Rutherford County · Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro
Plumbing help in Murfreesboro, TN
Freeze RiskNewer Homes
Murfreesboro is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities, with a median home built in 2005. Its water comes from the East Fork of the Stones River, and local plumbing work combines new-home issues like water heaters and fixtures with winter freezes that catch exposed pipes off guard.
- Median home built
- 2005
- Built before 1980
- 15%
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- Local
What Murfreesboro homeowners call plumbers about
- Frozen Pipe Repair
Occasional hard freezes hit pipes in garages, crawl spaces and exterior walls that were never insulated for them.
- Water Heater Replacement
Homes from the 2000s growth wave are replacing their first heaters.
- Drain Cleaning
Newer subdivisions see kitchen grease and wipes clogs as households grow.
Emergency plumbing in Murfreesboro
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Murfreesboro homes, based on local conditions.
Where Murfreesboro's water comes from
Murfreesboro's Stones River Water Treatment Plant draws primarily from the East Fork of the Stones River, with an alternative source at J. Percy Priest Lake; both are surface water supplies. [1]
When Murfreesboro gets a hard freeze
Occasional hard freezes · median home built 2005
Plumbing in Murfreesboro's newer homes
The median home in Murfreesboro was built in 2005, and 15% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with PEX or CPVC supply and PVC or ABS drains.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Plumbing services for Murfreesboro homes
Murfreesboro plumbing questions
Where does Murfreesboro's water come from?
Primarily the East Fork of the Stones River, with J. Percy Priest Lake as an alternative source, treated at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant.
Do pipes freeze in Murfreesboro?
Yes, during hard cold snaps. Pipes in garages, crawl spaces and outside walls are most at risk. See how to winterize plumbing.
My Murfreesboro home is newer. Why does the water heater leak?
Tank heaters commonly last around 10 to 12 years, so many homes from the 2000s are due. A leak from the tank body means replacement.
Who licenses plumbing contractors in Murfreesboro?
The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors licenses plumbing contractors statewide.
Sources (2)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Murfreesboro, Stones River Water Treatment Plant · checked 2026-10-02