New Things to See and Do in Nashville This Year

Belcourt Theatre, located in Hillsboro Village, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Once home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1934-1936, it is one of the most historic arthouse cinemas in the United States. More About Belcourt Theatre

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary as the world’s longest-running radio program. The Grand Ole Opry, which has become a global phenomenon, has played host to legendary performers such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Hank Willam, and today’s top artists such as Luke Combs, Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, and Darius Rucker. In celebration of this iconic anniversary, the Grand Ole Opry will have more shows on their calendar than ever before in 2025, giving visitors more opportunities to see a performance live and in person all year long. Be on the lookout for special announcements and celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry in the months to come. More about The Grand Ole Opry

Nashville’s Adventure Science Center will celebrate its 80th anniversary. Originally named The Children's Museum of Nashville, the venue opened Oct. 31, 1945. Today, the Adventure Science Center welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually and has award-winning programs, workshops, camps, and more. The center also features the Sudekum Planetarium, a state-of-the-art digital projection with surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture, and laser shows. More about the Adventure Science Center.

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens will celebrate its 65th anniversary. Built in the 1930s, this estate is a 55-acre historic site with a mansion, spectacular garden, and world-class art on site. The residence is 30,000 square feet and includes a botanical garden and art museum. The garden is filled with a variety of blooms and foliage for visitors to take in the natural beauty throughout the year at this historic landscape. More about Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Nashville’s Greek Goddess Athena, the tallest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere at 42 feet in the Parthenon at Centennial Park, will celebrate her 35th anniversary in 2025. The Parthenon—a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece—will have a special exhibition in its East Gallery opening in June. In addition to educational programming, the exhibition will include colossal-scale images, placards, quotes, and many items from sculptor Alan LeQuire’s studio, highlighting the 8-year process to build the statue. More exciting plans surrounding the anniversary of Athena’s statue will be released soon. More about Athena.

• Cannery Hall
  The newly renovated Cannery Hall is one of the largest independent music venues in Nashville, featuring three stages, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, new food and beverage menus, and more. canneryhall.com
• Category 10
  Luke Combs partnered with Opry Entertainment group to open a new entertainment complex inspired by his platinum hit "Hurricane." Category 10 has 69,000 square feet complete with The Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall, The Still, and 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar. The largest rooftop in downtown Nashville will open in 2025. category10.com
• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
  Explore new exhibits like Luke Combs: The Man I Am, American Currents: State of the Music, and more. countrymusichalloffame.org
• Chief's on Broadway
  Eric Church’s venue, “Chief’s,” is a state-of-the-art six-story property that features a two-story seated music venue within the bar that is able to host ticketed live events. The venue also has a made-for-live broadcasting studio that will include Church’s Outsiders Radio SiriusXM channel and host broadcasts by various media partners. On the culinary spectrum, Church has partnered with James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and BBQ chef Rodney Scott for the bar’s food program. chiefsonbroadway.com
• Friends in Low Places
  The three-story honky-tonk bar owned by Garth Brooks is 40,000 square feet and has nonstop live music on each floor for patrons. friendsbarnashville.com
• Frist Art Museum
  Explore new exhibits like Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga (October 25, 2024-February 16, 2025). fristartmuseum.org
• JBJ's Nashville
  Jon Bon Jovi's new bar is a premier destination for music, dining, and entertainment with its five-story venue, complete with two rooftop spaces offering an unforgettable experience at the vibrant intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue.  jbjsnash.com
• Nashville Live!
  Nashville Live! is Nashville's NEWEST premier entertainment district for dining, live music, unparalleled nightlife, and events. Nashville Live! features nationally acclaimed venues like DraftKings Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, and AVA Rooftop Bar, with more to come soon. nashvillelivedowntown.com
• Nashville Yards
  The city’s new gateway to downtown features a 19-acre mixed-use area that will open in 2025. The campus will be anchored by The Pinnacle, a brand new 4,500-capacity music venue operated by AEG. Nashville Yards will offer more than 350,000 feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space—including an upscale 12-screen cinema and a 1.31-acre green space with a dog park, pickleball courts, courtyard seating, and urban farming. nashvilleyards.com
• Nashville Zoo
  A massive parking garage was built to increase parking capacity by 62%. This two-floor garage features covered parking on the lower level and open parking on the upper level. nashvillezoo.org
• Riverside Revival
  Take in a concert at Riverside Revival, a new world-class music and event venue in East Nashville. riversiderevivalnashville.com
• Whiskey Trail Tours
  Create your own Nashville whiskey tour and ride in style as you see the city of Nashville. Choose the vehicle that fits your group, decide your top distilleries, and Tennessee Whiskey Trail Tours will take care of the rest. whiskeytrailtours.com

