Marley’s Table Fusion Cuisine

10/29/2025

A network of local “blessing boxes” throughout Rutherford County help local families who struggle with food insecurity, though many of the boxes empty quickly after they are filled. In response to the ongoing need, dedicated community organizers are working consistently to keep the food pantries filled and the blessings coming.

“The blessing boxes had been in downtown for a few years when my husband and I had started filling the boxes outside of First Baptist Church during the winter when the men’s shelter was open,” said Sarah Carroll, an organizer of The Blessing Boxes of Rutherford County Facebook group. “We noticed that every time we put items in it, it would empty right away, so I knew there was a big need.

“When we first started the group there were a handful of boxes around town,” Carroll told the Pulse in July 2024, “and then it started to spread around the county about three years ago.”

The pantries are stocked by community members and volunteers with a variety of items like non-perishable food, toiletries, household items and school supplies. Anyone can take what they need from the pantries.

Those interested in helping out, or those in need of food, can communicate on a Facebook group named Blessing Boxes of Rutherford County.

“Blessing Boxes of Rutherford County has over 8,000 people now,” Carroll said. “More people than that know about it. And right now, we have about 50 boxes spread throughout the county.”

These pantries are always open.

In the summer, some of the most needed items in the blessing boxes are frozen bottles of water, hygiene wipes, ready-to-eat food and school supplies (excluding items like glue and crayons that will melt). An Amazon wish list called Kayleigh’s Hope contains needed items that anyone can purchase on Amazon for the boxes.

Volunteers are also needed to help build boxes and donate lumber. Blessing Boxes of Rutherford County administrator Doug Caldwell helps distribute boxes and set up the boxes around Rutherford County.

Learn More + 👀 Full List of Blessing Box Locations 👇🏻

https://boropulse.com/2024/08/community-members-stock-dozens-of-blessing-boxes-to-help-those-in-need-of-food/

08/19/2025

Just picked up some fresh okra, for a gumbo special this week, and took a bite of one in traffic. Who knew okra was actually tasty in its raw state? It sure as heck surprised me 🤣

08/19/2025

If you guys haven’t picked up on it yet, sweet and spicy is a lane we like to cruise in. Our chicken is smoked twice a week after it tussles with Marleys own sweet heat blend! Pair that smokey flavor with the Southern Peach jerk sauce and let the good times roll!!

08/18/2025

I can’t wait to try this “Peaches and cream” Basque Cheesecake tomorrow. And you already know the peach sauce topping is so good, you can drink it straight up!!!👨🏾‍🍳

See us for lunch 8/18/25 at David’s Pizza in Lebanon Tn. I’ll be there 10:30-5:30 unless updates differ.

08/17/2025

Check out our friend and fellow Blue Devil Sour Siren Baking Co. for all of your artisanal sourdough bread and desserts! We will be adding a few of their items to our menu as well!

08/03/2025

Come on through for some soul food at Marleys Table. We’re sure to have something for the whole family!

Location- David’s Pizza in Lebanon, tn!

08/01/2025

Getting ready to unleash a new menu item for my southern folks at the Backwoods fest! Hope to see some of you there!

07/16/2025

Good evening everyone, I just want to say thanks to everyone that has been by to support Marley’s Table so far. We are expanding our menu a little and now offering half portions to suit those interested in a combination meal or just wanting something small. Stay tuned for more updates!

07/12/2025