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Indulge in The Fountains’ Sweetest Spots

Discover a diverse array of sweet treats, savory delights, and vibrant eateries at The Fountains at Gateway..

The Soda Bar 

The Soda Bar is a dessert shop that offers specialty ice creams, craft sodas, floats, Hawaiian shave ice, cookies, and coffees. Recently purchased by the Vanhorn family, who also own Vanhorn Cookies, the Soda Bar is designed to allow customers the convenience and enjoyment of staying engaged in the events and activities on the central plaza. With a modern twist on the old-fashioned soda fountain, The Soda Bar is an exciting hangout for friends and family of all ages! 

Five Daughters Bakery 

The Fountains newest tenant, Five Daughters Bakery, is the go-to sweet spot for decadent donuts, baked goods, and coffee. All their ingredients are non GMO and are sourced locally and organically. Five Daughters is owned and operated by Isaac and Stephanie Meek along with their five daughters. As third-generation business owners, the Meeks curated their menu to reflect a balance of comfort and innovation.

Just Love Coffee 

Just Love Coffee is a much-loved staple at the Fountains. Owned by Sherri and Tom Desilva, Just Love serves the community with delicious café-inspired hand-roasted coffee creations and customer service that warms their heart. From their scrumptious waffle-iron inspired breakfast menu to their quick-order lunch options, Just Love offers a vibrant coffee shop atmosphere that delights all the senses. They also offer a unique coffee cart that can be booked for catering events such as weddings, showers and corporate programs. Just Love actively involves itself in the community through fundraising opportunities, charity, and more. What’s not to love?

Nothing Bunt Cakes 

As one of the nation’s largest specialty cake companies offering a modern spin on a classic treat, Nothing Bunt Cakes makes celebrating any special occasion nothing bunt amazing. To find the perfect recipe, you first need the perfect ingredients. And that's what founders Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz were for each other. In 1997, they joined forces, or better yet kitchens, to help make cakes to entertain their friends. The cakes they made were delicious, and unlike anything anyone had tasted. As a result, their friends and family asked them to entertain more and more. They quickly realized this side project of theirs could be something more. There was a gap in the world for delicious cakes that didn't compromise on their ingredients. Fresh eggs, real butter, and real cream cheese - nothing was too good to achieve perfection. And perfection are those decadent, slow melting bites we all know and love. 

Love Thai Sushi

Locally owned and operated, Love Thai Sushi offers some of the best sushi in Murfreesboro. Specializing in authentic Thai and Lao cuisine, plus fresh sushi, Love Thai serves up a great experience with their food and restaurant atmosphere. Whether it's their amazing Pad Thai or wanton noodle soup, each plate is a delight. 

Goodness Gracious

From daily comfort food like specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts, and breakfast plates to unique culinary creations, Goodness Gracious serves up breakfast, brunch and lunch in their modern rustic location at the Fountains. Nicole and Eric Ford continue their vision of providing a hometown feel eating establishment from the Readyville Mill to a more updated space at the Fountains. Their new location at the Fountains offers private event space for up to 4 guests, as well as indoor and outdoor seating. With the same charm, delectable menu and warm hospitable service, Goodness Gracious is loved by many locals. 

Penne Pazza

CEO Rony Stark delights the Fountain by bringing Italy's taste to Middle Tennessee. Penne Pazza is an Italian pasta restaurant, which cultivates authentic farm to table pasta and pizza. The pasta is freshly handmade, the pizzas are made in a bona fide Italian oven, and because of their unique take on Italian classics, each dish is a truly savory encounter. They offer delivery, takeout, indoor and outdoor seating.  

Steakhouse Five

Easily defined as, "as good as it gets", Steakhouse Five features a fine dining experience with the best steaks in Middle Tennessee. The elegant menu, stellar service, and enjoyable atmosphere is perfect for dinner or cocktails on the patio, which overlooks the Fountains pocket park. Owner Chef Mitchell Murphree has certainly produced a masterpiece with Steakhouse Five. 

Fountains at Gateway is a 31-acre Class A office, retail, entertainment and condominium development in burgeoning Rutherford County, less than 30 minutes from Nashville. The walkable corporate office campus, restaurant and retail district–and the soon-to-be developed Atrium at Fountains condominiums–compose this contemporary urban landscape.

Office, retail, restaurants and entertainment areas are situated around a central plaza with multiple fountains and pocket parks. The residential community overlooks Gateway Island Park. All are interconnected by a system of walkways leading to the adjoining city greenway, seamlessly connecting pedestrians and cyclists in a friendly hub of activity and planned events.

Fountains at Gateway includes 400,000 square-feet of Class A office space, 90,000 square-feet of retail space and 53 luxury for-sale condominiums surrounding an atrium courtyard.

Phase I is fully leased and features a four-story, 105,500-square-foot office building with first-floor retail and two adjacent retail buildings. Over 20 restaurant and retail tenants serve office tenants and Murfreesboro residents. Phase II, located opposite Phase I, includes a five-story, 212,000-square-foot office building with luxury condos, corporate offices, ground-floor retail, underground parking, and a connecting boutique hotel with shared amenities. Phase III will complete the development with additional Class A office space, customizable for large tenants, luxury multifamily units, and more restaurant and retail options.

Fountains at Gateway is the new go-to place in Murfreesboro for restaurants, shops and greenspace.

From homestyle cooking to authentic Italian flare, the Fountains at Gateway has options for all your cravings!

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