Killgo's Funeral Home

Address: 301 South Academy Street

Killgo’s Funeral Home was owned and operated by John and Isabell Killgo. John Killgo was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, and attended Gupton-Jones College of Embalming in Nashville. Isabell Killgo was originally from Dyersburg, Tennessee. After his graduation, John moved to Murfreesboro in 1934 with Isabell. Together, they opened Killgo’s Funeral Home, which also served as their place of residence. After John’s death, Isabell continued to operate the funeral home. Isabell was also a prominent community leader. In 1968, she ran as a candidate in a special election of court members for the 13th Civil District. Isabell also became the first African American woman elected as a County Commissioner in Rutherford County. Killgo’s Funeral Home is no longer in operation. Having earlier been demolished, the remains of the funeral home burned in 1999.