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As the dining rooms are closed to the public, the demand for food trucks has increased.

Quinn Betts, co-owner of Cousins ​​Maine Lobster in Smyrna, receives a lot of calls from people trying to book a neighborhood.

“We’re trying the best we can to get trucks lined up. Any community looking to book a truck is best placed to call,” said Betts, whose husband is the vice president of the Nashville Food Truck Association.

Betts said many operations operate skeleton crews but add the extra time it takes to keep customers and employees safe.

“We all work with one hand behind our backs. There are wrinkles that need to be ironed out. This is the new way,” said Betts.

According to NFTA, members only need to offer call-ahead or online orders. Visit foodtrucks615.com/ for a list of member trucks.

“We don’t want our employees to literally open the window and hand out food. We don’t want money to flow back and forth,” said Betts.

But as a nurse, Betts said she survived standing on the front lines of other epidemics.

“It’s a scary time. But that’s nothing to play around with,” said Betts, who ordered medical-grade detergents. “I don’t want to endanger anyone.”

Here is a list of the regularly operated food trucks in Rutherford County:

Sourced direct from the lobster fishermen, cousins ​​provide inland consumers the opportunity to enjoy the fresh taste of Maine.

Visit cousinsmainelobster.com/truck/nashville-tn or give them a call 615-930-1881. You can also visit the brick and mortar store on 1932 Almaville Road between 11am and 8pm. However, orders must be placed in advance.

  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 25: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 16.-19. March 26: Marymount Springs, 1124 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 27: Liberty Heights, 813 Renaissance Ave., Murfreesboro

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Smoked grill and south sides. Order in advance by calling 615-713-2888, emailing smokinbuttztn@gmail.com, or visiting smokinbuttzbbq.com.

  • 11 am-1pm March 25th: NHC City Center, 100 E. Vine St., Murfreesboro
  • 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. March 27: Berkshire, 1204 Castleford Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 16.-19. March: Marymount Springs, 1124 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro
  • 16.-19. March: Puckett Station, 4239 Puckett Creek Crossing, Murfreesboro
  • 11 am-5pm March 31: Verizon Wireless, 300 River Rock Blvd., Murfreesboro
  • 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. April 2: Old South, 1613 Sprucedale Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 3: Liberty Heights, 5219 Reagan Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 11 am-2pm April 7th: Old South, 1613 Sprucedale Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 4: 30-7: 30pm April 7: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro

Thai style rolled ice cream. Order in advance at roll44.com, email info@rolled4ever.com, or call 615-541-9048.

  • 4: 30-7: 30pm April 2: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 3: Liberty Heights, 5210 Reagan Drive, Murfreesboro

Trinidaddy Island Grille

Trinidadian / Caribbean food. Call 615-556-1627 or email trinidaddytruck@gmail.com.

  • 11 am-2pm March 25: 115 S Maple St., corner of Vine Street, Murfreesboro
  • 3-8pm March 31: Mayday Brewery, 521 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro

Wood-fired pizza baked to order, served with salads and homemade ice cream. Visit zanderspizza.com/, call 615-326-8182 or send an email to info@zanderspizza.com.

  • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 25: 300 River Rock Blvd. near Old Time Pottery, Murfreesboro

Lines form outside the food trucks during Food Truck Friday October 7, 2016 in Cannonsburgh Village.

A mix of Cajun, Creole and American foods. Visit fitzwillys.com/ or call 413-584-8666

  • 11 am-2pm March 27th: The Very Idea, 626 W. College St., Murfreesboro
  • 4:30 pm-7:30pm March 27: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 2: Marymount Springs, 1124 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro

Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. To order in advance, visit grilledcheeserie.com/.

  • 4: 30-7: 30 p.m. March 31: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 1: Primm Springs, 2223 Clay Mills Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 11 am-2pm April 2: Old South, 1613 Sprucedale Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 3: The Reserve, 700 Stone Mill Circle, Murfreesboro

The Empanada Sonata was voted Rookie Food Truck of the Year by Mobile Cuisine in 2016 for this dish called Cañoa De Patano Maduro.

Handmade empanadas from classic beef to vegetarian and dessert-based options. Order in advance at theempanadasonata.com/, call 615-294-8290, or email empanadasonata@gmail.com.

  • 11 am-2pm March 25: 115 S. Maple St., Murfreesboro
  • 5:30 p.m. March 30: Colonial Estates, on the Shelbyville Highway near McKaig Road in Murfreesboro

Soul food, barbecue, sandwiches and nachos with an Asian flair are served in The Love Bus. Order in advance at 931-981-5854 and wesoulroll@gmail.com.

