New dining concept Truce opened Wednesday in Cool Springs. 

Located at 1809 Mallory Lane, the space formerly occupied by Tennessee Credit Union, Truce offers food with organic ingredients whenever possible and free of seed oils and artificial additives, according to a press release. Offerings include smoothies, fresh-squeezed juice, pastries, salads, sandwiches and entrees including short rib and salmon. 

Truce is open daily for breakfast, lunch at dinner from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with brunch served until 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The company has hired 100 employees, and plans to add a drive-thru lane and mobile app in the coming months. 

The restaurant works with organic farmers and will donate proceeds from its Truce Toast and Truce Latte to nonprofit Love One International, which focuses on medical care for families in Uganda. 

“This has been 10 years in the making for our family," said Matt Frauenshuh, founder and creator of Truce. "Our dream was to create a restaurant unlike anything that exists. Truce was built on the belief that people shouldn’t have to choose between what’s convenient and what’s genuinely good for them."

Franklin hotel announces completed renovation 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs has announced the completion of a full-property renovation.

Located at 820 Crescent Centre Dr. and managed by hotel giant Atrium Hospitality, the hotel has renovated each of its guest suites, according to a press release. In addition, dining spaces, public spaces, meeting and event spaces have been updated, including more than 2,200 square feet of new event space. 

"We're thrilled to introduce guests to the newly renovated Embassy Suites Franklin Cool Springs," said Marek Vesely, General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs. "From the moment guests walk into our refreshed atrium to the comfort of our updated suites, every detail of this renovation was thoughtfully designed to create a more welcoming and modern stay experience."

Brentwood welcomes pickleball franchise  

Indoor pickeball and dining space Crush Yard has opened in Brentwood, The Tennesseean reported. 

The 300 Franklin Road location marks the company’s first foray into Tennessee, and is set to be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. For its 10 courts, rentals start at $48 per hour, and the organization will also offer lessons and drop-in open play sessions. 

The Tennesseean also reported that the Brentwood location will be the only franchise to serve breakfast. The 33,400 square-foot space, first announced in 2024, will also offer golf simulators in the future.