Cledis Burger and Beer will open a restaurant in Murfreesboro at the former Boro Bar and Grill location at 1211 Greenland Dr. near MTSU. The Boro occupied the building for more than 40 years before closing in 2025.

Cledis, which currently operates three additional locations in Nashville, will provide guests with indoor and outdoor seating and a covered patio, and will likely allow dogs, as do its other locations.

In addition, the restaurant will offer a revolving tap menu featuring more than 20 local and regional beers. Visit cledis.com for updates.

In related news, Cledis owner Shane Nasby will partner with local chef Alex Belew to open Chinwag—a bistro-style restaurant that features food that blends smoke and fire, fresh ingredients, and cooking techniques from all over the globe, as well as a robust cocktail, beer and wine program. It will be located at Fountains at Gateway at 1440 Medical Center Pkwy. Stay tuned for updates on this establishment at chinwagsocial.com.

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After building a loyal following through its local dessert truck and catering business, Gramma’s Hands Sweetery has opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront location at 3138 S. Church St., Suite I in Murfreesboro. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Owned and operated by baker MoNique Ivory, Gramma’s Hands Sweetery has spent years serving homemade desserts across Rutherford County, including appearances at markets, events and pop-ups. The business is known for its lineup of Southern-style sweets such as cinnamon rolls, banana pudding, cobblers, cakes, brownies, strawberry shortcake and cookies, all inspired by family recipes passed down through generations.

“Built on the gifts of those before us . . . passing legacy, one recipe at a time,” the company’s mission states.

The new bakery will give customers a consistent retail location where they can experience the signature desserts and nostalgic, from-scratch baking tradition. Follow Gramma’s Hands Sweetery on social media for updates or visit grammas-hands.com for more information.

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Chex Grill & Wings will open between Waffle House and the upcoming Biladi Coffee House at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Rutherford Boulevard. The restaurant is expected to open sometime in May according to management, and will offer a variety of hot items from wings—available in 45 different flavors—stacked burgers, loaded wraps and subs, to salads, cheesecakes and more. The restaurant currently operates locations primarily in North and South Carolina, with a couple of Nashville locations as well—5101 Illinois Ave., and 2530 Murfreesboro Pk. Find more information at chexgrill.com or on social media.

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The Cozy Toad, a sister store to the Grand Exchange, has opened a physical storefront at 19 S. Public Sq. after Lindsey K, the owner and operator of both shops, previously operated out of The Painted Tree in recent years.

The Cozy Toad offers a variety of goodies including plants, crafts, gifts, soaps, books and local goods and will have events scheduled throughout each month. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Grand Exchange, just next door, offers books and serves as the home base of the Boro Book Club.

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Greek Gyro Mediterranean Grill has opened a new location at 2658 New Salem Hwy., Ste. A8, near Publix. This marks the second Murfreesboro location for Greek Gyro and the third in the family of restaurants, which also include the Memorial Boulevard Greek Gyro restaurant and Maro’s Gyro located in Smyrna, offering gyros, chicken, salad, falafel, hummus and wings. Visit greekgyrostn.com for more information and menu options.

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Tim Horton’s will soon open a location in Murfreesboro in the former Krystal location at 1911 Lascassas Hwy. beside the DJ Mart at the gas station. The location is currently undergoing renovations, and is expected to open by early May.

Additionally, Tim Horton’s will also convert the former Arby’s building at 1622 NW Broad St., near TN Golf Station and Champy’s, into a second Murfreesboro location.

The Canadian-based coffeehouse will offer hot and iced beverages, doughnuts, egg muffins, fritters, sandwiches and more. This will be Tim Horton’s’ sixth and seventh locations in Tennessee.

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Greenhouse Ministries expects its coffee shop, Ivy On Spring, to open sometime in June at 203 E. State St. The coffee shop—an extension of the Murfreesboro-based nonprofit to further support the missions of Greenhouse Ministries—will offer a space with games and couches for guests to hang out and relax, as well as local goods and possibly vendor consignment and some merchandise from the neighboring Garden Patch Thrift Shoppe.

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The Busy Bee Cafe in Lascassas has relocated to 6854 Lascassas Pk. in the former Fat Guy Southern Kitchen location. Busy Bee will expand its menu to include pizza, burgers and meat-and-three selections.

Meanwhile Fat Guy will continue to operate its barbecue smoking business, but as a mobile food truck instead.

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A new large Mercados Marias will open in the former grocery store building on Middle Tennessee Boulevard next to House of Hummus, just across from TruFit Athletic Club, according to a banner hung outside of the space.

