Lanes, Trains and Automobiles unveils 'Murf Wars'

May 29, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard


There are a few new things to do around town.

First, the team at Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles recently announced that it was closing down its laser tag venue to make room for a new attraction.

"We felt like laser tag had run its course in Murfreesboro and we wanted to do something different. We saw people were throwing more Nerf tactical combat parties for their kids," said Jimmy Patrick, owner of Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles.

Called "Murf Wars," the new offering is the first indoor foam dart arena in Murfreesboro. Players will be able to use multiple types of Nerf guns to play a live-action foam dart battle.

"We thought it would be great to have a place where kids can do a Nerf battle and their parents wouldn’t have to worry about buying the equipment, cleaning up the darts, or providing a large enough space to play. We noticed other facilities in major markets opening these types of venues around the country, and we thought it was time to bring one to Murfreesboro. We’re excited to open the new attraction to the public," Patrick said.

Hudson Lee was one of the lucky kids who got to try out the arena and he gave his review of Murf Wars, "It’s like playing Fortnite in real life! I loved searching for the hidden chests filled with darts. I want to come back and play again with my friends."

Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles plans to eventually offer "Murf Wars" birthday parties where the birthday boy or girl gets to use a special Nerf gun called the Birthday Blaster.

Murf Wars opened June 1 at the Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles’ location at 450 Butler Drive in Murfreesboro.

Virtual Reality Lounge opens at the mall

The future is now with Virtual Reality Lounge in Stones River Mall. The new VR attraction offers industry-leading equipment to provide users with a truly immersive and exhilarating experience.

Using HTC's VIVE headset and gear, the new lounge allows for the absolute best VR experience whether you want to visit the Eiffel Tower or battle your friends PvP.

The VR Lounge also hosts birthday or private parties, corporate events and team building activities, and even host both private and global tournaments.

In anticipation of opening a new movie theater at the mall, AMC has rebranded Carmike Wynnsong 16, the Cason Lane multiplex, as an "AMC Classic."

This designation means the theater will offer more "value" options like an annual refillable popcorn bucket program.

Once the Stones River Mall theater opens, it will be called "AMC Stones River 9." It’s dine-in theater with 1,000 seats with full-service electronic, high-back recliners with seat-side dining.

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