TacoNGanas
Popular Memphis food truck TacoNGanas is preparing to open a 977 square foot brick-and-mortar location with drive-thru and walk-up ordering. Commercial new construction permit is under review as of February 2, 2026.
Flaming Pizza
New pizzeria gathering permits to serve fresh, hot pies. Commercial mechanical permit issued February 11 and grease trap application approved January 20. Occupancy load of 16.
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger confirmed plans to open in Knoxville area, marking their first move into East Tennessee. Company is in ‘early stages of planning’ with no timeline or specific location announced yet.
Texas Roadhouse
7,300-square-foot restaurant near Costco, will employ 205 people, serving hand-cut steaks, ribs and made-from-scratch sides with dining and to-go options
The Human Bean
Drive-thru coffee stand offering specialty-grade coffee, smoothies, teas, and food. Locally owned and operated franchise location featuring signature chocolate-covered espresso bean on top of drinks.
Chinwag
Bistro-style restaurant by chef Alex Belew and pitmaster Shane Nasby featuring globally-inspired cuisine with smoke and fire techniques, plus cocktails and wine in a casual upscale setting at The Fountains of Murfreesboro
Josephine Estelle
Italian restaurant concept from Memphis chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman opening new Germantown location. Originally launched in New Orleans in 2016. Part of The Standard Germantown Development.
Jack’s Family Restaurant
Jack’s Family Restaurant is opening a new Memphis location featuring Southern comfort food, double drive-thru, round tables, fireplace, and biscuit-making viewing window. The restaurant has 3,274 square feet and occupant load of 75.
Ford’s Garage
Florida-based Ford’s Garage signed multi-unit deal to open three locations in Middle Tennessee over the next two years. Traditional American fare in 1920s roadside service station atmosphere. Exact locations not yet secured.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies planning its first Nashville location in the Kenect development. The cookie brand offers various cookies, brownies, ice cream, and cookie cakes. This would be their first direct Nashville location despite having several other Tennessee locations.