Chick-fil-A starts its 2026 holiday lineup on Monday, Nov. 16, with a new Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce and a Peppermint Cream Cold Brew. The company announced the menu on Nov. 12. The sauce is permanent and is the chain's first new sauce since 2016. Chick-fil-A lists two restaurants in Murfreesboro plus one on the MTSU campus, and one in Smyrna.
What is new at Chick-fil-A starting Nov. 16?
- Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce: a permanent addition to menus nationwide and the first new sauce since 2016.
- Peppermint Cream Cold Brew: new and limited-time, made with cold-brewed coffee, a sweet cream blend and peppermint syrup over ice.
Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A's Director of Menu and Packaging, said in the announcement: "We're excited to bring the heat this holiday season with a spicy twist on one of our most beloved sauces."
Which holiday items are returning?
- Peppermint Chip Milkshake: made with Icedream dessert and peppermint bark chips.
- Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee: cold-brewed coffee, peppermint syrup, Icedream dessert and peppermint bark chips.
- Peppermint Iced Coffee: cold-brewed coffee with pure cane syrup and peppermint syrup.
- Peppermint Hot Coffee: Chick-fil-A coffee with peppermint flavor.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup: shredded chicken breast, navy and black beans, and vegetables in a creamy soup base.
What is the 2027 Cow Calendar and what holiday merchandise is available?
The 2027 Cow Calendar returns for the first time in nearly a decade. It includes QR-code digital food rewards that can be redeemed in the Chick-fil-A app throughout 2027. Chick-fil-A limits purchases to five per Chick-fil-A One account, and the calendar is sold at participating restaurants.
Holiday merchandise also launches Nov. 16. Chick-fil-A lists lounge sets, blankets, ornaments, wrapping paper and gift tags.
Chick-fil-A also lists a 72-minute holiday film, "Legends of Evergreen Hills: The Time Engine," on YouTube and in the Chick-fil-A Play app.
Where to find Chick-fil-A in Murfreesboro and Smyrna
Chick-fil-A's location pages list these restaurants. Items and merchandise may vary by restaurant, so check the Chick-fil-A app.
Murfreesboro
- 2005 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (615) 217-1351. Hours listed as Monday to Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (drive-thru and delivery; dine-in and carry-out close at 9 p.m.).
- 2116 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (615) 617-3660 (Chick-fil-A on Memorial Blvd. in our directory). Hours listed as Monday to Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (dine-in and carry-out close at 9 p.m.).
- Middle Tennessee State University, 1301 Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (615) 898-2675. This is the on-campus restaurant; Chick-fil-A's listing shows it opening at 11 a.m.
Smyrna
- 470 W Sam Ridley Pkwy., Smyrna, TN 37167, (615) 459-3290. Hours listed as Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Old Fort Pkwy., Memorial Blvd. and Smyrna location pages list those restaurants as closed Sundays. Nov. 16 is a Monday. Chick-fil-A's Tennessee listing shows no La Vergne restaurant.
More Murfreesboro holiday menus
See the other chain holiday menus: Starbucks, McDonald's holiday drinks, Dunkin' and Panera. Local options are in the chicken restaurants guide, the coffee shops guide and the desserts guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Chick-fil-A Spicy Sauce launch?
Nov. 16, 2026. Chick-fil-A says it is a permanent menu addition.
Is Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce a limited-time item?
No. Chick-fil-A says it is permanent and the first new sauce since 2016.
What is the new Peppermint Cream Cold Brew?
A new, limited-time drink made with cold-brewed coffee, a sweet cream blend and peppermint syrup over ice.
Is the Peppermint Chip Milkshake back?
Yes. Chick-fil-A lists it as returning, made with Icedream dessert and peppermint bark chips.
Are Murfreesboro Chick-fil-A restaurants open on Sundays?
No. The location pages for both Murfreesboro restaurants list them as closed Sundays.
How many Chick-fil-A restaurants are in Murfreesboro?
Chick-fil-A's Tennessee listing shows two off campus, on Old Fort Pkwy. and Memorial Blvd., plus one on the MTSU campus.
Sources: Chick-fil-A: "Chick-fil-A Unwraps New Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce for the Holidays," Nov. 12, 2026, Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro Towne Centre, Chick-fil-A Memorial Blvd. and Chick-fil-A Smyrna, TN, Chick-fil-A Tennessee locations.
*Image courtesy of Chick-fil-A.*