Life + Culture

Local Fare Favorites On The Go

10 Food And Beverage Mobile Trucks To Try This Fall Article by Julie Brown Patton Texas Twister Drink Of Tennessee  These drinks are crafted using a secret blend of refreshing, "fruity" ingredients with fresh-squeezed orange, lemons and limes. They also offer chocolate kabobs with strawberries, bananas and cheesecake. Ask about iconic boot cups.  The Fried Tater Café This local, family-owned classic country restaurant has a catering/food truck seen around town to deliver items such as...

Food + Beverage

Falltime Food

Delicious Dining In Murfreesboro At Five Senses/Steakhouse Five/Five On Black Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Sarah Stewart and Kim Linville Local-Plus-Healthy Approach One community culinarian is ready for autumn-inspired menu additions. Chef Mitchell Murphree owns Five Senses Restaurant, Bar & Catering, as well as upscale spot Steakhouse Five. He also co-owns with Raul Espinosa cocktail bar Five On Black Kitchen and Spirit House. "Whatever culinary options weren't in...

Food + Beverage

Comforting Child-Care Meals

MeTime Drop-In Child Care Handles Important Food Needs With Finesse Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Vera Kuttelvaserova Contributing to youths' happiness while also avoiding the "hangrys" are prime objectives of the MeTime Drop-In Child Care team in Murfreesboro and Mount Juliet. MeTime owner Sara Bullock says they maintain a menu board at the entries of their locations so parents and children can select which food items they'd like from among options for cooked or warmed-up...

Food + Beverage

Lunch On The Plaza

Grab Last Food Truck Meal Event Of Year On Oct. 17 Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Loaded up brisket nachos, Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, steaming steak bowls with jasmine rice and delightful, sweet treats. Once a month for eight months of the year, a tantalizing array of food trucks park at downtown Murfreesboro on Civic Plaza, and everyone is invited to dine.  During the spring of 2024, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation team members...

Wellness

Teeth-Friendly Food Approaches

Serenity Smiles Dental Care Professionals Provide Advice About What To Eat And Drink To Support Better Dental Health Article by Julie Brown Patton Professionals at Serenity Smiles Dental Care don't state that favorite candies or sugary desserts should never be eaten. However, they do recommend ways to counteract sugar and acids on teeth. Murfreesboro City Lifestyle  asked Serenity's founder, Kesha Burns, DDS, in Murfreesboro for specific advice about how to best handle dental health when it...

Arts + Culture

'Official' Foods Of The Volunteer State

Yes, Tennessee Is Known For More Than its Iconic Barbecue Article by Julie Brown Patton When thinking of Tennessee drinks, whiskey often pops to mind. However, the official state beverage is actually milk, designated as a state symbol in 2009. As of 2024, more than 24,000 dairy cows call Tennessee home, producing 18,708 gallons per head annually. Tomatoes became Tennessee’s official state fruit in 2003. While typically considered and commonly functioning as a vegetable, the tomato is...

Fitness

Fitness Style Guidance

New Opportunities To Find Perfect Exercise Match Abound Through Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Program Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Whether young or old, a fitness pro, just getting started in wellness or somewhere in between, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation offerings have something enjoyable, suitable and helpful for everyone at various facilities.  The community locations, Patterson Park Community Center, Sports*Com and McFadden Community...

Style + Beauty

Magnetic Hairstyle Creations

Bombshells Hair Studio Celebrates 15 Years Of Services, Client Relationships, Community Support Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Twila Allen/Twila Allen Portrait Studio Building a salon on excellence within an authentic, warm and encouraging atmosphere has been the mission for the past 15 years of Michelle Williamson, owner and master stylist of Bombshells Hair Studio in Murfreesboro.  When opening Bombshells in 2010, Michelle says she set a goal to offer guests the utmost in...

Wellness

Fresh Skin Care Results Meet Relaxation

Pure Glow Skin Refinery Team Provides Healing Hands To Enhance Clients' Personal 'Health Styles' Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Sue Berry/Simply Social While Pure Glow's medical, holistic skin care team can provide laser treatments, body sculpting, aesthetic services or lash and brow assistance, it's often their individualized, stylish 'red carpet-ready' med spa treatment that clients seek.  "We handle skin care differently by getting to the root of skin concerns, not just...

Home + Design

Dreamy Designs For Dream Homes

J Taylor Designs' Professionals Provide Intention In Details, Inspired By Unique Lifestyles Article by Julie Brown Patton For two decades, local residential designer Jamie Taylor has used her passion for clean architectural styles to develop standout custom homes, restore charm to home renovations and provide cohesive collaboration with clients, builders and interior designers.  "My personal design style is eclectic. I could feel just as at home in a contemporary glass box in California as I...