The Social Chair Blowout Bar
Owner: Jessica and Matt Shields
Location: Fountains at Gateway, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Project Delivery: Design-Build
Project Scope: Custom tenant interior build-out for this new retail business in Fountains at Gateway
When Jessica and Matt Shields relocated from Chicago to be closer to family, they couldn’t have picked a better time or place to open their brand new business concept: The Social Chair Blowout Bar.
The Social Chair’s interior is completely custom—from the décor to the furnishings to the cabinetry. Jessica and Matt looked at pre-fab materials and equipment and just weren’t satisfied. They felt their brand needed to be unique, and “off-the-shelf” furnishings wouldn’t live up to that. That caused some major delays, but the Dow Smith team, along with the custom cabinet builders, got it done.
The space includes a barnboard wall created in a herringbone pattern, custom industrial cabinetry, white leather chairs, and large mirrors, which altogether create a very clean look throughout. Polished metals and elegant lighting and countertops complete the unique look.
We recently completed work on 1 of 19 Cocktails and Raw Bar. The new bar and restaurant, located at 103 N. Maple Street in Murfreesboro, is open now. 1 of 19 is owned by Shawn and Christy Hackinson, the owners of the popular downtown Murfreesboro restaurant The Alley on Main. The Alley on Main is known for its steak, seafood, and scratch-made pasta dishes.
When the Hackinsons decided to open a cocktail bar around the corner from The Alley on Main, they knew exactly who to call.