TN Craft Butcher recently celebrated its grand opening at 3921 Franklin Rd. The butcher shop offers a wide selection of meats, from chicken and pork to wagyu and ribeyes.

“At TN Craft Butcher, we take pride in procuring top-of-the-line wagyu, pork and chicken. Our mission is to provide you with the best cuts of meat for all your grilling and tailgating gatherings! Whether you’re craving ribeyes, tenderloins, steaks, or more, we’ve got you covered. Our expert butchers are passionate about delivering the highest quality meat.”

The business also offers catering and a food truck which can be found at local events. TN Craft Butcher is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit tcbmeatboss.com for more information.

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Lovesac, known for its cozy, foam-filled beanbag-esque cushions and sectionals, opened its Murfreesboro location at 2634 Medical Center Pkwy. on May 9. The new store’s inventory includes furniture, accessories, sectionals, Sac covers and more.

“Our Murfreesboro, Tennessee showroom is home to The World’s Most Adaptable Couch and The World’s Most Comfortable Seat,” according to Lovesac marketing. “Remember, every order comes with free delivery and our risk-free 60-day home trial. Whether you’re looking for a sectional couch, bean bag chair, outdoor furniture, or even just an ottoman, our Nashville metropolitan area showroom has something to fit your needs.”

Lovesac also operates Tennessee locations in Cool Springs, Green Hills, Knoxville and Mt. Juliet. Visit lovesac.com for more information.

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The British Shoppe has opened at 122 Front St. within Smyrna’s Historic Depot District. The new shop offers British favorites including a variety of teas, scones and crumpets, bacon and sausage rolls, clotted cream and more. Hundreds showed up for the recent grand opening of The British Shoppe, which featured free treat tastings and live music from singer-songwriter Allen Price.

The store’s owners, Chris and Amanda Carson, met in London through a mutual friend and maintained a transatlantic relationship for five years (Amanda is a Smyrna native, while Chris is from East London). The two eventually got married and decided to create a home in Smyrna. Chris said the people of the town welcomed him with open arms and made him feel like he was at home, though the only thing missing was the comfort of British food.

The British Shoppe will offer some of Chris’ favorite British items, allowing people to experience his culture without having to take a nine-hour flight from Smyrna to London, he said.

The store plans to eventually offer an online store with delivery options. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit The British Shoppe OFS on Facebook and Instagram.

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Murfreesboro’s fifth Publix location has opened at 5229 Veterans Pkwy. near I-840. The new grocery store offers the usual selections as well as made-to-order ramen and poke bowls, a balcony with a seating area, catering consultants and more. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visit publix.com for more information.

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Marco’s Pizza has announced that it will open another Murfreesboro location near the new Westlawn Publix on Veterans Parkway. The pizza brand now has over 30 locations in Tennessee, with more than 1,100 locations total.

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Xiao’s Buffet Hibachi and Sushi has claimed the restaurant space formerly occupied by Daily Buffet at 2808 S. Rutherford Blvd.

Restaurant hours are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Tuesday) and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit xiaosbuffethibachisushitn.com.

Xiao’s also operates a restaurant at 149 Wendelwood Dr., though this location does not offer the buffet.

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A Chinese noodle restaurant, Golden Lanzhou Bowls, is now open in Murfreesboro at 2053 Lascassas Pk., the former Station Grill location, next to the former Food Lion/All Things Possible space.

According to the restaurant, Golden Bowls serves traditional Lanzhou beef soup noodles—a taste of Lanzhou—a spice-infused beef bone broth served with hand-pulled noodles of your choice (regular, thin or thinnest round noodle; angel hair round; chives leaf flat; thin wide flat; wide flat; or triangle noodle), cilantro and house-made chili oil. Their menu also includes stuffed buns and dumplings, Korean-style hot dogs, chow mein, fried rice and more.

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Todd Thomas recently launched Black Fox Entertainment and Events at 1902 Elam Rd., with space for photo and video shoots, music lessons, rehearsals, recordings, events and more.

Black Fox Entertainment celebrated its opening with an April concert at its space featuring Ejecta and the Tennessee Blues Mob.

“Music has kept me alive and my friends helped me build a career in the entertainment industry,” Thomas said. “Let me help you build yours!” The Black Fox Entertainment and Events owner/operator also pointed out that his first name, Todd, is Scottish for Fox, and his place is located in territory formerly controlled by Cherokee Chief Black Fox.

Visit facebook.com/black.fox.entertainment.and.events for more information on the business.

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Recently announcing its debut, Foundations First is run by a dynamic duo determined to revolutionize the business facilitation landscape. With a shared passion for guiding missions and organizational values, Kristin Demos and Alicia Stachura set out to bring a consultancy that not only addresses strategic objectives, but also places a strong emphasis on mission and vision clarity and the cultivation of core values.

“At F1, we understand that success is not just about profit; it’s about purpose. We believe that a well-defined vision and mission, coupled with strong core values, forms the foundation for sustainable growth and a thriving workplace culture,” Demos said.

Foundations First can help guide organizations through the process of clarifying their vision and mission statements, aligning strategies with values, and fostering an environment where employees are not just contributors but passionate advocates for the company’s purpose.

“We are excited to embark on this journey with our clients, collaborating to create purpose-driven organizations that not only succeed but also make a positive impact on society,” Stachura said.

