RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Long-term planning for Rutherford County government facilities appears to be seeing an increased focus on adaptive reuse rather than large-scale land acquisition, as county leaders weigh the future of several high-profile properties in and around the historic Murfreesboro Square.
Among the most visible is the former Goldstein’s building, located directly across from and next to the Rutherford County Courthouse. The iconic structure traces its origins to around 1900, when it was founded by William Goldstein as a family department store that became a cornerstone of downtown commerce…
That was County Commissioner Craig Harris. Over time, the building transitioned from retail use to housing county offices. In later years, restoration efforts removed subsequent façade alterations, revealing original architectural details and solidifying the building’s status as a historic landmark on the Public Square…