• Ashwood 12South
  Nashville’s vibrant 12South neighborhood will see the completion of its newest development in 2025, a 116,000-square-foot mixed-use space that will feature retail and dining options. Read more from the press release.
• Chinatown
  Music City will open its first-ever Chinatown in Antioch, just south of downtown, in 2025. The project will include an Asian supermarket, authentic restaurants, and shops. Read more from the press release.
• Frist Art Museum
  Exhibits opening soon include Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism (January 31-May 4, 2025), Tennessee Harvest: 1870s–1920s (January 31-May 4, 2025), M. Florine Démosthène and Didier William (January 31-May 4, 2025), and more. fristartmuseum.com
• Hermès
  One of the world’s most exclusive brands, Hermès, will open a shop in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood in the fall of 2025. The luxury brand will open in the historic May Hosiery Mills complex, which houses SoHo House Nashville. Read more from the press release.
• Nashville's Historic Arcade
  A historical treasure that opened in 1902 as the city’s first shopping center is slated to re-open to the public in early 2025. An authentic, urban-scale destination bringing over 30 unique restaurants, bars, and retail concepts to the heart of Music City's downtown. The Arcade Arts Program will anchor a large portion of the building’s second floor and will offer year-round programming and events from local artists and galleries in the city's dynamic creative scene. Read more from the press release.
• Nashville Zoo
  A leopard Forest will open in Spring 2025 along the path to the existing giraffe habitat. It features four separate habitats that guests can enjoy. Read more about it from the Nashville Zoo.
• Paseo South Gulch
  Sitting in the heart of The Gulch, the project will enter a new phase in 2025 and combine historic properties with stunning new developments. Read more from the press release.
• PopStroke
  Tiger Woods' golf and dining concept is coming to the new Century Farms development in Antioch. popstroke.com
• Rutledge Hill Culinary District
  A three-tower project less than a mile from Lower Broadway will feature multiple hotels, a 97,500-square-foot retail village anchored by a central marketplace with a farmer's market, retail, and entertainment options, along with residential space. Read more from the press release.

Opry 100
For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has introduced country music to fans worldwide, hosting iconic moments with artists, celebrities, and politicians. Its broadcast has evolved from radio to television to digital. Throughout 2025, the Opry will feature bigger shows, bold moments, star-studded performances, and surprise guests, blending timeless favorites with fresh sounds. Join us in celebrating country music and the Opry’s legacy with their most exciting shows yet! visitmusiccity.com/opry100

Nashville Comedy Festival
Experience Nashville with a laugh. The annual Nashville Comedy Festival features some of the funniest comedians in the world. The comedians perform at various venues throughout Nashville and bring non-stop laughter all night long.
visitmusiccity.com/nashville-comedy-festival

Easter
Spend this Easter Holiday with Music City. Find fun egg-hunting activities for the kids and delicious easter brunch specials for the family. visitmusiccity.com/easter

For more, check out Nashville's Event Calendar.

Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Nashville
Each year, runners, wheelchair users, and walkers attempt the annual Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Nashville through the streets of Music City.
visitmusiccity.com/marathon

Tennessee Craft Fair
Artists of Tennessee Craft showcase their handmade treasures on the newly renovated Great Lawn by the Parthenon in Centennial Park for anyone looking for that one-of-a-kind piece.
visitmusiccity.com/tennessee-craft-fair

Iroquois Steeplechase
Held at Percy Warner Park, Iroquois Steeplechase has been Nashville's rite of spring since 1941, attracting spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three-mile turf track. The race will be celebrating 80 years for the Iroquois Steeplechase and more than seven decades of Music City’s annual celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality, and Southern fashions.
visitmusiccity.com/iroquois-steeplechase

