Unnamed Virtue Hospitality Concept
James Beard Award-winning chef Damarr Brown and Erick Williams (owners of Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Hyde Park) are preparing to open a new unnamed concept at 219 N Elizabeth Street in Fulton Market. This will be the sixth concept under Virtue Hospitality. The restaurant is described as warm, elegant, and soulful, honoring culture through […]
Gannons
Gannons is opening a second Nashville location inside Houston Station in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, taking over the former Earnest Bar & Hideaway space. Co-owners Gannon Leary and David Wileman plan to open in late August 2026. The restaurant will feature American comfort dishes with French and Italian influences, an oyster bar, weekend brunch, daily happy […]
Bojangles
Bojangles is converting an existing fast-food restaurant at 336 Harding Place in South Nashville into a company-owned location. A commercial building permit has been issued for interior and exterior rehabilitation. The location is slated to open in mid-November 2026, though the timeline is subject to change. A second company-owned Bojangles is also planned for Murfreesboro […]
Swig
Swig, a fast-growing beverage chain known for customizable ‘dirty sodas’, is planning a new location at the Galleries at Bellevue shopping center in Nashville’s Bellevue neighborhood. The opening was confirmed via Metro Nashville permit records. No official opening date has been announced. The brand was founded in St. George, Utah in 2010 and has expanded […]
Au Bon Coin
French bistro concept planned for 724 N. Broadway in Knoxville, TN, transforming the former Donut Shop location. Project comes from the owners of Potchke and A Dopo. Co-owner Brian Strutz confirmed the project is moving forward; additional details on menu and opening timeline to be shared closer to debut.
Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar
Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar is opening its third location at 508 High Street in downtown Maryville, TN, targeting a mid-September 2026 opening. The New England-inspired seafood concept will feature 200+ indoor/outdoor seats, an 8,000 sq ft outdoor gathering space adjacent to sister concept The Walnut Kitchen, live music, and community events. Menu includes lobster […]
Versailles
Versailles, the iconic Cuban cafe, is opening an additional location at Miami International Airport Terminal D-7, Second Floor. The new cafe will be operated by Global Miami, a joint venture of Global Concessions Inc. Permit applications have been filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Menu will include Cuban coffee, café con […]
Sips Dirty Soda Shop
Sips Dirty Soda Shop is a dirty soda concept opening its first DeSoto County location at the Top of the Sipp development in Southaven, MS. Owned by local family Wayne, Amy, and Amelia Perkins. Menu will include dirty sodas, Dirty Alani Energy Drinks, Red Bull Infusions, Dippin’ Dots Floats, and seasonal specialties. Plans to expand […]
Alfresco Flavas Bar N Grill
New 2,600 sq ft restaurant and bar concept filed for certificate of occupancy at 1299 Madison Ave. Described as ‘Restaurant with sale of alcoholic beverages, Brew Pub’ with occupant load of 49. Owned by James Smith, also behind Flava House. Expected to feature Cajun fare. Certificate of occupancy under review with Memphis and Shelby County […]
Loves Dessert Bar
Memphis-based dessert bar/bakery specializing in mini cheesecakes and small decorated treats. Opening a second location in Southaven, MS at the former Brown Baguette Bakery Cafe storefront. Will operate as grab-and-go with custom ordering and catering. Owner hopes to open between mid-August and early September 2026. Construction/buildout currently underway.