Spring Fling is in full swing this week and thousands will be looking for places to dine. Whether you're a local or you're just visiting, here are some ideas for best places to eat.
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Burger Republic, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Angus beef, hand-spun milkshakes and craft brews served here. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
CoreLife Eatery, 2330 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Healthy menu items include bowls that feature greens, grains and bone broths.Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Taco Garage, 1911 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Customized tacos, quesadillas and nachos, along with craft beer.Hours are 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
Freebirds World Burrito, 2222 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Expectscratch-made burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls and salads. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10:30-8 p.m. Sunday.
Mission BBQ, 2314 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Smoked meat is king, along withscratch-made sides and desserts. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
Party Fowl, 127 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro: Nashville hot chicken, Southern sides and desserts, craft beers and co*cktails are served. It's happy hour all day Tuesday and 3-6 p.m. other weekdays. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
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7 tried and true
Slick Pig,1920 E. Main St., Murfreesboro: Award-winning smoked pork,wings, brisket and turkey have drawn crowds for decades. Dine in or grab to go. There's also patio seating. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Buster's Place, 1615 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro:Award-winning burgers along with wings, chili and classic side items are served here. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Sir Pizza,1901 E. Main St., Murfreesboro: Thin-crust pizza dough is served alongside other Italian-style dishes, as well as popular appetizers and sandwiches. A buffet is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday as well as 5-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Other locations: 3219 Memorial Blvd. and 110 Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro;1925 Madison Square Blvd.,La Vergne.
Kleervu Lunchroom,225 S. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro: If you're looking for scratch-made soul food, look no further than Kleervu, not far from MTSU. Hours for this award-winning eatery are11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Legend's Steakhouse,1918 Almaville Road, Smyrna: Expect a large selection of steaks, seafood and Southern comfort fare as well as kid-friendly options and a full bar. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
8 late-night spots
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Tex-Mex favorites with a twist.There's also acovered patio, frozen drinks and a fully stocked bar.Hours are 8 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
The Boulevard Bar & Grille, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro: Expect salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and a fully stocked bar. There's also patio seating and dozens of TVs airing your favorite sports games. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight,
Toot's, multiple locations in Smyrna and Murfreesboro:The restaurant is known for its wings, burgers, ribs, chicken and so much more. You'll also find a fully stocked bar. Locations include:860 N.W. Broad St. and2992-C S. Church St. in Murfreesboro and301 Sam Ridley Parkway W. in Smyrna. Hours at Toot's restaurants are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday.
Jefferson's,1910 E. Main St., Murfreesboro: Scratch-made pub food can be found at Jefferson's near MTSU. Made-to-order burgers and hot wings with over a dozen heat levels. Salads, sandwiches and seafood are also served. Dine inside or on the patio. Daily specials are offered and hours are 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, and 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Sam's Sports Bar, 1720 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro: Expect salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, ribs, wings, pizza and much more. And of course, there's a fully stocked bar and plenty of space for large groups. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 2 a.m.
Jonathan's Grille,2911 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Expect to find more than two dozen burgers and sandwiches,more than a dozen hand-crafted salads, ribs, steaks, flatbreads, tacos and much more. There's a gluten-free menu and daily specials. Hours are 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
BJ's Brewhouse, 2455 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro: Hand-crafted pizzas and sodas, along with plenty of salads, burgers, seafood, ribs, steaks and decadent desserts are on the menu, along with a fully stocked bar. Hours are 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday and open until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
Casual Pint, 427 Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna: Although a destination for craft beer lovers, you'll find flatbreads, wings and sandwiches.Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturday.
9 near venues
Blackman High School:
- Donatos, 3284 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro:Thin-crust pizzas are made with edge-to-edgetoppings, along with Italian favorites, are served at Donatos.Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday.
Smyrna High School
- Karin's Kustard and Hamburgers, 470 S. Lowry St.:Made-to-order burgerscomplemented by a cool cone of custard. Walk up or drive through.Hours are 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12-8 p.m. Sunday
MTCS
- Uncle Maddio's, 127 Wendellwood Drive, Murfreesboro: Hand-crafted pizzas, subs, salads and beers are served. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Oakland High School
- Station Grill, 2053 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro: Enjoy burgers, wings, appetizers and a fully stocked bar with plenty of TV screens and pool. Hours are 11 a.m.-midnight daily.
Old Fort Park/Adams Tennis Complex
- Texas Roadhouse,116 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro:Diners can enjoyhand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh salads and homemade margatitas. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
Siegel High School/Siegel SoccerPark
- Camino Real, 3359 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro: Find all your Mexican favorites served in a kid-friendly atmosphere. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
La Vergne High School
- Hickory Falls, 999 Industrial Blvd., Smyrna: American grill fare that includes steak, pasta and salads are on the menu. It's kid-friendly. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Riverdale High School
- Rick's BBQ, 212 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro: Enjoy barbecue sandwiches and platters, along with baked potatoes, salads and desserts. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
MTSU
- La Siesta, 1111 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro: Walk across the street from campus for your favorite Mexican fare. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
