Murfreesboro, TN - BL Development Group announced the opening of its first Bar Louie location in Tennessee at The Avenue Murfreesboro on April 2nd. The Murfreesboro location is the first of four Bar Louie’s coming to Tennessee in 2012.

This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis and cocktails, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers.

While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.

Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again. Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11AM to 2AM with the entire menu available until 2AM daily. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4PM and 7PM.

Bar Louie Murfreesboro is located at 2615 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 2395. The 6,200 square-foot location comfortably seats approximately 210. For more information, email Chad Apap at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Customers at Toot’s South will enjoy “good food and fun” with a school resource officer crooning Elvis tunes at the Wings and Rings fund-raiser for Special Olympics April 5.

School Resource Officer Dick Peach will sing Elvis songs on request along with “Happy Birthday” from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Wings and Rings event for Special Olympics. Peach and other SROs will help Toot’s servers wait on customers.

Customers will be asked to donate funds for the annual Special Olympics field and track meet Thursday, April 12 at MTSU’s soccer stadium, said Special Olympics co-chair Lou Paschall.

About 350 individuals with intellectual disabilities from Murfreesboro and Rutherford schools and other educational programs will compete in the games beginning with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m.

Funds raised from Wings and Rings will be used to pay bus drivers to transport the athletes along with ribbons and lunches for the athletes.

“We need to raise funds to make sure we provide for our athletes,” Paschall said. “We hope to see community support of our athletes. We appreciate Toot’s and the SROs for everything they do.”

Peach, who is the SRO for Smyrna Elementary and Smyrna Primary schools, said he will sing the Elvis songs and even “Happy Anniversary” on request. And he will tell some jokes.

This is strictly family-oriented and we welcome families to join us in this fund-raising event for some special people, the SRO said. All donations are appreciated to help the Special Olympians.

“We appreciate owner Wade Hays and the Toot’s employees for their hospitality and their support of Special Olympics,” Peach said. “We’re happy to have them as partners. They definitely have good food and fun at Toot’s.”

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Local Entrepreneurs Open Second Restaurant in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN – Catco-Bo-Tenn, Inc is satisfying Murfreesboro residents' craving for Bojangles' "Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits" with the opening of its second location at 2263 Memorial Boulevard on Friday, March 16, 2012.

Situated across the street from Sports*Com, the new Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining with breakfast served all day, including made-from-scratch proprietary menu items. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the new location carries on the Bojangles’ warm, friendly tradition in a spacious environment.

“We are thrilled to open a second Bojangles’ restaurant in Murfreesboro and serve residents of the local community a delicious, satisfying meal,” said Roger Cathey, who co-owns Catco-Bo-Tenn, Inc with his wife Sylvia Cathey and their son Brian Cathey. “Bojangles’ is sure to impress new and longtime fans of the brand and we look forward to offering the most flavorful chicken and biscuits in town.”

Murfreesboro’s Bojangles’ can seat up to 77 guests. The unique interior and exterior design enhancements reflect Bojangles’ shift towards fast casual dining, blending quick-service with a casual dining atmosphere while also offering guests free Wi-Fi. Plus, at the drive-thru, Bojangles’ is setting the industry standard, turning orders routinely in less than two minutes.

“As a family-run business, we truly enjoy engraining ourselves in the community by partnering with local schools, hospitals and other organizations,” added Roger Cathey. “We want Bojangles’ to be a social hub for the local community where guests feel right at home.”

The new location in Murfreesboro is Catco-Bo-Tenn, Inc’s second Bojangles’ in the area, joining an existing location at 2895 South Church Street. Both of Catco-Bo-Tenn, Inc’s Bojangles’ restaurants contribute to the economic landscape through local business and construction developments while employing upwards of 40 full and part-time staff members. Catco-Bo-Tenn, Inc plans to continue its growth of the brand with additional locations throughout the region in the coming years.

For more information or to contact Bojangles’ in Murfreesboro, please call (615) 890-1309.

About Bojangles’

Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, N.C., Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. serves only the highest quality and most flavorful food to its loyal customers, with all of its proprietary menu items made from scratch. A special blend of seasonings gives the food its unique flavor, including Bojangles’ core menu selections of seasoned chicken, fresh-made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits and Legendary Iced Tea steeped the old-fashioned way. Bojangles’ also offers biscuit sandwiches that are served all day. Unique sides like Dirty Rice™, Cajun Pintos™ and Seasoned Fries are just a few of the flavorful fixin’ choices. First franchised in 1978, Bojangles' boasts more than 500 locations in 10 states and Washington, D.C., primarily in the Southeast.