Mother's Day
Mother's Day is on May 11, 2025, and we know the perfect way to celebrate. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate your favorite lady in Nashville.
visitmusiccity.com/mothers-day-nashville

Musicians Corner
The Musicians Corner Spring Series offers a delightful experience with free outdoor concerts showcasing local Nashville artists. Held on Friday evenings, this family-friendly event is open to everyone, and features live musical performances, a diverse selection of food trucks, local artisans, and fun activities for kids in Kidsville. Come join us for a fantastic night of entertainment and community!
visitmusiccity.com/musicians-corner

FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Nashville's GEODIS Park will host three exciting matches in June during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. visitmusiccity.com/fifaclubworldcup2025

March 2025

• KOSHO by Tabu
  koshō specializes in Japanese small plates (Izakaya), skewers (Yakitori), Japanese Shabu Shabu (Hot Pot) cuisine, and a curated craft cocktail menu. Sourcing small-batch ingredients, koshō focuses on delivering authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern, fun, and hospitality-centric atmosphere.
• Social Cantina
  Social Cantina has opened its fifth location in Nashville right outside First Horizon Park. This marks Social Cantina’s first location outside Indiana, bringing its vibrant dining experience to Music City.
• Sushi by Bou
  An omakase experience located inside the Dream Nashville. The restaurant features an art deco atmosphere where guests can expect high-quality sushi, signature cocktails, and imported sake.
• Turkey and The Wolf Ice House
  Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse opened in East Nashville, serving hot sandwiches, cold beer, frozen beers, and more.

February 2025

• Alebrije
  Alebrije, known for its pop-ups and residencies throughout Nashville, has opened a brick-and-mortar location in East Nashville.
• Cafe ROOTED
  Café ROOTED is part of the ROOTED retail store. A café experience paired with clothing, footwear & apparel. Nestled in Nashville's thriving Gulch with thoughtfully curated drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Little Bites
  Little Bites is a new sushi and Thai tapas restaurant in the East Nashville neighborhood.

January 2025

• Back 40
  A restaurant near Broadway that offers locally sourced modern American cuisine and live music in an elegant atmosphere.
• Fly Pelican Fly
  The spot once occupied by Bay 6 in The Wash in East Nashville quietly reopened as Fly Pelican Fly, an “all-day refresher” offering cocktails, beer, wine, food, coffee, and juice. Like its predecessor, it is the only place serving alcoholic beverages in The Wash, according to owner Chad Newton.
• Goodnight Nashville
  Goodnight Nashville, Jelly Roll’s bar on Broadway, offers live music, bites, and skyline views from the highest rooftop in Music City.
• Gramp's Garage
  Sean “Big Daddy” Porter is proud to announce the birth of the latest addition to his Daddy’s Dogs empire with Gramp’s Garage Bar at 2913A Gallatin Pike on the corner of Trinity Lane.
• Home Run Burger
  Home Run Burger is Nashville's ultimate destination for burger lovers. It offers handcrafted, juicy burgers made from premium ingredients.
• Lona
  Lona, the vibrant modern Mexican brand from globally acclaimed chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas, has officially opened in Downtown Nashville at the corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue North.
• New Berlin
  Cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Berlin and the tradition of the Kebab.
• Nacho Daddy
  Nacho Daddy is a locally owned modern Mexican restaurant setting the industry standard for fighting children’s hunger in the community. Enjoy Gourmet Nachos, Margaritas, and the Original Scorpion Shot.
• Perfectly Fine
  Located in the heart of The Nations, Perfectly Fine is an ‘all day, every day’ casual cocktail bar and kitchen.
• SAUCED Nashville 
  A Brooklyn-based wine bar concept has opened its Nashville location in a cozy, low-lit spot in Germantown. Guests can sip wines from around the world and listen to vinyl records.
• Twenty First
  Now open in a two-story building that previously housed Kabob and HQues, the restaurant offers upscale American cuisine in a rustic setting. It boasts a downstairs area for intimate dining and an upstairs space with a lively bar, patio seating, DJs, and a "reverse happy hour" while serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Show Pony
  Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable adventure at Icon Entertainment & Hospitality's all-new venture Show Pony! This new concept is where high energy meets high spirits, with boisterous beats and vibrant colors lighting up the night.

