Murphree Airport

While no single official reason is documented, the closure was due to the land being sold for real estate development. This is a common reason for the closure of small, privately-owned airfields located in growing suburban areas where land values increase significantly. The subsequent construction of a housing subdivision on the site confirms it was repurposed from aviation to residential use for economic reasons.

The site of the former Murphree Airport has been completely redeveloped and is now a residential housing subdivision called 'The Landings'. There are no visible remnants of the runway, hangars, or any other airport infrastructure. In a tribute to the land's previous use, several streets within the neighborhood bear aviation-themed names, such as 'Propeller Drive', 'Aviation Way', and 'Hangar Way'.

Murphree Airport was a small, privately-owned general aviation airfield that served the local aviation community. It was established sometime between 1971 and 1979 and was owned by J. Murphree. According to the 1982 AOPA Airports USA Directory, the airport featured a single 2,600-foot unpaved turf runway, designated 18/36. Its operations were limited to private, light general aviation aircraft, such as single-engine planes. It held no major commercial or military significance but was a characteristic example of the numerous private grass strips that supported personal and recreational flying in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

There are zero prospects for reopening Murphree Airport. The land is now fully occupied by a dense residential community, making any return to aviation use physically and legally impossible.