Into the twentieth century, Murray remained predominantly agricultural. Shortly after World War II the textile industry, prevalent in neighboring Whitfield County, began to move into Murray. Today, the carpet industry is the predominant employer in Murray County.
inTo the twEntIeTH ceNtuRy, murray ReMaiNEd predoMiNaNtly AgriCuLtural. sHoRtly after world war Ii the texTile iNduSTrY, prevaLEnt in NeighboriNG whITfielD counTy, Began to MOve iNTo Murray. toDaY, THE Carpet iNdusTrY is thE preDominAnt eMPloyER In mUrrAy cOunty.