In the 2011 Nation’s Restaurant News survey, Bojangles’ ranked number one in terms of growth in the chicken category. Among drive-thru concepts, Bojangles’ was the fastest growing chain in the same survey. QSR magazine recognized Bojangles’ in its list of 2011 “Top 10 Franchise Opportunities” and GE Capital listed the brand as one of its top 10 growth concepts in 2010. Inc magazine has included Bojangles’ in its list of fastest growing private companies for several years. The company's strong performance in all three day parts, breakfast all day and its “made-from-scratch” recipes set Bojangles’ apart from all other restaurants. For more information, visit http://www.bojangles.com.

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Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings and gearing up for Christmas presents.

But for many Rutherford County children, the holiday season is just a dream. Because of the financial crunch, many families can’t afford to buy presents.

That’s why Sheriff Robert F. Arnold started the national Shop with a Cop program for about 20 to 25 school students up to age 13.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will raise funds to pay for a Dec. 3 shopping trip to Kmart, the national sponsor, said Deputy Jim Noe, the crime prevention coordinator. A deputy will coordinate each child who will select their own Christmas presents.

“We’d like them to shop for themselves but they may want to get something for their parents,” Noe said.

To raise funds for the Christmas gifts, Sheriff Arnold, school resource officers and other deputies will serve customers and wait tables from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Toot’s at the South Church Street restaurant. Donations from diners will help fund the shopping trips.

“We appreciate Toot’s partnering with us so children in our community will have a special Christmas,” Arnold said. “We hope citizens will open their hearts and give generously for these children.”

Special Olympian Phillip Brown clapped his hands in delight celebrating his 18^th birthday with a serenade of “Happy Birthday” by Rutherford County School Resource Officers led by crooner SRO Dick Peach.

Brown celebrated his birthday surrounded by family and friends at the “Wings and Rings” event at Toot’s restaurant in Smyrna to raise funds for 200 Special Olympians competing in a bowling tournament Oct. 27 at Smyrna Bowling Lanes. The funds will be used to pay bus drivers to transport Rutherford County and Murfreesboro schools’ students to the tournament.

Toot’s donated $400 and diners contributed $2,100 to allow intellectually disabled students compete in athletic competitions. Rutherford County sheriff’s SROs sang songs and visited with students and families. Peach serenaded diners with his famous Elvis renditions.

Peach, who revels in entertaining, distributed photographs of himself that he autographed. He took requests for songs and sang “Happy Anniversary” to several couples. His wife, Cecilia, underwent surgery before the event. Family members stayed with her while Peach attended the fund-raiser.

SROs from around the county joined Peach in singing birthday songs and visiting with both present and former students.

Special Olympics co-chair John Harris said the donations will ensure Special Olympians will compete in athletic events.

“This was remarkable,” Harris said. “We want to thank the staff at Toot’s, the SROs and Sheriff Robert Arnold for allowing us to come out. This has been a huge night for Special Olympics.”

Rachel Hunter, the Smyrna Toot’s general manager, said the event brings the staff closer to the community.

“Giving back to the community like this gives me goosebumps,” Hunter said. “These children are a blessing to all of us. Making their lives better is the biggest gift I’ve ever had to give back.”

Special Olympics co-chair Lou Paschall said the funds raised at Toot’s will pay for the bowling tournament costs.

“We are thrilled,” Paschall said.

More than forty restaurants and vendors took part in the fifth annual Taste of Stones River held on Saturday, August 20 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Belk parking lot of The Avenue Murfreesboro.

Restaurants and food vendors included: Bar-B-Cutie, Blue Agave, Chili’s, Chuy’s, Coca-Cola, DET Distributing, Donut Country, Edible Arrangements, Embassy Suites/Gateway Grille, Entenmann’s, Fanatics Sports Bar, Five Senses, Fulin’s Asian Cuisine, Funky Munky Shaved Ice, Genghis Grill, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Goodness Gracious Catering & Café, Hooters, Longhorn Steakhouse, Jason’s Deli, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, McAlister’s Deli, Mimi’s Café, Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, Newk’s Express Café, Office Depot, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Pisghetti’s Greek and Italian Café, Papa John’s Pizza, Publix Super Markets, Puleo’s Grille, Purity Dairies, Reddy Ice, Sam’s Sports Grill, Smoothie King, Stones River Total Beverage, Sun Drop, The Chop House and Which Wich Superior Sandwiches.

