Barrs Chapel C.M.E Church

Locations and Directions


Get driving directions and view all MTSU Center for Historic Preservation locations in a larger map.


The Harrison House (1416 East Main Street) is located on the south side of East Main Street between Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Baird Lane. The Harrison House shares a driveway with MTSU Campus Police.  Guests may park behind our building and enter through the back door. The main entrance is under a blue awning and is wheelchair accessible.  Though this lot requires parking permits, guests of the Center are welcome to park here.



The Black House (1417 East Main Street) is located on the north side of East Main Street between Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Baird Lane. There is a gravel parking lot in front of and behind the building. Though this lot requires parking permits, guests of the Center are welcome to park here.


The Heritage Center (225 West College Street ) is located in a building shared with Main Street Murfreesboro.  It is one block from the Courthouse Square, just behind Marina's Italian Restaurant. Visitors to the Heritage Center may park in any of the available spots in front of the building or along the west side of the building. Handicap accessible parking is available in front.

As staff schedules are varied and often take us out of the office for meetings, please contact us in advance to schedule a meeting.