Indian Lake/Hendersonville Developments (Murfreesboro, Gallatin: garden, stadium, metro)

[artemis]

Originally Posted by shinestx

Are you referring to Sam's? That's crowded every time I go there.

Hahaha, I thought he was talking about Sam's Club across the street.

[bwclark174]

Originally Posted by bigcitymike

I reached out to the reporter last week. Here's what she said:

"The last I have heard is that they will begin remodeling in September. I haven’t confirmed this yet though, but I have been told they are still planning to move into the old Mimi’s building – just not on the timeline they originally gave."

Great news. My kids love that place.

[DonCorleone]

Originally Posted by artemis

The bar across the way from the back of Mimi's is a pretty busy place too.

Originally Posted by shinestx

Are you referring to Sam's? That's crowded every time I go there.

Originally Posted by artemis

Hahaha, I thought he was talking about Sam's Club across the street.

Ha, no I meant Sam's Sports Bar. Though maybe people are playing real life Frog ger and trying to hike across ILB to Sam's.

[Loop]

Mellow Mushroom prices are way too high. Again, too bad that location isn't going to be something more affordable/safer/better serviced, like Chuys or Jim n Nicks. Or even a Macaroni Grill (yes I know it's not cheap). Too large for a Chipotle or Moe's.

[DonCorleone]

I could see Chuy's or Jim n Nick's doing pretty well there. Not to sound like a broken record but there are way too many pizza places already on ILB but I think Mellow Mushroom might do okay in the location in spite of that. It is a bit pricey, but it has a great beer selection and has a much more different feel than the other pizzerias around. That said, having Sam's Sports Bar next door and soon Jonathan's nearby might cut into their bar draw.

You hit the nail on the head though, the size of that location is both its biggest draw and biggest drawback. Too big for some of the popular but smaller chains (though there are plenty of other options available for those around).

I think until there are more office complexes in the area, the restaurant scene in ILB is going to be a little tough. Areas with good concentrations of office complexes lead to lunch crowds which can sustain a restaurant during the week when weeknight business is typically low.

[Loop]

I can't imagine the traffic on ILB if anything else (restaurants/offices/anything) is added. And more nice restaurants/stores means even more traffic from Madison and other surrounding cities, which is already a big contribution to the street congestion. I really wish Rivergate would revitalize to pull off some of that.

[bigcitymike]

Originally Posted by Loop

Mellow Mushroom prices are way too high. Again, too bad that location isn't going to be something more affordable/safer/better serviced, like Chuys or Jim n Nicks. Or even a Macaroni Grill (yes I know it's not cheap). Too large for a Chipotle or Moe's.

The think is ILB can support Chuys, Jim n Nicks and a Mellow Mushroom. Sumner's population is growing every month. Housing is continuing to explode with all the new neighborhood either being built or in the pipeline.

Mellow Mushroom's prices can be higher than some pizza joints, I agree. But between their high quality pizza's, unusual interior decoration (I like the funk/groove feel) AND great beer selection, I'll gladly pay more.

[DonCorleone]

Originally Posted by Loop

I can't imagine the traffic on ILB if anything else (restaurants/offices/anything) is added. And more nice restaurants/stores means even more traffic from Madison and other surrounding cities, which is already a big contribution to the street congestion. I really wish Rivergate would revitalize to pull off some of that.

Agreed the congestion is an issue...and one they need to be very proactive about but doubt they will do anything until people are crying for mercy.

One thing that might alleviate this in a small way is the continued growth towards Saundersville Rd. Seems like I also read about a development going across the bypass. If expansion starts to occur across the bypass and further north towards Saundersville, that might at least spread the congestion around versus keeping it localized at ILB.

Originally Posted by bigcitymike

The think is ILB can support Chuys, Jim n Nicks and a Mellow Mushroom. Sumner's population is growing every month. Housing is continuing to explode with all the new neighborhood either being built or in the pipeline.

Mellow Mushroom's prices can be higher than some pizza joints, I agree. But between their high quality pizza's, unusual interior decoration (I like the funk/groove feel) AND great beer selection, I'll gladly pay more.

I approve this message. Ate at a MM down in Chattanooga a few months back and really enjoyed it. Do you think there's maybe too much overlap between Sam's and MM's demographics? That's my main concern with this particular location (aside from the saturation of pizza joints already).

[Loop]

+1 pizza joint
Sanders Ferry Pizza & Pub to replace Piranha's


To each his own but MM pizza isn't worth the cost to me. And I won't pay extra just for hippy decor and employees, or beer selection. There are plenty of places to get good beer. FYI even Mafiaoza's is cheaper than MM.

[lakegirlfromwilson]

Originally Posted by Loop

To each his own but MM pizza isn't worth the cost to me. And I won't pay extra just for hippy decor and employees, or beer selection. There are plenty of places to get good beer. FYI even Mafiaoza's is cheaper than MM.

Not a fan of MM either. I went to the one in Murfreesboro and thought it was high. No pun intended.

I might have to try out Mafiaoza's next time I go across the lake. I've never been to one.