December 2024

• Dos Santos
  Dos Santos Nashville is located in the heart of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. It offers Mexican fare with a taco-focused menu and fresh craft cocktails, bringing the flavors of the Rivera Maya to Tennessee.
• Kase x Noko
  The team behind one of Nashville’s Noko is introducing Kase x Noko. Kase appears to be opening right next to Noko.
• Pont Neuf Flower Bar
  A unique floral-inspired experience located in L & L Marketplace. By day, it's a creative flower studio; by evening, it transforms into an enchanting bar.
• The Cellar Bar
  Longtime downtown real estate investors Gary Bowie and Mike Penner have reopened a local watering hole. Established in 1996, Beer Sellar has returned with a new name and location at 211 Third Ave. N.

November 2024

• The Amsterdamian
  A Craft Cocktail Bar in East Nashville, blending modern and classic design with custom panel moldings, a hand-painted sky ceiling by Rachael Ramona, gold chandeliers, a 1920s marble bar, intimate booths, and gold-accented furniture. The luxurious interior honors Europe's grand hotel bars.
• Category 10
  Luke Combs has brought the storm with a new, next-level honky-tonk to Downtown Nashville. Now open, Category 10 brings an off-the-charts entertainment experience, getting the best in live music, food, spirits, and sports.
• Joyland
  Sean Brock has opened a second Joyland location in Sylvan Park, a counter-serve spot fixing up burgers, fried chicken & other comfort food.
• Masero
  One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is open in Nashville's 12South neighborhood.
• Ugly Bagel
  Now open at the Arcade in Downtown Nashville, Ugly Bagel offers freshly baked bagels every day.

October 2024

• Alba's Empanadas
  Alba's Empanadas joins the Golden Sound and SB Hospitality group in Nashville. It offers delicious empanadas and mouthwatering Latin-American bites inspired by Argentina and the Caribbean.
• Cafe Babu
  A breathtaking café located in the Chestnut Hill area serves coffee each day, with plans to include wine and cocktails on the menu.
• Halls Catch
  Hall Management Group, the team behind Halls Chophouse, the award-winning Nashville steakhouse, has announced that Halls Catch, the sister seafood restaurant, is now open.
• Lowbar
  East Nashville just opened an underground bar with darts, billiards, karaoke, DJs, and more.
• Maiz De La Vida
  Julio Hernandez started a food truck that is now a brick-and-mortar in South Gulch. Enjoy their insanely delicious, handmade tortillas and mouthwatering dishes.
• Postino
  Dozens of wines by the glass and charcuterie boards are on the menu at Postino, the new all-day wine bar and restaurant in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood.
• The Asbury
  The Asbury is a new comfortable Midtown neighborhood bar offering a range of classic and signature cocktails, craft and domestic beers, and a small kitchen for its customers.
• Urban Dog Bar
  Located at 5700 Ohio Ave., Urban Dog Bar is an indoor and outdoor dog park, café, and bar. It features 15,500 square feet of outdoor space with turf, picnic tables, and outdoor screens, as well as a heated and air-conditioned indoor space.

September 2024

• 888 Vinyl
  An innovative Japanese restaurant and vinyl record listening lounge bringing downtown Nashville a fusion of refined Japanese cuisine and a high-fidelity listening experience.
• Blackwood
  Located inside Hotel Preston, Blackwood is a hopping restaurant and bar offering amped-up comfort food favorites.
• Café Cheeserie
  Café Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum is a creative new concept from The Grilled Cheeserie. It features a fromage-focused, bistro-inspired menu featuring popular scratch-made sandwiches, seasonal soups and salads, charcuterie boards, and grab-and-go items.
• Curry & Tikka
  Chef/owner Dinesh Jagga has opened a new restaurant in South Nashville that serves innovative and authentic Indian food.
• The Henry
  Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox has opened another restaurant in Nashville, this time in 12South. The Henry adds an American-based all-day option to the growing neighborhood.
• Top Note
  Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Top Note offers crafted moments and Southern hospitality at a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring locally curated beverages, handmade Southern motifs, and a vibrant atmosphere.
• Torchy's Tacos
  The Austin-based restaurant known for good tacos, award-winning Green Chile Queso, and hand-shaken margaritas has opened a new location in Downtown Nashville.
• Villa Castrioti
  From traditional dishes and Castrioti-inspired concoctions to hand-tossed brick-oven NY pizza, all are homemade with signature sauces, crafted from the finest fresh ingredients, and recipes aged to perfection.

