Munch Cafe has opened a second Murfreesboro location at 120 Eleanor Way near Memorial Boulevard.
The restaurant offers healthy and delicious meals, as well as meal prep. Some of the meals offered include tacos, salads, bowls and sandwiches.
Munch also operates a restaurant at 810 Medical Center Pkwy., just off of Broad Street.
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The former Payless Shoes located at 1276 NW Broad St. will soon become an indoor golf simulation space called TN Golf Station.
The golf station will offer three membership levels—Masters, Open and Rookie—all of which have a discounted price for the first 50 founding members, according to the business’ Facebook page.
TN Golf Station will also offer golf merchandise, wings and other food and beverages. For more information, visit tngolfstation.com or facebook.com/tn.golfstation.
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A new hibachi restaurant called RHK Hibachi Grill and Seafood is coming to Murfreesboro. The hibachi restaurant will be located in the former Station Grill location at 2053 Lascassas Pk., and plans to open in early January 2022.
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General Mills recently announced an investment in its Murfreesboro manufacturing facility, securing its continued growth in Rutherford County.
The company will invest $65 million in the facility with a focus on technology and equipment improvements. This investment will help the plant’s operations to become more efficient in order to meet increased consumer demand.
“We are proud to make beloved brands like Yoplait and Pillsbury for consumers across the U.S. right here in Rutherford County,” said General Mills Murfreesboro plant manager Dave Tincher.
“Middle Tennessee, particularly Rutherford County, continues to partner with employers on programs that benefit existing companies as well as attract new companies to drive growth in the region. This investment will allow our Murfreesboro plant to remain competitive in the marketplace.”
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills generated fiscal 2021 net sales of $18 billion.
“With production facilities around the world, we are pleased that they chose to reinvest in Murfreesboro,” said chairman of Destination Rutherford Bill Jones. “General Mills’ commitment will ensure that we will keep 1,000 well-paying jobs and the resulting tax revenue in our community.”
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A national sports and entertainment facility development company recently announced that Murfreesboro will host Legacy Sports Tennessee’s new $350 million multi-use family sports and entertainment complex.
Spanning more than 260 acres, the complex will feature state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor athletic facilities for recreational and professional sports.
Legacy Sports Tennessee will feature a 6,000-seat arena, an outdoor amphitheater for special events, a fitness and wellness center, ice arena, a gaming and arcade facility, an eSports gaming center, retail options, restaurants and more.
The property will host baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance, eSports, family fitness, football, futsal (five-on-five indoor soccer), gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, obstacle course racing, pickleball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
The sports facility will be one of the largest sports and entertainment complexes in North America.
“I could not be more excited to welcome Legacy Sports Tennessee to the City of Murfreesboro, a community steeped in sports and athletic facilities for all ages and abilities,” said Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. “We are delighted that Legacy Sports Tennessee has committed to this substantial investment in our city with an enterprising vision, family-oriented philosophy and entertaining activities for all.”
The proposed site is adjacent to I-840 and runs along NW Broad St. As of now, the company plans to break ground in the second half of 2022, and hopes to host its grand opening in 2024.
“After visiting numerous locations across Middle Tennessee during the last 12 months, Legacy Sports Tennessee found a home in Rutherford County, the sports capital of Tennessee,” said CEO of Legacy Sports USA Chad Miller. “This project would not be happening without the cooperation of the Hord family, who have owned this property for several generations.”
Legacy Sports Tennessee will be somewhat similar to the Bell Bank Park model in Mesa, Arizona, another Legacy Sports venture. For more information, visit legacysportsusa.com.
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Lee Company, a family-owned business dedicated to bettering the lives of those who require assistance with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance repair, and construction projects, is building a new facility at 675 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
The company works with homeowners throughout the area as well as clients in government, institutional, commercial, healthcare and industrial organizations. Lee Company maintains a team of nearly 1,500 employees.
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Buc-ee’s has its eyes on Murfreesboro for another Tennessee store.
The travel and convenience chain, known for its massive islands of fuel pumps, barbecue, and huge snack and drink selection, submitted initial plans to the Murfreesboro Planning Commission in December.
After announcing stores in Crossville and Sevierville, Buc-ee’s now plans to construct another Tennessee location at Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Elam Road just off of I-24 in Murfreesboro.
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SmartBank recently constructed a new Murfreesboro location, and will continue to grow its presence in Middle Tennessee.
SmartBank entered the Murfreesboro market in 2018 when it acquired Southern Community Bank and soon expanded with a second location. The new branch, located at 1605 Medical Center Pkwy., and SmartBank’s two existing locations will consolidate into the new and larger single office.
“This new location will allow our team to work more efficiently together and allow for future growth of our team. Our clients will continue to have a great experience and the location is ideal,” said SmartBank Regional President David Scott.
Front row, from left: Freda Morgan, Sue Ellen Feathers; Back row, from left: Brad Byrd, David Scott, Richard Fluharty
Tony Graves has joined the SmartBank team as senior vice president and commercial lender, and has over 30 years of lending experience. Before joining SmartBank, Graves was senior vice president at Reliant Bank.
Kent Stone joined the team as vice president and regional production manager, and Rachael Meurrier has joined SmartBank as senior vice president and Williamson County market executive, focusing on expanding the SmartBank brand into Williamson County with a new location in 2022. SmartBank has locations throughout the Florida panhandle, Alabama and East Tennessee.
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Nashville Krav Maga plans to open a new martial arts facility in Murfreesboro in addition to its Franklin and Nashville locations. The new location will be on Broad Street by Roma Pizza in the Kroger shopping center at Northfield Boulevard. The martial arts facility will offer opportunities for students to improve in self-defense, fighting, fitness and team-building.
Krav Maga, a military self-defense and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces, is derived from a combination of techniques including boxing, wrestling, judo, aikido and karate. The discipline focuses on preparing for real-world situations with efficiency.
According to Nashville Krav Maga, it is dedicated to promoting awareness, strength, self-defense, and confidence. For more information, contact Nashville Krav Maga, part of Krav Maga Worldwide, at nashville-krav-maga.com or 629-236-6178.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received approval from the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency to build a new 42-bed hospital in Murfreesboro. The new hospital will be on Veterans Parkway near Interstate 840.
A similar application for a proposed Vanderbilt Rutherford Hospital was considered by the agency in August 2020, but was denied due to opposition from Saint Thomas Rutherford, StoneCrest Medical Center and Williamson Medical Center. The contested application was approved by the state agency in December 2021 with a vote of 5–1.
Dr. Kenneth Patric, who made the motion to approve, noted that Rutherford County doesn’t necessarily need more hospital beds at the moment, but Vanderbilt provided figures for how many residents are currently driving to VUMC in Nashville to get care and bypassing Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and TriStar Stonecrest.
“Particularly in the pediatric population and some of the other specialized areas like cardiac, there is indeed the need, and we should allow consumers to make that choice once this is established,” Patric said.
The projected cost of the new Vanderbilt facility sits at $144 million.
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Murfreesboro businessman and developer Howard Wall died in December.
The businessman was involved in the numerous major development projects throughout his career, including the commercial building that houses Target and Lowe’s, the Stones River Center (formerly Stones River Mall) and subdivisions like Kensington, Liberty Station and Harvest Grove. Howard and his wife Sally owned Snow & Wall Realty, now part of Coldwell Banker Barnes.