Event attendees sampled the wide variety of culinary creations and cast their votes for top honors in categories including: ‘Best Appetizer/ Salad’, ‘Best Entrée’, Best Dessert’, ‘Best Booth’ and ‘Best Kids zone Activity’. Restaurants receiving awards are:

Best Appetizer/Salad
First place: Jason’s Deli
Finalists: Puleo’s Grille and Chuy’s

Best Entrée
First Place: The Chop House
Finalists: Fulin’s Asian Cuisine and Jason’s Deli

Best Dessert
First Place: Gigi’s Cupcakes
Finalists: Donut Country and Purity

Best Booth
First Place: Hooters
Finalists: Gateway Grill-Embassy Suites and Jason’s Deli

Best Kids Zone Activity
First Place: Inflatables by Space Walk
Finalists: Fire Truck by Fire Truck Promotions and Shaved Ice by Funky Munky

“We’re grateful to the sponsors, restaurants and thousands of attendees who helped to make this year’s event such a great success,” said June Bilbo, Taste of Stones River Committee Chair. “All proceeds will benefit the Primary Care and Hope Clinic in Murfreesboro. “

Event sponsors include: Coke, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, World Outreach Church, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Tennessee Community Trust, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Pinnacle Bank, The Avenue Murfreesboro, Publix Super Markets Riverview Family Chiropractic and Anti- Aging Body and Face Medical Cosmetic Center.

The Primary Care and Hope Clinic is a non-profit healthcare clinic that provides quality, affordable family health services for medically uninsured, underserved, Medicare and Medicaid families in Rutherford County and the surrounding area. Taste of Stones River raised more than $56,000 for the clinic.

“As the need for uninsured medical services continues to rise, the Primary Care and Hope Clinic relies even more on donations and support from the community,” said Lisa Terry, Primary Care and Hope Clinic CEO. “The funds raised through the Taste of Stones River will help us continue to provide medical care to uninsured and underserved families and will also help us meet the growing demand for additional services.”

Additional services currently provided by the Primary Care and Hope Clinic include: expanded pediatric outreach through the Mobile Health Unit, operation of a satellite clinic, Hope II, in the Franklin Heights Housing Authority, Behavioral Health counseling, Diabetes counseling and education and Breast Cancer education and screening.

To find out more about Taste of Stones River visit www.tasteofstonesriver.org. To learn more about the Primary Care and Hope Clinic call (615)893-9390 or visit www.hopeclnc.org

B. McNeels is located at 215 North Church Street in Murfreesboro. Dinner hours are 5pm-9:30pm Friday and Saturday. The Restaurant can be reached at 615-896-1002.

Food - 10
Price - 10
Service - 10
Ambiance - 10
Cleanliness - 10
Total - 10

Murfreesboro, TN - Oh...WOW... That's probably enough to finish the review. I have NEVER given a completely perfect score to a restaurant. When it comes to incredible food and a beautiful environment for the perfect date, B. McNeel's is one angel wing shy of paradise.

Lora and I rolled onto the sqaure around 6:00pm on Friday evening. The Restaurant (look for the big red "DINNER" sign) was about half full. Real brick walls, greenery an plenty of artwork give B.McNeel's a rustic and unique feel. We were seated right away because we had a reservation. We began with appetizers and let me give you the answer before you ask, the Spicy Coconut Shrimp is to die for. My taste buds are still leaping for joy.

At 6:30, I ordered the Jack Daniels New York Strip, normally listed at $21. The menu itself has entrees from $14-$29.50, so choose well! I believe you'll be pleasantly satisfied regardless of what you choose. For a side, I ordered the Crab and Corn Bisque Soup.

It took 25 minutes to prepare our meals. Plenty of time to resist finger licking from the the shrimp. The plate put in front of me was truly a piece of art. Being from the South, I know how to truly appreciate a steak. This was just beyond superb. With great preparation and the Jack Daniels Sauce, each bite was a little victory dance for flavor. Each cut was: perfectly cooked, delicate to the tongue, and absolutely delectable. The Crab and Corn soup was equally breathtaking, mixed in between bites of steak and resisting running into my fantasy world.

After finishing with a $5 Key Lime Pie, Lora and I both agreed that this is the best date night in Murfreesboro, hands down. At any moment, when the question arises of "what do you want to do tonight?" Seriously consider putting B. McNeel's on the agenda. I guarantee a picturesque evening with an encore performance of leftover. Enjoy!

More than forty restaurants and vendors will participate in the 5^th Annual Taste of Stones River scheduled for Saturday, August 20 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Avenue Murfreesboro will host the event which is held in support of the Primary Care and Hope Clinic.

“We’re looking forward to a fun and flavorful evening that offers something for everyone,” said June Bilbo, Taste of Stones River Committee Chair. “Visitors will have an opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious food from local restaurants while supporting a great cause.”

Taste of Stones River is a culinary festival that features signature menu items from the area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment from local bands and a variety of children’s activities in the Kids Fun Zone. Event admission is free. Sampling tickets are fifty cents each and can be purchased the day of the event.