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Tennessee Oncology celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony on April 23 for a new comprehensive cancer center in Murfreesboro. The center will be located at 1635 Blackman Rd., and will offer three stories and 56,000-square-feet of space. Drs. Yajun Ma, Christopher Waynick, and Michael Stany will begin caring for patients in the new facility beginning in spring 2027.

The new location will expand access to integrated cancer services in Rutherford County, including advanced imaging, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.

“Murfreesboro continues to grow rapidly, and ensuring patients have access to high-quality cancer care close to home is essential,” said Natalie Dickson, M.D., president and CEO of Tennessee Oncology. “We’ve been proud to serve this community since 1997, and this new center reflects our long-term commitment to expanding access, advancing treatment, and supporting patients and their families across Tennessee.”

The Murfreesboro center will be Tennessee Oncology’s 91st site of care across Tennessee and North Georgia, with many located within larger hospital facilities, such as Tennessee Oncology’s existing center within Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Tennessee Oncology treats nearly half of the cancer patients in the Volunteer State.

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Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has announced that its new Lascassas Pike location will open on June 15. It will expand access to care for patients in the growing northeast quadrant of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County and the surrounding areas.

The new 40,000-square-foot facility located at 2668 Lascassas Pk. will offer a range of services including internal medicine and family medicine, as well as on-site lab and radiology services for added convenience. In addition, MMC Now Family Walk-In Clinic services will be available at this location, providing extended hours and walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries. Pediatric services will also relocate to the Lascassas Pike location later this year.

Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers currently practicing at MMC’s Northfield location will move to the new Lascassas Pike facility which will allow for enhanced space optimization, improved patient flow, and a more modern care environment.

MMC Now Lascassas, currently located in the Rutherford Crossing shopping center near the Kroger, will also relocate to the new building, bringing after hours and weekend walk-in medical care alongside primary care and diagnostic services in one location. Visit mmclinic.com for more information.

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Ascend Federal Credit Union and LGE Community Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and a vote by LGE members. The planned partnership brings together two member‑owned credit unions with long histories of serving people, strengthening communities, and building relationships rooted in trust.

If approved, the combined organization would serve more than 390,000 members across Tennessee and Georgia, with over $7 billion in assets, approximately 950 employees, and more than 40 branch locations.

Following completion of the merger, the combined organization would retain the Ascend Federal Credit Union name, with Matt Jernigan serving as president and CEO. LGE President and CEO Chris Leggett would transition into an executive role with the combined credit union.

The merger’s expected legal effective date is late Q4 2026/early Q1 2027, with systems integration extending into 2027. As member‑owned cooperatives governed by the National Credit Union Administration, final approval is contingent upon regulatory review and a vote by LGE members.

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GO USA Fun Park has installed the Power Tee automated teeing technology system in its driving range across its hitting bays. The upgrade has enhanced the guest experience and further established GO USA Fun Park as a leading destination for golf practice and entertainment in the region.

“We are constantly looking for ways to innovate and provide the best possible experience for our guests,” said Alex Abdo, COO of GO USA Fun Park. “Integrating Power Tee was a strategic decision to differentiate our driving range. We’re not just a place to hit balls anymore; we’re a high-tech golf entertainment experience. The positive feedback has been overwhelming.”

The Power Tee system automatically reloads a ball after every swing, creating a smooth, uninterrupted rhythm that accelerates pace of play and elevates the entire hitting experience.

GO USA has also recently built a covering atop its driving range tees to protect golfers from the elements.

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CLOSED

The Print Shop, located at 1 N. Lowry St. in Smyrna, has closed and will soon reopen under new ownership as Honky-Tonkin ’Bout.

The new honky-tonk will feature a mechanical bull, as well as space for line dancing and a family environment until 9 p.m. An opening date has not yet been announced.

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El Cubilete, 307 N. Thompson Ln., closed suddenly in March; a sign at the restaurant location suggests that it will become a new eatery known as 99 Degrees Southeast Asian.

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The Painted Tree has closed all locations nationwide. This follows reports stating that the company, which offers booth space for rent for a variety of local vendors, may have been considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Hundreds of small business owners were left without prior notice of closure, yet expected to retrieve their stock as soon as possible.

Black Barn Market, Knick Nash, the Cozy Toad, Foothills Crafts & Gift Shop and other local stores and markets have invited “Painted Tree survivors” to reach out about possible places to set up and sell their goods.