Triple Threat Athletic Training has opened a golf, softball and baseball training facility at 1222 Park Ave. in Murfreesboro. The training facility offers indoor hitting and pitching training for all ages, as well as an indoor golf simulator where golfers can play famous courses from around the world. Batting cages are available for rent with or without pitching machines, and training aids are also available for rent. Facility rental for teams is also an option provided by the business. Triple Threat offers memberships, along with the option to pay by the hour. The business opens at noon daily, and closes at 9 p.m. except on Sundays, when it closes at 8 p.m.
The indoor batting cages feature a padded turf floor; cages can be opened to provide room for infield, base running and other non-hitting drills.
The indoor golf simulator offers technology with outstanding 3D graphics, a variety of games and swing analytics. Golf balls are provided. For more information on Triple Threat Athletic Training, call 615-809-2444 or visit triplethreattn.com.
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A new and unique indie bookstore is coming to Murfreesboro. Crying Cat Books and Records will open at noon on April 1 at 504 N. Maney Ave. The bookstore will offer new and used books; according to a recent post on the business’ Facebook page, the store, owned and operated by Terri Delong, will carry 95% gently used books and 5% new books. Crying Cat Books and Records’ hours are noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The small business will also offer records, CDs, candles and various other gift items. Art from local artists can also be found at the business, some of which is available to buy. For more information, visit facebook.com/cryingcatbooks.
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A new vape and smoke shop has opened in Murfreesboro. TN Vape and Smoke Shop is located at 2705 Old Fort Pkwy. near Fu Sing. The vape and smoke shop features products related to CBD, hookah, vape and smoke. The business is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Rock N Roll Sushi has opened its fifth location in Tennessee. The new restaurant location is located at 3053 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro. Rock N Roll Sushi specializes in sushi and seafood dishes with a rock ’n’ roll music theme, featuring items such as the Axl Roll, the Jailhouse Roll, the Sharp Dressed Roll, the Sweet Home Alabama Roll and, of course, the Good Times Roll and the Drum Roll. The business’ hours are Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The idea began in 2010 in Mobile, Alabama, spearheaded by husband and wife Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark, and the concept has since spread to six other states where more than 40 locations exist. The business began offering franchises in 2015. Visit rocknrollsushi.com for more information.
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Boro Nissan, located at 814 Memorial Blvd., has installed a self-service kiosk where customers can check their vehicles in for oil changes and other automotive services.
The dealership, which services most makes and models of vehicles, becomes the first auto dealership in the state to install such a kiosk.
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Sephora is opening a new location at The Avenue in Murfreesboro. The store will host an event for its grand opening on Friday, April 9, beginning at 11 a.m., and will offer scratch cards with any purchase during the opening weekend. Prizes will include Sephora gift cards for up to $100, sample sets and other Sephora products, while supplies last. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Find more information at theavenuemurfreesboro.com/events/sephora-coming-soon.
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The Red Bicycle plans to open its second Murfreesboro location this summer on the south side of the Murfreesboro square in the former Bink’s building. The Red Bicycle serves gourmet coffee and scratch-made crepes and will also offer tours of their own roastery.
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Nationwide Express Inc., based in Shelbyville, has announced that it will be adding a new service, Nationwide Waste Management, for businesses and residents of Middle Tennessee. The new service will provide improved sustainable options for residents’ waste management needs.
“Nationwide Waste Management is a response to repeated requests from our clients to provide sustainable solutions for their waste and recyclable products generated through manufacturing, building, remodeling and demolition,” Nationwide Express President David Coffey said.
For more on Nationwide Express, visit nationwide-express.com.
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The Harvest Club—Farm Direct, created by a Middle Tennessee entrepreneur, has announced its launch of The Harvest Chain, a blockchain software designed to add transparency and accountability within the legal cannabis industry. The business stated in a recent press release that as the hemp crop prohibition comes to an end and CBD becomes more sought after within the healthcare field, consumers need assurance that the products they purchase have been manufactured safely. The Harvest Chain will track every aspect of a plant’s journey, from the farm to the consumer.
The Harvest Club—Farm Direct is a Nashville-based hemp marketplace founded by a shared commitment and passion for Tennessee agriculture, a love for local farmers, and a belief in the potential benefits of cannabis.
As Americans begin to see the health benefits provided by various forms of cannabis, it is important that consumers know where the product is cultivated and processed, according to The Harvest Club representatives, especially in a climate where any company can loosely claim that their medicine is “born and raised organic,” “pesticide intolerant” or “intrinsically holistic.”
The Harvest Chain will empower consumers to make informed purchases. Packaging will feature QR codes that can be scanned with a phone. Once scanned, consumers will have access to information about the product’s life from farmer to extractor, to packager and finally to the retailer. Manufacturers will be able to create a profile to verify claims about their products. The goal is to build a network of trusted producers who thrive on transparency.
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Ascend Federal Credit Union has announced that it will be opening a new regional operations center at 1524 Williams Dr. in Murfreesboro. The new location will occupy 18,000 square feet, and will be Ascend’s first regional operations center. Ascend currently operates six branches in Rutherford County.
The new operations center will have room for up to 100 employees, and will offer space for a talent recruitment and training hub, offices for business development, branch operations, information technology and mortgage banking staff.
“Our company’s growth necessitated that we further increase our presence in this market. We also believe providing a desirable hiring, training and office working environment is a sound investment in line with our mission of being an employer of choice, as well as a trusted financial partner,” said Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel.
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CLOSING CORNER
The local coffee shop Morning Brew Coffee, located at 405 N. Front St. in Murfreesboro, has closed permanently. The business opened in May of 2019, but could not stay afloat and announced that their last day in business was Feb. 27.
“Know that we appreciate you all giving us a chance to serve you, get to know you, and be a positive light in our community,” according to a social media post from Morning Brew Coffee.
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Textbook Brokers has closed its Rutherford Boulevard store. Their location on Greenland Drive remains open.
