New Things to See and Do in Nashville This Year

Discover what's new in Nashville in 2025.

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Nashville has been busy creating more music, food, and fashion. We have more hotels, restaurants, and attractions too! Simply put, we grow and get better each year. So, come experience all of Nashville's new offerings!

Things to Do
New Experiences
  • 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 María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold (September 27, 2024-January 5, 2025), LaJuné McMillian: The Portal’s Keeper—Origins (September 27, 2024-January 5, 2025), Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga (October 25, 2024-February 16, 2025), and more. 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 4,500-capacity music venue operated by AEG, which will host its first event in March. 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
Upcoming Experiences
  • 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 in 2024. 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.
Food to Eat
New to the Food Scene

October 2024

  • Cafe Babu
    A breathtaking café in the Chestnut Hill area serves coffee daily, with plans to include wine and cocktails.
  • 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.
  • Maiz De La Vida
    Julio Hernandez started a food truck that is now a brick-and-mortar in South Gulch. Enjoy their incredibly delicious, handmade tortillas and mouthwatering dishes.
  • Postino Wine Cafe
    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 12South neighborhood. 
  • 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, outdoor screens, and 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
    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 South Nashville restaurant serving innovative and authentic Indian food.
  • The Henry
    Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox opened another Nashville restaurant, 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. The glass offers new and old-world wines, 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 serves shareable plates from nearly every region globally.
  • 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, 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 in your daily caffeine ritual at 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 reasonably 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 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 provide 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. Still, 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.

March 2024

  • AVA Rooftop Bar
    An elevated rooftop experience in Downtown Nashville with craft cocktails, wine, and Mediterranean-inspired small places.
  • Brotherly Love Cheesesteaks
    Nashvillian John Hoffman owns Brotherly Love, which focuses on Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks. This is Hoffman's first Brotherly Love, a new eatery in the Silo Studios building in The Nations.
  • Chief's
    Eric Church's six-story Lower Broadway bar features an intimate, seated live music venue and a whole hog barbecue restaurant on the rooftop, serving meats from pitmaster and James Beard Award-winner Rodney Scott.
  • Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk
    Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have opened a new Downtown restaurant, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk.
  • PlayDate
    A new upscale restaurant and bar in the 12South area with ample outdoor seating and premium drinks.
  • Taco Bamba
    Chef Victor Albisu, a James Beard-nominated chef based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, has opened Taco Bamba's first Nashville location in Green Hills.
  • The Finch Grill & Raw Bar
    The team behind Harper's Steakhouse has launched its 3rd restaurant concept in Nashville, located in the historic Union Station complex.
  • The Rux
    Perched atop the Cambria Midtown Hotel, this rooftop restaurant and bar offers delicious shareable plates to snack on.
  • The Study
    A wall-to-wall bar space featuring intimate booths and library-inspired details is located in Sobro.

February 2024

  • Afro XYZ
    This new Afro-fusion restaurant has introduced African fare to Marathon Village.
  • Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe
    Elodie Habert brings authentic French baked goods and cuisine to the Midtown neighborhood.
  • January at Southall Farm & Inn
    Southall's signature restaurant, January, brings the spirit of our pursuits across the farm together.
  • Limo Peruvian eatery
    Authentic Peruvian cuisine in the heart of East Nashville, featuring Chef Marcio Florez's culinary signature and Mauricio Sulay's expertise.
  • Salento Italia
    Donelson has a cozy new neighborhood Italian joint with nods to Greek cuisine. Introducing Salento Italia, the latest concept from the sibling team behind Greko, Darfons, and Southside Grill.
  • Sora
    Nashville's highest and newest sushi dining experience is now at Skye Lounge atop the Sheraton Hotel. Local Chef Art Insyxiengmay will prepare fresh and creative sushi offerings in this iconic fixture of the Nashville skyline.
  • SusieCakes
    A female-owned, all-American bakery offers classic desserts made entirely from scratch using simple, natural ingredients.
  • The Restaurant at W Nashville
    In place of Andrew Carmellini's The Dutch is now The Restaurant at W Nashville, which serves classic American cuisine with regional and local flavors.
  • Upbeet
    An Atlanta-based counter-serve fast-casual concept offering vegetarian and organic-focused grain bowls and smoothies is now open in the Gulch.

January 2024

  • Bad Luck Burger Club
    The beloved Bad Luck Burger Club Smashburger food truck has found a permanent location at Honeytree Meadery in East Nashville.
  • Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
    Owned by husband-and-wife duo Becca and Niko Bendaj, at Benji's Bagel & Coffee House, guests can choose from bagel and schmear flavors, pastries, and coffee or tea options.
  • BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar
    BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar is now open at Bridgestone Arena, bringing all the fun and energy of Broadway.
  • Bungalow10
    A vibe dining restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine in Hillsboro Village.
  • Glasshaüs
    Part café, part glassblowing studio, and part event venue, this spot is a unique experience.
  • Jar Cocktail Club
    A speakeasy-style cocktail club in Hillsboro Village featuring craft cocktails, a small bites menu, and a lineup of live DJs.
  • Pie Town Tacos
    Fast-casual taco joint Pie Town Tacos opened its second location on Woodland Street in East Nashville.
  • Prickly Pear Coffee Co.
    An espresso bar delivering a sustainable and community-driven coffee experience.
  • Neighborlily
    A community-oriented flower, coffee, and tea shop nestled in the heart of historic Germantown.
  • Neighbors
    The Gulch is the newest locale for the bar and restaurant's fourth eatery. Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown.
  • Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club
    Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown.