August 2024

• Birria Babe
  Birria Babe is a women-owned food truck created by Chef Nadine Moore. After three years on the truck, she has grown into a brick-and-mortar restaurant inside Cyanide Cider.
• Butterlamp Bread & Beverage
  Butterlamp Bread & Beverage, founded by husband-and-wife Benjamin and Katie Rose Tyson, is located in Eastwood Village at 1101 Chapel Ave. Both new and old-world wines are offered by the glass, with rotating varietals each week.
• Choy
  The Gulch is now home to an Art Deco Chinese-American restaurant specializing in authentic favorites like Peking-style roast duck and offering a seasonally inspired menu.
• Fogg Street Lawn Club
  A multilevel entertainment venue with rooftop British lawn bowling and a rugby and soccer pub has opened in downtown Nashville.
• Koré
  Dine on a few Asian-inspired dishes at Chapel Avenue’s Koré. The international tapas restaurant is serving up shareable plates from nearly every region across the globe
• Paris Baguette
  Sisters Hanna Chen and Kate Lee have brought a piece of their South Korean childhood to the Gulch.
• Sidecar Bar
  Owned by California-based hospitality group Good Time Design, Sidecar offers a music showcase every Tuesday and DJs and live music nightly.

July 2024

• Backstage Midtown
  The team behind The Chef & launched a new "gourmet fast casual" eatery in Midtown.
• Bayou Keys Dueling Piano Bar
  Nashville's newest piano bar is now open in the heart of Lower Broadway, located in Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up Bar. It serves a blend of live piano duels and traditional Cajun-inspired cuisine.
• Fancypants
  An Honest to Goodness Hospitality concept is open at 917 Dickerson Pike in East Nashville. Led by Chef Weaver, the kitchen offers a unique grid-style menu featuring a seasonal tasting of dishes that can be mixed and matched, shared or not.
• ONDA Nashville
  This "groovy" Korean restaurant and bar serves Korean culture and tasty authentic dishes in Midtown.
• Sunset on Belcourt
  The team behind Supper Club and Bungalow10 has opened an al fresco restaurant and cigar bar in Hillsboro Village.
• Sushi|Bar + Golden Sound
  Located inside the Gulch's new cocktail lounge, Golden Sound, Sushi|Bar is an omakase speakeasy that offers a 17-course dinner.
• Toastique
  This gourmet toast and juice bar is now open in Germantown.

June 2024

• Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club
  Printer’s Alley is welcoming a new era of nightlife with the arrival of The Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club. Expect a sensory playground where fashion shows, international DJs, and local singer-songwriters create an immersive, vibrant experience.
• Crumbly Corner Cafe
  Indulge your daily caffeine ritual with Wedgewood-Houston’s latest space — a cafe serving artisan coffee in a cozy atmosphere.
• High Point Coffee
  Bagel sandwiches and tasty coffee unite at this new coffee shop between Edghill and Music Row.
• JamBox Sandwich Shop
  Nashville restaurateurs Shane Nasby and Tyler Lechtanski have teamed up with Wedgewood-Houston’s Fait la Force Brewery to offer a menu of 10 handcrafted sandwiches.
• JBJ's Nashville
  Jon Bon Jovi has opened JBJ's Nashville, which has five stories, including two rooftop spaces. It is a groundbreaking venue offering a state-of-the-art fusion of rock 'n' roll and country.
• Nashville Street Taco
  12South’s newest taco joint boasts a fairly extensive roster of Mexican favorites, from queso and guacamole to burritos and taco salads.
• Tall Tales
  Tall Tales is a new rooftop bar and lounge at Waymire's Guest House in East Nashville.
• Tavern
  After a two-year hiatus for structural upgrades, this local go-to is now reopened.
• This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen
  Morgan Wallen's This Bar is a six-story bar on 4th Avenue that pays homage to his love of all things Tennessee.

