AROUND TOWN
’BORO BUSINESS BUZZ
Outreach Thrift, Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, Fat Guy Barbecue, The Happy Book Stack, White Branch, Golfix, Marco’s Pizza
box of vinyl at a time. For larger trades, customers can bring up to 10 boxes that can be sorted overnight, and will be applied as trade to a personal account or set for cash pickup later on. “We look forward to being a warm environment for the Murfreesboro community and beyond to shop and hang out!” Hours are from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and closed Monday through Wednesday.
BY DELORES ELLIOTT OUTREACH THRIFT STORE has opened its new and improved location at 338 SE Broad St. after renovating the building, the former home of Murfreesboro Pawn and Gold, just down the street from the Discovery Center. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The business moved to its new location from its previous site near the Publix at the corner of Broad and Rutherford. Outreach Thrift started in 1992 as a way to provide emergency clothing to those in need. Every purchase and donation aids in supporting the business’ goal, and provides well-maintained clothing, dishes, books and more at affordable prices, and accepts donations of these items. For more information, visit outreachmurfreesboro.org. After 101 years in business, the owners of the local and family-owned HAYNES HARDWARE have decided to step away from the business. The Elder family, which operates Ace Hardware locations in Georgia and East Tennessee and has been in business for 103 years, has taken over the hardware store at 1807 Memorial Blvd., now known as ELDER’S ACE HARDWARE OF MURFREESBORO. “After 101 years as a local family-owned business, we have decided to step away from ownership of the hardware store. We would like to express our sincere and deep gratitude to our loyal customers and wonderful community,” according to a statement from Haynes Hardware. EL CUBILETE MEXICAN will open another location at 1668 Memorial Blvd., just a few buildings down from Climb Murfreesboro. MARCO’S PIZZA has opened a new location on Memorial Boulevard near Two J’s Grille, but has closed its East Northfield Boulevard location. The new location is at 30 * NOVEMBER 2022 * BOROPULSE.COM
FAT GUY BARBECUE has announced that a new location will open soon at 6854 Lascassas Pk., in addition to the current location at 904 NW Broad St. within the Kwik Sak. The opening date for the new location has not yet been released.
BONCHON KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN is opening its first Tennessee location at the former Pizza Hut building at 1718 Memorial Blvd. The Korean fried-chicken franchise currently covers 24 states—now 25 including Tennessee—and 8 countries, with at least 100 locations internationally, according to the restaurant’s website. Bonchon chicken is cooked to order The restaurant serves a variety of chicken options including double-fried wings, drumsticks, boneless and bone-in wings, and strips. It also offers signature sauces, as well as potstickers, seafood, sliders, tacos, soups, salads, mochi and more. For more information, visit bonchon.com. a new shopping center at 3266 Memorial Blvd., which also includes additional locations of Gateway Urgent Care, another UPS Store and other businesses. THE HAPPY BOOK STACK has opened in Murfreesboro at 1411 Mark Allen Ln. The Happy Book Stack is a local, family-owned bookstore that offers used books, video games, DVDs, comic books, art and vinyl,
and specializes in kids’ and Christian books. The bookstore also offers cash and store credit for these items. “We look forward to being an integral part of the Murfreesboro community and believe that reading for education and personal leisure makes us all better people,” The Happy Book Stack posted online. Those interested can trade up to four boxes of books or media at a time, and one
The new 7 BREW COFFEE at 217 N. Thompson Ln. celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 29. The new drive-through is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and is currently hiring crew members. Drink options include coffee and decaf coffee, energy drinks, shakes, smoothies, teas and sodas. For more information, visit 7brew.com.
A new concept called STRETCHLAB has come to Murfreesboro, located at 451 N. Thompson Ln. StretchLab specializes in helping others to achieve a deep stretch. StretchLab’s team of trained flexologists assist with one-on-one stretching and flexibility training sessions, which can last between 25 and 50 minutes, and consist of a series of stretches custom-designed for specific needs. In addition to one-on-one stretch sessions, the StretchLab offers group stretches, a program that welcomes people regardless of their level of fitness. Benefits of the StretchLab include higher sports performance, a decrease in joint pain, higher flexibility, improved posture, decreased stress, better mental and physical health, improved mental clarity, and improved blood and oxygen flow. Stretches offered include the standard 50-minute stretch, the maintenance 25-minute stretch and the group stretch, as well as monthly membership options that include either 4, 8, or 12 sessions ranging from 25 to 50 minutes. The business does not have an age requirement, although a parent or guardian will be required to sign a waiver for those under 18. For more information, visit stretchlab.com. A new golf shop called GOLFIX is coming to Murfreesboro in December. It is expected to open on Dec. 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 16. It is located at 531 N. Thompson Ln. near Tandoor Indian Restaurant and the Chop House, and will offer lessons, clubs and club repair, Vessel golf bags and accessories, as well as other well-known brands, golf simulators and other products. CONTINUED ON PAGE 31