SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton-themed boutique hotel with 245 rooms across four room types (Signature Rooms & Suites, Acoustic Suites, Six Sisters Suites, SongTeller Suite). Features two live music venues (Parton’s Live and Jolene’s), dining options including Black Tap, First Watch, and SongTeller Cafe, and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum opening October 2026. Reservations begin September 14, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is opening its 20th location on August 12, 2026, in Knoxville, TN. Located on the ground floor of the Hub Knoxville student apartment building at 2001 Cumberland Ave (the Strip). The 3,300 sq ft space will have 64 indoor seats and 33 patio seats. Menu features bone-in chicken, tenders, and sandwiches […]
51st Deli
51st Deli is expanding to East Nashville with a new location at 730 Main Street within The Jesse, a mixed-use development by Richland Building Partners. The deli was founded in 2018 in The Nations neighborhood and offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, tacos, salad bar, fresh juices, and catering. This will be their fifth location. No […]
Mugsy’s Coffee Company
Veteran-owned coffee shop and roaster expanding to a third Clarksville location at Rossview Plaza near Exit 8. Owner Ken Poindexter purchased the business in 2008. Opening expected in August 2026, contingent on construction schedule. Existing locations at 3291B Fort Campbell Blvd and 620 Dunlop Lane.