Restaurants and food vendors participating in this year’s event include: Bar-B-Cutie, Blue Agave, Chili’s, Chuy’s, Coca-Cola, DET Distributing, Donut Country, Edible Arrangements, Embassy Suites/Gateway Grille, Entenmann’s, Fanatics Sports Bar, Five Senses, Fulin’s Asian Cuisine, Funky Monkey Shaved Ice, Genghis Grill, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Goodness Gracious Catering & Café, Hooters, Longhorn Steakhouse, Jason’s Deli, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, McAlister’s Deli, Mimi’s Café, Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, Newk’s Express Café, Office Depot, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Pisghetti’s Greek and Italian Café, Papa John’s Pizza, Publix Super Markets, Puleo’s Grille, Purity Dairies, Reddy Ice, Sam’s Sports Grill, Smoothie King, Stones River Total Beverage, Sun Drop, The Chop House and Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

All proceeds will benefit the Primary Care and Hope Clinic. The Primary Care and Hope Clinic is a non-profit healthcare clinic that provides quality, affordable family health services for medically uninsured, underserved, Medicare and Medicaid families in Rutherford County and the surrounding area.

“The Primary Care and Hope Clinic is grateful for the generous support we’ve received from local restaurants and event sponsors,” said Lisa Terry, CEO, Primary Care and Hope Clinic. ” Funds raised through Taste of Stones River are directly utilized to strengthen our mission of serving uninsured and underserved families in our community.”

Taste of Stones River is presented by Coke. The Kid’s Fun Zone is sponsored by Riverview Family Chiropractic. Event sponsors include: Middle Tennessee Medical Center, World Outreach Church, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Tennessee Community Trust, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Pinnacle Bank, The Avenue Murfreesboro, Publix Super Markets and Anti- Aging Body and Face Medical Cosmetic Center.

To learn more about Taste of Stones River, visit www.tasteofstonesriver.org or call the Primary Care and Hope Clinic at 893-9390.

On Saturday, August 20^th, The Avenue® Murfreesboro will host the fifth annual Taste of Stones River in support of the Primary Care and Hope Clinic. The free culinary festival will feature signature menu items from the area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment from local bands and a variety of children’s activities in the Kids Fun Zone.   Event organizers are currently seeking volunteers to help with the day’s activities.

“We’re in need of volunteers to help in a variety of roles including assisting with event set-up and clean-up and helping with event activities,” said June Bilbo, Taste of Stones River Committee Chair. “Volunteers will have an opportunity to be involved in a fun, family event that benefits an outstanding non-profit organization right here in our community, the Primary Care and Hope Clinic.”

Those interested in volunteering for Taste of Stones River may call the Primary Care and Hope Clinic at 893-9390 or go to www.tasteofstonesriver.org.

Primary Care and Hope Clinic is a non-profit healthcare clinic that provides quality, affordable family health services for medically uninsured, underserved, Medicare and Medicaid families in Rutherford County and the surrounding area.  To learn more about the Primary Care and Hope Clinic visit www.hopeclnc.org

For information regarding Taste of Stones River sponsorship opportunities or to get your restaurant involved contact June Bilbo at 678-386-8020.

Murfreesboro, TN - Although not new to the middle Tennessee area, Sam’s All American Sports Grill will be the latest new addition to Stones River Mall’s outdoor lifestyle promenade, The Shops at Stones River. The family-friendly restaurant will mirror that of the original Sam's All American Sports Grill concept, opened by Sam Sanchez and Al Thomas in Hillsboro Village in 2000. Boasting an energetic sports atmosphere, customers will find plenty of televisions to watch their favorite sports teams, along with a tasty menu featuring a selection of burgers, hot sandwiches, salads, appetizers, pizzas and other specialty items.

Customers can also enjoy a non-smoking atmosphere, a reasonably priced menu and generous portions. “Our emphasis is on offering a unique sports grill atmosphere with unusually good food,” says Thomas. “We are able to pull from our combined 50 years of restaurant experience and our extensive recipe knowledge to produce menu items that are superior to the average sports grill,” adds Sanchez.

Some of the delectable menu items will include hand-battered chicken tenders, slow cooked barbeque baby back ribs, house-made soups, salads with dressing prepared from scratch daily, as well as a great selection of burgers, oven-baked sub sandwiches, an array of pizzas, sweet and spicy buffalo wings and grilled chicken dishes marinated in a variety of flavors.

Thomas and Sanchez, also co-owners of Sperry’s Restaurants located in Cool Springs and Belle Meade, plan to begin construction soon in anticipation of an early fall opening. Sam’s All American Sports Grill will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.