May 2024

• Bell Bottoms Up Bar
  Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up is her new three-story entertainment destination with two stages, four bars, and more.
• Coral Club
  Located off Gallatin Pike, Coral Club offers a lively place for lounging with a libation. The interiors evoke a seaside escape, and the bright Sun Parlor and lush Rooftop Patio offer additional spaces to soak up the rays and channel the Amalfi Coast without ever leaving Nashville.
• DeLuca
  Authentic Italian is the culinary theme at this new upscale dining spot in West Nashville.
• Fonda
  A New York-based restaurant has opened in the 12South neighborhood. Chef Roberto Santibañez has prepared a menu with everything from Ensalada de Nopales (cactus salad) and made-to-order guacamole to grilled lobster with street corn and wagyu ribeye with mole sauce.
• Forevermore Coffee
  Started by a husband-and-wife team, Forevermore in East Nashville offers a wide range of goodies, from iced lattes to clothing and accessories.
• Fox Run Cafe
  Belle Meade Winery already offers a beautiful venue for strolling and tasting, but Fox Run Cafe adds a tasty touch with a menu featuring sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, spreads, and even Southern deviled eggs.
• Lady Bird Taco
  Stop into East Nashville’s newest Mexican eatery for everything from a chorizo, egg, and cheese breakfast taco to the City Slicker Salad or Texas-style queso.
• Tanya Tucker's Tequila Cantina
  The second floor at Nudie's Honky Tonk has turned into a lively cantina-style bar where you can find flavorful cocktails and Mexican-inspired cuisine by the Country Music Hall of Fame member and GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Tanya Tucker.

April 2024

• 1865 Club
  Located in the basement of a historic building in Midtown, this speakeasy-style bar is the perfect place for elegant cocktails and quiet conversation.
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill
  Blue Sushi Sake Grill has opened its second Nashville locale, where you can enjoy sustainably sourced seafood, including an extensive sushi menu.
• Cafe Yolan
  Yolan has expanded its offerings to include a cafe. Located in the lobby of The Joseph Hotel, the cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch.
• Ella's by Christian Petroni
  Ella’s on 2nd has taken on a new chef, concept, name, and menu, thanks to Food Network-born celebrity chef Christian Petroni. The new eatery on Lower Broadway focuses on rustic coastal Italian cuisine.
• Little Rad Market
  The Radish chef and founder has expanded her repertoire to include Little Rad Market in Belle Meade. Stop in for your morning coffee and breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

