Rutherford Source has rounded up the latest eat and drink news from June 24 through July 1, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in food and drink this week across Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee.
IHOP Brings Back Its Viral Dubai Chocolate Pancakes Nationwide
IHOP brings back its viral Dubai Chocolate Pancakes nationwide starting June 29, plus a new Dubai Chocolate Milkshake.
Published: July 1, 2026 – Read more
Red Lobster’s Crabfest Returns With New Crab Your Way Options
Red Lobster’s Crabfest returns June 29 with new Crab Your Way options, a Crabfest Boil and tropical cocktails.
Published: July 1, 2026 – Read more
KFC Wednesday Country Fried Steak Meal for $4.99
KFC offers a Country Fried Steak Meal for $4.99 every Wednesday from July 1 through August 19, in stores only.
Published: July 1, 2026 – Read more
Lowest Food Health Scores for Rutherford Co. June 30, 2026
See the lowest Rutherford County food service inspection scores for June 23-30, 2026, from the health department.
Published: June 30, 2026 – Read more
It’s Official: Chicken Salad Chick Establishes July 16 as National Chicken Salad Day
Chicken Salad Chick marks the first National Chicken Salad Day on July 16 with a free scoop, giveaways and perks.
Published: June 30, 2026 – Read more
Smyrna Mexican Restaurant Scores 64 During Routine Health Inspection
Chago’s Mexican Restaurant in Smyrna scored 64 on a June 24 inspection, with 25 pounds of food embargoed.
Published: June 30, 2026 – Read more
Health Scores: Rutherford County June 30, 2026
Rutherford County food service and pool health inspection scores for June 16-23, 2026, are now available.
Published: June 30, 2026 – Read more
Slim Chickens Adds Fried Cookie Dough Bites for a Limited Time
Slim Chickens adds Fried Cookie Dough Bites with Hershey’s Chocolate Sauce, a five-piece order for $3.99.
Published: June 29, 2026 – Read more
Krystalpalooza Returns with Daily Deals and Instant-Win Prizes
Krystal’s Krystalpalooza brings daily app deals, a scratch-off game and a vacation giveaway through August 16.
Published: June 29, 2026 – Read more
Crumbl’s Rotating Menu for the Week of June 29, 2026
Crumbl’s weekly rotating menu for June 29-July 4 features a new Campfire Skillet Cookie and Summer Berry Tart Cookie.
Published: June 29, 2026 – Read more
7-Eleven Rolls Out Fourth of July Food and Drink Deals
7-Eleven rolls out Fourth of July deals on tacos, burritos, chicken, subs, pizza, beer and delivery savings.
Published: June 29, 2026 – Read more
Blaze Pizza Rolls Out New Salad Lineup Nationwide
Blaze Pizza launches a new salad lineup nationwide with three entree salads priced from $11.95 to $12.95.
Published: June 27, 2026 – Read more
Zaxby’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Lineup Arrives This Summer
Zaxby’s debuts a Chicken Bacon Ranch lineup in wrap, quesadilla and loaded fries form through the summer.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Panera Bread Launches Summer 2026 Menu With New Market Bowls
Panera Bread’s summer menu adds new Market Bowls, upgraded salads, cold coffee drinks and breakfast frittatas.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Yum! Brands Agrees to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion
Yum! Brands agrees to sell Pizza Hut in two deals totaling $2.7 billion, expected to close in Q3 2026.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Hardee’s Drops Bubba Wallace NASCAR Meal With Collectible Die-Cast Car
Hardee’s launches Bubba’s Full Throttle Meal with a collectible Bubba Wallace die-cast car, while supplies last.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Panda Express Debuts Cantonese BBQ Brisket This Summer
Panda Express debuts Cantonese BBQ Brisket nationwide through August 10, its first-ever brisket dish.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Arby’s $1.99 Sliders Are Available Now in Four Varieties
Arby’s $1.99 Sliders come in four varieties, including roast beef, buffalo chicken, chicken and ham.
Published: June 26, 2026 – Read more
Captain D’s and PepsiCo Launch Alaska Family Cruise Sweepstakes
Captain D’s and PepsiCo offer a family Alaska cruise sweepstakes through July 27 with any Pepsi purchase.
Published: June 25, 2026 – Read more
BJ’s Restaurant Launches All-New Crispy Chicken Sandwich Lineup
BJ’s Restaurant adds three new crispy chicken sandwiches and a $13 Pizookie Meal Deal through July 6.
Published: June 25, 2026 – Read more
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Tennessee with New Nolensville Location
Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens its first Tennessee location in Nolensville, with more Middle Tennessee spots planned.
Published: June 24, 2026 – Read more
Dairy Queen Drops Patriotic Float and Soccer-Inspired Blizzards
Dairy Queen launches a Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float and three soccer-inspired Blizzard flavors June 29.
Published: June 24, 2026 – Read more
Freddy’s Introduces Freddy’s Bevies to the Menu
Freddy’s Frozen Custard adds Freddy’s Bevies, five Custard Cream Sodas and three tea and lemonade flavors.
Published: June 24, 2026 – Read more
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