While stationed in Europe, during military service, our owner and Head Roaster learned to appreciate the traditional style of artisan coffee. 

That coffee was meant to be an enjoyable experience and journey from bean to cup. 

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In 2013 Chris was driven to create something similar to an unexpected shot of espresso, given to him by a little old man in a tiny Italian bakery just outside The Piazza dei Miracoli. (Home to The Leaning Tower of Pisa).

This desire led to research and the research led to the construction of his first drum roaster. While it was crude in design and simple it allowed for the exploration of a hobby.

A hobby which has grown into a fulfilling adventure and career crafting amazing coffee with care and consideration to all stages of development.

 

Fast forward to January of 2018 Split Bean Roasting Co. opened the doors to the community as the first coffee shop on the Historic Downtown Square of Lebanon, TN. 

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After 7 years in that location, participating in the revitalization of the downtown atmosphere, and sparking a desire for craft coffee culture in the area, we closed the doors to that chapter of business in September 2024.

While it took some time to secure a new location, we re-opened at our current coffee shop on the up-and-coming West side of Lebanon, TN in March 2025.

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Split Bean Roasting Co. has since grown from a fun hobby, roasting with a home-built system, learning from both success and failures, to where we are today. We value a strong connection to the community and the coffee culture we have fostered in our area over the years. 

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The goal of Split Bean Roasting Co is and always will be to provide World Class Coffee with a Hometown Atmosphere. We believe coffee is more than just something to be consumed. It is the moment that surrounds it. Coffee is both a conversation and a memory.   Coffee is welcoming smile and warmth to every person that walks through our doorway.

We look forward to seeing you soon or shipping some of our passion directly to your door!

 

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Awards Winning: 

- Main Street Award Best Coffee Shop in Wilson County -

2018 Winner 
2019 Winner 

2020 Winner 

2021 Finalist 

2022 Winner 

2023 Finalist

2024 Finalist 

2025 Finalist 

​- Reader's Choice Wilson County's Best of the Best -

2019 Winner

2020 Winner

2021 Winner

2022 Winner

2023 Winner

2024 Winner

2025 Winner

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-Reader's Choice Wilson County's Best Coffee Roaster-

2023 Winner

2024 Winner

2025 Winner

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Every roast starts with high quality Fair Trade Organic green coffee. It is then roasted in small artisanal batches. This small batch roasting results in an extremely fresh cup of coffee that is smooth, flavorful, and satisfies the senses.

Be assured that every batch of coffee will have been made with a commitment to both quality and freshness.