Local country artist Craig Campbell and his wife, Mindy, recently opened a coffee shop in Eagleville after several months of planning. Grindstone Cowboy, located in a historic building in the heart of Eagleville at 115 N. Main St., will also offer space for evening concerts.
In addition to coffee, the restaurant offers beer on tap, soups and sandwiches during lunch, coffee cocktails, craft coffee drinks, baked goods and desserts. The popular Frothy Monkey in Nashville will roast the coffee served at Grindstone Cowboy.
Campbell mentioned in a recent press release that he and his wife, who share an appreciation for coffee and music, have always shared the dream to open a coffee shop. He also noted that there are no drive-thru coffee shops near their home, and that the Campbells want the location to be a welcoming place.
“We love this community, and want this to be a welcoming place for our friends, neighbors and visitors to have a great cup of coffee, good fellowship, wonderful music and maybe a drink or two,” said Campbell.
“Every step of this project has involved our entire family, because we are all invested in this dream,” Mindy added. “This has been a huge labor of love.”
For more information, visit thegrindstonecowboy.com.
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Murfreesboro’s BurgerIM location at 2306 Medical Center Pkwy. recently announced its permanent closure after just a few years in business. According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the closure resulted from numerous corporate issues and a recent lawsuit against the business’ founder. Various sources state that BurgerIM founder Oren Loni oversold franchises to those with little experience in owning and running businesses and also failed to uphold agreements that resulted in substantial debt for many franchisees.
However, Ugadi Indian Grill recently opened at the 2306 Medical Center Pkwy. space. The new Indian restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ugadi Indian Grill offers meat and vegetable dishes for catering, dine-in and takeout. Meal options include soups, breakfast foods, chicken platters, fried fish, plant-based meats, rice, biryani and unique dessert options.
“We take pride in our ability to discover the most unique flavors from around the world and share them with the Murfreesboro area,” according to promotional materials from Ugadi Indian Grill.
For more information, call 248-862-1381 or visit ugadiindiangrill.com.
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Kung Fu Tea plans to open a third location in Tennessee soon. This location will be at 2441 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro, joining the other two in-state locations in Knoxville and Chattanooga. The tea restaurant, founded in Queens, New York, in 2010, now has locations in Canada, Australia, Cambodia, Taiwan and Japan.
Drink options include milk tea, punch, fruit tea, classic tea, yogurt, slushies, espresso, milk cap, milk strike and seasonal options. Vegan, dairy free, gluten free, caffeine free and limited time drink options are available. Toppings are also available and customizable. Toppings include tapioca bubbles, pudding, red beans, coffee bubbles, jellies and fruit-flavored bubbles.
“Here at Kung Fu Tea, we believe that it’s our mission to not only continuously improve our brand and beverages and the lives of our customers through providing only the most delicious, high-quality flavors but also to inspire the community to dream big and live fearlessly,” according to kungfutea.com.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has plans to open a new location at 2435 S. Church St., between the Pilot Travel Center and I-24. This new location joins existing area restaurants on Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro and on Enon Springs Road in Smyrna.
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1312 NW Broad St., the site formerly known as Acapulco Burrito, will soon become home to Clay Pit Indian Cuisine’s second location, in addition to the Indian restaurant’s location at 1813 Memorial Blvd.
The new restaurant will also offer its lunchtime buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to the restaurant. For updates on opening, visit facebook.com/claypitindiancuisine.
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MudRock 4×4 is now open at 1022 Samsonite Blvd., Murfreesboro. The 4×4 store offers mud tires, light bars, jacks, winches, tops and doors and all sorts of custom items for Jeeps and 4x4s.
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Stanlick Chiropractic has purchased land across from Camino Real on Cedar Glades Drive, where it will construct a new office. Once the new construction is complete, Stanlick will move its nearby location, currently in a multi-tenant building at 1144 Fortress Blvd., to the new location.
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San Marcos Supermercado has opened at the location formerly known as La Esquina, at 1156 E Main St. The business’ hours are 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. everyday.
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Seasoning Crab celebrated its grand opening in the beginning of April at 740 NW Broad St., in the space formerly home to Logan’s and Red Crab Juicy Seafood. The restaurant is considered a fusion seafood restaurant and offers a Cajun-style seafood cuisine, sushi, Hibachi and more.
Seasoning Crab is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit facebook.com/seasoningcrab.
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Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant recently opened at 2069 Lascassas Pk., which was previously home to Don Ramon Mexican Bar and Grill. Casa Blanca offers the ability to place orders online, as well as dine-in and takeout. Mexican dishes include a variety of chicken, seafood and steak dishes, chimichangas, fajitas and a variety of desserts.
