Crack of Dawn
Memphis food truck transitioning to a 2,000 sq ft brick-and-mortar location at 929 Porter St, focusing on breakfast and brunch with a mission to combat food deserts in South Memphis. Certificate of occupancy under review as of August 4, 2026. Owner Tamara Lee plans to extend hours and food choices while maintaining homestyle cooking.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette is preparing to open its first Williamson County location at McEwen Northside in Franklin, TN. The bakery café chain, founded in Seoul in 1988, offers artisan breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and coffee. Construction is progressing with ‘Coming Soon’ signage installed. Expected to open in August or September 2026. This will be the […]
Smalls Sliders
Franchisee Blake McDavid is opening the first Smalls Sliders location in East Tennessee at 330 N. Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville, projected to open in early November 2026. Menu features made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, queso, hand-spun milkshakes, and Coca-Cola products. This is the first of four planned locations across a territory including Knoxville, Maryville, […]
House of Strays
Prohibition-era inspired cocktail bar and live entertainment venue targeting a September or October 2026 opening in Knoxville’s Old City. Concept features a dual-space layout with a traditional cocktail bar on one side and a theater-inspired room with booth seating and a central performance space on the other. Programming will include burlesque, improv, cabaret, and local […]
Curry Up Now
Curry Up Now, a fast-casual Indian street food chain, is opening its first Tennessee location in Smyrna, locally owned and operated by the Patel family. The location will also feature Mortar & Pestle, a full-service cocktail bar. Grand opening is August 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. with free burritos for the first 250 guests. This […]
Flavors of India
New Indian restaurant opening soon in Downtown Memphis at 150 Peabody Place, Suite 115. Will serve authentic Indian cuisine including curries, naan, and biryanis. Commercial electrical permit and sign permit are under review with Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development as of July 31, 2026. No concrete opening date announced.
Cheba Hut
Cheba Hut counter-culture toasted sub franchise opening near Austin Peay State University and Fort Campbell. Features custom military-themed mural, 30+ signature subs, 20 beers on tap. Second Tennessee location for this franchise group (Dawn Atkins, owner), following Nashville-Donelson location.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Chicago-based Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is slated to open at ground-level space in Philips Plaza (formerly Bank of America Plaza) at 414 Union St in downtown Nashville. Spring 2028 opening is targeted. The 20-story building is being converted to include hotel space on its top 10 floors. Owned by music industry professional Scott Borchetta and […]
Roots Prime Italian Chophouse
New Italian chophouse concept from Chef Jose Serrato, the owner of Serrato’s Steakhouse. Expected to debut in late summer 2026 in Franklin, TN. Serrato also operates Serrato’s Steakhouse locations in Franklin and Brentwood.
Holiday Inn Express
Four-story, 92-room Holiday Inn Express planned near former IKEA in Cordova (Wolfchase area). Budget-oriented brand offering free breakfast and 24/7 coffee. Permit currently under review by Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development.