• Aba
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Aba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with menu highlights like a birria quesadilla, surf-and-turf burrito, and yuca fries during the day. Read more from the Tennessean.
• All'Antico Vinaio
  One of the most well-known sandwich shops in the world is heading to Nashville. All'Antico Vinaio will open its ninth U.S. location in developer SomeraRoad's Prima tower in the Gulch. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Arnold's Southern Cooking
  The meat-and-three restaurant, known for its Southern comfort food, is opening a second location in North Nashville, slated to welcome customers in early spring 2025. Read more from WKRN.
• Beignet's & Brew
  Beignets & Brew will take space next to the Fourth Avenue entrance to downtown’s venerable The Arcade, with a February 2025 opening slated. Read more from Nashville Post.
• Big Chicken Nashville
  Shaquille O’Neal brings Big Chicken to Nashville's Century Farm development. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Bodega, which will host a vibrant nightlife scene. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Calaccino
  Frank Pullara, executive chef and owner of Culaccino, a local gem for authentic Italian cuisine, and Southwest Value Partners, the developer of Nashville Yards, today announced an agreement to open a second location of Culaccino at Nashville Yards. Culaccino is expected to open its doors at Nashville Yards in the Summer of 2025 and will be Pullara’s third restaurant in the area. Read more from the press release.
• Charmers & Cauponors
  A local chef and James Beard Award nominee is opening Charmers & Cauponors, a new restaurant and bar, in 4,000 square feet of space at 1316 Adams St. in Germantown's Neuhoff development, from the same team behind East Nashville's Peninsula. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Connie's Upscale Dive
  Connie's will be located in the back space of a Midtown-area building that was previously home to Cafe Coco. Read more from The Nashville Scene.
• Crazy Gnome Brewery
  East Nashville brewer Grayson Miller preps future beyond Main Street space with Inglewood-area property. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
• Earls Kitchen + Bar
  Vancouver-based Earls Restaurant Group is bringing upscale casual dining to Nashville Yards. Earls Nashville will open in late 2025 in 8,600 square feet on music venue The Pinnacle’s first floor. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Federales
  The brand known for its modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food will soon come to The Gulch at 636 Division St. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• Fishmonger
  Atlanta-based seafood-focused spot has plans to open two Nashville locations. Read more from Nashville Eater.
• Fogo de Chao
  A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Good People Brewing Company
  East Nashville's historic McGavock House building is slated to offer a craft beer bar from Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Indaco
  A Charleston-based hospitality group is planning its third Nashville restaurant. Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Indaco in Germantown on the ground floor of Modera Riverview. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ingrassia & Sons
  Former music industry executive and Nashville resident John Ingrassia is opening Ingrassia & Sons, an Italian deli and market in Wedgewood, Houston. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles.
• Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar
  A new concept from Philip Krajeck, Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar, will open at the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store on 917 Dickerson Pike. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• La La Land Kind Cafe
  A Dallas-based cafe with a mission to support youth transitioning from foster care is expected to open its first Nashville location in 2025 at Ashwood 12 South. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Little Rey "Al Carbon"
  Ford Fry’s Atlanta-based Little Rey “Al Carbon” is projected to open in Midtown at 2019 West End Ave. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• Mel's Drive-In
  The Nashville location is set to open in the summer of 2025 in the space previously occupied by B.B. King's Blues Club. The 10,000-square-foot space will blend a vintage drive-in aesthetic with some Tennessee style. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Mona
  Mona Italian Restaurant will open in Rutledge Hill. The eatery is expected to have a bar and dining area. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Oak by Tabu
  A California restaurateur, Jeff Chon, is bringing a new Japanese restaurant to downtown Nashville. Oak by Tabu will open in SoBro at 534 Sixth Ave. S., on the ground floor of the Sentral apartment complex. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ocean Prime
  Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is planning its first Nashville restaurant. Ocean Prime will open in 10,000 square feet at the Nashville Yards project in 2025, marking the brand's 21st location. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Odie's
  Old Dominion will open a new bar in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood. Read more from Country Music Television.
• Pastis
  The famed New York City restaurant from Keith McNally will open next to Soho House Nashville. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
  Founded in Texas in 1992, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar will open at 152 Second Ave. N. Later this year, the 10,000-square-foot space will feature three bars, a video wall, and a VIP area. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Philippe Chow
  Philippe Chow, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant founded in New York City, announced its forthcoming Nashville location will join the lineup of restaurants and entertainment spaces at the historic Cummins Station near downtown. The restaurant will be neighbors with Pullman Standard Cocktail Lounge, The Gibson Garage, The Finch Grill & Raw Bar, and Cannery Hall at 209 10th Ave. philippechow.com
• Saffire
  Longtime Nashville restaurateur Tom Morales will reopen Saffire at The Factory at Franklin. Guests can expect a wood-fired grill and classics, like steak biscuits, gumbo oyster bar, smoked prime rib, and new items. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sho Pizzeria
  Sean Brock plans a Japanese Pizza Bar for Riverside Village, which will focus on Tokyo-inspired pies. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Skinny Dennis Nashville
  An East Nashville commercial building located about a mile-and-a-half north of Five Points is slated to house a New York City country-and-Western-centric bar concept called Skinny Dennis. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
• Sushi Row
  Colorado-based Sushi Row is coming to Wedgewood Houston and will offer a variety of high-end sushi, caviar, and craft cocktails in an elevated, date-night-worthy environment. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi San
  Sushi-san will join Two Hands as the first restaurant tenants announced to open at Ashwood 12 South. Read more from sushisanrestaurant.com
• Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe
  Nashville will welcome Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café this summer, bringing its popular sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks, and more to the city. The first Sweet Paris in Tennessee will be located at Nashville Yards, on the first level of The Pinnacle, Nashville's new live music venue. Read more from PR Newswire.
• The Salt Line
  Long Shot Hospitality (LSH), the Washington, D.C.-based restaurant group, will bring its critically acclaimed dining concept, The Salt Line, to Nashville’s East Bank in late 2025. Read more from the press release.
• The Sicilian Butcher
  A meatball and charcuterie-centric Sicilian restaurant is coming to Nashville, bringing cannoli Ferris wheels and five-foot charcuterie and dessert boards with it. The Sicilian Butcher, by Chef Joey Maggiore and under the Savory Fund portfolio, will open in Wedgewood Houston by late this year or early next. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards
  The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards is slated to open in mid-2025. It will offer global wine selections, immersive tastings, and expertly paired dining in a refined yet relaxed environment. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Urban Cowboy Public House at the Nashville Arcade
  The owners of New York-based boutique hospitality brand Urban Cowboy Hotels will open a restaurant and bar in the downtown Arcade. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
• Verna
  A new cocktail bar, Verna, will open at 210 Louise Ave., in the former Cafe Coco space. The bar will offer a variety of Cajun comfort food, Japanese-inspired dishes, and café fare, with a strong emphasis on cocktails. Read more from The Nashville Scene.

