Lebanon and Mt. Juliet Restaurant Scene Shifts

Lebanon and Mt. Juliet are buzzing with restaurant drama—J. Clayborn’s Bakery & Cafe, with over 100 years of history, is getting a fresh start with new owners trained by the original family, while Cherokee Steakhouse gears up for a grand reopening. Casa Mezcal Mexican Grill is set to open mid-June with seating for 100+ and outdoor space. But not all news is good: Ruby Tuesday and KFC have permanently closed, with the KFC site slated for a remodel. A fire-damaged building near Caretta’s and Moreno’s is being rebuilt this summer, though no new tenant is confirmed. And a new Waffle House is approved for a former car wash site on Lebanon Road—no opening date yet. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6465d489cfab6d97