  • 11 am-2pm March 25th: The Very Idea, 626 W. College St., Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 25: Liberty Heights, 5219 Reagan Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 11 am-2pm March 26th: Old South, 1613 Sprucedale Drive, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 27: The Reserve, 700 Stone Mill Circle, Murfreesboro
  • 17.-20. March 30th: Colonial Estates, on the Shelbyville Highway near McKaig Road in Murfreesboro

Here you will find cobblers, fried cakes, fried goodies, ice cream and a variety of other southern sweets. Order online at tncobblerco.com/ or send an email to tncobblerco@gmail.com.

  • 11 am-2pm March 26: The Very Idea, 626 W. College St., Murfreesboro
  • 4:30 pm-7:30pm March 27: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 16.-19. March: Colonial Estates, 637 Laurel Lane, Murfreesboro
  • 4: 30-7: 30 p.m. March 31: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro

The Kamasouptruck

Soups, sandwiches and sweets. Order in advance at 239-247-0558 or thekamasouptruck@gmail.com.

  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 25: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place, Murfreesboro
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 26: Puckett Station, 4239 Puckett Creek Crossing, Murfreesboro
  • 4-7 p.km. March 30th: Liberty Heights, 813 Renaissance Ave., Murfreesboro
  • 16.-19. April: Marymount Springs, 1124 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro

Maggie Moss

Handmade ice cream mixed with your favorite toppings. For more information, please call 615-329-8020.

  • 11 am-2pm March 25th: The Very Idea, 626 W. College St., Murfreesboro

Deezies

Nashville Style Hot Chicken and Southern Sides. Email kimoneick@hotmail.com or call 615-962-8203 to order in advance.

  • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 26: Puckett Downs, Granville Drive, Murfreesboro

Chang Noi Thai-Lao

Asian fusion. To order in advance, call 615-939-0021, visit changnoifoodtruck.com, or send an email to changnoithai.lao@gmail.com.

  • 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. April 17: Berkshire, 1205 Castleford Drive, Murfreesboro

Barbecue, sandwiches and tacos. Call 615-519-7004 or visit musiccitybrisket.com/.

  • 11 am-2.30pm April 2nd: Nissan North America
  • 4: 30-7: 30pm April 2: Stewart Creek Farms, 217 McClaran Place

Hoss' Loaded Burgers is now open in Nolensville, serving cheese-filled burgers, fries and frozen pudding.

Made-to-measure gourmet burgers. Write BURGER at 88000 to keep up with the locations. Visit hossburgers.com/ or call 615-283-3333 to order.

  • 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. March 26: 1613 Old South, Sprucedale Drive, Murfreesboro

Hot Chicken, Fried Catfish, and Traditional South Sides. To order in advance, call 615-400-1454, email reds615kitchen@gmail.com, or visit reds615kitchen.com.

  • 11 am-2pm March 31: Old South, 1613 Sprucedale Drive

Boro shells: acai berries, kiwi, bananas, strawberries, granola and honey.

Organic acai bowls and smoothies. Send an email to borobowlstn@gmail.com or call 615-772-3108 for ordering or booking information and find Boro Bowls on Facebook.

Food truck brand demos

Italian and Greek inspired pasta, chicken and steak. Neighborhoods and apartment complexes are now being booked. To make an appointment call 615-796-7717.

Kirby’s mini donuts

Fresh mini donuts, cheese curd and a “mini” menu. Kirby’s is currently receiving inquiries from subdivisions about the facility. The owner can also set up a local pickup location. To book, call 615-418-0625 or email kirbysminidonuts@gmail.com. Follow popup events on Facebook.

The alley on the Main

Italian-inspired American food, from hot Nashville-style chicken to freshly caught seafood, burgers and Mediterranean home-style cooking, homemade candies and handcrafted cocktails. The food truck is on site from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Orders must be received by 8 p.m. the evening before. To order, send a text 713-305-5567 with your pick-up area, your last name, your pick-up time and your order. Visit The Alley on Facebook for menu options.

  • March 25: Primm Springs Park, next to 3113 Palomar Drive, Murfreesboro
  • March 26: Rachel’s Place, Murfreesboro
  • March 27: Salem Creek and Southern Meadows, Murfreesboro
  • March 28th: ​​Stewarts Springs, Murfreesboro

Food Truck Mondays at Colonial Estates

Food Truck Monday is just outside the Murfreesboro city limits. The schedule is:

  • March 30th: Empanada Sonata and The Peach Cobbler
  • April 6: The Alley on Main (only order in advance)
  • April 13th: The grilled cheese dairy

Reach reporter Nancy DeGennaro at degennaro@dnj.com and follow her on Twitter @NanDeGennaro. Stay up to date on restaurant news by joining Good Eats at ‘Boro (and beyond) on Facebook.

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