New hotels include:

Caption by Hyatt Nashville - The Gulch
118 12th Avenue South
Total Number of Rooms: 210
Open Date: December 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Bellevue
7636 Highway 70 South
Total Number of Rooms: 100
Open Date: December 2024

Residence Inn MetroCenter
251 Venture Circle
Total Number of Rooms: 115
Open Date: January 2025

Hilton BNA International Airport Terminal
124 Music City Circle
Total Number of Rooms: 120
Open Date: March 2025

Hotels coming soon include:

Holiday Inn Express Nashville West End
2221 Elliston Place
Total Number of Rooms: 184
Opening Date: March 2025

Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
920 Division Street
Total Number of Rooms: 181
Opening Date: April 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
610 Overton St
Total Number of Rooms: 152
Opening Date: April 2025

The Printing House (Tapestry Collection by Hilton)
501 3rd Avenue South
Total Number of Rooms: 187
Opening Date: May 2025

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
311 3rd Avenue
Total Number of Rooms: 225
Opening Date: December 2025

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown
110 20th Avenue North
Total Number of Rooms: 161
Opening Date: December 2025

Songteller Hotel
211 Commerce Street
Total Number of Rooms: 250
Opening Date: March 2026

The Nashville Airport (BNA) has announced new nonstop flights:

New nonstop flights include:

• Allegiant Air
  Chicago, Illinois (began May 16, 2024)
• Frontier Airlines
  Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (began April 21, 2024)
  Chicago, Illinois (began May 16, 2024)
• Southwest
  Cincinnati, Ohio (began June 4, 2024)
  Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (began June 4, 2024)
  Richmond, Virginia (began June 4, 2024)
  Grand Rapids, Michigan (began June 8, 2024)
  Indianapolis, Indiana (began March 6, 2025)
  Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (began March 8, 2025)
  Punta Cana, Mexico (began March 8, 2025)
• Spirit Airlines
  Boston, Massachusetts (began March 5, 2025)
  Houston, Texas (began March 5, 2025)
  Fort Myers, Florida (began March 6, 2025)
  Pensacola, Florida (began March 6, 2025)
  Miami, Florida (began March 8, 2025)

The Nashville Airport (BNA)
Major renovations included three six-story terminal garages, an on-site hotel, a spacious terminal lobby, expanded ticketing and baggage areas, additional security screening lanes, a new concourse, retail and dining, additional airline gates, state-of-the-art International arrivals facility, a future multi-modal transit connector. bnavisionnashville.com

New Nonstop Flights will Include:

• Aer Lingus
  Dublin, Ireland (beginning April 12, 2025)
• Air Canada
  Vancouver, Montreal (beginning May 1, 2025)
• British Airways
  London (beginning August 6, 2025)
• Icelandair
  Reykjavik, Iceland (beginning May 16, 2025)
• Southwest Airlines
  Albuquerque, New Mexico (beginning April 8, 2025)
  Albany, New York (beginning April 8, 2025)
  Jackson, Mississippi (beginning April 8, 2025)
  Memphis, Tennessee (beginning April 8, 2025)
  Providence, Rhode Island (beginning April 8, 2025)
  Tulsa, Oklahoma (beginning April 8, 2025)

The Nashville Airport (BNA)
Currently undergoing major renovations that include plans for three six-story terminal garages, an on-site hotel, a spacious terminal lobby, expanded ticketing and baggage areas, additional security screening lanes, a new concourse, retail, and dining, additional airline gates, state-of-the-art International arrivals facility, and a future multi-modal transit connector. bnavisionnashville.com