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Murfreesboro, Tenn. — With lines “out the door” on Aug. 25, the opening of Demos’ at MTSU signaled that quick, homestyle pasta has a new campus address. The on-campus outpost of the family-run Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House is drawing early buzz — and it’s open to the public inside MTSU’s Student Union.
Here’s the concept: counter-service for short class breaks in the Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Blvd. Fall 2025 hours are Mon–Thu, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The streamlined menu sticks to Demos’ staples — baked chicken-and-rice soup with rolls, penne with signature sauces, and lasagna — plus a rotating lunch special slated for September. Company-wide standards — a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and family-value pricing — back the campus unit’s “Run on real food” promise.
Alumni roots lead the story: Owners Peter and Kristin Demos returned to their True Blue home, and their son Jamey manages the counter — a third-generation presence. Demand was tested in MT Dining’s Local Restaurant Row pop-ups in Fall 2022; strong student response secured this permanent slot. And although on campus, the public is welcome…