Ayva
Turkish restaurant to be opened by the Ülker brothers (Cem and Selim), who currently operate Kardes Turkish Grill & Bar. Ayva is Turkish for quince.
Bandos
Burger and wing joint relocating from Thomas Street to new 1,836 square foot location on Poplar Avenue. Menu features wings, burgers, fries, tacos, nachos, and Memphis Philly items.
Dog & Bone
British pub concept opening in Overton Square, 1,760 square foot space. Owners Steve Minter and Jay Bauder plan to offer traditional British and American food, UK/European/US beers, cocktails, wine and spirits. Features sports viewing, music, and beer garden patio.
Jay’s Catering
Jay’s Catering is relocating to a new 2,100 square foot space in the former Non-Vintage Wine Bar location on Broad Avenue Arts District. The restaurant will serve seafood, wings, and tenders with alcoholic beverages. Certificate of occupancy is under review as of February 18.
Little Petals
Sister restaurant to acclaimed Petals of a Peony, offering hybrid authentic Sichuan Chinese and American Chinese food. Certificate of occupancy under review, spans 3,510 square feet.
Bacco
Tuscan steakhouse opening at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville. 3,000-square-foot center bar and lounge, 3,200-square-foot main dining room, private dining rooms, and 1,800-square-foot outdoor terrazza. Menu focuses on premium steaks, house-made pastas and pizzettas, and Italian-inspired specialties.
Girlcrush Social House
Lesbian and queer-focused social house from the team behind Young Music City and GIRLCRUSH pop-up nights. Taking over former Van Gogh’s Wine Bar space. Owners plan to share more details in coming weeks.
Silverbelly Whiskey
Silverbelly Whiskey is taking over the former Show Pony space downtown. This would be the first standalone bar for the Silverbelly brand, which currently offers premium whiskey in bars, restaurants and retail locations. Interior renovations are planned.
Bibles & Coffee – The Cafe
First brick-and-mortar location for online Bible cover business, creating family-friendly gathering space with coffee service in downtown Murfreesboro
Nigel’s Bananas
Florida-based frozen chocolate-dipped dessert concept expanding to Nashville. Mother-daughter franchise team bringing the brand to 1,000-square-foot space in Hillsboro Village. Menu includes frozen bananas, cheesecakes, key lime pie, ice cream bars with toppings, plus boozy floats.