“Mexican food that will make your taste buds rejoice. We have all of your favorite Mexican dishes, plus some new surprises.”
For more information, visit casablancamxrestaurant.com.
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Platinum Partners recently announced the expansion of its real estate partnership with addition of Realtors Susie Manier and McKenna Soloway.
Manier offers 17 years of real estate experience to Platinum Partners, offering clients services in first-time home buying, new construction, luxury homes, relocation clients, investment properties and resort and short-term rentals.
“We are so thrilled to welcome realtor Susie Manier as a Platinum Partner!” said Angel Skinner, a current realtor at Platinum Partners. “Susie knows no strangers! She meets everyone with a kind smile and joyful laughter! She’s an energetic and smart ‘no nonsense’ realtor, who knows how to get the job done right.”
Soloway specializes in investment properties, short-term rental properties and management, second homes, and real estate listings.
Kelly Gafford, another member of Platinum Partners along with Janie Parks and Skinner, said that Soloway’s “extensive experience in short-term rental properties will allow us to offer our clients more options when choosing the best investment in real estate.”
Manier and Soloway are both MTSU graduates.
Platinum Partners, brokered under Reliant Realty ERA Powered, now consists of five top producers with over 73 years combined experience in the Middle and Eastern Tennessee real estate markets. Through its ERA global network, the partnership can assist with purchasing and selling real estate worldwide.
Platinum Partners’ real estate expertise includes investment properties, new construction, short term rental properties (with Airbnb SuperHost status), estate sales, auction referrals, home flips, renovations, home staging and design, vacation lodging and management, corporate relocation, first-time home buyers, residential sales and purchases, luxury properties, and resort and second home properties.
For more information, call 615-828-1645.
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Al. Neyer, a developer and design-building company, has partnered with Granite REIT to produce an 844,480-square-foot Class A industrial facility known as Parkway Place, which will be near the Murfreesboro Amazon Fulfillment center on Joe B. Jackson Parkway. Construction on the building is expected to finish by the end of 2022 after Granite’s recent purchase of the land in June 2021.
This new project is Al. Neyer’s first in Murfreesboro and serves as a connection between Granite’s long-term strategy in owning institutional-quality real estate and Al. Neyer’s ability to serve as developer and design-builder for a project on a speculative basis.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canadian-based operation engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe.
For more information on Parkway Place, visit neyer.com.
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Long time Nashville sports writer Greg Pogue has recently been named general manager at Hoppy’s Harbor Grill at Fate Sanders Marina on Percy Priest Lake. In addition to taking on the new role at Hoppy’s Harbor, Pogue plans to continue his radio show, The Greg Pogue and Jon Burton Show, on the air weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on WSNR Nashville Sports Radio, 560 AM and 95.9 and 107.9 FM.
The only waterfront dining restaurant in Rutherford County, Hoppy’s Harbor Grill has operated for more than 20 years at Fate Sanders Marina and recently received its license to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink.
“Greg’s ability to manage a business and staff, coupled with his knack for marketing, makes him the perfect fit as we expand our operations,” said John Hopkins, owner and operator of Fate Sanders Marina and Hoppy’s Harbor Grill.
Pogue said the lakeside restaurant has been a family favorite for years.
“My daughter Grace even had her wedding reception there,” he said.
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Take 5 Oil Change will open its 11th Tennessee location near the Kroger on South Church Street. Take 5 is known for its 10-minute oil changes, and was awarded number one in customer satisfaction for aftermarket quick oil changes by J.D. Power in 2021. Take 5 offers drive-thru oil changes—no appointment needed.
“While you’re here we will change your oil and filter, fill vital fluids, check your tire pressure and make your vehicle happy,” according to take5oilchange.com. Visit take5oilchange.com for coupons and car tips or call 504-837-0670.
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CLOSED
After a little over three years in Murfreesboro, 219 Broad Street Mixed Cuisine will close on May 1, for reasons including supply chain issues, staffing and recent construction plans from the City of Murfreesboro which would include taking a portion of the restaurant’s property.
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Pisco 305 has closed after just over a year in Murfreesboro. Fans of the restaurant expressed disappointment on the restaurant’s Facebook page, and although bittersweet, the restaurant will be replaced by a third Willie B’s Kitchen and Lounge location.
Willie B’s is advertised as a restaurant and lounge that offers fresh Creole seafood and daiquiri options, as well as a hookah bar. For more information, visit facebook.com/williebsnashville.
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Habibi Hookah Café, located at 1644 Middle Tennessee Blvd. on the same strip as the old Kroger building and the Fish House, has permanently closed. The closure follows a recent shooting that took place in the business’ parking lot. Although that was not specifically cited as the reason for its closure, that can’t be good for business.
