Timberloft’s new fast-casual spin-off, Spud & Butter, is rolling into Mt. Juliet with a soft-launch weekend that is all about giant baked potatoes and slow-smoked meat. The concept leans on oversized, loaded spuds piled high with smoked proteins, plus scratch-made soups, house desserts, and a fruit-tea bar. Operators say the debut starts with a Friday evening celebration, then shifts to limited weekend hours before settling into regular weekday service.
Grand Opening And Hours
According to a reel shared by the City of Mt. Juliet, Spud & Butter will hold its grand opening on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by an 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. day on Saturday. The city’s post also notes that beginning next week, the restaurant plans to run regular hours Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The video offers a quick walk-through of the compact space, including the ordering counter and a cozy dining area where those loaded potatoes will land.
What’s On The Menu
Spud & Butter bills itself as a comfort-food joint centered on Texas-sized loaded spuds topped with slow-smoked brisket and other meats, backed up by scratch soups, salads, homemade desserts, and a fruit-tea bar, per the restaurant site. The menu also brings back old Timberloft favorites like caramel fudge pie and adds a grab-and-go section aimed at quick lunches, according to Spud & Butter.
From Timberloft To Spud & Butter
The crew behind the former Timberloft restaurant in Gordonsville is steering this new concept. Co-owner Donna Jones told What Now Nashville that Mt. Juliet will see a more focused, fast-casual version of what Timberloft regulars remember: “It’s the same quality and attention given to the smoked meats, but it’s not going to be a full menu and a full sit-down.” The Timberloft site highlights the family team of Kevin, Donna, and Leah, and now lists the Mt. Juliet location as part of their operations, according to Timberloft Restaurant.
Where It Fits In Mt. Juliet
Spud & Butter is set to occupy space in the new Citi Station retail cluster near North Mt. Juliet Road and East Division, a smaller commercial development that has been pulling in a mix of local and national tenants as the city continues to grow. Coverage of the project notes that Citi Station will host multiple businesses and pitches the site as an emerging dining hub, per reporting in The Tennessean. That combination of traffic, retail neighbors, and visibility helps explain why the Timberloft team chose the spot for this reboot.
For the latest on menu details, hours, and any tweaks to the rollout, check Spud & Butter’s site or revisit the City of Mt. Juliet reel linked above. We will keep an eye out for a formal ribbon-cutting or expanded hours and update when the restaurant posts more information online.
