Manson Pike, right on Blackman Road (7.10 miles)

In 1895, five men who carried the name of Blackman petitioned to have a post office in their community, which had previously been called Wilkinson’s Crossroads. With the establishment of the post office, the community became known as Blackman. A school, neighborhoods, churches, and a road all carry the name.

This point of interest is part of the tour: A Driving Tour: Place Names in Rutherford County


 

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