December 2023

  • Bagelshop
    Kayla Palmer and Max Palmer opened a new bagel shop in Donelson. The shop serves hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels made fresh every day.
  • Barrel Proof
    Barrel Proof, a New Orleans staple, opened its first out-of-state location serving smash burgers and craft cocktails.

November 2023

  • The Amsterdamian
    Owner Martin Terporten, a native of the Netherlands, opened a cocktail-centric East Nashville spot serving a select menu of favorites such as fondue, bruschetta, and dessert.
  • Barrel Proof
    This neighborhood bar in New Orleans has opened a Nashville location in Germantown.
  • Burger + Grain
    The Nations' newest culinary open-kitchen concept opened with a menu filled with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Café Momentum
    Award-winning restaurant and culinary training facility for justice-impacted youth is open.
  • Cherries
    Cherries is Dickerson Pike's newest go-to. It has an outdoor courtyard where you can enjoy boozy frozen drinks, cold beer, and a selection of bites from the wood-fired grill.
  • Friends In Low Places
    Garth Brooks opened a bar on Lower Broadway featuring three floors, live music stages, and multiple bars.
  • Mercado by Butchertown
    The Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood just gained another culinary adventure with Mercado by Butchertown - affiliation with Butchertown Hall. Enjoy fresh oysters in the raw bar or Butchertown favorites like queso and oak-smoked brisket.
  • Puttshack
    Ideally situated in The Gulch near Pins Mechanical, Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience with neon lights, beer pong, and an extensive menu featuring everything from lamb skewers and Thai octopus to chorizo and cheese empanadas or Korean BBQ bao buns.
  • Retrograde Coffee + The Bar at Retrograde
    With a new storefront in historic City Heights, Retrograde Coffee delivers a cozy neighborhood coffee stop.
Coming to the Food Scene

Coming in 2024

  • Andiamo Presto
    Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group announced it will open Andiamo Presto at Capitol View in the North Gulch in late 2024. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Back 40
    Owned by Wayne Dice, Back 40 is a modern American restaurant at 315 Deaderick St that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients. back40nashville.com
  • Barracuda Taco Stand
    Based in New Orleans, Barracuda Taco Stand will take Silo Studios' outdoor amenity space in 2024. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Category 10
    Luke Combs brings the storm with a new, next-level honky-tonk to Downtown Nashville. Opening in 2024, Category 10 will be an off-the-charts entertainment experience, getting the best in live music, food, spirits, and sports. Read more from WKRN.
  • Connie's Upscale Dive
    Scheduled to open in Nashville by the end of 2024, 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.
  • Fishmonger
    Atlanta-based seafood-focused spot has plans to open two Nashville locations in 2024. Read more from Nashville Eater.
  • 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.
  • 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. Read more from the Nashville Business Journal.
  • Masero
    One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is coming to Nashville's 12South neighborhood sometime in 2024. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Mona
    Mona Italian Restaurant will open in Rutledge Hill in mid-to-late 2024. The eatery is expected to have a bar and dining area. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Odie's
    Old Dominion will open a new bar in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood in 2024. 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 sometime in 2024. 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 in 2024. 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.
  • The Cellar Bar
    Longtime downtown real estate investors Gary Bowie and Mike Penner have teamed up to reopen a local watering hole. Established in 1996, Beer Sellar will return with a new name and location at 211 Third Ave. N. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Urban Cowboy Public House
    The owners of New York-based boutique hospitality brand Urban Cowboy Hotels will open a restaurant and bar in the downtown Arcade in 2024. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
  • Verna
    A new cocktail bar, Verna, will open in the former Cafe Coco space by the end of 2024 at 210 Louise Ave. 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.

Coming in 2025

  • Fogo de Chao
    A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean.
  • 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.
Places to Stay
New Hotels

New hotels include:

  • Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown Nashville Yards
    (opened February 2024)
    127 Rosa L Parks Boulevard
    A full-service upscale hotel with 306 rooms opened with 9,749 square feet in Downtown Nashville.
  • Hilton BNA International
    (opened January 2024)
    1 Terminal Drive
    Nashville's International Airport (BNA) added a new full-service hotel with 298 rooms.
  • Cambria Hotel
    (opened December 2023)
    1612 Church Street
    A full-service hotel with 159 rooms is now open in downtown Nashville.
  • Hyatt Place Green Hills
    (opened December 2023)
    3818 Bedford Avenue
    The Green Hills neighborhood has a new full-service hotel with 129 rooms.
  • Motif on Music Row
    (opened December 2023)
    50 Music Sq W
    This 133-room upscale hotel is now open in Midtown.
Hotels Opening Soon

