Town Square Social, Split Bean Roasting, new brewery all options on changing Lebanon square

Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean
Updated ·2 min read

Lebanon’s town square and surrounding area have experienced a resurgence with a number of specialty stores, boutiques and multi-purpose event venues like The Mill at Lebanon and the Capitol Theatre.

Several food and drink options compliment the revitalized square:

Inside Town Square Social in Lebanon.
Inside Town Square Social in Lebanon.

Town Square Social Restaurant and Bar, 145 Public Square: A go-to spot on the square known for smoked food options — especially chicken and wings. Pulled pork and a woodfire brick oven pizza are also popular menu options. Owners Cody McCray and Kyle Shaffer opened Town Square Social in September 2018. Live music is scheduled 7:30-10:30 p.m., on Fridays.

Cedar City Brewing Co., in Lebanon.
Cedar City Brewing Co., in Lebanon.

Cedar City Brewery Co., 112 Public Square: Opened on the square in late 2022 by McCray  and Shaffer. Kolsch, described as a light, crisp craft beer, is a popular seller. Cedar City Brewery has 14 beers on tap. The brewery has plenty of food options as well, including the popular Smash Burger — served with American cheese, caramelized onion and a pickle with fries, beer cheese and pretzel bites.

Owner and head roaster Christopher Cox at Split Bean Roasting Co., in Lebanon.
Owner and head roaster Christopher Cox at Split Bean Roasting Co., in Lebanon.

Split Bean Roasting Company, 110 E. Main St.: Expect a Honey Bee Latte with raw honey and a house-made cinnamon syrup. It's designed to compliment the espresso without overpowering it and hiding the coffee. The chicken salad croissant is a popular lunch choice. Split Bean is both a social gathering and a business meeting place. Owner and head roaster Christopher Cox opened Split Bean in January 2018.

YiaGhee’s SpecialTeas, 104 E. Main St.: Bubble teas are the specialty offered by owners Stacey and Laurie Grissom. They opened in October 2022 after starting at the 2019 Wilson County Fair. Customers essentially pick a base drink that includes different flavored teas, hot teas, smoothies, slushies, coffees and more. The drink can be ordered with a boba — tapioca pearls soaked in brown sugar and honey, a popper that is a juice-filled ball with different flavor options — that provides a burst of flavor, or a jelly that also adds flavor to drinks.

The YiaGee's SpecialTeas sign in Lebanon.
The YiaGee's SpecialTeas sign in Lebanon.

There is also an upstairs venue space available for parties and community activities.

The Crab Shack of Lebanon, 300 E. High St.: All-you-can-eat crab legs are the popular menu choice from 3 p.m. to close Wednesdays-Sundays for the restaurant, located off the square at 300 East High — it opened in May 2022. The crab legs come with four unique sauces — garlic, garlic parmesan, shack (sweet, tangy with a little heat to it) and the spicy cajun, which has an extra spicy option called Big Ed, co-owner Travis Strader said.

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