Work starting on Tie & Timber expansion in Rountree 

Work begins today on a 10,000-square-foot expansion to Tie & Timber Beer Co., according to co-owner Curtis Marshall. 

The brewery and beer garden on the north end of the Rountree neighborhood is getting a new two-story building, with plans for a full kitchen and additional guest seating. An existing storage facility that fronts the 1451 E. Cherry St. business is slated to be demolished on Wednesday to make way for it, Marshall said. The expansion plans were recently teased at a Springfield City Council meeting. 

The new building will more than triple the current indoor seating for Tie & Timber, which has an indoor brewery and dining space and an outdoor seating area. 

“Right now, we’re heavily reliant on our outdoor beer garden to drive revenue, especially in the summer,” Marshall said. “But, when the weather shifts, so does our capacity. This new facility will mitigate that risk, allowing us to welcome guests year-round without depending so much on the whims of Missouri weather.” 

Marshall said the building also would allow Tie & Timber to serve food. 

“With the addition of a full kitchen, we’ll be able to offer a menu centered around fresh ingredients and scratch-made recipes,” he said. “It’s something our guests have been asking for, and we’re excited to finally bring it to life.” 

The building that is being replaced has been used as office space and storage since Tie & Timber’s founding – essentially a cost center, Marshall said. 

“That’s obviously not ideal for a prime location that should be driving revenue for us and contributing tax dollars to the city,” Marshall said. “More importantly, the current building is an eyesore, and with all the exciting growth and development around us, it feels like a missed opportunity. 

“Having our guests walk past a dilapidated building on their way in just didn’t sit right. Our guests deserve better – and honestly, so does our neighborhood.” 

The kitchen, which will be located in the new building, will serve the entire campus, Marshall said, and create cohesion between the existing taproom and beer garden. 

“The original brewery will continue to be our workhorse, maintaining its industrial vibe with locally curated art pieces adding character and warmth,” he said. “In contrast, the new building is designed to be a work of art in itself, featuring key elements of industrial brewing as a nod to our roots.” 

Marshall said he has received a lot of support from Rountree neighborhood residents. 

“We’re incredibly fortunate to be part of a community that values local businesses and embraces responsible, sustained growth,” he said, adding neighbor support has helped to solidify the area known as Rountree Corner as a business hub and central gathering place. 

“One goal of our neighborhood is to promote sustainable, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development,” he said. “The feedback we’ve received about the new facility has been overwhelmingly positive.” 

The Rountree commercial district is frequently cited by city leaders as an example of successful mixed-use development within a residential neighborhood. 

Forward SGF, the city’s comprehensive plan, calls for growth and reinvestment in neighborhood commercial hubs, and it offers Rountree’s commercial hub as a paragon of successful small-scale businesses. 

Marshall said the addition, like the taproom, is being designed by Arkifex Studios LLC and built by H.C. Rogers Construction Group LLC. OakStar Bank is the banking partner. Other members of the professional team are Porter Construction Services LLC, Conway Duncan Inc., Pinnacle Design Consultants LLC and J&M Engineering LLC, he said. 

Marshall declined to disclose the investment amount, but said the expansion is a significant step. 

“We’re not just building a new facility; we’re building on everything we’ve achieved so far, and we’re excited to see it come to life,” he said. 

Features of the new building will incorporate the work of local crafters and artists. It will also include a large patio overlooking the beer garden. Marshall said the layout will provide better views and better sound for people to engage with live music. 

“In 2025, we’re expanding our reach by bringing in regional bands that have never played on a T&T stage,” he said, adding that these will be in addition to musical acts that frequently perform there. 

Council approved a variance to design standards to make way for the development at its Oct. 7 meeting, amending the Rountree Urban Conservation District plan to allow ground-floor elevations at 4 feet instead of the current maximum of 6 inches. 

Marshall owns Tie & Timber with Jennifer Leonard.