Kevin Boehm Nashville Restaurants
Kevin Boehm, known for Momotaro, is returning to Nashville with 3 new restaurants. His first Nashville restaurant (6 Degrees) previously closed. Article indicates 3 new restaurant concepts are planned for Nashville but specific names, addresses, and opening dates are not provided in the available content.
Ahi Asian Bistro
Asian fusion restaurant featuring sushi, hibachi, and American-style Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Located at Lakeland Town Square. Set to open ‘this week’ as of May 28, 2026.
DLY BBQ
DLY BBQ is a full-service sit-down cafe and restaurant located inside Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a Dolly Parton-themed travel center at exit 22 off I-65 in Cornersville, TN. The flagship location opens June 24, 2026 with a grand opening celebration featuring live music. The travel stop also includes Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee, custom merch, […]
Las Reinas
Las Reinas is a new Mexican restaurant opening in Johnson City, TN, taking over the former Diablo Mexican Grill building on E. Main Street. The restaurant is in the final inspection phase before officially opening. Will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owner is Miguel Gonzalez; business partner/translator is Brian Rios.
East Point Hotel
A hotel is planned as part of the East Point development, a 30-acre mixed-use project developed by Fallon Corporation on the East Bank of Nashville near the new Nissan Stadium and Korean Veterans Boulevard. The development also includes affordable housing, businesses, and open plazas, with a target completion by 2029. The hotel is described as […]
The Jaguar Room
Cocktail-focused bar concept replacing former Riverside Tattoo Shop space in Knoxville’s Old City. Beverage program built around spirits from Central America and Japan, with 15-20 cocktails planned. Menu will also include Cuban-inspired snacks. Owner Tyler J. Measley is a hospitality industry veteran who started as a bartender. Expected to open later in 2026, no specific […]
7 Brew
Drive-thru beverage concept 7 Brew is under construction at 2102 North Jackson Street in Tullahoma, TN. Chief of staff Sarah Pomella of Who Brew LLC indicated a late-summer 2026 target opening. The concept offers customizable coffees, teas, lemonades, smoothies, shakes, and energy drinks.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise group (Kenny, Rick, Ronnie, and Nick Patel) plans to open four new locations across East Tennessee, starting with a downtown Knoxville location. Exact address not yet finalized. Additional target locations include Maryville, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Franchisees hope to begin openings by end of 2026.
Lobster King Seafood and Wings
Lobster King Seafood and Wings is opening a new Cordova location inside a shared space with A1 Wings & Things, bringing their Cajun seafood concept (snow crab legs, lobster tails, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari) to the address. Opening timeline is ‘coming soon’ with no specific date announced. The restaurant has a sign permit and certificate […]
A Forkful Restaurant and Catering
A Memphis-area food truck and catering operation (A Forkful Food Truck and Catering) is expanding to a brick-and-mortar location at 2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Memphis, TN. The 1,622 sq ft space is an existing restaurant space. A certificate of occupancy is currently under review with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and […]