In 2024, hotels opening include:

  • Residence Inn MetroCenter
    251 Venture Cir
    Coming to MetroCenter in November 2024, an upscale Residence Inn will open with 124 rooms.
  • Caption by Hyatt Nashville/The Gulch
    118 12th Avenue South
    The Gulch will see a new upscale hotel with 210 rooms open in December 2024.
  • The Printing House (Tapestry Collection by Hilton)
    501 3rd Avenue South
    A full-service upscale hotel coming to Downtown Nashville will open in December 2024 with 187 rooms.
  • The Chloe Nashville
    1908 Acklen Avenue
    Coming to Midtown in December 2024 will be a luxury hotel with 19 rooms.

In 2025, hotels opening include: 

  • Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland
    2500 Music Valley Drive
    Come January 2025, an upscale hotel will open with 120 rooms.
  • Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
    920 Division Street
    The Gulch will welcome a 1,557 sq. ft. upper upscale 181-room full-service hotel in March 2025.
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown the Gulch
    610 Overton St
    A 152-room, full-service hotel will open in March 2025.
  • Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown
    110 20th Avenue North
    A full-service upscale hotel with 161 rooms will open in Midtown Nashville in September 2025.
Events to Attend
Current Events

Winter in Nashville
The colder months don’t mean the good times stop in Music City. Nashville shines in the winter with millions of lights on display, holiday happenings, and a New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash. Check out all the ways Nashville has fun during the winter season. visitmusiccity.com/winter

Tennessee Titans
Fall means football season in Nashville - the air is cool, and screams of "Go, Team, Go" are ringing throughout the city. Experience the thrill of a home game at Nissan Stadium during the 2024-2025 NFL season. Score even more when you purchase Tennessee Titans Tickets or Packages. visitmusiccity.com/tennessee-titans

CMA Awards
The CMA Awards is an annual event honoring the best in country music. It features star-studded performances, presenters, and more. visitmusiccity.com/cma-awards

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, fun, and food. Nashville offers a great selection of holiday events, special menus, and restaurants open during Thanksgiving Weekend. visitmusiccity.com/thanksgiving

Holiday Events & Happenings
Every year, we celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, and more, with numerous holiday events set throughout Nashville. Music City comes to life during the season with holiday concerts, art experiences, New Year's Eve celebrations, and the Music City Bowl. These events offer joyful celebrations and beautiful decorations for people of all ages. See Music City in Lights and spread the season's spirit by sharing your time with friends or family in Music City. visitmusiccity.com/holiday

For more, check out Nashville's Event Calendar.

Upcoming Events

Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash
Ring in 2025 with hours of live music, fireworks, and the signature midnight Music Note Drop with Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll as headliners for the FREE main stage event at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

615 Indie Live
Nashville celebrates and supports its independent venues and local artists with a day dedicated to music on February 1, 2025. For 615 Indie Live, more than 40 local artists and bands, from indie rock to hip-hop to jazz, will perform at 13 independent venues throughout the city. visitmusiccity.com/615-indie-live

Ways to Get Here
New Ways to Travel

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

New nonstop flights include:

  • Alaska Airlines
    Portland, Oregon (began March 14, 2024)
  • Allegiant Air
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida (began November 16, 2023)
  • Chicago, Illinois (began May 16, 2024)
  • American Airlines
    Cancun, Mexico (began December 9, 2023)
  • Frontier Airlines
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (began April 21, 2024)
    Chicago, Illinois (began May 16, 2024)
  • Pacific Airlines
    Ontario, California (began November 17, 2023)
  • 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)

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

Upcoming Ways to Travel

New Nonstop Flights will Include:

  • Aer Lingus
    Dublin, Ireland (beginning April 12, 2025)
  • Air Canada
    Vancouver, Montreal (beginning May 1, 2025)
  • Icelandair
    Reykjavik, Iceland (beginning May 16, 2025)
  • Southwest Airlines
    Albuquerque, New Mexico (beginning April 8, 2025)
    Albany, New York (beginning April 8, 2025)
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (beginning March 8, 2025)
    Indianapolis, Indiana (beginning March 6, 2025)
    Jackson, Mississippi (beginning April 8, 2025)
    Memphis, Tennessee (beginning April 8, 2025)
    Providence, Rhode Island (beginning April 8, 2025)
    Punta Cana, Mexico (beginning March 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

Anniversaries & Milestones to Celebrate

While we're excited to welcome new things, we're also honored to celebrate several major anniversaries including:

Grand Ole Opry | 100th
The Grand Ole Opry

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 legendary performers such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Hank Willams, 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

Belcourt Theatre | 100th
Belcourt Theatre

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

Adventure Science Center | 80th
Adventure Science Center

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 & Gardens | 65th
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

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.

Athena | 35th
Athena by Alan LeQuire

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.