For more information, visit facebook.com/f1facilitation.

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The Public House, located at 300 Bradyville Pk., recently celebrated its two-year anniversary in business, and now regularly hosts events including trivia, happy hour and live music events.

“The Public House offers a 4,000-square-foot building overlooking one of our ponds to exchange wedding vows, celebrate significant life moments, or host your next corporate event. With 11 acres of beautiful Tennessee country to explore, it’s an extraordinary setting. We offer a special space to enjoy your events with a crowd-pleasing beer garden, a stunning heated and air-conditioned open layout main room, and tons of Insta-worthy backdrops to make every event a special one.”

The venue hosts trivia at 7 p.m. every Thursday night and remains open many Saturday nights to host local music artists. Visit thepublichousetn.com for more information.

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Sky Zone has announced that the private equity firm Ex Nihilo Capital has acquired 10 locations across Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin and Tennessee, including the Murfreesboro park. As the largest franchisee in the system, the investment highlights the brand’s continued growth.

“I’ve continued investing in Sky Zone for nearly 10 years due to its unparalleled brand recognition within the industry,” said Sky Zone franchisee Roger Duncan, who purchased the Murfreesboro trampoline attraction from Bron Launsby in early 2024. “I’ve yet to encounter a venture as inherently scalable as this one. For me, there’s simply no superior investment avenue, which is why I’m so proud to oversee the parks in our portfolio.”

To learn more about Sky Zone and its franchising opportunities, visit skyzone.com.

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All-American Pest Control recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting for its Murfreesboro office, located at 5871 Franklin Rd., the company’s fourth location.

Currently owned and operated by Erin Richardson, All-American Pest Control has served Middle Tennessee families since 1961.

“For three generations and over 60 years, our family has been committed to safe and responsible pest control and termite protection in Nashville,” according to Richardson. “We can get rid of spiders, ants and termites and guarantee preventative pest protection for your home for as little as $39 per month. Our most popular pest control program focuses on the outside to stop pests before they get inside.”

The business also operates in Nashville, Hendersonville and Brentwood. For more information, visit allamericanpestcontrol.com.

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According to new owner Khanh Minh Trinh, Accu-Vision Optical, located at 2361 Memorial Blvd., will soon celebrate its grand reopening after undergoing some major renovations.

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Red Nimbus Tattoo Club recently relocated to 105B N. Maple St. on the Murfreesboro Public Square after a few years at its former location on North Thompson Lane. The tattoo shop announced that it will soon hold a grand re-opening, as well as a Plants and Tattoos pop-up on May 11. The first 10 customers getting tattoos at the first-come, first-served event will receive a free houseplant from Dainty Dani’s. Regular business hours are Monday through Thursday from 12 to 7 p.m. Visit facebook.com/rednimbustattooclub for more information.

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United Rentals, currently located at 1425 S. Church St., recently began work on a new facility in Murfreesboro.

The new project, at the corner of Southgate Boulevard and Westgate Boulevard, will consist of a 10,337-square-foot construction equipment and materials rental facility as well as outdoor storage areas and a fuel island on a four-acre property. United offers electric-scissor and one-person self-propelled lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts and forklifts, tower lights and more. For more information, visit unitedrentals.com.

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A new retirement residence planned by Hawthorn Devco recently received building permits for a 151-unit building located at Victory Station along Battalion Boulevard and Swanholme Drive.

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Aldi has announced plans to build a grocery store just across from the Kroger on Lascassas Pike.

Located on land between Lascassas Pike and Old Lascassas Road, just south of North Rutherford Boulevard, this will mark Aldi’s fifth Murfreesboro location, and 60th in the state.

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Chris McCoy, promoter of the Murfreesboro Antiques Show and Sale, has announced that there will not be a 2024 show due to lack of a affordable venue of adequate size for the event. Fans of the antique show have expressed their disappointment on the Murfreesboro Antiques Show Facebook page, with many offering suggestions for other available venues. The show’s original announcement suggested that the Mid-TN Expo Center was going to close, but it was later clarified that the venue owners intend to “repurpose” the space.

For updates, visit facebook.com/murfreesboroantiquesshow.

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Murfreesboro City Manager Craig Tindall will step down from his current position by July to take a special counsel job within the city, which will open the city manager position to applications.

Mayor Shane McFarland encourages city employees to apply, as the city hopes to fill the city manager position from within. Scheduled interviews in May will involve Tindall’s upper-management team and the Murfreesboro City Council. If the council does not appoint a local applicant it will then conduct a national search for the position.

Tindall served as city manager for six years. Under his new contract, he will serve as a special counsel who will handle legal and administrative duties related to the Murfreesboro Airport, the new Community Investment Trust and the Solid Waste Authority.

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The Smyrna Town Manager position has also recently opened following the retirement of Brian Hercules, who served in the position for nearly six years.

“It has been a privilege to work with the people of the Town of Smyrna and to get to know its citizens during my six years as town manager. I am excited about this new chapter in my life.”

Town Attorney Jeff Peach will step in as the interim town manager.

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CLOSINGS

After just a little over a year in operation, owner of Murfreesboro Graze Craze Janelle Swanger has announced permanent closure of the business.

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Casa Blanca Mexican Grill, located at 2069 Lascassas Pk., has closed. According to the business’ Facebook page, the owners received and accepted an offer on the space.